ASEAN, South Korea work to ensure products’ rules of origin

ASEAN, South Korea work to ensure products’ rules of origin

The Agency of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the ASEAN Secretariat on Monday opened a joint session of ASEAN and Korean experts on the transposition of ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement (AKFTA) product specific rules from harmonised system codes HS 2017 into HS 2022.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

ASEAN, China, Hong Kong cooperate for first time in textile industry

ASEAN, China, Hong Kong cooperate for first time in textile industry

The China National Textile and Apparel Council, the ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX), the Textile Council of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles (HKGCOT) signed their first memorandum of understanding on cooperation at a ceremony in Hong Kong on Thursday.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

S Korea promotes trade with ASEAN through free trade agreement

S Korea promotes trade with ASEAN through free trade agreement

South Korea is promoting negotiations to improve the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to further benefit businesses.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Australian companies plan to invest $5.18 billion in Malaysia

Australian companies plan to invest $5.18 billion in Malaysia

At the roundtable dialogue between Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Australian companies in Melbourne on the sideline of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, major Australian groups have shown interest to invest a total of $5.18 billion in the Southeast Asian country.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

PM meets with foreign leaders on sidelines of ASEAN-Australia Special Summit

PM meets with foreign leaders on sidelines of ASEAN-Australia Special Summit

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has met with leaders of member countries of the ASEAN, Timor Leste, Australia and New Zealand, and the ASEAN Secretary-General on the sidelines of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne, Australia.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Australia forms $1.3 bln finance package to boost trade, investment with ASEAN

Australia forms $1.3 bln finance package to boost trade, investment with ASEAN

Australia on Tuesday announced its plan to increase investment in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by setting up a $1.3-billion finance package to boost trade and investment in the region.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Australia pledges grants to support Australia-ASEAN relationship

Australia pledges grants to support Australia-ASEAN relationship

The Australian Government will support 38 community, university and business projects to strengthen collaboration between Australia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) which have been awarded funding through the Australia-ASEAN Council and the Australia-Indonesia Institute.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Remove roadblocks to lure foreign investment into Vietnam: HSBC exec

Remove roadblocks to lure foreign investment into Vietnam: HSBC exec

Vietnam's strategy to attract additional FDI into Vietnam should start with understanding the competitive landscape between Vietnam and the rest of ASEAN, writes Tim Evans, CEO of HSBC Vietnam.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Australia expands maritime cooperation with ASEAN

Australia expands maritime cooperation with ASEAN

The Australian Government will invest AUD64 million ($41.8 million) over the next four years, including $40 million in new funding, to enhance Australia's Southeast Asia Maritime Partnerships, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Monday.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

ASEAN-Australia Special Summit marks significant milestone: Australian Ambassador

ASEAN-Australia Special Summit marks significant milestone: Australian Ambassador

The leaders of ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste are descending on Melbourne for a Special Summit to celebrate 50 years since Australia became ASEAN’s first Dialogue Partner in 1974 – an achievement of which Australia is very proud, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski said in his op-ed on the upcoming big event.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

ASEAN becomes RoK’s major export, production destination

ASEAN becomes RoK’s major export, production destination

As trade competition between China and the US continues to intensify, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is rapidly emerging as South Korea's global manufacturing base and an important export market.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Connectivity in ASEAN - key to regional development: ASEAN chief

Connectivity in ASEAN - key to regional development: ASEAN chief

Enhancing connectivity and resilience are key priorities of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2024, according to Kao Kim Hourn, the bloc's Secretary-General.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Coca-Cola bottlers agree on north ASEAN partnership

Coca-Cola bottlers agree on north ASEAN partnership

The Coca-Cola Company, Swire Coca-Cola Limited, and ThaiNamthip Corporation Limited have agreed to establish a strategic bottling alliance in northern ASEAN - Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Japan retailer Aeon posts Vietnam operating revenue of $74 mln from Mar-Nov 2023

Japan retailer Aeon posts Vietnam operating revenue of $74 mln from Mar-Nov 2023

Japanese retailer Aeon earned an operating revenue of JPY10,958 million ($73.9 million) in Vietnam from March-November 2023, up 16.6% year-on-year, according to the firm’s report for the first three quarters of fiscal year ending February 2024.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam GDP growth can reach 6% in 2024: ASEAN+3 macroeconomic research office

Vietnam GDP growth can reach 6% in 2024: ASEAN+3 macroeconomic research office

Vietnam’s GDP growth can reach 6% in 2024, according to the January edition of the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Golden time for HCMC businesses to position their brands: Google exec

Golden time for HCMC businesses to position their brands: Google exec

The challenging global market situation with many enterprises slashing production or even disappearing presents opportunities for Ho Chi Minh City enterprises to position their brands, said a Google executive.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Philippine President, Brunei Sultan, Thai PM to visit Vietnam next year

Philippine President, Brunei Sultan, Thai PM to visit Vietnam next year

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah, and Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin have expressed their intentions to visit Vietnam next year.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam PM leaves for ASEAN-Japan commemorative summit in Tokyo

