Strengthening ASEAN-China cooperation for sustainable mining

Representatives from ASEAN member states and China reviewed mining collaboration and set future priorities at the 14th Liaison Officials' Meeting of the China (Guangxi) - ASEAN Mining Cooperation Conference.

Delegates at the event (Photo: VNA)
Delegates at the event (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The 14th Liaison Officials' Meeting of the China (Guangxi) - ASEAN Mining Cooperation Conference was held in Hanoi on March 11, bringing together officials from ASEAN member states and China to review past collaboration and set future priorities.

Speaking at the event, deputy director of the department of natural resources of China's Guangxi province Li Xiudan emphasised the importance of aligning mining activities with environmental protection and climate action, contributing to the broader 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Vietnam highlighted the successful implementation of the ASEAN Minerals Cooperation Action Plan (AMCAP) 2020-2025 and reaffirmed its commitment to responsible mining practices.

Deputy Director of the Vietnam Department of Geology and Minerals Tran My Dung proposed deeper technical cooperation, including knowledge sharing, technology transfer, and policy harmonisation under international frameworks.

He noted Vietnam’s efforts to regulate and develop its mining sector, particularly through the newly enacted Geology and Minerals Law.

ASEAN and Chinese delegates also discussed investment opportunities and strategies for eco-friendly mining. The meeting included a Vietnam-China business forum, further fostering collaboration between enterprises in the sector./.

VNA

See more

Site clearance has been completed for the Metro Line No.2 project. (Photo: sggp.org.vn)

HCM City to use municipal budget for Metro Line No. 2 project

The Metro Line No. 2 project has an estimated investment of nearly 47.9 trillion VND (2 billion USD) and has nearly completed land clearance, at 99.8%. The NA’s Resolution 188 authorises HCM City to develop seven metro lines spanning 355 kilometres over the next decade, with preliminary total investment for the 2025-2035 phase estimated at 40.2 billion USD.

Vietnamese booth at Foodex Japan 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese food captivates Japanese market

As part of the national trade promotion programme, the Agricultural Trade Promotion Centre of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment sent a delegation of 27 businesses to participate in the Vietnamese booth at Foodex Japan 2025.

Representatives from agencies and businesses sign cooperation agreements at the conference. (Photo: VNA)

Conference looks to boost global standing of Vietnamese coffee

In the 2023-2024 season, Vietnam exported 1.47 million tonnes of coffee worth 5.42 billion USD, an 11.3% decrease in volume but a 33% increase in value as compared to the previous crop. Dak Lak alone shipped abroad over 264,400 tonnes valued at 915.8 million USD, accounting for 17.9% of the country's total volume.

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang (Photo: VNA)

EU not to impose tax, non-tax defensive measures on Vietnam

Vietnam officially became the 107th country to join the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of Country-by-Country Reports (CbC MCAA), meaning the EU will not apply any tax or non-tax defensive measures against the Southeast Asian nation.

The headquarters of the State Bank of Vietnam (Photo: VNA)

Central bank injects more than 5 trillion VND into market

On the OMO channel, the State Bank of Vietnam lent commercial banks a total of nearly 35.62 trillion VND with an interest rate of 4%. Last week saw a maturity amount of more than 33.5 trillion VND on the channel, so the SBV’s total net injection via this was 2.09 trillion VND. ​