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APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meeting
Delegates spent much time discussing 4 initiatives of Vietnam.
Delegates are discussing the initiatives of the host country of Vietnam
20 recommendations of ABAC submitted to APEC leaders include supporting for multilateral trading system; promoting the Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area (FTAAP); continuing to pursue new agendas for service sector; removing non-tariff barriers; facilitating trade and investment; building APEC visions after 2020; 4 recommendations on regional connection with regard to policies, infrastructure and people; 10 recommendations on sustainable, creative and inclusive development and supporting small, medium and micro enterprises, as well as women taking part in economic activities.
Leaders of APEC economies photographed at the ABAC meeting
Besides this meeting, ABAC has also held several meetings on finance and economy; as well as regional economic integration; sustainable development, small and medium enterprises; micro enterprises & entrepreneurship; preparation of the ABAC’s report to be submitted to APEC Ministers and APEC leaders; and completing the preparation for the ABAC Dialogue with APEC leaders on November 10.
Story and photos: Phong Binh – Hue Thao
- An international cooperation project coordinated by Hue University launched (25/03)
- “I will return to help my country” (24/03)
- Oil and Gas Group ENI explores investment opportunities in Thua Thien Hue (28/02)
- Professor Damien Roche: "When I get old, perhaps I would stay in Hue" (22/02)
- The doctor in the foggy land (19/02)
- Hue University: Gap bridged with Asia’s top universities (01/02)
- KOICA signs to support Hue culture and tourism smart city development (22/01)
- Implementing activities to improve capacity for staff of Nursing Department (17/01)