Participants at the 17th East Asia Forum (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A Vietnamese delegationled by Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung took part in the 17th East AsiaForum (EAF) in Odawara, Japan, on July 10-11.
The forum was established in 2002 with theparticipation of governmental representatives, researchers and businesses fromthe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China, Japan and theRepublic of Korea (RoK) to put forth policies for the ASEAN Plus 3 Summit topromote regional cooperation.
Themed “Bolstering Free and Open Economy in EastAsia”, the participants discussed sustainable development, business environmentimprovement, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and thejourney to Society 5.0 from Industry 4.0.
Speaking at the forum, Deputy Foreign MinisterNguyen Quoc Dung, who is also head of the Vietnam ASEAN Senior Officials’Meeting (SOM), pointed to advantages and gaps in cooperation to boostsustainable development in the region.
He recognised the efforts of ASEAN Plus 3(China, Japan and the RoK) in implementing sustainable development goals andcooperation in poverty reduction, environmental protection, climate changeadaptation and support of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
The official stressed the need to ensure apeaceful and stable environment as well as the most fundamental livingconditions for people so they can be aware of the necessity of sustainabledevelopment to their lives.
He called on ASEAN Plus 3 countries and partnersto promote new cooperation and innovation models while implementing commitmentswithin the framework of ASEAN Plus3 on enhancing cooperation between ASEAN andpartners in realising sustainable development goals, promoting green growth,developing smart cities, coping with social issues like aging population, andprotecting the marine environment.
The 18th EAF will be co-chaired by Vietnam andChina in 2020.-VNA
Delegates to the eighth East Asia forum, held in Da Lat city of Lam Dong between August 26-27, shared opinions and discussed measures to boost cooperation, connectivity and build a community in the region.
The 11th East Asia Forum kicked off in Kyoto, Japan on August 21, focusing on greater tourism cooperation among member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Vietnam has recorded upbeat growth despite disadvantages brought about by the withdrawal of the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, according a recent article published on the East Asia Forum.
The fact that the Vietnamese PM has been invited to attend and speak at this important event for three consecutive years reflects the WEF as well as the international business community's recognition and high regard for Vietnam's position, role, and contributions to global and regional economic growth.
This new era marks a crucial phase in which the country must strive with determination to fulfil its strategic objectives, achieving breakthrough development at new levels of sophistication, quality, and global standing, laying the foundation for further growth. Era after era forms a continuous history of development, ascending steadily from one level to the next.
The resolution on such mechanisms aims to serve as a legal basis for opportunely dealing with difficulties and hindrances caused by legal regulations in important, priority, and urgent areas that require immediate settlement so as to unlock resources, facilitate economic development, and turn legislation into a competitive edge.
PM Pham Minh Chinh instructed chairpersons of the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities to strictly follow the Ministry of Finance's guidelines on handling public finances and budgets, with a focus on preventing wastefulness, misconduct, or corruption.
Knapper reaffirmed the US's commitment to supporting a strong, independent, prosperous and resilient Vietnam, while respecting each other’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence and political systems.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
Participants at the 17th East Asia Forum (Photo: VNA) 
