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The press conference of the Boao Forum for Asia on April 8 (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) Beijing (VNA) – The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) commenced in the Chinese southern province of Hainan on April 8 with a press conference and the release of three reports, including one forecasting that Asia will lead the world economy with its strong economic growth. At the press conference, BFA Secretary General Zhou Wenzhong unveiled the BFA reports on the progress of Asian economic integration, the development of emerging economies and the competitiveness of Asian economies. The BFA Asian Competitiveness Annual Report 2018 wrote that with the continuing integration of Asian economies, economic competitiveness went through steady development in 2017. The report noted the Asian economy remains one of the major engines driving world economic development, adding that enhanced external growth, transformed internal impetus and deepened cooperation among markets propelled Asia's development. The … [Read more...] about Boao Forum report points out Asia’s leadership in world’s growth

Former Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Ban Ki-moon ​is elected as Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) on April 9. (Photo: EPA/VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Former Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Ban Ki-moon was elected as Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) on April 9, replacing former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda. Ban Ki-moon is a veteran diplomat of the Republic of Korea and he served as the 8th UN Secretary-General. Earlier, he assumed the role of RoK Minister of Foreign Affairs. The BFA, which runs from April 8 to 11 in Boao, a town in the southern island province of Hainan, is an important forum. This year’s event, themed “An Open and Innovative Asia for a World of Greater Prosperity”, brings together more than 2,000 leaders from Governments, businesses and academia to discuss the future role of Asia. Challenges encountering Asia from security to environment and from competitiveness and globalisation process to rising protectionism … [Read more...] about Former UN chief elected as Chairman of Boao Forum for Asia

International friends at a stall within the SAPA shopping centre (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Members of the international diplomatic corps in the Czech Republic said they were amazed when taking part in a tour around the biggest shopping centre of the Vietnamese community , SAPA, in Prague on June 22. Co-organised by Vietnamese Embassy and the Diplomatic Spouses Association (DSA) in Prague, the event aimed at introducing the Vietnamese culture, people, and hospitality to international friends. It gathered Ambassadors to the Czech Republic of Vietnam, Japan, and Iraq, and 30 members of the DSA. Ahmed Zahra, Chairwoman of the DSA and the spouse of the Pakistan Ambassador, told the Vietnam News Agency's correspondents that the tour gave an insight into a dynamic and friendly community. She said the DSA welcomes the active engagement of the Vietnamese Embassy and expatriates in its post-pandemic activities. Japanese Ambassador Suzuki Hideo shared his impression of a … [Read more...] about Vietnamese culture impresses international friends in Czech Republic

"In the last three games of the second round, we have worked together and advanced to the final round of World Cup qualifiers. This has always been our goal and I'm so delighted about it. I want to thank all the players for believing in me, for giving their best effort with the highest spirit and the assistants who have devoted themselves selflessly day and night to support the team, as well as other members that have tried their best to complete the job," he wrote. "Let’s always give our best and be proud that you are a part of the team that have written a new chapter in the history of Vietnamese football." He asked the players to enjoy the time with their families during this short break, before going back to their World Cup campaign. They will have much to do in the road ahead, Park said, promising he will try his best to complete his job. "We will have to prepare for the final round of World Cup qualifiers in September, to face the top teams in Asia. We need to be more … [Read more...] about Coach Park writes encouraging letter to players

The ASEM High-level Policy Dialogue on June 22 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Asia - Europe cooperation will be indispensable and increasingly important in the future, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu said about the significance of the Asia - Europe Meeting (ASEM) High-level Policy Dialogue held on June 22. The dialogue, themed "ASEM at 25: Strengthening Asia-Europe Partnership in a Transforming World", took place in both in-person and videoconference forms in Hanoi under the chair of Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son. It was held at the initiative of Vietnam on the occasion of ASEM’s 25th founding anniversary and also one of the most crucial activities of this forum in 2021. Deputy Foreign Minister Vu stressed that taking place at a time the world is struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic, the dialogue demonstrated the importance that Vietnam and other countries attach to the Asia - Europe partnership. In particular, it showed … [Read more...] about Asia – Europe cooperation to be increasingly important: official

People in Bangkok's Pomprap Sattruphai district are tested for Covid-19 at a makeshift location (Photo: www. bangkok post.com) Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand saw a record 51 COVID-19 fatalities over the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 1,774, the country’s Ministry of Public Health announced on June 23. Meanwhile, 3,174 new cases were detected on the day, raising the national count to 228,539. Since the current COVID-19 wave began in early April, Thailand has logged 199,676 infections and 1,650 deaths. Meanwhile, beds designated for patients in critical condition at all state-run hospitals in Bangkok are now fully occupied by COVID-19 infected patients with severe symptoms, while the last 20 of such beds are strictly reserved for emergency patients, health authorities said on June 22. Dr Somsak Akksilp, Director-General of the Department of Medical Services said that under the current circumstances, infected patients' access to hospital beds with life-saving … [Read more...] about Thailand sees record high of daily COVID-19 fatalities