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
Indonesia inflation eases to 7.75 pct in February
Jakarta — Indonesia’s consumer prices grew at slower pace in February, giving room for the central bank to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at this month’s meeting.The consumer prices index eased to 7.75 percent in February on a yearly … Continue reading Indonesia inflation eases to 7.75 pct in February
ASEAN: Call for a Stronger Regional Identity
Bandar Seri Begawan – At the 48th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information (ASEAN-COCI), the Association made a call for a stronger regional identity. This is in line with the Association’s objective of conserving and preserving cultural … Continue reading ASEAN: Call for a Stronger Regional Identity
ASEAN Countries to Reduce Trade Barriers in Food Sector
Jakarta – In line with the targets of ASEAN Economic Community 2015, Member States have intensified efforts to facilitate and reduce barriers for intra-ASEAN trade in processed food sector while also protecting consumers in the region. In a meeting held 18-20 … Continue reading ASEAN Countries to Reduce Trade Barriers in Food Sector
ASEAN: Le Luong Minh meets Lady Ashton
Jakarta – The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Baroness Lady Catherine Ashton paid an official visit to the ASEAN Secretariat and met Secretary-General of ASEAN, Le Luong Minh yesterday. Lady Ashton is also Vice … Continue reading ASEAN: Le Luong Minh meets Lady Ashton