China-Vietnam border private currency trading expected to end
Nanning –Â China established a currency trading center on the China-Vietnam border on Saturday that many say will help end rampant illegal private currency trading. The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Currency Business Center, initiated by the Agricultural Bank of … Continue reading China-Vietnam border private currency trading expected to end
Vietnamese tourists being wooed back to Thailand
Bangkok/Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnamese tourists’ confidence in Thailand as a travel destination has grown steadily since the end of Bangkok’s anti-government protests (as of March 3) and the caretaker government’s lifting of the emergency decree in Bangkok and … Continue reading Vietnamese tourists being wooed back to Thailand
Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge celebrates 20th anniversary
Bangkok / Nong Khai – Thailand’s Nong Khai Province in collaboration with Lao PDR’s Vientiane Province and Australia are jointly organising a grand celebration to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge from 4-8 April, at Hat … Continue reading Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge celebrates 20th anniversary
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
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