At the dialogue, the RoK side affirmed the importance it attaches to relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Also, it supports ASEAN’s centrality and pledges to coordinate with the bloc in implementing the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific region through practical cooperation programs and activities. The RoK highly valued ASEAN’s contributions to regional peace, cooperation, and prosperity over the past years. Addressing the event, Ambassador Vu Ho emphasized that the RoK is a strategic partner of ASEAN and the country has made significant contributions to the building of the ASEAN Community across three pillars. He suggested the two sides increase cooperation activities towards the people, especially in response and recovery efforts, and work to ensure inclusive growth, and harmonious and sustainable development. The two sides highlighted multilateral trade and economic links, and pledged to effectively implement the ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement … [Read more...] about 26th ASEAN – RoK Dialogue takes place in Seoul
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Hundreds of flights axed as US kicks off long holiday weekend
As of mid-afternoon, with Americans gearing up for July 4 Independence Day celebrations, more than 600 flights within, into, or out of the United States had been canceled, and more than 3,300 were delayed, according to flight tracking service flightaware.com. The numbers on Friday were grim as well, with 587 U.S. flights scrapped among a global total of 3,061 cancellations, the site said. Sunday was also looking problematic, with more than 100 flights already canceled. The airport chaos is prompting a record level of road travel by Americans seeking to dodge flight trouble, a travel industry group said. For days, amid a surge in travel as summer rolls in, horror stories have abounded as travelers were stranded at airports, enduring odysseys to reach their destinations. The airline industry was devastated in the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic as people stayed close to home, but air travel has rebounded as health measures were eased. And although federal Covid-19 relief … [Read more...] about Hundreds of flights axed as US kicks off long holiday weekend
Hanoi market sees strong development in premium offices
Capital Place, a Grade A office building (left) in Hanoi. Office real estate market will receive more Grade A office building projects due to increasing demand. (Photo baodautu.vn) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Office real estate is thriving, with new Grade A buildings entering the Hanoi market at the end of the year, according to Savills Vietnam. By the end of 2022, six new projects are expected. The only Grade A building will be Techcombank Tower on Quang Trung street. This project follows the opening of another international Grade A building , Capital Place . “Tenants can pick from a variety of new high-quality Grade A properties entering soon, mostly in Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh and Tay Ho districts. New properties will compete with existing buildings in terms of quality, services and pricing," said Hoang Nguyet Minh, Senior Director of Commercial Leasing, Savills Hanoi. "Hanoi’s office supply is lower than regional peers like Singapore or Bangkok. However, the rents are … [Read more...] about Hanoi market sees strong development in premium offices