No country can face the climate crisis alone but together ASEAN can lead, given the bloc’s abundant natural resources, growing markets and young population.

Vietnam Airlines will initially operate four round trips weekly between Ho Chi Minh City and Bali resort island’s Denpasar from June 1, with service on Wednesdays, Thursday, Saturdays, and Sundays. From July, it will increase the frequency to daily flights.

The southern province of Kien Giang is intensifying efforts to meet the anticipated surge in tourist demand during the final two months of the year.

The Asia – Pacific forum for young Francophones concluded in Hanoi on September 13.

The first Thailand-Vietnam-Laos Business Forum was held in Thailand’s Udon Thani province on November 28, attracting 300 management officials and Vietnamese businesses from the three countries.

Canada’s Foreign Minister Melanie Joly is travelling to Indonesia and Vietnam from April 9 to 14 to expand partnerships and reiterate the country’s commitment to engagement with nations throughout the region as part of the government’s forthcoming Canadian Indo-Pacific Strategy.

Thailand's Ministry of Science and Technology has organised “ASEAN Next 2018” to encourage partnerships in the science, technology and innovations developed between ASEAN and its trade partners.

The Korea Small and Medium Business Corporation (SBC) said on March 19 that it has established cooperation channels with Asian countries, including Vietnam, Cambodia and India, as part of its efforts to bolster regional growth.

Vinh Phuc authorities have assured enterprises from the Czech Republic of favourable conditions for them.

Singapore’s Temasek wants to step up investments in Vietnam and seek partnerships in finance, hi-tech, consumer goods and healthcare.

Farming, forestry and seafood products, handicraft items, machines and equipment, among others are being showcased at 750 booths during the 15th Vietnam-China International Trade Fair.

The ninth ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication commenced in Vientiane, Laos, on October 17.