Search result: asean

Defence Minister attends ADMM Retreat, ADMM Plus in Thailand

18:25 | 16/11/2019

Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich on November 16 led a high-ranking military delegation of Vietnam to join the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Retreat and the sixth ADMM Plus that are taking place in Bangkok, Thailand from November 16-19.

Swiss lawyer emphasises observance of int’l law in East Sea

15:22 | 14/11/2019

It is necessary to maintain and respect international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), in the settlement of disputes in the East Sea, Swiss lawyer Pierre Schifferli has said.

ASEAN emphasizes women’s role in maintaining peace

10:04 | 13/11/2019

Women’s important role in interfaith dialogues and in maintaining regional peace and security was highlighted by ASEAN Secretary General Dato Lim Jock Hoi at the ASEAN Women Interfaith Dialogue in Jakarta, Indonesia.

ASEAN Chairmanship offers Vietnam chance to lead ASEAN out of challenges: Singaporean expert

15:33 | 08/11/2019

The assumption of the ASEAN presidency for 2020 will be a good opportunity for Vietnam to demonstrate its strategic leadership in orienting the bloc to addresses and overcome challenges, a Singaporean expert has said.

Four more Vietnamese sites recognized as ASEAN heritage parks

15:19 | 08/11/2019

Three national parks and a nature reserve in Vietnam have been added to the list of Asean heritage parks, taking the country's number to 10.

Vietnam ready for ASEAN Year 2020: Foreign Ministry

11:41 | 08/11/2019

Vietnam has been ready with organizational apparatus, personnel and projects and overall action plan for ASEAN Year 2020, said deputy spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Ngo Toan Thang at a regular press conference in Hanoi on November 7.

ASEAN Plus Three Summit: Japan’s PM vows to 'double' investment to ASEAN

09:45 | 05/11/2019

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged Monday (Nov 4) to "double" investment and loans to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to spur development in the region.

Vietnam takes over ASEAN chairmanship from Thailand

22:34 | 04/11/2019

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc represented Vietnam as the nation took over the ASEAN Chairmanship for 2020 at a ceremony in Bangkok Monday.

President Trump invites ASEAN leaders to 'special summit' in US

15:31 | 04/11/2019

US President Donald Trump has invited ASEAN leaders to a "special summit" in the United States next year, after skipping the ongoing 35th ASEAN Summit and related summits in Thailand.

ASEAN, India back maintaining peace in East Sea

11:40 | 04/11/2019

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) appreciated India’s contributions to peace and stability in Southeast Asia at a summit in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 3.

ASEAN summit: Malaysia’s Foreign Minister concerns about situation in East Sea

10:52 | 04/11/2019

Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said his country was concerned about the presence of Chinese coast guard vessels in its waters, while attending the 20th ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting in Thailand on November 2 as part of the ongoing 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.