The asia pacific economic cooperation

Vientiane (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on February 20 suggested that the Mekong-Lancang cooperation (MLC) should contribute to consolidating coordination between countries in handling regional challenges and bringing about long-term benefits for people. The mechanism should aim for strengthening the economy’s resilience in the face of uncertainties, Minh said at the fifth MLC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Vientiane, Laos. He emphasised the need to focus resources on vulnerable sectors and those that serve as economic engines of member countries. He elaborated that in agricultural cooperation, it is necessary to focus on raising technology capacity for businesses, and improving market stability and confidence for farm produce. Minh also pointed to the severe drought in the Mekong River Basin that requires relevant countries to take drastic actions to ensure the river’s sustainable development. He proposed intensifying … [Read more...] about Mekong-Lancang cooperation contributes to addressing regional challenges

Many parliamentarians are particularly concerned with issues of sustainable development, combating illegal fishing, the enforcement of high labour standards, human rights, child labour and mechanisms to ensure effective implementation. Therefore, we have directly exchanged with them, providing them with information to help EU member states and more than 700 EP members understand the objective reality in Việt Nam, efforts to reform and integrate by Việt Nam, as well as coordination to solve issues of common concern promptly and effectively, which have been highly appreciated. … [Read more...] about EVFTA and EVIPA hold strategic and economic significance to Việt Nam-EU relation

Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia and the European Union (EU) have agreed to complete the negotiations on the Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU CEPA) by the end of 2020. The agreement was reached by Indonesian Deputy Trade Minister Jerry Sambuaga and European Commissioner for Trade Phil Hogan at their meeting on February 19. Sambuaga said Indonesia suggested accelerating the negotiations on the deal and its proposal had been accepted by the EU. This showed the important trade role of the Southeast Asian country, he added. With this commitment, Indonesia is expected to make more inroads into the European market, he said./. … [Read more...] about Indonesia, EU strive to complete negotiations on economic deal in 2020

Its first supermarket, Co.opmart Cong Quynh, opened in 1996 and has since developed a series of modern retail businesses that cover all retail segments These include Co.op Food, HTVCo.op TV shopping channel, Co.opXtra hypermarket, Sense City shopping mall, Co.op Smiles modern grocery stores, and Cheers 24-hour convenience store. … [Read more...] about HCM City to expand collective economic model

FM Wang Yi informed the meeting on the situation of COVID-19 in Wuhan and other localities of China. He thanked the regional countries and the international community for their material and spiritual support for China, and pledged to work to ensure the safety and the best support for ASEAN citizens living, working and studying in China. … [Read more...] about ASEAN, China enhance cooperation in response to COVID-19