(VOVworld) -  Representatives for media and communication agencies from 22 southern cities and provinces attended a seminar to update information on the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in HCM city on Wednesday.

Luong Hoang Thai, Director of the Multilateral Trade Policies Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, addresses the seminar (photo: hochiminhcity.gov.vn)

The delegates learned about opportunities and challenges for the Vietnamese economy and businesses when AEC’s regulations are applied.
Luong Hoang Thai, Director of the Multilateral Trade Policies Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, says Vietnam will be in the group of 4 countries receiving more priorities than the other 6 ASEAN countries.

Reporters get updated information on AEC

The AEC will generate opportunities for Vietnam to deepen integration with other East Asian economies and push through its economic reforms, modernization, and industrialization.