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Japanese businesses expect RCEP to boost trade and investment
Japanese business leaders welcomed the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement signed by Japan and 14 other partners on November 15.
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Laos applauds Vietnam’s contributions to enhancing ASEAN’s role
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleusay Kommasith has spoken highly of the leadership role of Vietnam in its capacity as Chair of ASEAN 2020.
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Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed after years of talks
Ministers from 15 countries spanning the Asia-Pacific region on November 15 signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement after eight years of talks.
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Leaders recognise Vietnam’s remarkable leadership as ASEAN Chair: Cambodian ministry
ASEAN leaders commended the remarkable leadership of Vietnam as ASEAN Chair in steering the bloc’s priorities in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NA approves Resolution on participation in UN peacekeeping operations
All 455 lawmakers present at the 14th National Assembly’s 10th session in Hanoi on November 13 voted in favour of a resolution on Vietnam's engagement in the United Nations peacekeeping operations.
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ASEAN Studies Centre wins 2020 ASEAN Prize
Singapore-based ASEAN Studies Centre of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute on November 12 was honoured with the ASEAN Prize.
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ASEAN 2020: Japan stands ready to help ASEAN reduce emissions
Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide will convey his country’s willingness to provide assistance to ASEAN member countries to cut their emissions while attending the upcoming ASEAN-Japan Summit.
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Philippines: 3 dead, 64 injured in prison riot
Three persons were killed, and 64 others injured in a prison riot in the Philippines on November 9, according to the country’s Department of Justice.
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Vietnam plays crucial role in promoting Russia-ASEAN ties: Russian experts
As Vietnam is serving as ASEAN Chair in 2020, many Russian experts have their belief in the Southeast Asian nation’s activeness in promoting ASEAN-Russia cooperative relations.
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Indonesia enters first recession since 1998
Indonesia has officially entered its first recession since the 1998 Asian financial crisis as its economy contracts again in the third quarter of this year, albeit at a slower pace.
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37th ASEAN Summit, related meetings slated for November 12-15
As Chair of ASEAN 2020, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will preside over the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings, which will be held via video conference from November 12-15.
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Vietnam hails role of UN police in peacekeeping missions
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN, has underscored the enhanced role and significant contribution of UN police to the maintenance of peace and response to COVID-19 in countries.
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