Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a welcome ceremony in Hanoi on August 28 morning for his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong who is on an official visit to Vietnam. The two Prime Ministers then visited a photo exhibition featuring the land, …
Day: August 28, 2023
US startup transfers water treatment technology to Vietnamese firm
ZwitterCo, a US startup that develops filtration membranes to treat the most challenging wastewaters, has successfully transferred the Nano-enabled water treatment technology to Vietnam’s technology-farm produce export-import Co., Ltd. Speaking at the…
Japan plans to expand multifaceted assistance for ASEAN
Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are planning on reaffirming their commitments to ensure food security in case of emergency at a special summit in December commemorating their 50 years of friendship, Kyodo News reported on …
Full-time NA deputies look into draft laws
Full-time National Assembly (NA) deputies opined on some draft laws, to be submitted to the legislature’s sixth meeting in October, at a conference in Hanoi on August 28.In his opening remarks, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue noted that the conference, the…
Indonesia calls on ASEAN to stay united against global pressure
Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati on August 25 suggested ASEAN countries bolster their ties, collaboration, and engagement to ensure sustainable growth amidst the escalating global geopolitical tension.Speaking at the 10th ASEAN Financ…
PH tobacco-producing provinces urged to produce more for export
Tobacco-producing provinces in Northern Luzon were urged on Monday to increase their production for export to sustain the contribution of the industry to the local economy, farmers’ livelihood and job generation. Agriculture Undersecretary Deogracias …
Army urges public not to vote NPA-linked BSKE candidates
Army officials on Monday urged the public to avoid electing candidates supporting communist groups during the upcoming Barangay and Sannguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). Lt. Col. Terence Ylanan, the Army’s 53rd Infantry Battalion (53IB) commander, sa…
1.4K Caraga cops to secure COC filing as poll period starts
The Police Regional Office in Caraga Region (PRO-13) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec-13) have established checkpoints to mark the start of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE) candidacy filing here on Monday. In this city, Br…
Travel fair highlights Verde Island Passage conservation efforts
The Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office (PTCAO) will offer an ‘immersive underwater experience’ during the 34th Philippine Travel Mart as part of efforts to promote the protection and conservation of the still-pristine Verde Island Passage …