2. World: Events and Comments
EAS countries seek result-oriented energy policy for economic recovery
21/11/2020
Delegates at the 14th East Asia Summit (EAS) – Energy Ministers’ Meeting on November 20 reiterated the significance of ensuring stable supply and clean energy with affordable prices to support economic and daily activities.
27th APEC Economic Leaders
27th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting opens
11:07 21/11/2020
The 27th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting opened on November 20 via video conference with leaders of 21 member economies taking part.
ADB allocates $20 million to help developing members access vaccines for COVID-19
ADB allocates $20 million to help developing members access vaccines for COVID-19
14:51 18/11/2020
(CPV) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has allocated $20.3 million in technical assistance to help its developing members access vaccines for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and establish systems to enable equitable and efficient vaccine distribution. 
ASEAN 2020: Indonesia highlights relationship with partners
ASEAN 2020: Indonesia highlights relationship with partners
10:41 15/11/2020
Indonesia has highlighted relationship with the US, New Zealand and Australia at on summits on November 14.
Australian minister highlights significance of RCEP amid global trade uncertainty
Australian minister highlights significance of RCEP amid global trade uncertainty
16:24 14/11/2020
Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham has recently emphasised the importance of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, which is expected to be signed on November 15 between 10 ASEAN countries and China, Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK), New Zealand and Australia.
Australia supports Vietnam and other countries to access COVID-19 vaccine
Australia supports Vietnam and other countries to access COVID-19 vaccine
10:24 08/11/2020
The Australian Government has pledged to provide AUD500 million for countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific to access safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, the Australian Embassy in Vietnam announced November 6.
Joe Biden elected US 46th President
Joe Biden elected US 46th President
07:10 08/11/2020
(CPV) – Democrat Joe Biden secured the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the US 2020 presidential election and become this country’s 46th President, major US media like CNN and NBC reported on November 7.
ASEAN officials gather at Socio-Cultural Community Council meeting
ASEAN officials gather at Socio-Cultural Community Council meeting
16:18 07/11/2020
The 24th meeting of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council, the most important event of the ASCC this year, was held online on November 6 with the participation of 10 member countries’ officials, the ASEAN Secretary-General, and the bloc’s Secretariat.
Election 2020 in America
Election 2020 in America
10:47 04/11/2020
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are vying for the presidency as a pandemic rages across the country. It has influenced every aspect of the campaign, from the conventions and debates to how voters cast their ballots. Millions have already voted, surpassing pre-election totals in 2016.
ASEAN+3 ministers agree to strengthen cultural, arts exchanges
ASEAN+3 ministers agree to strengthen cultural, arts exchanges
11:06 24/10/2020
Culture ministers of the ASEAN Plus Three countries, including 10 ASEAN member states and China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, have agreed to strengthen multilateral cultural and arts exchanges despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
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