Vietnam-Canada trade revenue hits record high at US$8.9 billion in 2020

Nhan Dan Bilateral trade revenue between Vietnam and Canada reached a record high of US$8.9 billion in 2020after two years of implementation of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The figure increased by 12% over 2019 and by 37% compared to 2018, when CPTPP began to take effect. The number was announced […]

UN Forum Opens With A Call For Greater Regional Cooperation In Asia And The Pacific

Scoop World The 8th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) hosted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) opened today with a resounding call for countries to build resilience to the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate emergency – the twin crises that threaten our future the most. More […]

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of International Development and Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade on International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Government of Canada  The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, and the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement: “The Government of Canada is committed to the fight against racism and systemic racial discrimination. We recognize […]

Indonesia: Building Up Regulations to Support Digital Economy

Lexology The issuance of Law No. 11 of 2020 on Job Creation (commonly known as the "Omnibus Law") and its implementing regulations, in particular Government Regulation No. 46 of 2021 on Postal, Telecommunication and Broadcasting ("Regulation 46") and Presidential Regulation No. 10 of 2021 on Capital Investment Business Fields (commonly known as the "Priority List"), […]

World Consumer Rights Day 2021 Celebrated By Directorate Of FCS&CA Jammu

India Education DIary  Jammu: Directorate of Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Jammu, in collaboration with Department of Legal Metrology, celebrated the world Consumer Day 2021 with the theme ‘Tackle plastic pollution’. Amit Gupta, Additional Advocate General was the chief guest on the occasion. Yash Pal Gupta, president federation of Retailers association, Neeraj Anand president […]

APEC strives to unravel the potential of indigenous economies

Antara news Jakarta (ANTARA) – APEC senior officials, academia, and experts strive to unlock the potential of the indigenous people's contribution to the region's economy, with better data and insights, propelling APEC's endeavors to nurture inclusive growth that benefits everyone. The Asia-Pacific is home to around 70 percent of the world's indigenous population. However, the […]