St. Petersburg forum looks to create economy of trust
The plenary session of the 22nd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2018), the most important event of the forum, took place in Russia on May 26 under the theme “Creating an Economy of Trust”.
At the plenary session of the 22nd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – The plenary session of the 22nd St. Petersburg InternationalEconomic Forum (SPIEF-2018), the most important event of the forum, took placein Russia on May 26 under the theme “Creating an Economy of Trust”.
Prominent guests include French PresidentEmmanuel Macron, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Chinese Vice PresidentWang Qishan, and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)Christine Lagarde.
Addressing the event, President Vladimir Putinsaid Russia is always aware that it is part of the global economy.
He said competition is inevitable in economy,but countries need to show mutual respect on the basic of constructive andwin-win dialogues.
French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated thattrust plays an important role in the global economy. He admitted that manydifferences remain between France and Russia, but the two countries also shareviewpoints on some issues and are working to build a roadmap to enhancebilateral cooperation.
Participants discussed how to build trust ininternational rapports in general and economic relations in particular.
The SPIEF–2018 drew an estimated of nearly10,000 participants from Russia and other countries from May 24-26, includingheads of state and government, politicians and corporate leaders.
The forum aims to promote constructive dialoguesfor policymakers, corporations and experts.
Relevant events focused on four key categories –“The Global Economy in an Era of Change,” “Harnessing Russia’s GrowthPotential,” “Human Capital in the Digital Economy” and “Technology forLeadership.”
The Vietnamese delegation led by Chairman of theCommunist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Commission for Economic AffairsNguyen Van Binh had a bilateral meeting with IMF Director Christine Lagarde onMay 25 to discuss cooperation orientations between the IMF and Vietnam in thecoming time.
On the second working day of the forum,Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh witnessed the signing betweenVietnamese entrepreneurs living in St. Petersburg and local authorities of aproject on repairing and upgrading a complex of hotels with over 130 rooms in thecity with an initial investment of over 10 million USD.-VNA
Vietnam values the ASEAN – Russia partnership and is making efforts for the substantive and effective development of the ties, stated Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung.
Vietnam is among 120 countries taking part in the 22nd annual International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg (SPIEF–2018) which opened on May 24 in the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Vietnamese Government is working out measures to further improve the business environment for the country to jump 8-18 steps from the current 68th place in the World Bank’s Doing Business Rankings.
Chairman of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Commission for Economic Affairs Nguyen Van Binh delivered a speech at the opening of the 22nd International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg (SPIEF–2018), Russia on May 24.
Deputy Director General of the Vietnam News Agency Le Quoc Minh attended an international summit of news agencies themed “Future of Journalism in Times of New Challenges” in St. Petersburg on May 24.
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.
The article stressed that throughout his revolutionary career, the founder of modern Vietnam consistently regarded the revolutionary press as a vital part of the Vietnamese Party’s and nation’s revolutionary struggle.
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.
Connectivity is expected to improve further with the completion of the fifth Laos–Thailand Friendship Bridge by the end of 2025, facilitating logistics and agricultural exports to Vietnam, Thailand, and China.
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.
Prensa Latina's recent article on Vietnam’s assurance of smooth and effective transition to a leaner structure highlighted Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s latest directions on implementing 28 resolutions regarding the decentralisation and delegation of authority.
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.
This follows Telegram’s serious failure to address the content that has been repeatedly reported to them, despite various efforts of negotiation and cooperation made by MCMC, it said.
Efforts to empower women must transcend dialogue and translate into concrete commitments, including corporate pledges and government partnerships, according to the spouse of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
The forum featured two in-depth discussion sessions, engaging representatives from governments, think tanks, and businesses from both ASEAN and China, on how to forge closer ties for a common future.
The new FIFA Hub in Jakarta will not only support football development in Indonesia but also serve as a coordination centre for 21 football associations across Southeast and East Asia.
Minister Counselor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen reaffirmed Vietnam’s principled and consistent stance on the Palestine issue, calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire across the entire Gaza Strip.
PM Anwar Ibrahim affirmed the determination of Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair for 2025, to utilise all viable regional mechanisms of the bloc and work with partners to de-escalate violence and restore a peace process led by Myanmar.
At the plenary session of the 22nd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (Photo: VNA) 
