Austerity vs stimulus the political future of economic recovery

Within this context, the AIPA needs to collaborate to demonstrate the role of both parliaments in general and parliamentarians in particular to support the stability of the regional economy. Brunei therefore believes that the recovery plan should prioritise initiatives aimed at swiftly overcoming the negative effects of the pandemic, including easing travel restrictions throughout the region in order to recover and deepen regional economic integration, whilst also promoting regional trade and investment. … [Read more...] about AIPA-41 underlines role of parliaments in post-pandemic economic recovery

During the passing time, Vietnam has always created favorable conditions for foreign businesses, experts and immigrants into the country.  Ho Chi Minh City in particular has established an interdisciplinary team to solve difficulties for experts and businesses in the city. The Republic of Korea is the country with the most experts and enterprises receiving supports from Vietnam for entrance to facilitate their work and business. Regarding the reopening of international air routes this month, Chairman Phong hoped that flights between the two sides would be soon resumed. Besides that, the city leader pledged to participate in an online trade conference between Busan City and ASEAN countries on September 23, thereby seeking business opportunities with other partners. Chairman Phong informed that the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the friendship cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Busan was considered as an opportunity to further promote the relationship … [Read more...] about HCMC, Busan share experience against pandemic, post Covid-19 economic recovery

Washington DC (VNA) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has underscored the US commitment to partnering with ASEAN countries in economic recovery efforts. Pompeo made the statement when attending the 10th East Asia Summit Virtual Foreign Ministers’ Meeting between 10 ASEAN countries and their partners of China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and the US, and the annual ASEAN-US Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held online within the framework of the 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings from September 9-12. At the meetings, he lauded ASEAN countries for their transparent responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and praised Vietnam - ASEAN Chair - for its work convening ASEAN Foreign Ministers during these unprecedented times. He reiterated US support for the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific and its role in guiding US engagement with ASEAN, and further emphasised the bloc’s important role at the centre of … [Read more...] about US pledges to cooperate with ASEAN in fostering economic recovery

They highlighted the need to respect the law, build trust, take peaceful solutions based on international laws and fully follow the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), towards the Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC). … [Read more...] about ASEAN parliaments work together for post-pandemic economic recovery

Firstly, promoting accelerated exchange of information relating to tourism and health and other necessary measures to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic; promoting the safety in travelling, applying safety standards and medical procedures to facilitate cross-border movement of ASEAN citizens, and adhering to international health and safety standards as well as commitments under relevant Agreements among ASEAN member countries; … [Read more...] about Role of AIPA parliaments in post-pandemic economic recovery discussed