The Hanoitimes - Hanoi, September 22, Hanoi Institute of Socio-economic Development and Economic & Urban Newspaper together hold a city-level scientific workshop named "ASEAN Economic Community and impacts on Hanoi's socio-economic development". The workshop aims to evaluate positive impacts and limitations of joining ASEAN economic community towards Hanoi's economy, culture and society, from which offer recommendations and solutions for the City, the departments, the business community in promulgating policies, seizing the opportunity, investing and corporating, etc. The workshop also contributes to the summary of 5-year term (the XV Hanoi Party); Consulting policy, contributing to the draft of Political Report of XVI Congress of the Hanoi Party; Improving the business climate, investment environment, promoting international integration. Attending and chairing the workshop included: Vice Chairman of City People's Committee Nguyen Ngoc Tuan; Director of Hanoi Institute of … [Read more...] about ASEAN Economic Community and impacts on Hanoi’s socio-economic development
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Vietnam is ready to integrate in the ASEAN Economic Community
(VOVworld) – Vietnam is ready to integrate in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). The ASEAN Economic Community officially came into being on Thursday, connecting 10 ASEAN economies with the population of 630 million people. It envisions ASEAN as a single market and production base, a highly competitive region, with equitable economic development, and fully integrated into the global economy. Speaking at this year’s 1st “People ask, Ministers answer” program, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, said together with other Ministries and sectors, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is implementing various activities to respond to the integration: “In 2016, we continue to promote political relations, creating a premise to develop the economy, trade and encourage foreign investment in Vietnam, attract more ODA resources to Vietnam as well as expand exports to regional markets. We also support enterprises to expand business relations and … [Read more...] about Vietnam is ready to integrate in the ASEAN Economic Community
ASEAN is determined to form ASEAN Economic Community by year-end
(VOVworld) - The 47th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM 47) and related meetings opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday. The Vietnamese delegation to the meetings was led by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Cam Tu. The ministers reviewed the implementation of measures for the establishment of the ASEAN Community, one pillar of which is the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). Deputy Minister Nguyen Cam Tu said ASEAN member states are determined to push ahead with economic integration and the formation of the AEC by the yearend, adding Vietnam has always taken the lead in fulfilling its commitments. Tu added that from now until the year-end, Vietnam will focus on implementing 3 solutions in services, transportation, and infrastructure development … [Read more...] about ASEAN is determined to form ASEAN Economic Community by year-end
Vietnam steps up preparations to join ASEAN Economic Community
(VOVworld) – Communications plays a vital role in keeping people informed of free trade agreements to be signed in 2015 and the years to come. Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang said this in this week's TV program “people ask, minister answers” on opportunities and challenges facing Vietnamese businesses as Vietnam joins the ASEAN Economic Community later this year. Minister Hoang urged for acceleration of communications activities to help businesses and people make full use of these free trade agreements: "A major content in the establishment of an ASEAN Community by the end of this year is to fulfill commitments on economics, trade, and investment, to make ASEAN cohesive in commodity market investment and prepare to allow ASEAN laborers to work in any country within the bloc. Vietnam has been very active and responsible contributing to this effort. Vietnam is joining other ASEAN countries to complete tax procedures and one-stop-shop customs system and … [Read more...] about Vietnam steps up preparations to join ASEAN Economic Community
ASEAN Economic Community to open door for more foreign workers in Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has been warned that it could witness a strong wave of workers from ASEAN countries after the the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) becomes official next year. Ryan Lee, managing director of Moldpia Byuckjin, a South Korean enterprise specializing in making prototypes at its factory in the Thach That Industrial Zone in Hanoi, said the company set up in Viet Nam to take full advantage of the cheap and skilled labor force. However, he said that the company realised that recruiting skilled workers was not as easy as they had thought. “The labor force is abundant, but qualifications were lower than expected,” he noted. In order to find qualified workers, the company has had to cooperate with the Hyundai Vocational Training Center, which helps find Vietnamese workers who have worked at factories in South Korea from four to five years. Meanwhile, to recruit administrative personnel, the company looks for candidates among new university graduate, … [Read more...] about ASEAN Economic Community to open door for more foreign workers in Vietnam