Scene at the 22nd ASEAN Finance Ministers Meeting in Singapore (Photo: VNA)
Singapore, (VNA) – ASEAN Finance Ministers begantheir 22nd meeting in Singapore on April 6.
The meeting was attended by representatives from the ASEANSecretariat, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, ASEAN +3and Macroeconomic Research Office.
The Vietnamese delegation to the event was led by DeputyFinance Minister Tran Xuan Ha.
Chairing the function, Singaporean Finance Minister HengSwee Keat said in his opening remarks that the ministers meet at a time ofoptimism for the regional economies.
He quoted the International Monetary Fund data which show theASEAN economy grew by 5.1 percent in 2017 and is expected to outstrip mostother regions in 2018.
However, the minister warned that the region is still facingchallenges, including rising protectionism and trade tensions, which withoutgood management can affect the bloc’s growth.
He said in the context, Singapore, as ASEAN chair this year,is committed to working with other member countries to boost regional trade andinvestment, particularly in financing infrastructure projects that connecteconomies in the region.
Participating ministers were updated on implementation progressof initiatives on ASEAN financial connectivity, including those on capitalmarket liberation, infrastructure financing, customs cooperation, andprevention of money laundering, among others.
Outcomes of ASEAN 3 financial cooperation initiatives likethe Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation and Asian Bond Markets Initiativewere also tabled.
The ministers are expected to discuss priorities set forthis year as proposed by Singapore.-VNA
The ASEAN Finance Ministers have committed to adopting cautious monetary and fiscal policies to sustain economic growth and stabilise the macro-economy.
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Finance ministers and central bank governors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to promote economic growth and financial integration, and strengthen financial stability in the region.
The forum, which involves global experts and creative leaders from across 14 cultural sectors, aims to expand Thailand’s presence on the world stage through innovation and cultural exchange.
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Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto and EAEU Trade Minister Andrey Slepnev jointly declared the conclusion of FTA talks on the sidelines of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025), according to the statement.
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Pichai said the trade talks with the US are important and need to move forward professionally, without regard for any political changes in Thailand, believing that Thailand has clear principles, guidelines and procedures in place.
The tax adjustment supports the Malaysian Government’s strategy to reduce reliance on foreign food supply chains and to assist domestic farmers, a finance official has said.
The proposed venue is located in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok, featuring eight public sites, including Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal and several nearby parks.
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Two naval gunboats intercepted a fishing vessel carrying 1.5 tonnes of methamphetamine hydrochloride off the coast of the main island of Luzon just before dawn, in a joint operation with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.
In the today context of socio-economic development and growth, the professionalism of Vietnam’s revolutionary journalists continues to rise, guided by exemplary mastery of new information technologies and the modernisation of their founding principles to preserve the enduring values of revolutionary journalism.
Thai Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Vuttikrai Leewiraphan Thailand's formal proposal will be substantial enough for the US to consider further detailed negotiations. He hoped for a tariff rate not exceeding 10% and suggested that the US might extend the negotiation period if an agreement is not reached by the July 8 deadline.
Organised by the Ministry of Culture and the Association of Thai Silk & Culture Promotions, the event honors Her Majesty the Queen on her 47th birthday anniversary and promotes Thai craftsmanship on an international stage.
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The lab focuses on four key thematic areas: energy transition and green innovation, sustainable agriculture, circular economy and sustainable cities, and nature-based solutions and biodiversity.
The key content of the document titled "Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Addressing the OOSCY Challenges" will be refined further in a seminar preceding the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur this October.
Scene at the 22nd ASEAN Finance Ministers Meeting in Singapore (Photo: VNA) 
