ASEAN-EU to resume free trade deal negotiations
NDO/VNA – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is set to resume free trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Union after negotiations were suspended since 2009, the Bangkok Post reported.
Singapore to launch new digital platform to fight illicit banking transactions
NDO/VNA – The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced on October 1 that it will launch a data and information-sharing platform, named Cosmic, to prevent money laundering, terrorism funding and proliferation financing.
ROK submits bill on RCEP for parliamentary approval
NDO/VNA – The Republic of Korea (ROK) said on October 1 that it has submitted a bill to the National Assembly to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Laos extends lockdown order for 15 more days
NDO/VNA – The Lao Government has decided to extend lockdown order, the 11th of its kind since April 14, for additional 15 days, starting from October 1.
Indonesia committed to increasing use of green energy in industry
NDO/VNA – The Indonesian government is committed to build an industry based on green energy, Minister of Investment Bahlil Lahadalia has said.
ASEAN ministers vow to enhance cooperation on transnational crime
NDO/VNA – The 15th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC 15), which was held online from September 28 - 30 under the chair of Brunei, adopted a declaration on combating transnational crime in the post-pandemic period.
EU postpones trade talks with Australia amid submarine deal fallout
Australia's Minister for Trade Dan Tehan said on Friday talks with the European Union over a trade deal have been postponed, as a row over Canberra's decision to cancel a US$40 billion deal with France escalates.
Rich nations must commit more than US$100 bln in climate fight, says India
Rich nations need to commit much more than US$100 billion to help poor countries fight climate change due to their high historical share of emissions, India's chief economic adviser said on Thursday, ahead of a UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).
SOM meeting held in preparation for 38th, 39th ASEAN Summits
NDO/VNA - Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung, head of the ASEAN SOM Vietnam, attended an ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (ASEAN SOM), which took place virtually on September 30, to review preparations for the upcoming 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits.
Israeli foreign minister in Bahrain to sign deals, open embassy
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid flew to Bahrain on Thursday on the highest-level official Israeli visit to the Gulf state since the countries established formal relations last year.
US says it is seeking information on DPRK tests, remains open to talks
The United States is seeking more information on North Korea (the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – DPRK)'s recent testing, including its hypersonic missile test, but remains keen to resume diplomatic talks, a senior US arms control official said on Wednesday.
ASEAN pledges stronger cooperation in fighting trans-national crime
NDO/VNA – Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Public Security Lieut. Gen. Luong Tam Quang attended the 15thASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC 15) and related meetings via videoconference on September 29.
