Viet Nam News BANGKOK — Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said Việt Nam is ready to contribute to co-operation as part of the Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Việt Nam (CLMV) mechanism. Attending the 9th CLMV Summit (CLMV 9) in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday, Phúc said Việt Nam would help the countries attend trade fairs in Việt Nam, build e-government, improve digital capacity and skills and continue to provide scholarships for Cambodian, Lao and Myanmar students. He stressed that narrowing the development gap within the ASEAN was significant to socio-economic development in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Việt Nam and to the prosperity of ASEAN as a whole. The Prime Minister said there were three key factors for optimising CLMV co-operation. First, the co-operation should focus on sectors which are the strength of the countries, especially in the context of limited resources and the four countries’ participation in … [Read more...] about Việt Nam ready to contribute to CLMV co-operation: Prime Minister
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PM concludes trip to attend ACMECS 8, CLMV 9
At the eighth ACMECS Summit, themed “Towards an Integrated and Connected ACMECS Community”, the leaders focused their discussions on measures to facilitate socio-economic development, improve competitiveness of member economies, and outlined orientations for cooperation for inclusive and sustainable development in the Mekong region. The leaders also discussed establishing the ACMECS Fund and ACMECS Infrastructure Fund and Trust as a financing mechanism for cooperation projects in the region. The summit adopted the Bangkok Declaration and the ACMECS Master Plan for the 2019-2023 period with the goal of turning ACMECS into an economic hub with seamless connectivity and strong integration. It also agreed that Cambodia will host the 9th ACMECS in 2020. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse Addressing the event, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hailed the work of building the ACMECS Master Plan and affirmed that Vietnam will coordinate with other member … [Read more...] about PM concludes trip to attend ACMECS 8, CLMV 9
Vietnam’s PM proposes solutions to improve ACMECS cooperation
He said it is necessary to push for coordination of stance between ACMECS members and development partners, and build a common voice on issues needed to be addressed and cooperation priorities. Greater attention should be paid to the mobilization of financial sources via initiatives like the ACMECS Fund and ACMECS Infrastructure Fund and Trust, the Vietnamese PM noted. He said ACMECS operation mechanism should be improved to be leaner and more effective, suggesting the organization of ACMECS meetings in conjunction with events held by the ASEAN and other Mekong cooperation mechanisms. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the event The PM added that ACMECS needs to contribute more directly to and become an integral part of the ASEAN Community formation process through integrating the implementation of the ACMECS Master Plan with that of the ASEAN Community Vision 2025, the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity, and other ASEAN cooperation programs. The … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s PM proposes solutions to improve ACMECS cooperation
ACMECS to take place in Thailand next week
Logo of the event (Source: Internet) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the third Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) will open officially on June 15. Director-General of the Department of Information and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Busadee Santipitak, disclosed that on June 15, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha and the leaders of Myanmar and Cambodia will make their opening remarks on ACMECS 2018, which is in session from June 14-16 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok. The event will begin with a Business Forum on June 14 before the leaders of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand hold a joint meeting to discuss a five year ACMECS Master Plan on June 16. The leaders will also validate the Bangkok Declaration to announce their determination to push ACMECS towards progress in all respects.-VNA … [Read more...] about ACMECS to take place in Thailand next week
Thailand declares no-go zone for opposition march
Illustrative image (Source: youtube) Hanoi (VNA) – Thailand’s police on May 21 declared the Bangkok-based Government House and surrounding streets a no-go zone for the planned opposition march a day later marking four years since the coup on May 22, 2014, warning protesters not to defy the junta administration’s ban on public gatherings. Some 3,000 police were deployed ahead of the march, which is due to start at Thammasat University and end at the Government House in a bid to pressure the military government to hold a general election by November. Deputy National Police Chief Srivara Rangsibrahmanakul told reporters that 50 metres around the Government House will be controlled areas. Around 1,000 protesters are expected to gather on May 22, he said, reminding them of the government’s ban on public gatherings of more than five people. Thailand’s junta government has repeatedly postponed the election but now insists a vote will be held by February … [Read more...] about Thailand declares no-go zone for opposition march