World

APEC Pathfinder Dialogue: Corruption - driver of illegal logging

As many as 120 officials from member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum are gathering at the fourth APEC Pathfinder Dialogue in Ho Chi Minh City on August 19-20 to discuss measures to strengthen the fight against illicit trade and corruption.
APEC Pathfinder Dialogue: Corruption - driver of illegal logging ảnh 1At the event (Source: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – As many as 120 officials from member economies of the Asia-PacificEconomic Cooperation (APEC) forum are gathering at the fourth APEC Pathfinder Dialogue in HoChi Minh City on August 19-20 to discuss measures to strengthen the fight against illicit trade andcorruption.
The delegatesnoted that corruption is a driver of illegal logging. They shared  experience and best practices in combatingcorruption in forest product trade in the customs environment.
They are discussingnew momentums for combating corruption in wildlife trafficking and how to workwith civil society to combat corruption as a facilitator of wildlifetrafficking, detect and disrupt wildlife trafficking using anti-moneylaundering and asset confiscation techniques.
During groupdiscussions, the participants are scheduled to share success stories inaddressing ​, and look into training programmes foranti-corruption officials, as well as cooperation with the private sector incombating wildlife trafficking and corruption.
NguyenVan Thanh,Deputy Government Inspector General ofVietnam, expressed hisconcern over the global smuggling situation, especially the illegal transportation of wood and animals.-VNA
#officials #Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation #illicit trade #corruption #illegal logging #anti-corruption #APEC Pathfinder Dialogue Ho Chi Minh City
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

APEC doubles efforts to fight terrorism

APEC doubles efforts to fight terrorism

James Nachipo, Chairman of the APEC Counter Terrorism Working Group (CTWG), stressed that terrorism is a hard issue that requires more work and cooperation in the APEC region.
APEC officials continue discussing major issues

APEC officials continue discussing major issues

Officials from member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum are expected to work on an array of issues on August 19, the second day of the third APEC Senior Officials Meeting (SOM 3) and related meetings in Ho Chi Minh City.

See more

Lao girls in a festival. (Photo: asiakingtravel.com)

Laos marks International Women’s Day

The Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and the Lao Government have established policies and legal frameworks to promote women’s development, safeguard women’s rights and interests, and advance gender equality.

Two children play with a gadget in Jakarta. (Photo: ANTARA)

Indonesia sets age limits on digital platforms to protect children

Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid said Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on Electronic System Governance for Child Protection, known as PP Tunas, will delay access to high‑risk platforms until age 16, while lower‑risk services will be available from age 13.

Indonesia looks to expand engineering workforce amid AI push

Indonesia looks to expand engineering workforce amid AI push

President of the Institution of Engineers, Indonesia (PII) Ilham Akbar Habibie said the number of engineers per one million people in Indonesia remains low. The country currently has about 2,500 engineers per one million people, compared with around 9,500 in Vietnam – nearly four times higher. He described Vietnam as a typical example of how a nation can rely on engineering to strengthen its economy and drive robust economic growth.

Singapore invests to strengthen food self-reliance

Singapore invests to strengthen food self-reliance

Singapore plans to pump 70 million SGD (55 million USD) over the next five years to help local farms expand production capacity and build capabilities, as the country steps up efforts to strengthen food resilience amid growing global uncertainties.

Thailand announces referendum results on constitutional amendment (Photo: eastasiaforum.org)

Thailand announces results of constitutional amendment referendum

Official results released by the EC and signed by EC Chairman Narong Klanwarin show that a majority of Thai voters (58.64%) supported the amendment of the current Constitution. Meanwhile, 30.46% voted against, 8.34% cast blank ballots, and 2.56% of the votes were invalid.

Illustrative photo: Internet

Guangxi strengthens ASEAN – China trade connectivity

China has remained ASEAN’s largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years, while ASEAN has held the position as China’s top trading partner for the past six years. Guangxi, the only Chinese region linked to ASEAN by both land and sea, plays a strategic role in connecting the two markets.

Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Johari Abdul Ghani (Photo: Bernama)

Malaysia boosts exports to CPTPP member countries

Through the CPTPP, exporters can access non-traditional markets such as Canada, Mexico and Peru and, for the first time, gain preferential access to the UK market, which had previously been subject to regular tariffs, said a Malaysian official.

Young Lao ethnic women splash water to pray for good fortune during the traditional water-splashing New Year festival. (Photo: VNA)

Laos accelerates UNESCO nominations for cultural heritage

The Lao government will seek inscription of several traditions on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list, including Larb, the Sou Khuan ceremony, Pu Yer – Ya Yer, Lao New Year (Bun Pi Mai Lao), and Khao Tom–Khao Lam. It will also pursue World Heritage status for Nakai-Nam Theun National Park, the Plain of Jars in Houaphanh Province, and That Ing Hang.

Vietnam attends Cambodia–ASEAN Business Summit 2026

Vietnam attends Cambodia–ASEAN Business Summit 2026

Themed “Transforming ASEAN Transformation: Innovation, Integration and Industrial Evolution,” the event aimed to promote economic growth, deepen regional integration, and advance sustainable development in Cambodia and across ASEAN, underscoring the bloc’s strong commitment to innovation-driven growth and fostering regional competitiveness.

Malaysia's National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at Menara 2 MCMC, Cyberjaya. (Photo: Straits Times)

Malaysia steps up fight against online financial scams

Since its establishment, the National Scam Response Centre of Malaysia has prevented more than 34.05 million MYR (8.5 million USD) from falling into the hands of scam syndicates. The amount returned to victims rose significantly from 508,479 MYR in 2024 to 6.65 million MYR in 2025.

Singapore prioritises climate change response initiatives

Singapore prioritises climate change response initiatives

In an increasingly volatile world, a Singaporean official stressed the need to prioritise building a climate-ready Singapore now, and prepare infrastructure, businesses and people today to be resilient in a climate-impaired future.

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (right) and RoK President Lee Jae Myung at their joint press conference in Manila (Photo: Yonhap/VNA)

Philippines, RoK pledge to maximise bilateral FTA advantages

The Philippines and the Republic of Korea acknowledged ongoing efforts to advance bilateral trade and investment, while expressing their shared determination to fully realise the potential of the Philippines–RoK Free Trade Agreement for the benefit of their people.

Illustrative photo (Photo: 123RF)

Thailand records over 7,300 fraud complaints in one week

Assistant national police chief Pol Lt Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej who is also ACSC deputy director, said that the centre’s online reporting system logged 7,344 complaints between February 22 and 28, up 611 cases compared to the previous week. Total financial damage during the period amounted to 440.7 million THB.

Singapore: Workers can be "bilingual" in AI and their own areas of expertise to solve problems in their domains., said Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo. (Photo: straitstimes.com)

Singapore to train 100,000 AI-savvy workers by 2029

This ambition will be realised through the new National AI Impact Programme (NAIIP), which aims to train some 100,000 workers to be AI-savvy by 2029. Over the next three years, about 10,000 enterprises will also be equipped with AI capabilities.

Two Indonesian oil tankers stranded in Persian Gulf

Two Indonesian oil tankers stranded in Persian Gulf

PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) currently has four vessels operating in the Middle East region. Of these, two vessels – Pertamina Pride and Gamsunoro – remain in the gulf. The other two have been relocated to relatively safer positions.