ASEAN information ministers discuss digital community
The 15th Conference of the ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) and related meetings opened on March 12 under the theme “ASEAN: A Digital Community with Accessibility for All”.
The 15th Conference of the ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) and related meetings is hosted by Thailand on March 12
Bangkok (VNA) – The 15th Conference of the ASEAN MinistersResponsible for Information (AMRI) and related meetings opened on March 12under the theme “ASEAN: A Digital Community with Accessibility for All”.
As host of the 15th AMRI, Thailand – the Chair of the AMRI during 2020-2022emphasised efforts to promote and upgrade the joint operations by ASEAN membercountries in effective communication management, especially in times of crisis,such as the COVID-19 situation.
Chairing the virtual meeting, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister’s OfficeAnucha Nakasai proposed that the ten ASEAN member states cooperate indeveloping information exchange mechanisms and in issue management, so thatinformation to be exchanged between them will be accurate, transparent and upto date, and people in ASEAN will not fall prey to fake news andmisinformation.
Thailand pushed for the adoption of guidelines to promote broadcasting accessservices, namely closed captions, audio description, and sign languageinterpretation, for all groups of people, including the vulnerable population.The guidelines will build on the work of ASEAN on the migration of analog todigital television broadcasting.
The same day, the 6th Conference of ASEAN Plus Three Ministers Responsible forInformation (6th AMRI 3) was held via videoconference, which drew theparticipation of representatives from ASEAN member states, China, the Republicof Korea and Japan.
As the next chair of the AMRI 3 in 2022, Vietnam informed the participants of theschedule of the 7th AMRI 3 in 2022.
The 15th AMRI and related meetings are scheduled toendorse three important documents: the Framework for Developing DigitalReadiness among ASEAN Citizens, proposed by Singapore; the Framework forPromoting Accessibility for All in ASEAN Digital Broadcasting, proposed byThailand; and the Joint Media Statement for the 15th AMRI and Related Meetings./.
The 27th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat took place on March 2 and 3 via videoconference, ushering the first high-level engagement among ASEAN economic ministers under Brunei’s chairmanship.
Ambassador Nguyen Hai Bang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to ASEAN, attended the 22nd meeting of the ASEAN-China Joint Cooperation Committee (ACJCC) via videoconference on March 5.
China is ready to work with ASEAN to build an even closer community with a shared future, and open up another three decades of even greater cooperation, said Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a press conference on the nation’s foreign policy and external relations.
The 11th ASEAN Military Operations Meeting (AMOM-11) was held via videoconference on March 10 under the chair of Brigadier General Haji Abdul Razak bin Haji Abd, Joint Force Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Cuba on March 11 held a virtual conference to evaluate cooperation potential between the two sides.
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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.
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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.
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Vietnam’s Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925–2025), Nikulina, who is also a veteran journalist of Russia’s Sputnik News, emphasised the vital role of mainstream journalism in defending the truth and maintaining public trust.
The Ministry of Commerce reported that imports also rose 18% to 29.9 billion USD during the same period, resulting in a trade surplus of 1.1 billion USD. In May alone, Thailand posted a 4.6 billion USD trade surplus with the US and a 4.1 billion USD trade deficit with China.
The World Bank will provide a 2.1 billion USD financing package for Indonesia, focusing oncreating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing access to clean energy across the country.
Member states also reviewed progress on six priority areas for 2025, including the development of an underground cable framework, the follow-up agreement to the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA), the launch of the ASEAN Energy Efficiency Database, and the rollout of an investment platform for sustainable building initiatives.
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The 15th Conference of the ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) and related meetings is hosted by Thailand on March 12 
