Opening of the Boao Forum for Asia 2025

On March 27, the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) 2025 Annual Conference opened in the coastal town of Boao in China's Hainan Province.

The Boao Forum for Asia 2025 takes place from March 25-28. (Source: THX)

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang attended the opening ceremony. It is estimated that nearly 2,000 representatives from more than 60 countries and regions attended this year's Forum.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Dinh Tiet Thuong said that there has been significant progress in building an Asian community with a shared future over the past decade, in which China and ASEAN have established a comprehensive strategic partnership and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has come into effect.

Regional economic integration has been strengthened and Asia's share in the global economy is steadily increasing, he added.

The Chinese vice premier also noted the growing instability and uncertainty in the world , calling for joint efforts to address global challenges, build an Asian community and create a better future for Asia and beyond.

This year's conference takes place from March 25-28, with the theme "Asia in a Changing World: Towards a Shared Future", focusing on four main topics: rebuilding trust to promote cooperation, rebalancing globalization and inclusive development, sustainable development, and developing artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation.

Established in 2001, BFA is a non-governmental and non-profit international forum committed to promoting regional economic integration and supporting Asian countries in achieving their development goals.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/khai-mac-dien-dan-chau-a-bac-ngao-2025-309021.html