Hanoi (VNA) – The 27th ASEAN – New Zealand Dialogue took place on February 20-21 in Cambodia, focusing on commitments to further deepening bilateral strategic partnership in 2020. Participants acknowledged outcomes in cooperation between ASEAN and New Zealand, and pledged to closely coordinate in ensuring efficiency of regional cooperation mechanisms such as the East Asia Summit (EAS), the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM ). Sharing the same view of supporting an open, fair and rules-based multilateral international trading system, the two sides agreed to evaluate the implementation and negotiation for upgrading the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) and exert efforts to complete negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in 2020. The meeting also noted the progress of drafting the ASEAN-New Zealand Action Plan for the period 2021-2025. New Zealand affirmed its support … [Read more...] about 27th ASEAN – New Zealand Dialogue takes place in Cambodia
Chinese lunar new year 2018
South Korea reports 123 new coronavirus cases, fourth death
More than half the additional cases were found to be linked to a Shincheonji Church of Jesus congregation in the southeastern city of Daegu after a 61-year-old woman known as “Patient 31” who attended services at the church tested positive for the virus last week. The woman had no recent record of overseas travel. … [Read more...] about South Korea reports 123 new coronavirus cases, fourth death
Hubei province reports 630 new coronavirus cases, but WHO concerned by global spread
The World Health Organization welcomed the reported decline in new Chinese cases, but said it was concerned about the number of new infections elsewhere with no clear link to China such as travel history or contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19, as the disease caused by the virus is known. … [Read more...] about Hubei province reports 630 new coronavirus cases, but WHO concerned by global spread
Vietjet joins “Vietnamese Goods & Tourism Week 2018” in Thailand
“Vietjet is very glad to partner with the Central Group at this event to further promote Vietnamese cuisine, tourism and goods. With an expanding flight network of six Thailand-Vietnam routes and five Thai domestic routes, Vietjet proudly serves as an ambassador connecting local and international travelers between the two countries. Apart from the typical and popular Vietnamese cuisine, goods and tourism products, visitors could also enjoy a wide range of Vietjet’s promotions, including an opportunity to win free flight tickets at the event,” said Nguyen Thi Thuy Binh, Vietjet’s Vice President. … [Read more...] about Vietjet joins “Vietnamese Goods & Tourism Week 2018” in Thailand
Ca Mau to build 1,500 new bridges
Surrounded by the sea on three sides and crisscrossed by canals, Ca Mau Province needs many bridges. More than 39,000 students in the province go to school by ferry. … [Read more...] about Ca Mau to build 1,500 new bridges
