Seminar seeks ways to boost ASEAN - Latin America connectivity
Strengthening logistics infrastructure and digital technology connectivity, and promoting e-commerce development is the key to enhancing the effectiveness and substance of multi-faceted ties between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Mexico, from economy, trade, culture, education, and to people-to-people exchanges.
Mexico City (VNA) - Strengthening logistics infrastructure and digital technology connectivity, and promoting e-commerce development is the key to enhancing the effectiveness and substance of multi-faceted ties between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Mexico, from economy, trade, culture, education, and to people-to-people exchanges.
This was affirmed by Vietnamese Ambassador-Designate to Mexico Nguyen Van Hai at a seminar organised on November 21 in Mexico City by the ASEAN Committee in Mexico (ACMC) and Anahuac University, which focused on the prospects for ASEAN-Mexico relations.
Indonesian Ambassador to Mexico Cheppy Wartono, who serves as the rotating Chair of the ACMC, highlighted the growing role and influence of ASEAN, saying that the bloc continues to be a model of success in regional integration and cooperation.
He noted that over the past 57 years, cooperation within ASEAN and between the group and external partners, including Mexico, has progressively expanded and contributed to strengthening the ASEAN Community, and promoted the shared mission of safeguarding and promoting peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.
Many scholars and students eagerly asked questions to learn about the characteristics and operational mechanisms of ASEAN, especially its foreign relations and trade policies.
Delegates also discussed measures to promote connectivity between ASEAN and Mexico, how ASEAN members collaborate with external partners to enhance the bloc’s overall connectivity, and ASEAN’s vision for c꧟ooperation with other regions, including Latin America./.
Typical and diversified culture of ASEAN countries is being promoted at the ongoing ASEAN Week at the headquarters of Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies in Mexico city from April 15-19.
The ASEAN Committee in Mexico City (ACMC) on June 22 held a trade – investment forum in Mexico to promote trade between the bloc and the second largest economy in Latin America.
The embassies of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries in Argentina, including Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia, in coordination with the Foreign Ministry of the host country, held a ceremony to mark the 55th founding anniversary of ASEAN on August 8.
The Ministry of Commerce reported that imports also rose 18% to 29.9 billion USD during the same period, resulting in a trade surplus of 1.1 billion USD. In May alone, Thailand posted a 4.6 billion USD trade surplus with the US and a 4.1 billion USD trade deficit with China.
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.
