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Hanoi (VNA) - Secretary-General Lim Jock Hoi of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed to further enhance ASEAN-China relations at their meeting in Brunei on January 14. Wang said the dynamic and fruitful China-ASEAN dialogue partnership has become an important pillar for regional peace and stability, development and prosperity. He noted China appreciates the important contribution made by the ASEAN Secretariat in promoting the development of China-ASEAN ties and cooperation in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. This year marks the 30th anniversary of their dialogue relations. Wang expressed his hope that both sides take this opportunity to organize a series of commemorative events, implement the five-year action plan, elevate their relations, and build a closer ASEAN-China community with a shared future. The official said China is willing to work with ASEAN to improve the level of cooperation in public … [Read more...] about ASEAN, China vow to boost ties

HCM City (VNA) - The recently-signed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement will create opportunities for Vietnam’s agricultural products to extend their reach in the region and the world, experts have said. Le Duy Minh, President of the Vietnam Farms and Agricultural Enterprises Association, told a meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on January 15 that the agriculture sector has been integrating intensively and extensively into the world but also faces considerable difficulties and challenges, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, trade disputes between major economies, and an increase in technical barriers in many countries. Vietnam signed a number of important economic deals in 2020, heralding a new era of economic integration with opportunities to expand export markets and attract more domestic and foreign investment. Among the deals, the RCEP, which gathers together 10 ASEAN countries and five partners (the Republic of Korea, China, … [Read more...] about RCEP to help farm produce expand presence in global markets

Vietnamese firms should stay vigilant as businesses in the grouping would also utilise advantages from the deal to “attack” the domestic market, Hoa said, suggesting the local enterprises consolidate their foothold right in the home market and improve their competitiveness in pricing and quality. … [Read more...] about RCEP: local enterprises stepping firmly forward

Phu Quoc ahead of becoming first Vietnamese island city With Phu Quoc district poised to become the country’s first island city from March 1 following its recognition as a new city in Kien Giang Province, let’s discover the city before it becomes an important national landmark. … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc island city draws $16.5 billion in investment

HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics earlier this week launched the Institute of Smart Cities and Management (ISCM), whose mission will be to mobilise international cooperation in addressing urban issues globally. The launch was attended by officials from economics, urban studies, transport, and environment universities and organisations from Asia, Europe and the US. Su Dinh Thanh, Rector of the HCM City University of Economics, said the institute aims to become a smart city training and research institute that uses technology and critical thinking as powerful tools to solve urban problems of the future.  “I believe that ISCM and our partners will contribute to improving the quality of education and urban life through three activities — integrated education, research and development, and solving practical problems through projects.” Dr Trinh Tu Anh, director of the new institute, said it aims to develop education integrated … [Read more...] about University sets up Institute of Smart Cities and Management