Philippines, Indonesia step up bilateral ties
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on January 10 held talks with his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo who is on a three-day official visit to the Philippines.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (R) and his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo. (Photo: AFP/VNA)At a press meeting right after the talks, the two leaders said they had discussed measures to enhance the bilateral relations, particularly in the area of economy.
Widodo laid stress on the market opening to promote trade, adding that Indonesia wants to receive the Philippines’ support related to special safeguard measures on Indonesian coffee products.
They also had an open and practical discussion on regional issues of mutual concerns. The Philippine President highlighted the significance of strengthening cooperation among ASEAN member states.
During Widodo’s visit to the Philippines, the two nations signed cooperation deals on energy and business connectivity amidst the scarcity of fuels such as coal and liquefied petroleum gas. They also agreed to consolidate their defence ties as well as continue implementing the existing border cooperation agreements./.
You should also see
FDI disbursement in January-April period reaches five-year record
The total foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursed in Vietnam in the first four months of this year is estimated to reach 6.28 billion USD, up 7.4% year on year, the highest four-month amount in the past five years, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO).
See more
World
Argentine press features Vietnam’s victory on April 30, 1975
The Argentine press on April 26 ran articles highlighting the Victory of April 30, 1975 - the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day of the Vietnamese people.
World
Indonesia's first thermal power plant stops operating
Indonesia's Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) has held a press conference to inform about the country’s progress in the early decommissioning of the Cirebon-1 thermal power plant.
World
Thai central bank intervenes to stabilise currency
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) said it has intervened in currency markets at times to ease any excessive moves in the THB, adding that the current policy rate is robust and conducive to economic recovery, reported the Bangkok Post.
World
Vietnam appeals for maximum self-restraint, end to hostilities in Middle East
A representative of Vietnam appealed to all the parties concerned to exercise maximum self-restraint and to end hostilities, while addressing a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) open debate on the Middle East and Palestine situation on March 25.
World
Indonesia’s coffee exports surpass imports
Indonesia’s coffee exports have surpassed imports for 47 consecutive months since May 2020, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) has reported.
