APEC 2017 to turn challenges into driving force
Throughout the course of nearly three decades, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum has increasingly affirmed its leading role in the global growth and connectivity, making the Asia-Pacific a vibrant region with growing geo-economic and political position in the world.
Defence Minister calls for joint efforts in coping with current challenges
Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich has called on the ASEAN countries and partners to have joint efforts, shared perspectives and strategic trust, in dealing with current challenges to maintain a peaceful and stable environment.
Vietnam proposes disaster risk reduction measures to UN
A Vietnamese representative stressed three measures to reduce disaster risks and cope with climate change based on Vietnam's practical experience as a country facing frequent natural disasters at a plenary meeting on sustainable development of the UN Economic and Financial Committee (Second Committee) in New York on October 9.
