Vietnam, Australia forge closer legislative ties

Vietnam, Australia forge closer legislative ties

(VOVWORLD) - The upgrading of bilateral ties to a strategic partnership last year has ushered in a new phase of cooperation between Vietnam and Australia, said National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi...
CPTPP boosts economic integration in Asia Pacific

CPTPP boosts economic integration in Asia Pacific

(VOVWORLD) - The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership took effect on December 30, creating a free trade area of 11 countries in the Americas, Asia, and Oceania. The...
Migration pact losing momentum

Migration pact losing momentum

(VOVWORLD) - Some countries say they will reject the UN’s Global Compact for ­Migration and will not attend the UN Conference in Morocco to vote on the pact in December...
APEC ministers discuss market opening

APEC ministers discuss market opening

(VOVWORLD) - Foreign ministers and trade ministers from the 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum met in Port Moresby, Papua-New Guinea, on Thursday to discuss ways...
UK welcomes CPTPP going into effect

UK welcomes CPTPP going into effect

(VOVWORLD) - UK Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox on Wednesday expressed optimism about the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) which will go into effect...
Australia ratifies CPTPP

Australia ratifies CPTPP

(VOVWORLD) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Wednesday that Australia has ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), becoming the 6th country to say yes to...
Australian PM calls for party unity

Australian PM calls for party unity

(VOVWORLD) - Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull called on his government on Tuesday to unite or risk defeat at the next election, as the leader looks to cement his position after...