Tìm kiếm: asean

On March 22, the Management Board of Xuan Thuy National Park held a ceremony in Giao Minh Commune, Ninh Binh Province, to receive the title of the ASEAN Heritage Park.

Within the framework of the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 recently held in the Philippines, the ASEAN Tourism Awards honoured 25 localities and units of Vietnam in four major award categories, including Hoa Lu Tourist City in Ninh Binh province.

Exceeding its target with 38 gold medals, the Vietnamese para sports delegation concluded a highly successful campaign at the 13th ASEAN Para Games, further cementing its strong presence on the regional stage.

Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung called on the ASEAN Secretariat to support member states to study and propose practical initiatives not only in economic, trade, and investment cooperation, but also in enhancing early-warning, response, and problem-solving capacities to address challenges affecting regional peace, security, and stability.

The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), in coordition with the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Agency (NBCA) of Vietnam, is organizing the Eighth ASEAN Heritage Parks Conference (AHP8) in the northern province of Quang Ninh on December 3rd.

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 on September, 3rd, 2025. The recognition of the Xuan Thuy National Park - the first Ramsar site of Vietnam as ASEAN Heritage Park has help conserve and promote its ecological values and open up opportunity for Ninh Binh to spur ecologial tourism, develop economy sustainably in associated with environmental protection.

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)