Tag: east-asia
East Asian nations commit to dealing with plastic pollution at sea
The second part of the 25th Intergovernmental Meeting of the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA), chaired by the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), was wrapped up in Hanoi on October 13.
Vietnam sends 11 candidates to WorldSkills Competition 2022
VOV.VN - A total of 11 Vietnamese entrants have been dispatched to participate in the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition which is being held from September 30 to November 28 throughout Europe and East Asia.
Quang Ninh to host General Assembly of East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Forum
VOV.VN - The 17th General Assembly of the East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Forum (EATOF) is scheduled to take place from October 25 to October 27 in the northern province of Quang Ninh.
WB anticipates Vietnam’s GDP growth to lead Asian region in 2022
VOV.VN - The World Bank (WB) has raised its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam this year to 7.2% from 5.3% in April, while the overall rate of the East Asia and Pacific region is projected at 3.2%.
Van Don - Mong Cai expressway opened to traffic
VOV.VN - The Van Don - Mong Cai expressway was officially inaugurated on September 1 to help remove transport bottlenecks and enhance trade connectivity between the northern province of Quang Ninh and the entire Red River Delta region.
US experts and scholars appreciative of PM Chinh's speech at CSIS
VOV.VN - Many pundits in the United States believe that Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's speech given at the US Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reflects several key issues facing the world, including solutions of global value.
Denmark seeks greater co-operation opportunities with Vietnam
VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Denmark Luong Thanh Nghi recently held a working session with leaders of Asia House, a non-profit organisation with the goal of connecting Danish entrepreneurs, scholars, and diplomats with Asian partners.
Vietnam sends 965 athletes to compete at SEA Games 31
The host Vietnam has registered 965 athletes, including 534 males and 431 females, for the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) to be held in May.
World Bank a highly important development partner of Vietnam: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received World Bank (WB) Regional Vice President for East Asia and Pacific Manuela V. Ferro in Hanoi on March 21, affirming that the Vietnamese Government always views the WB as a good friend and a highly important development partner.
Article assesses Vietnam’s economic prospects, challenges in 2022
An article recently published on the East Asia Forum site assessed prospects and challenges facing the Vietnamese economy this year.