Tìm kiếm: asean

At the opening ceremony, ASEAN leaders signed an official declaration admitting Timor-Leste as the 11th member of the ASEAN.

Viet Nam’s GDP growth is leading the ASEAN-6, driven by domestic strength, foreign direct investment (FDI), and public investment. While some international organisations have urged caution, these factors continue to underpin the economy’s sustainable growth momentum.

The 19th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC) on September 10 endorsed the ASEAN Plan of Action on Combating Transnational Crime for 2026 2035, providing a framework to address transnational crime challenges over the next decade.

Xuan Thuy National Park in Ninh Binh province is one of the three national parks of Vietnam recognised as an ASEAN Heritage Park at the 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment (AMME-18) in Langkawi, Malaysia.

Hoa Lu was among 10 outstanding cities to receive the ESC Awards, which recognises its notable initiatives in sustainable tourism, environmental education, and awareness-raising in schools. The award highlights cities that demonstrate exceptional commitment to maintaining green, clean, and liveable environments.

The result capped a strong campaign for coach Mai Duc Chung’s squad, who once again proved their dominance over their regional rivals and closed the tournament with a well-deserved bronze medal on home turf.

The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.

The victory provides Vietnam with crucial psychological momentum ahead of their upcoming group stage encounters against Indonesia and Thailand.

With a solitary goal from Cong Phuong, Viet Nam’s U23 squad made history by winning the ASEAN U23 Championship for the third consecutive time after a 1-0 victory over Indonesia in the final at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.

The year 2025 marks 30 years since Viet Nam became a member of ASEAN. Over the past three decades, the decision to join the bloc has proven to be a historically and strategically significant move by the Party and the State, bringing major benefits in terms of security, development, and international standing. With a proactive, positive, and responsible approach, Viet Nam has made many practical contributions to ASEAN’s success.

Viet Nam’s U23 squad continued their impressive run at the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship, staging a thrilling comeback to edge the Philippines 2-1 in the semifinal on July 25 and secure their third consecutive appearance in the tournament’s final.

Vietnam's U23 national football team defeated U23 Cambodia 2-1 in their final Group B match on the evening of July 22 to secure a place in the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship semifinals.

Promoting and ensuring human rights involve multiple sectors and pillars, requiring a comprehensive approach and enhanced coordination between the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and specialised agencies to optimise resources for human rights cooperation, a Vietnamese official has said.An overview of the ASEAN foreign ministers' interface with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) in Kuala Lumpur (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Xuan Thuy National Park in Ninh Binh Province, a biodiversity conservation area home to many rare migratory bird species, has been recognised as Viet Nam’s first Ramsar site and is part of the World Biosphere Reserve. It is currently being nominated as an ASEAN Heritage Park.Many rare bird species have chosen Xuan Thuy National Park as a stopover on their migratory journey.

In her opening remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador Ngo Minh Nguyet highlighted the significance of partnership between ASEAN and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) amid complexities of today's global landscape.Vietnamese Ambassador Ngo Minh Nguyet (centre), Indonesian Ambassador Sulaiman Syarif, and President of the Mercosur–ASEAN Chamber of Commerce (MACC) Rodolfo Caffaro at the seminar. (Photo: VNA)

Viet Nam reaps first win at 2025 ASEAN U19 Women’s ChampionshipVietnamese players celebrate a goal at the match against Myanmar on June 9 (Photo: VNA)

Speaking on AI collaboration between ASEAN and the GCC, PM Pham Minh Chinh said AI is now present in all aspects of life, improving human interaction and enhancing productivity across sectors. Therefore, AI development and application are not only strategic choices but also urgent, top priorities for every country.Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim participate in a high-level discussion session titled “The Intelligence Grid: Building Bridges Through Sovereign AI Collaboration” in Kuala Lumpur on May 28. (Photo: VNA)

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasised that his visit aims to reaffirm Brazil’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Vietnam as part of its broader policy to enhance relations with ASEAN and the Asia-Pacific region.State President Luong Cuong holds talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Hanoi on March 28. (Photo: VNA)

The ASEAN Heritage Parks are designated as protected areas of regional significance, selected specifically to preserve the distinctive ecosystems that define the ASEAN region. Vietnam boasts the largest number of ASEAN Heritage Parks in Southeast Asia, with a total of 12.K50 Waterfall - En Cave Waterfall within the Kon Ka Kinh National Park is an ideal destination for tourists who want to experience the mountainous scenery of the Central Highlands. (Photo: VNA)

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam attended and delivered a keynote policy speech at a ceremony to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Vietnam's accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 10 morning on the occasion of his official visit to the ASEAN Secretariat.General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam delivers a keynote policy speech at the ceremony to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Vietnam's accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 10 morning. (Photo: VNA)

This was the first meeting presided over by Vietnam as the Chair of the IAI Task Force in 2025. The meeting aimed to review the implementation of IAI projects and propose solutions to improve the effectiveness of the IAI Work Plan.Participants pose for a group photo at the 75th Meeting of the Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) Task Force in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 5. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam actively contributed to the success of the retreat, engaging in discussions across key agenda items, expressing strong support for Malaysia’s economic initiatives and priorities for its 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship.Participants at the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat (AEMR-31) (Photo: VNA)

Themed “Building a United, Inclusive and Resilient ASEAN amidst Global Transformation”, the forum brought together over 600 in-person participants, including more than 230 international delegates, who shared their analyses clarifying both immediate and long-term opportunities and challenges facing the ASEAN Community.PM Pham Minh Chinh delivers a keynote at the ASEAN Future Forum 2025 on February 25. (Photo: VNA)

Clarifying his viewpoint regarding self-resilience and strategic autonomy, PM Chinh emphasised that every country and organisation must prioritise the issue of strategic autonomy. In foreign relations, this means a balance, fair treatment, and rules-based development. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (centre) speaks at the plenary session of the 2nd ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi on February 26. (Photo: VNA)

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 25 evening for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is in Vietnam to attend the 2nd ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2025. General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam (R) shakes hands with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. (Photo: VNA)