Topic: ASEAN

Vietnam’s 30 years in ASEAN have been marked by a continuing commitment to regional peace, economic integration, sustainable growth, and shared prosperity.

Intra-bloc migrant labor is a key feature of the ASEAN labor market.

The two countries also agreed to pursue long-term cooperation in food security, with Vietnam committing to ensure stable rice exports to Malaysia as part of that effort.

As parts of the conference which took place on July 2-3, regional tracks on Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia provided market-specific insights.

Accoriding to experts, non-tariff barriers continue to hinder trade and investment flows in ASEAN.

Vietnam’s total trade value with other ASEAN member States reached $38 billion in January-May this year.

At the inaugural ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council-China summit held on May 27 in Kuala Lumpur, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the need to focus cooperation on trade, investment and supply chain connectivity.

Addressing the 2nd ASEAN - Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on May 27. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested the two blocs jointly shape a new inter-regional cooperation model.

At the Second Special ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting on negotiations for upgrading ATIGA, held online on May 9, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien urged ASEAN members to continue fostering unity, work towards resolving outstanding differences, and ensure the upgraded ATIGA is feasible, effective, and sustainable for all parties.

There are currently 12 ASEAN Heritage Parks in the country.