Myanmar Set to Join ASEAN Infrastructure Fund in 2014
Manila/Yangon – Myanmar is slated to join the shareholders of the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund (AIF), bringing all 10 ASEAN members into the AIF. With Myanmar expected to join within 2014, the existing AIF shareholders include Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao … Continue reading Myanmar Set to Join ASEAN Infrastructure Fund in 2014
24th ASEAN leaders’ meeting opens in Myanmar
Nay Pyi Taw – The 24th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders’ meeting opened here Sunday morning, an event that Myanmar President U Thein Sein described as a symbol of “unity and dedication for building a better future for the … Continue reading 24th ASEAN leaders’ meeting opens in Myanmar
Myanmar Hosts ASEAN Summit for the First Time
Nay Pyi Taw – Tomorrow will mark another milestone in Myanmar’s history as it hosts the 24th ASEAN Summit in Nay Pyi Taw, the country’s administrative and political capital. This will be the first time Myanmar hosts an ASEAN Summit … Continue reading Myanmar Hosts ASEAN Summit for the First Time
“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
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-Japan comprehensive economic partnership meeting to be held in Myanmar
Yangon – ASEAN-Japan comprehensive economic partnership meeting will be held in Nay Pyi Taw, the new capital of Myanmar, later this month, official sources said Friday. The meeting, scheduled from March 17 to 21, will discuss a wide range of … Continue reading ASEAN-Japan comprehensive economic partnership meeting to be held in Myanmar
ASEAN meeting of high level task force on economic integration kicks off in Myanmar
Yangon – The 25th meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) High Level Task Force (HLTF) on Economic Integration, which aimed at promoting free trade between ASEAN nations, kicked off in Yangon on Tuesday. Present at the meeting were … Continue reading ASEAN meeting of high level task force on economic integration kicks off in Myanmar
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
EU and ASEAN: Common Interests
Jakarta – The European Union will redouble its effort to strengthen relations with ASEAN by stepping up its support to ASEAN Community building, said the new Ambassador of the EU to ASEAN, Olof Skoog. He presented his Letter of Credence to … Continue reading EU and ASEAN: Common Interests