The 12th ASEAN+3 (China, Japan, the Republic of Korea) Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM+3) was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 8 as part of the 33rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM 33) and related meetings.
Participants agreed to continue cooperating in studying energy security solutions in the region such as nuclear power, oil stockpiling and clean coal technologies.
Hailing China, Japan, and the RoK for successfully implementing the Plan on the Human Resource Development for Civilian Nuclear, the ministers encouraged the three countries to continue with the joint Programme on improving the capacity of energy efficiency and protection with the ASEAN member countries.
They also welcomed China’s initiative on sustainable development of new energy, Japan’s organistion of roundtable discussions on energy and smart power grid during the 2014-2015 period and the RoK’s initiative on integration of renewable energy and energy storage system.
The ministers said the exchange of views will help the member countries roll out suitable energy development strategies.
The same day, the ninth East Asia Summit Energy Ministers’ Meeting (EAS EMM9) was convened, bringing together the ten ASEAN members and eight partner countries of Australia, China, India, Japan, the RoK, New Zealand, Russia and the US.
Participants stressed the significance of energy security in East Asia as the region accounts for 65 percent of the global energy demand.
They agreed to further improve the efficiency of energy, exploit new and renewable energy resources and develop the energy market and infrastructure in a transparent fashion.
In the context of the world’s sharp oil price drop, regional countries should pay more heed to clean and renewable energies, energy efficiency as well as clean technology transfer, they said.
The Vietnamese delegation to the events was led by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Hoang Quoc Vuong who underlined the need for countries to have harmonised standards and suitable regulations to ensure energy connectivity, particularly within the ASEAN region.-VNA
ASEAN energy ministers have pledged to joint efforts in addressing climate change issues through energy cooperation towards a green and low-carbon economy.
The 29 th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM 29) opened in Jerudong, Brunei, on Sept. 21, discussing important issues relating to policies, regulations and business opportunities.
The 30th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) took place on July 2 in Cambodia, to discuss energy security within the bloc as well as green energy issues.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Heads of delegations to AMEM+3 (Source: VNA)
