It was the first activity of the bloc this year to discuss orientations and priorities for 2021 as well as regional and global issues of shared concern. Representatives from participating countries congratulated Vietnam on successfully accomplishing its tenure as ASEAN Chair 2020, including leading the bloc in maintaining dialogues and timely and effective response to unprecedented challenges. They agreed to effectively realise reached priorities, initiatives and cooperation programmes, including accelerating the building of the ASEAN Community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They also expressed support to the Brunei’s theme of ASEAN Chairmanship 2021 “We Care, We Prepare, We Prosper”. Speaking at the event, Minh vowed to work closely with Brunei and other ASEAN member states to fulfill the targets and priorities set for the ASEAN Year 2021. Amid uncertain developments in the region and the world, he called on the bloc to effectively carry out initiatives as … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat
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ASEAN foreign ministers discuss priorities for this year
Amid uncertain developments in the region and the world, he called on the bloc to effectively carry out initiatives as agreed last year, including Việt Nam’s idea to use the ASEAN COVID-19 Response Fund to buy vaccines and necessary medical supplies for front-line medical staff and vulnerable groups, as well as soon put into operation the Regional Reserve of Medical Supplies and the ASEAN Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases (ACPHEED). … [Read more...] about ASEAN foreign ministers discuss priorities for this year
American veterans deliver flood relief for Việt Nam
In 1968, former US Army photographer Ronald L. Haeberle documented the tragic Mỹ Lai massacre on March 16, 1968, when 504 unarmed villagers – 182 women, and 173 children and infants – in the centre of now Tịnh Khê Commune, in Sơn Tịnh District, were killed by soldiers of Charlie Company, under the command of Lieutenant Calley. … [Read more...] about American veterans deliver flood relief for Việt Nam
Flower villages still waiting for Tet buyers
Preparations underway at Tay Tuu flower village ahead of Tet As the capital’s largest flower growing area, Tay Tuu Village has hurriedly begun efforts to care for and collect flowers in order to supply local markets ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet), marking the start of the largest harvest season of the year. … [Read more...] about Flower villages still waiting for Tet buyers
AEON provides new momentum for Binh Duong real estate market
To support customers, the developer offers flexible payment policies up to 8 percent incentives (equivalent to VND250 million) at the event "Prosperous Tet with luxury apartment," officially announcing the cooperation between the commercial center and Aeon on Jan. 30. With the passion to create a sustainable residence for Vietnamese generations, Becamex Tokyu Ltd.,has applied the highest quality technical standards from Japan to SORA gardens II. … [Read more...] about AEON provides new momentum for Binh Duong real estate market