The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2017 is taking place in Boao town of China’s Hainan province from March 23-26 under the theme “Globalisation and Free Trade: The Asian Perspective”.
Country leaders at the BFA Annual Conference 2016 (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)
Beijing (VNA) – The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA)Annual Conference 2017 is taking place in Boao town of China’s Hainan provincefrom March 23-26 under the theme “Globalisation and Free Trade: The AsianPerspective”.
This year’s event attracts 1,727 delegates whoare politicians, businesspersons, scholars and reporters from 50 countries andregions, according to the forum’s secretariat.
World leaders to the event include theMadagascar President, the Micronesian President, the Nepalese Prime Minister,and the Myanmar Vice President.
China’s Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli is scheduled todeliver a keynote speech at the opening ceremony on March 25.
Some other Chinese representatives are Governorof the People’s Bank of China Zhou Xiaochuan, Chief Executive of Hong KongLeung Chun-ying, and President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank JinLiqun.
With 42 sub-forums and 12 closed discussions,the forum will focus on such issues as globalisation, economic growth, reforms,regional cooperation, macro economy, political security, social welfare, andthe “One Belt, One Road” initiative.
A press conference on the BFA was held at theforum’s press centre on March 23 morning.-VNA
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh is leading a Vietnamese delegation to the 2016 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) in Boao city, China’s Hainan province.
Asia should take innovation and creativity as key driving forces for sustainable development, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said at the 2016 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA).
The World Bank will provide a 2.1 billion USD financing package for Indonesia, focusing oncreating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing access to clean energy across the country.
Member states also reviewed progress on six priority areas for 2025, including the development of an underground cable framework, the follow-up agreement to the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA), the launch of the ASEAN Energy Efficiency Database, and the rollout of an investment platform for sustainable building initiatives.
In March, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali and said Thailand would commission a feasibility study into hosting a Grand Prix on a Bangkok street circuit from 2028.
The proposed giant sea wall aligns with bilateral cooperation and has been designated a national priority, considering that several regions in Indonesia are experiencing land subsidence of 10–15 centimetres per year.
International flights were cancelled including Jetstar and Virgin Australia flights to cities across Australia, and flights of Air India, Air New Zealand, Singapore's TigerAir and China's Juneyao Airlines.
The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources, including gold, copper, and manganese, as well as in the development of steel, aluminum, and renewable energy industries.
The Thai cabinet has approved a seven-year EV bus leasing scheme proposed by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) for the capital, with an estimated cost of 15.35 billion THB (over 470 million USD).
Aircraft are prohibited from flying below 6,000 metres in the vicinity of the volcano, and should also remain alert to the presence of volcanic ash, which can disrupt flights.
Laos declared the transfer of the press management functions of five key media agencies and associated personnel to the Propaganda and Training Board of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee.
Univers said in a statement that the new centre will serve as a hub for innovation, bringing together digital intelligence and climate ambition to accelerate Sarawak's transition toward a low-carbon, tech-enabled economy.
The target is to be completely free from plastic waste within two years. This can only be achieved if all parties implement the initiative with strong discipline.
Indonesia is taking new steps to improve protections for fishery workers, amid concerns over low wages, harsh working conditions, and limited access to social welfare.
The 2025 ASEAN- the Republic of Korea (RoK) Connectivity Forum that opened in Jakarta on June 17 reaffirmed a shared commitment to shaping a connected, resilient future by advancing the ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan.
The desk will serve as a service centre providing market intelligence, business licensing guidance, facilitating business cooperation, identifying potential investment projects, and harmonising regulatory policies between the two parties.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted that the Asia-Pacific region accounted for half of global energy consumption and 60% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. Despite this, regional countries, including eight of ten ASEAN member states, remain committed to climate goals, including net-zero emissions and tripling global renewable capacity by 2030.
The new halal cooperation arrangement will streamline halal certification and product assurance processes, making it easier for New Zealand exporters to access the Indonesian market.
Country leaders at the BFA Annual Conference 2016 (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) 
