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The statement showed the concern of ASEAN leaders about the complicated developments of the epidemic, which have adversely affected people’s life and the development of ASEAN countries as well as the region and the world as a whole. Emphasizing the regional bloc’s solidarity and spirit of a “cohesive and responsive” community, ASEAN leaders affirmed their strong commitment to joining hands to control the spread of the epidemic, thus ensuring a safe life for their people.             The statement welcomed the efforts in the framework of ASEAN medical cooperation and cooperation with partners (China, Japan and the Republic of Korea), and stressed that ASEAN will bolster coordination at both national and regional levels, work hand in hand among relevant sectors for a synchronized and effective approach of the ASEAN Community as well as for stronger cooperation with the World Health Organization, partners and … [Read more...] about ASEAN Chairman’s statement on joint response to COVID-19

Stilwell said since early July, Chinese vessels have conducted maritime surveys near Vanguard Bank with armed Coast Guard escorts and maritime militia in order to intimidate Viet Nam and other ASEAN states away from developing oil and gas resources in the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea). … [Read more...] about US diplomat condemns China over militarisation in East Sea

Vietnam, as Chairman of ASEAN in 2020, has issued a statement on the bloc’s joint response to the outbreak of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), in the face of the complicated developments of the epidemic, according to the Vietnam News Agency. … [Read more...] about Vietnam issues statement on ASEAN’s joint response to COVID-19 epidemic

As the chair of the ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC), Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh suggested that ASEAN and Chinese foreign ministers meet in Laos on the occasion of the 5th Mekong - Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Foreign Ministers' Meeting to discuss further cooperation in coping with the Covid-19 epidemic. … [Read more...] about ASEAN to prioritize novel coronavirus fight

Hanoi, February 16 (VNA) - Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh has asked the northern provinces of Lang Son and Quang Ninh to resume imports, exports and transport of goods through three sub-border gates in the two localities after a suspension due to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).COVID-19 in Document No.808/VPCP-KTTH dated February 5, 2020 and Order No.224/CD-TTg dated February 12, 2020.resumption of trade exchange at the international, main and auxiliary border gates in Tan Thanh and Coc Nam of Lang Son province, and the open access pontoon bridge Km 3 4 in Hai Yen ward, Mong Cai city, Quang Ninh province must be made with full prevention measures instructed by the Ministry of Health. … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Border localities asked to resume trade with China