Day: June 27, 2023

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested Vietnam and China step up all-level contacts and raise the quality of cooperation across spheres, particularly in economy, trade and investment, at his meeting with Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping in Beijing on June 27.

The PM conveyed regards of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Vo Van Thuong and other Party and State leaders of Vietnam to the Chinese leader, and noted his wish that under the sound leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), China will successfully achieve its 2nd centenary goal, turning itself into a great modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious and beautiful.

In reply, Xi asked Chinh to convey his regards to the Vietnamese Party and State leaders, and congratulated Vietnam on its socio-economic achievements.

China supports and believes that under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) headed by Party chief Trong, Vietnam will successfully materialise the Resolution adopted at the 13th National Party Congress, becoming a socialist-oriented, developed, upper-income nation by the mid-21st century, he said.

Both leaders noted with pleasure positive developments of the Vietnam-China relationship, and shared the view that it has been a valuable common asset that needs to be preserved and promoted.

Chinh stated that developing the stable, healthy, sustainable, long-term relationship with China remains a strategic option and a top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, and multilateralisation and diversification of relations.

Vietnam persistently supports the “One-China” principle and is interested in China’s global initiatives and stands ready to discuss with the country about them, Chinh continued.

Xi also affirmed that China considers Vietnam a priority in its neighbourhood diplomacy, saying this is China’s strategic option during the long-term development of the bilateral ties.

China also wishes and stands ready to promote relations between the two Parties and countries, making them more intensive and substantive, he said.

Chinh used the occasion to suggest China accelerate the market opening for Vietnamese agricultural products, create conditions for the country to soon open more trade promotion offices in China, give more quota for Vietnamese goods in transit to a third country by China’s railway, and consider cooperation in developing a standard, high-speed railway connecting the two countries.

He welcomed Chinese businesses to expand high-quality investment in Vietnam, and expressed his hope for enhanced people-to-people exchanges.

Xi pledged that China will help developing countries speed up their development and their cause of industrialisation and modernisation, noting China is willing to work together with Vietnam in maintaining strategic exchanges, promoting all-level exchanges, expanding the import of Vietnamese goods, and enhancing rail, road, border gate infrastructure connectivity.

The two countries should step up the information work to raise public awareness of their friendship, and soon organise meetings for young people, he went on.

Xi also welcomed Vietnam to participate in China’s global initiatives, for peace, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

The two sides exchanged views on regional and international issues of shared concern, and consented to coordinate in controlling and satisfactorily addressing disagreements, maintaining peace and stability at sea, and consolidating the favourable environment for development of each country./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Gen. Prawit Paddee, “Thaksin” has not seen each other for 18 years and went to England to maintain his health. Flick replied to nominate himself as prime minister through a political impasse. point out, it’s not the time to wait. As for the party, who will vote for the chairman of the council?

General Prawit Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister, spoke about the case when General Prawit had traveled to England stating that he had traveled to take care of his body. When asked if there was a secret deal with Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former prime minister, General Prawit said no, he had not met with anyone.

The reporter further asked if there was news that he had met with Mr. Thaksin or not. General Prawit confirmed once again that Oh, how would I meet? I haven’t met for 18 years when asked whether there was a phone call or not. General Prawit said No call, no talk.

When asked if General Prawit was nominated as Prime Minister, ready or not, General Prawit said, “Oh, I haven’t talked about that yet, please wait.”

When asked if there will be a meeting of the Party Executive Committee today or if there is any special command or not. General Prawit said it was a general meeting. of the new MPs who will come in to take office There should be talks to follow the rules. According to the regulations of the council

When asked if there will be discussions about voting for the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives or not. General Prawit said, no, there is no discussion yet, but there will probably be discussion within the party. and must be a consensus in the party as well There will be free voting or voting. Going in the same direction, General Prawit said Oh, he said that the meeting was still unknown. what will be

When asked whether to knock on the direction of the vote at the party meeting later today, General Prawit said that Answered and answered and asked again.

Mr. Suchart Tancharoen, Pheu Thai Party MP, will be nominated. Is the Speaker of the House of Representatives or not, General Prawit said no

when asked between General Prawit and Pheu Thai Party, who will become prime minister? In case of having to break through a political stalemate The reporter reported that General Prawit stopped listening to the question and turned to answer the reporter, go and ask him. The name of General Prawit will be able to release the conditions for the coup. senators’ vote And the guarantee of the return of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, General Prawit did not answer and immediately closed the car door and left the Government House.

