Foreign Ministers from 10 ASEAN member nations plus China, Japan and the Republic of Korea gathered at a meeting in Vientiane, Laos on July 26 to seek ways to raise the ASEAN+3 cooperation.
Foreign Ministers from 10 ASEAN member nations plus China, Japan and the Republic of Korea at a meeting in Vientiane, Laos on July 26 (Source:VNA)
Vientiane (VNA)𒐪 – Foreign Ministers from 10 ASEAN member nations plus China, Japan and the Republic of Korea gathered at a meeting in Vientiane, Laos on July 26 to seek ways to raise the ASEAN+3 cooperation to a new height.
During the 17th ASEAN+3 Ministerial Meeting under the chair of host Foreign Minister Saleumsay Kommasith, participants spoke highly of the ASEAN+3 cooperation since its establishment in 1997, particularly in finance and food security.
The delegates welcomed the Chiang Mai Multilateralisation Initiative (CMMI), the establishment of the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), the Asian Bond Market Initiative (ABMI), and the Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF), saying that they have continuously enhanced the security of the regional financial network, thus stabilising the regional economy.
Regional food security has also been ensured with the implementation of the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR), the ministers underlined.
They also reaffirmed the significance of the ASEAN + 3 mechanism in promoting regional peace, stability and development and called on stakeholders to continue implementing the Work Plan for the 2013-2017 period and the recommendations of the East Asia Vision Group (EAVG) II to elevate the mechanism’s cooperation.
The participants expressed their strong support for the host’s initiative on the ASEAN + 3 draft announcement on promoting sustainable development, to be ratified at the ASEAN +3 Summit slated for September in Laos.-VNA
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The ASEAN-China Ministerial Dialogue on Law Enforcement and Security Cooperation took place in Beijing on October 23 on the theme of “Security for Prosperity”.
Defence Minister Ngo Xuan Lich stressed the need to boost links among countries worldwide and promote the role of security mechanisms within Asia Pacific to deal with security challenges.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh will attend the 49th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting and related meetings in Vientiane, Laos from July 23-26.
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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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.
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.
In March, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali and said Thailand would commission a feasibility study into hosting a Grand Prix on a Bangkok street circuit from 2028.
The proposed giant sea wall aligns with bilateral cooperation and has been designated a national priority, considering that several regions in Indonesia are experiencing land subsidence of 10–15 centimetres per year.
International flights were cancelled including Jetstar and Virgin Australia flights to cities across Australia, and flights of Air India, Air New Zealand, Singapore's TigerAir and China's Juneyao Airlines.
The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources, including gold, copper, and manganese, as well as in the development of steel, aluminum, and renewable energy industries.
The Thai cabinet has approved a seven-year EV bus leasing scheme proposed by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) for the capital, with an estimated cost of 15.35 billion THB (over 470 million USD).
Aircraft are prohibited from flying below 6,000 metres in the vicinity of the volcano, and should also remain alert to the presence of volcanic ash, which can disrupt flights.
Laos declared the transfer of the press management functions of five key media agencies and associated personnel to the Propaganda and Training Board of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee.
Foreign Ministers from 10 ASEAN member nations plus China, Japan and the Republic of Korea at a meeting in Vientiane, Laos on July 26 (Source:VNA)
