ECONOMY

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

China, Netherlands to build open, pragmatic partnership

The Hague – China and the Netherlands decided on Sunday to build a comprehensive partnership that stresses openness and pragmatism, according to a joint statement issued by the two countries. The decision was made at a meeting between visiting Chinese … Continue reading China, Netherlands to build open, pragmatic partnership

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

Vietnamese President Sang visits Japan: Joint Statement

Tokyo – Vietnam and Japan issued a joint statement on the establishment of in-depth strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia on the occasion of President Truong Tan Sang’s state visit to Japan. The two sides agreed to implement … Continue reading Vietnamese President Sang visits Japan: Joint Statement

Japan biggest supplier of development assistance in Vietnam

Tokyo – “We highly appreciative of what Japanese firms do to bolster Vietnam–Japan ties”. This was the opening message of the Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang addressing the  Vietnam – Japan Business Forum in Tokyo. Sang is on a four day … Continue reading Japan biggest supplier of development assistance in Vietnam