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They highlighted the need to respect the law, build trust, take peaceful solutions based on international laws and fully follow the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), towards the Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC). … [Read more...] about ASEAN parliaments work together for post-pandemic economic recovery

Sixthly, building regional connectivity infrastructure, enhancing transport connectivity and the need to strengthen cooperation in the Mekong sub-region and other ASEAN subregions, especially on environmental protection, smart agriculture development and sustainable management of transboundary natural resources to ensure food, water and energy security in the subregions during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. … [Read more...] about Role of AIPA parliaments in post-pandemic economic recovery discussed

Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh stressed the indispensable role of women in solving conflicts and promoting sustainable peace when chairing the ASEAN Ministerial Dialogue on Strengthening Women’s Role for Sustainable Peace and Security on September 10. The online event was held within the framework of the 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings. Minh reaffirmed support for the ASEAN Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda, while recalling the UN Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security which has served as a foundation for the international community to boost women’s engagement in all aspects of peace, prevent conflicts and protect women’s rights. He said that despite wide consciousness about the importance role of women in the peace process, women have yet to be extensively present in preventing and mediating conflicts. At the dialogue, participants discussed how to … [Read more...] about Deputy PM stresses importance of women in promoting sustainable peace

According to Director of the provincial Department of Planning and Investment Tran Van Hung, to provide effective support for businesses Quang Ninh has fostered public administrative reform and established multiple channels for dialogue between local administrations and companies. It has also prioritised allocating funding to the development of technical and social infrastructure, Hung said. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM’S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 8

Within the framework of the event, the two agencies signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation, under which they will exchange information about policies and measures in support of Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), share experience in organising activities for SMEs, and join hands to organise workshops, exhibitions, fairs and other trade promotion activities to foster exchange and cooperation between SMEs of the two countries. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM’S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 11