Recalling our commitment to fostering friendly relations, mutually beneficial cooperation and good neighbourliness between ASEAN and China, under the Joint Declaration of the Heads of State/Government of ASEAN and the People's Republic of China on Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity signed on 8 October 2003 in Indonesia, and the Joint Statement of the 16th ASEAN-China Summit on the Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the ASEAN-China Strategic Partnership adopted on 9 October 2013 in Brunei Darussalam; Recognising that over the past fifteen years, the ASEAN-China Strategic Partnership has contributed significantly to regional peace, stability and prosperity, and expanded the broad cooperation agenda between ASEAN and China, thereby strengthening ASEAN-China relations which are among the most substantial, dynamic and mutually beneficial relationships; Recognising that ASEAN-China relations have entered into a new era with the realisation of the ASEAN … [Read more...] about ASEAN, China adopt strategic partnership vision 2030
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ASEAN, China intensify cooperation in food safety, quarantine
An overview of sixth ASEAN-China Ministerial Meeting on SPS Cooperation (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The sixth ASEAN-China Ministerial Meeting on Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine (SPS) Cooperation was held in Hanoi on October 12. The meeting is held biennially to intensify dialogue and cooperation on SPS and boost the trading of agricultural products between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China. Vietnamese Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong said that over the past three decades, the bilateral partnership has been expanded to numerous fields, in which the SPS cooperation plays an important role with many activities being implemented to facilitate the flow and trading of agricultural products between the two sides. Last year, ASEAN-China trade made a record high of nearly 515 billion USD, with food and farm produce being an important contributor. Since the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) was formed in … [Read more...] about ASEAN, China intensify cooperation in food safety, quarantine
ACFTA paves the way for Chinese cars to penetrate Vietnamese market
VietNamNet Bridge – Experts have warned that the Vietnam’s automobile industry would be threatened as automobile manufacturers would become traders once the low import tariffs under the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) become effective from 2015. ACFTA, which took effect on January 1, 20arial10, is considered the tool that paves the way for Chinese cars and car parts to penetrate into the South East Asian market. Under the agreement, since 2010, China and six ASEAN countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and Brunei would impose the import tariffs of 0.1-0.6 percent on cars and car parts. Meanwhile, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia would begin applying the tariffs from 2015. Experts believe that in general, Chinese cars would find it uneasy to penetrate the Vietnamese market, because Vietnamese people favor the products with well- known brands. Chinese Haima, Geely and Lifan brands have been trying to conquer the … [Read more...] about ACFTA paves the way for Chinese cars to penetrate Vietnamese market
Joint Communiqué of 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (Part 3)
EXTERNAL RELATIONS 78. We reaffirmed our efforts to continue enhancing ASEAN’s external relations. In this regard, we reiterated the importance of ASEAN Centrality in the evolving regional architecture and reaffirmed our commitments to work closely with all our partners through various ASEAN-led mechanisms, including ASEAN Plus One, ASEAN Plus Three, ARF, ADMM-Plus and EAS, in ensuring the maintenance of peace, stability, security and prosperity in the region. 79. We noted with satisfaction the important developments in ASEAN’s external relations, in particular the progress made with our Dialogue Partners over the past year. We also welcomed the accreditation of Ambassadors to ASEAN from seventy-eight non-ASEAN Member States and one regional organisation. 80. We acknowledged the rapidly changing dynamics of our region and the world, as well as the increased interest of external parties in ASEAN cooperation and the potential for ASEAN to benefit from new opportunities, … [Read more...] about Joint Communiqué of 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (Part 3)
Agriculture Cooperation with China Enhanced
Agriculture Cooperation with China Enhanced China has strength in producing the largest potatoes in the world, while Vietnam is famous for a brand-name of Dalat potatoes, however, export turnover of this item is not commensurate with the two countries’ potential. This is the general opinion shared by delegates in the business matching between Vietnamese and Chinese enterprises on agricultural cooperation, focusing on potato products, recently held by Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in Hanoi. The event was attended by 30 participants from research institutions, trade promotion agencies and businesses operating in the agricultural sector of Vietnam and China. This is an opportunity for businesses from Guizhou province, China to directly introduce their products and exchange with Vietnamese enterprises; and in return, Vietnamese businesses also have a chance to find out information and access the Guizhou market, opening new opportunities not only for potatoes … [Read more...] about Agriculture Cooperation with China Enhanced