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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.
Thai economy improves in July: central bank
Thai economy improves in July: central bank
10:31 01/09/2020
The economy of Thailand improved in July thanks to public spending and an easing of coronavirus containment measures, according to the Bank of Thailand (BoT).
ASEAN, partners agree to promote post-COVID-19 economic cooperation
ASEAN, partners agree to promote post-COVID-19 economic cooperation
10:12 31/08/2020
The Economic Ministers of ASEAN member states and their partner countries on August 28 emphasised the importance of further strengthening regional economic cooperation and promoting economic growth post COVID-19.
Cambodia backs use of digital technology
Cambodia backs use of digital technology
10:00 31/08/2020
Cambodian Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak called for the use of digital technology to restore trust between businesses and customers, during the 52nd Meeting of ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM-52) on August 29.
Japan calls for peaceful settlement of East Sea issue
Japan calls for peaceful settlement of East Sea issue
15:37 29/08/2020
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on August 28 called on parties involved in the East Sea issue to pursue the peaceful settlement of conflicts based on international law.
ASEAN economic ministers hold consultations with partners
ASEAN economic ministers hold consultations with partners
14:52 29/08/2020
ASEAN Economic Ministers held online consultations on August 28 with external partners - China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (RoK) - within the framework of the 52nd ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings.
ASEAN, Russia work to shore up supply chains
ASEAN, Russia work to shore up supply chains
11:26 29/08/2020
ASEAN Economic Ministers joined an online consultation with Russia on August 28 as part of the 52nd meeting of the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM-52).
US sanctions Chinese firms, individuals for illegal construction of artificial islands in East Sea
US sanctions Chinese firms, individuals for illegal construction of artificial islands in East Sea
17:46 27/08/2020
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in the US Department of Commerce (DOC) announced on August 26 that it added 24 Chinese companies to the Entity List for their involvement in the illegal construction of artificial islands in the East Sea.
Cambodian PM shares vision for future Mekong-Lancang Cooperation
Cambodian PM shares vision for future Mekong-Lancang Cooperation
11:45 26/08/2020
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen emphasised the importance of the regional cooperation among the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) member nations.
Leaders of countries involved speak highly of Mekong-Lancang Cooperation: Lao media
Leaders of countries involved speak highly of Mekong-Lancang Cooperation: Lao media
11:44 26/08/2020
Leaders of Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) countries have spoken highly of their cooperation over the last two years and how it has contributed to improving living standards among people in the region, according to Lao media.
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