A corner of Jakarta, Indonesia (Photo: Bloomberg) Jakarta (VNA) – A session focusing on private enterprises and business spirit was held in Jakarta capital city of Indonesia on April 24, within the framework of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council (ABAC) II Meeting. The main agenda of the session was to encourage economic integration in the Asia-Pacific. It discussed cooperation amid complicated developments of the global economy, as well as recommendations of ABAC which will be submitted to leaders of the economies which are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum later this year. Speaking at the opening session, President of ABAC Indonesia Anindya N Bakrie stressed that the forum will benefit participating economies under various forms of cooperation, in both trade and investment. He added that Indonesia boasts a huge opportunity for the country’s development, by taking advantage of the role of digital economy … [Read more...] about ABAC backs economic integration in Asia-Pacific
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APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting promotes regional economic cooperation
At the third APEC Senior Officials' Meeting (Source: internet) Hanoi (VNA) – The third APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting took place in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, during August 4-20. The second meeting of the APEC vision group and nearly 80 dialogues and meetings of committees and working groups were held at the same time to discuss cooperation in various fields. These were some of the most important events in preparation for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2018 in Port Moresby in November. The functions drew nearly 2,000 delegates from 21 APEC economies. Representatives from Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of National Defence, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Health, and the Government Inspectorate participated in the events and made active contributions. As APEC faces new opportunities and challenges, the meetings aimed to discuss the … [Read more...] about APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting promotes regional economic cooperation
NA Chairwoman receives WB Vice President for East Asia & Pacific
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) receives WB Vice President for East Asia and Pacific Victoria Kwakwa in Hanoi on June 26 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan received Victoria Kwakwa, the World Bank (WB)’s Vice President for East Asia and Pacific, in Hanoi on June 26. The host highly valued the WB’s role and activities in Vietnam, stressing that it is an important development partner and policy advisor of the Vietnamese Government, greatly helping with local socio-economic development. The programmes and projects funded by the WB have matched Vietnam’s development orientations in the new period, Ngan said, noting that they focus on promoting macro-economic stability, sustainable development and competitiveness of the country. Kwakwa, who is in Vietnam to attend the 6th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly, said the country’s hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman receives WB Vice President for East Asia & Pacific
Australian gov’t considers Vietnam one of partners in Asia Pacific
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Australian Government continues considering Vietnam one of key partners in Asia Pacific, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop told Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh. During their talks in Hanoi on May 28, FM Bishop added the government wants to further bolster the relations both in bilateral framework and at regional and global forums. The two officials highly valued the organisation of the first Vietnam-Australia Foreign Ministers Meeting, saying this is one of first important steps to implement the freshly-established Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The first meeting was co-chaired by the two FMs in Hanoi on May 28. They expressed their pleasures at the strong development of the bilateral ties while affirming the importance of upgrading the relations to the Strategic Partnership on the … [Read more...] about Australian gov’t considers Vietnam one of partners in Asia Pacific
Vietnam-Russia economic cooperation prospects under spotlight
Cooperation prospects between Vietnam and Russia are discussed at several conferences held in the frame work of the Vietnam Expo 2018. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Cooperation prospects between Vietnam and Russia in the fields of industry, energy, information and technology and agricultural exports were discussed at several workshops held in the framework of the 28th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2018) in Hanoi from April 9-11. The events were attended by representatives from the Eurasian Economic Commission’s Department for Industrial Policy, and many Russian corporations such as Russian Railways Logistics JSC, Alfa Robotics, Intelligent Security Systems and GOST group. How to apply new technologies and artificial intelligence in Vietnam in an effective way as well as opportunities for Vietnamese education and healthcare to access the world’s scientific achievements were tabled for discussion, along with measures to promote cooperation between … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Russia economic cooperation prospects under spotlight