Hanoi

(VNA), Nov. 25 -- The 38th Conference of the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organisations (CAFEO), with the theme "Fostering initiatives and actions by AFEO to build a sustainable and prosperous ASEAN Community", opened online on November 25.

In his address, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said that in response to security issues such as diseases, natural disasters, and cyber-crime, ASEAN must focus on boosting its members' capacity in terms of technical infrastructure and human resources.

Engineers and technicians have made significant contributions to the region's economy, infrastructure, and scientific and technological development in recent years.

He hoped the conference will identify solutions and make recommen...