Source: Thai News Agency

June 27-“Bank Suphanat”, striker of the Thai national team travel to england Training with Leicester City in the Championship England again before signing with the team

“Bank” Suphanat Muanta, Thai national team striker for Buriram United, departs from Suvarnabhumi Airport for England. along with 4 other rising stars of the Thunder Castle, which have families of all 5 players, including fans of the Thai national football team Came to wait at the airport in a warm atmosphere, including Mr. Chanchanok Chidchob, Buriram’s youth development director. Come join in sending all 5 players with this trip of “Bank” Suphanat to prepare for training with Leicester City Club in the Championship. England again before signing with the team After the round before Suphanat went to practice to test the pace Leicester’s first team is managed by Brenden Rodgers, but this time the club has just replaced a new manager with Italian coach Enzo Maresca. Which is scheduled for this time Bank will be with the team for about 6 months to 1 year.

“Suphanat” said before leaving that It is a challenge in life and a difficult task in itself. I try to make myself as ready as possible both physically and mentally. prepare your best

“Suphanat” talks about the relaxation of the work permit in the English league. This will give Thai players a chance to win more on the field that Even if there are rules that are conducive to getting a chance to enter the field But if the field does not perform well will not have the opportunity to play anyway

On Mr. Chanchanok’s side, he said that most of the decision was in Leicester what he thought. In addition, now Leicester has changed the coach as well. I’ll have to talk to you one more time. which the details may not reveal much But we insist that we want the younger ones to be able to live.

Source: Thai News Agency

Thai girl hits the rubber ball. Ready to fight the National League Women’s Volleyball Battle 2023, week 3, the first game meets the Netherlands tonight

The movement of the Thai national women’s volleyball team Nations League kit Get ready for the 3rd field at the Indoor Stadium. HuamarkBangkok Yesterday evening, “Coach Urgent” Danai Sriwatcharamethakul has brought Thai female slappers to practice at the Indoor Stadium for an hour and a half to get used to the real competition which coach express said Each field is different in adjusting the eyesight on light and brightness. which the light at the indoor stadium of Thailand is different from other stadiums training section The first part was a little skill review. Before the team practice

In addition, “Quick Coach” also admitted that meeting the Netherlands The first match today was hard work. Because the Netherlands is a team that keeps getting better and better.

While Piyanuch Pannoi, team captain and Atcharaphon Kongyot, said he would try not to put pressure on himself and would do his best. and felt that the field was more strange After a long absence with this stadium and asking for encouragement from Thai volleyball fans

The situation of the Thai team, ranked 13th, played 8 games, won 2, lost 6, had 8 points, while number 1 was Poland with 20 points.

For the Volleyball Nation League 2023 program, week 3, group 6 of the Thai girl rubber team, on June 27, meet the Netherlands at 8:30 p.m., on June 29, meet Turkey at 8:30 p.m., day July 1 meets Japan at 8:30 p.m. and July 2 meets Brazil at 8:30 p.m. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