Vietnam PM leaves for ASEAN-Japan commemorative summit in Tokyo

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Hanoi on Friday morning for Japan to attend the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation and bilateral activities in the East Asian country.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, Turkey look to upgrade ties, lift two-way trade to $4 bln

Vietnam, Turkey look to upgrade ties, lift two-way trade to $4 bln

Vietnam and Turkey should work on mechanisms to deepen bilateral ties, including studying the possibility of elevating them to a new height, given the wishes of both sides, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has suggested.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam GDP growth can reach 4.7% in 2023, 6% in 2024: research unit AMRO

Vietnam GDP growth can reach 4.7% in 2023, 6% in 2024: research unit AMRO

Vietnam’s GDP growth can reach 4.7% in 2023 and 6% in 2024, according to the October edition of the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook of the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Ericsson values Vietnam’s attractiveness as hi-tech foreign investment destination: CEO

Ericsson values Vietnam’s attractiveness as hi-tech foreign investment destination: CEO

In a talk with The Investor, Denis Brunetti - president of Ericsson Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos, speaks about Vietnam’s significant potential to attract high tech foreign investment, particularly in manufacturing and R&D, accelerating the digital transformation of industries and growing the digital economy.

Executive Talk - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, Brazil deepen trade ties during PM Chinh’s visit, eye FTA with Mercosur

Vietnam, Brazil deepen trade ties during PM Chinh’s visit, eye FTA with Mercosur

Vietnam and Brazil agreed to ramp up bilateral trade during Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to the South American country, with negotiations for a trade deal between the former and the Mercosur bloc likely to start soon.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, China agree to boost connectivity under Belt Road Initiative

Vietnam, China agree to boost connectivity under Belt Road Initiative

Vietnam and China have agreed to continue enhancing strategic connectivity and cooperation in the framework of the China-led Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry has said.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam still a magnet for quality FDI: HSBC

Vietnam still a magnet for quality FDI: HSBC

Vietnam continues to be on the frontline of absorbing quality foreign direct investment (FDI) despite severe trade challenges, a new HSBC report says.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, US issue joint leaders’ statement

Vietnam, US issue joint leaders’ statement

Leaders of Vietnam and the US have issued a Joint Leaders’ Statement on elevating the Vietnam-U.S. ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on the occasion of President Joe Biden’s state visit to Vietnam from September 10-11.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

India urges major firms to invest in Vietnam

India urges major firms to invest in Vietnam

India is encouraging its major businesses to invest in Vietnam, Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi said to his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh at a Thursday meeting on the sidelines of the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam PM to attend China-ASEAN trade expo

Vietnam PM to attend China-ASEAN trade expo

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the 20th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) held next week in Nanning city at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

ASEAN, Japan establish comprehensive strategic partnership

ASEAN, Japan establish comprehensive strategic partnership

Leaders of ASEAN and Japan adopted a joint statement on the establishment of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership at the 26th ASEAN-Japan Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam PM urges Indonesia firms to invest more in banking, finance, green growth

Vietnam PM urges Indonesia firms to invest more in banking, finance, green growth

Vietnam is always happy to welcome Indonesian firms investing in the country’s banking, finance, green growth, property, and agriculture sectors, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Tuesday.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Renewable energy manufacturing offers huge opportunity to Southeast Asia: study

Renewable energy manufacturing offers huge opportunity to Southeast Asia: study

Southeast Asia, which includes Vietnam, could lose up to 30% of its GDP by 2050 due to increases in global temperature and extreme weather events, but bolstering its renewable energy manufacturing would help regional nations in several aspects, according to a new report.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam hooks up to Asean payment connectivity

Vietnam hooks up to Asean payment connectivity

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on Friday joined the Regional Payment Connectivity (RPC) initiative, which seeks to strengthen collaboration on the development of faster, cheaper, more transparent, and more inclusive cross-border payments in Southeast Asia and beyond.

Banking - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Australian Foreign Minister makes second Vietnam visit to boost ties

Australian Foreign Minister makes second Vietnam visit to boost ties

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has begun a three-day (August 22-24) Vietnam visit to further strengthen bilateral relations.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Asean green transformation expected to lure $6.7 trillion in investments: Secretariat

Asean green transformation expected to lure $6.7 trillion in investments: Secretariat

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is setting course for a carbon-neutral future which could attract a substantial $3.7-6.7 trillion in green investment and unlock between 49 and 66 million additional jobs for the region, according to the block Secretariat.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, Thailand to push bilateral trade to $25 bln by 2025

Vietnam, Thailand to push bilateral trade to $25 bln by 2025

Vietnam and Thailand are seeking to boost two-way trade to $25 billion by 2025 from $21.2 billion last year, according to trade leaders from the two Southeast Asian countries.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

First Solar US, Vietnam plants secure highest auditing status

First Solar US, Vietnam plants secure highest auditing status

Manufacturing facilities of leading American solar module producer First Solar in the US and Vietnam have achieved platinum status, the highest possible auditing rating, the firm says.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7