ASEAN: A Journey towards “Zero Port Accident”
Berlin – Ports in the ASEAN region take on the challenges posed by local communities, customers and shareholders to operate in a more sustainable manner. Having developed and implemented management systems is a direct pathway to achieve the Triple Bottom … Continue reading ASEAN: A Journey towards “Zero Port Accident”
ASEAN to Advance Peace and Reconciliation Initiatives
Bali – Speaking at a symposium on peace and reconciliation, Dr. AKP Mochtan, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs, underlined the central role of ASEAN in these mechanisms and processes and how it actively engages partners from … Continue reading ASEAN to Advance Peace and Reconciliation Initiatives
“Trails of Indochina” nominated for World Travel Award
Ho Chi Minh City – Trails of Indochina have been nominated for the “World Travel Awards” for the second consecutive year in the category of Asia’s Leading Destination Management Company. The “World Travel Awards” serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate … Continue reading “Trails of Indochina” nominated for World Travel Award
ASEAN to Dialogue with Japanese Business Community
Jakarta – Le Luong Minh, Secretary-General of ASEAN, held discussions with Mr. Setsuo Iuchi, Chief Representative for ASEAN and South Asia of Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) yesterday on the forthcoming 7th Dialogue between the ASEAN SG and the Federation … Continue reading ASEAN to Dialogue with Japanese Business Community
ASEAN and Romania to Strengthen Cooperation
Jakarta – Mrs. Valerica Epure today presented her Letter of Credence as Ambassador of Romania to ASEAN to Le Luong Minh, Secretary-General of ASEAN. SG Minh congratulated Ambassador Epure for assuming her new role and expressed appreciation to the Government … Continue reading ASEAN and Romania to Strengthen Cooperation
ASEAN and Canada discuss Progress of Partnership
Jakarta – The Second ASEAN-Canada Joint Coordination Committee (AC-JCC) Meeting was held yesterday at the ASEAN Secretariat, co-chaired by Ambassador Tan Hung Seng, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Singapore to ASEAN and Donald Bobiash, Ambassador of Canada to ASEAN. … Continue reading ASEAN and Canada discuss Progress of Partnership
China-ASEAN Cultural Exchange Year 2014 kicks off in Beijing
Beijing – China-ASEAN Cultural Exchange Year 2014 started in Beijing on Monday, with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Myanmar President U Thein Sein and Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra sending congratulatory messages to the event. Li said in his message that … Continue reading China-ASEAN Cultural Exchange Year 2014 kicks off in Beijing
ASEAN and Australia Review Progress of Comprehensive Partnership
Canberra – The 26th ASEAN-Australia Forum (AAF) was held in Canberra, Australia on 25-26 March. The Forum welcomed the 40th anniversary of the ASEAN-Australia Dialogue Partnership, which was launched in Manila, the Philippines on 20 February and the successful visit … Continue reading ASEAN and Australia Review Progress of Comprehensive Partnership
ASEAN: Russia Explores Cooperation Opportunities
Jakarta – Russia shows a great interest in cooperating with the ASEAN countries in the areas of transport, energy, information technologies, tourism and the Public–Private Partnership investment fund. Dr. Lim Hong Hin, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), … Continue reading ASEAN: Russia Explores Cooperation Opportunities
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement on the Agenda
Jakarta/Sydney – At the invitation of Julie Bishop, Minister for Foreign of Affairs of Australia, Le Luong Minh, Secretary-General of ASEAN, visited Australia from 16-19 March. The visit was part of the commemorative activities to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of … Continue reading ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement on the Agenda