Pacific Alliance Film Festival to start in Đà Nẵng The central city, in co-operation with the embassies of Chile, Columbia, Peru and Mexico, will host the Alianza de Pacifico (Pacific Alliance) Film Festival on December 6-8.

Việt Nam calls for strengthening of multilateralism Promoting the vitality of multilateralism was an urgent requirement for the international community amid challenges caused by power politics, populism, declining political commitments and a shortage of resources, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh said.

Deputy PM calls for support to UN Security member candidacy, meets foreign officials

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh called for support for Việt Nam’s candidacy as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in the 2020-21 tenure during a programme in New York on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly.

Vietnamese President receives Chilean counterpart

President Trần Đại Quang and his Chilean counterpart Bachelet discussed orientations and measures to enhance friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries during their talks on Thursday.

Strategic APEC shift to tackle new challenges

The APEC bloc will hold its most important event this year on November 6-11 in the central city of Đà Nẵng. Leaders from 21 member economies will gather for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week at a time when new growth challenges face the bloc and the world. Dr Alan Bollard, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat, speaks with Viet Nam News about significant shifts in outlook and strategies..

ASEAN reps endorse VN East Sea code proposal1

ASEAN foreign ministers have endoresed a proposal by Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh for the ASEAN-China Summit in November to issue an official statement on the start of negotiations over a Code of Conduct for the East Sea.

VN praised for SOM 3 organisation by delegates

The Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) third Senior Officials’ Meeting and related meetings are set to wrap up after more 10 days of meetings. Việt Nam News asks visiting delegates about the organisation of the events and initiatives.

 

VN vows to boost Pacific trade

A seminar “The Pacific Alliance (PA) and Việt Nam in the global context” was held in Hà Nội on Monday, aiming to support Việt Nam’s role as the ASEAN co-ordinator with the alliance.

Ministers to seek clarity on trade in Hà Nội

Trade Ministers and officials from the 21 APEC member economies have begun convening in Hà Nội to alleviate uncertainty about the future of trade in the Asia-Pacific.

Vietnamese President attends APEC High-Level Week

Vietnamese President Trần Đại Quang attended a dialogue and a group meeting with the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Forum’s Business Advisory Council (APAC) within the framework of the 24th APEC High-level Week in Lima, Peru, on Saturday.