A special meeting of the ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) and a special conference of ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers on cooperation in responding to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) took place in Vientiane, Laos, on February 20.

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to leverage on its large population base as a more integrated market to achieve greater economic growth.

Over 50 experts from research institutes and universities in the Czech Republic gathered at a recent workshop in Prague on resolving disputes in the East Sea.

Foreign ministers of ASEAN member countries agreed to launch a joint bid to host the World Cup 2034 - the biggest sporting event on the planet.

VietNamNet Bridge – The ASEAN Economic Community will be officially established at the end of this month. Pursuant to signed agreements, ASEAN member countries will accept each other’s qualifications. 

VietNamNet Bridge – Corporate governance is the most important factor along with sustainable development in attracting investors, boosting capital markets and bringing benefits to the economies of ASEAN member countries, especially Viet Nam,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Central Institute for Economic Management Director Nguyen Dinh Cung spoke to Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam (Viet Nam Economic Times) about progress on commerce reforms.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam will host the 15th ASEAN Telecommunications and Information Technology Ministers’ Meeting (TELMIN) next year.

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VietNamNet Bridge – A prosperous and environmentally sustainable Mekong region would build a strong and united ASEAN and contribute to maintaining peace, stability, co-operation and development in Asia and the world,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite the downbeat economy, the tourism industry is optimistic.