Premier Li in Germany: “China to further open its economy”
Hamburg – China Premier Li has wrapped up his visit to Germany. During the state visit he promised that his country would further open up to foreign investment and cooperation. He has also said that foreign enterprises would be given greater access … Continue reading Premier Li in Germany: “China to further open its economy”
Cambodian PM to attend 10th Asia-Europe Summit in Italy
Phnom Penh – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen will lead a high delegation to attend the 10th Asia-Europe Summit to be held on Oct. 16-17 in Milan, Italy.The prime minister was invited to the summit by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the … Continue reading Cambodian PM to attend 10th Asia-Europe Summit in Italy
Vietnamese experts optimistic about economic prospects
Hanoi – Vietnamese experts held an optimistic view over the country’s economic prospects in 2014, saying that Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth can surpass the target of 5.8 percent set by the National Assembly, local media report.In an interview with … Continue reading Vietnamese experts optimistic about economic prospects
Looming power crisis to affect Philippine economy
Manila – The looming power shortage in the Philippines could affect the country’s economic growth and international conferences scheduled in Manila next year.Businessman Ramon del Rosario, chairman of the Makati Business Club (MBC), the country’s premier business group, told the local … Continue reading Looming power crisis to affect Philippine economy
Communication Technology Summit held in Lao
Vientiane – The 2014 Lao ICT Summit was held on Thursday in the Laotian capital, attended by the nation’s telecommunications operators and representatives from the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications.“New mobile technologies are profoundly changing the way we live and work,” … Continue reading Communication Technology Summit held in Lao
Poverty Reduction in Indonesia Slows
Jakarta – Poverty reduction in Indonesia continues to slow down, with only a reduction of 0.7 percentage points over the last two years – the smallest decline in the last decade, says the World Bank.Inequality has also increased in recent … Continue reading Poverty Reduction in Indonesia Slows
Vietnam launches its largest cast iron, steel plant
Hanoi – Vietnam inaugurated its largest factory to produce steel from iron ore in northern Lao Cai province, some 250 km northwest of capital Hanoi on Sunday.Lao Cai Cast Iron and Steel Plant, a joint venture between Vietnam Steel Corporation, Lao … Continue reading Vietnam launches its largest cast iron, steel plant
German financial support for Vietnam
Hanoi – Financial assistance provided by the German Government is essential for Vietnam ‘s sustainable development, Finance Minister Dinh Tien Dung said during a working session with his German counterpart Wolfgang Schäuble in Hanoi on September 22.Minister Dung said that … Continue reading German financial support for Vietnam
Vietnam to host 9th round of Vietnam-EU FTA talks
Ho Chi Minh City – The 9th round of negotiations on the Vietnam-EU free trade agreement (FTA) will take place in Vietnam’s central Da Nang city on Sept.22-26.Ambassador Franz Jessen, head of the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam, … Continue reading Vietnam to host 9th round of Vietnam-EU FTA talks
Lao: AIPA promoting peace, stability, and cooperation
Vientiane – The 35th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly General Assembly has officially opened under the theme “Strengthening Parliamentary Cooperation” in the ASEAN Community Building in the Lao capital.According to President of the National Assembly of the Lao PDR and President of the ASEAN … Continue reading Lao: AIPA promoting peace, stability, and cooperation