Peace development worker from Mindanao, the Philippines, Mark Sultan Gersava, decided to tackle the critical challenge of greening his ordinary products to mitigate climate change impacts while empowering his local community with sustainable, long-term livelihoods.His enterprise, Bambuhay, produces bamboo straws and toothbrushes to replace plastic-based products. To date, his ambition has brought real positive impact for 13,910 farmers, providing them with an increased sustainable source of income and brought 68 families out of poverty. Their work has helped remove around 1,100 tons of plastics from the environment and planted nearly 40 thousand trees and bamboo. His products are wholeheartedly welcomed by consumers and recognized by multinational companies, having supplied bamboo straws for Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in the Philippines. s we celebrate the United Nations’ MSME Day on June 27 in recognition of the tremendous contributions of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Bambuhay’s story is a remarkable example of how MSMEs can play a significant role in transforming ASEAN towards a circular economy and prepare the region for a sustainable future. Shift Towards Circular Economy The recovery and rebuilding efforts from COVID-19 ushered in the focus on circular economy and sustainable development. Restricted mobility due to the pandemic disrupted the traditional business model, prompting every firm to adapt and seek alternative supply networks. The surge in consumers’ reliance on online shopping and food delivery has led to an upsurge in packaging waste, thereby exacerbating the imminent crisis in waste management in the world. The World Bank estimated that global waste generation will see a 70-percent increase between 2016 and 2050. The World Economic Forum reported that by 2030, ASEAN is expected to see 140 million new consumers, representing 16 percent of the global increase. Fortunately, a remarkable change has unfolded in consumer behavior, heralding a careful reevaluation of the consumption patterns that impact their health and the environment. Demand has shifted towards more sustainable products for which consumers were willing to pay premium costs. The COVID-19 pandemic also triggered a strong sense of community and preference to support socially responsible enterprises, as evident from intensified collaboration and coordinated efforts to purchase from local businesses. These shifts paved the way for innovations that promote waste reduction, resource conservation, as well as self-sufficiency through locally sourced and produced goods. ;hr class=”content-paginMSMEs in Circular EconomyDeeply rooted as part of local society, MSMEs are frequently regarded as vital enablers of socio-economic development. In ASEAN, MSMEs account for 85 percent of employment and 44.8 percent of the region’s GDP. They provide primary sources of income and livelihoods for a significant number of individuals and households. Through partnerships with other local businesses, MSMEs are an integral part of the value chain, enabling access to a variety of products for their customers and servicing the local community. Due to their lean structure and versatile business model, MSMEs have the ability to embrace new developments, such as the circular economy and digital technologies. In the last three years, we witnessed several businesses, particularly MSMEs, rapidly adopting innovative technologies and practices to remain relevant and competitive. Like Bambuhay, many MSMEs have considerably sharpened their competitiveness by differentiating their offerings and catering to the burgeoning demand of socially conscious consumers. dditionally, in building a circularity ecosystem, technology adoption also plays a crucial role in enabling better tracking and traceability while supporting innovative business models. These developments resulted in reduced physical resource requirements, decreased commuting-related emissions and sharing economy being enabled through digital platforms. The development illustrates how an MSME sets sail on its journey towards the circular economy. Nevertheless, the transformation of MSMEs is not without challenges. Shift in the business approach and mindset of MSMEs could be one of the first and foremost obstacles. The transformation involves substantial investment in research and development to redesign products and processes. Furthermore, adopting a new business model often necessitates changes in the supply chain and partnerships with suppliers. Ultimately, these alterations would have financial and operational implications. Most MSMEs often struggle with limited capital and constrained budgets. With the scarcity of resources available at their disposal, it becomes even more critical for MSMEs to embrace circularity in ensuring their survival. Therein lies the need to facilitate and support their adoption of sustainability practices, which in the end, will benefit all. In building an enabling environment for MSMEs to thrive in a circular economy, governments must put in place a long-term strategy and implement balanced actions that create strong economic incentives. This endeavor should be supported by good governance and close stakeholder engagement, investment in infrastructure and technology, as well as human resource development. ;hr class=”content-paginMSME CircularityIn ASEAN, we are committed to promoting circularity in MSMEs across the region. Through collaborative efforts, ASEAN member states are working towards achieving a circular economy that is inclusive and brings benefits to all sides. One of the key approaches is to promote MSME understanding and upskill them to embrace circular business practices through various initiatives and activities. One important initiative is the Framework for Circular Economy for ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), adopted in 2021, that created a structured pathway for a supportive ecosystem for circular business models. It builds upon existing initiatives and introduces new activities to accelerate the region’s transition to a circular economy. Several engagements involving the government and the private sector are also taking place this year, thereby offering a platform for sharing best practices and ensuring inclusivity as part of the policy-making process. Recently, the Policy Dialogue on Enhancing Green Practices for MSMEs was conducted in May 2023, the 9th AEC Dialogue, which focused on the development of the ASEAN Strategy for Carbon Neutrality, was held in June 2023 and a policy dialogue on MSMEs’ participation in the circular economy is scheduled in July 2023. Such events would align interests and foster effective communication between multiple actors with diverse priorities and perspectives. Through public-private collaboration, a variety of instruments have been developed to raise awareness and capacity building for both policymakers and enterprises. The Climate Change Guidelines for ASEAN SMEs provide a great resource on why MSMEs should be concerned about climate change and how to better prepare them for climate-related risks. In addition, the ASEAN SME Academy’s Business Continuity and Resilience Tab offers tools to help MSMEs prepare for the future, including by implementing sustainable approaches. Providing content in local languages and having direct outreach to local businesses would accelerate the spread of information and knowledge to several MSMEs in the region. Finally, building partnerships between businesses, innovators, service providers, and investors is imperative. Through ASEAN’s flagship platform for MSMEs to internationalize, ASEAN Access, business-matching opportunities are provided to enable circular MSMEs to promote their offerings and meet potential buyers from within and beyond the region. ;hr class=”content-paginOpportunity to Compete GloballyBambuhay’s success in balancing the need to address climate change and poverty while being able to secure partnerships with multinational companies proved how sustainable business models can provide MSMEs with a competitive economic edge. Businesses should capitalize on the changes in consumer behavior regarding environmentally and socially responsible products by creating brand differentiation, which will set the business apart from its competitors and create unique selling propositions. Furthermore, sustainable products can be cost-effective for both producers and consumers. The innovation in the process to produce these products allows for reduced use of resources, increased product durability and longevity, reduced waste and packaging, as well as lower maintenance costs, which in the end, will benefit consumers by increasing affordability. Therefore, it is imperative that ASEAN, across all sides, whether the public or private sector, work closely together to support and nurture more MSMEs for our economies to grow in tandem with our efforts to conserve the environment. s we honor the importance of MSMEs and the role that they play in the economy, let us also recognize the challenges that they face, particularly in accessing financing and technology. By addressing these challenges and creating a conducive environment for MSMEs to thrive, we can unlock their full potential and contribute to sustainable economic growth. ) Dr. Kao Kim Hourn is the Secretary-General of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ) The views and opinions expressed on this page are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the ANTARA News Agency

Source: Antara News Agency