2. World: Events and Comments
ASEAN’s Secretary-General hails Vietnam’s Chairmanship in 2020
12/12/2020
Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Dato Lim Jock Hoi has commended Vietnam’s exemplary role as the Chair of ASEAN in a year full of challenges.
Myanmar extends entry restrictions for travellers to end of January
Myanmar extends entry restrictions for travellers to end of January
15:56 03/01/2021
Myanmar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 30 decided to extend temporary entry restrictions for all visitors to the end of January.
Phnom Penh declaration adopted at 9th ACMECS Summit
Phnom Penh declaration adopted at 9th ACMECS Summit
11:41 10/12/2020
The 9th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) Summit held via videoconference on December 9 has adopted a Phnom Penh declaration.
Mekong – RoK cooperation facilitates regional economic integration: official
Mekong – RoK cooperation facilitates regional economic integration: official
15:33 05/12/2020
The Mekong – Republic of Korea (RoK) cooperation is of importance to boosting regional economic integration, innovation, and economic competitiveness of the two sides, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung said at the 8th Mekong – RoK Business Forum on December 4.
Venezuela reiterates wish to join ASEAN cooperation treaty
Venezuela reiterates wish to join ASEAN cooperation treaty
12:46 28/11/2020
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza has reaffirmed his country's wish to join the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Improving sentiment boosts emerging East Asian bond markets amid COVID-19
Improving sentiment boosts emerging East Asian bond markets amid COVID-19
16:28 25/11/2020
(CPV) - Accommodative monetary stance sustained the growth of local currency bond markets in emerging East Asia, with currencies and equity markets gaining in early November, according to the latest quarterly issue of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Asia Bond Monitor.
EAS countries seek result-oriented energy policy for economic recovery
EAS countries seek result-oriented energy policy for economic recovery
13:34 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.
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