Vietnam retain ASEAN Cup title after 2-2 draw with Thailand
The match ended 2-2, giving Vietnam a 4-2 aggregate victory over the two legs and confirming their successful defence of the ASEAN Cup title.
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The match ended 2-2, giving Vietnam a 4-2 aggregate victory over the two legs and confirming their successful defence of the ASEAN Cup title.
Vietnam moved closer to defending their ASEAN Cup title after beating Thailand 2-0 in the first leg of the final in Bangkok on August 22, putting them in a strong position ahead of the return leg in Hanoi.
Nguyen Xuan Son scored twice as Vietnam defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinal at My Dinh National Stadium on August 19 night, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory and a place in the final against Thailand.
Vietnam opened the score in stoppage time of the first half. In the fourth minute of added time, Truong Tien Anh delivered an accurate cross from the right, allowing Xuan Son to rise high and head the ball into the net for a 1-0 lead.
Securing all three points, coach Kim Sang-sik and his squad finished atop Group A with 10 points (three wins, one draw).
The Vietnamese minister underscored ASEAN+3's role as a strategic platform for deepening regional economic integration, strengthening resilience and helping build a peaceful and prosperous future for the region.
In the morning, a thematic session on ASEAN US cooperation was held with the participation of US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. This marked the first time a senior official from the current US administration had addressed the forum directly, reaffirming Washington’s strong commitment to the region.
In his welcoming remarks, Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung said Viet Nam established the forum with the aim of creating an open, substantive and forward-looking space for dialogue among ASEAN member states and international partners.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang said that the Vietnamese delegation made important contributions to the summit’s success, reflecting the foreign policy orientation set out by the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, which continues to place ASEAN at the centre of Viet Nam’s regional engagement, as well as its commitment to proactive, positive and responsible contributions to ASEAN Community-building process.
At the 48th ASEAN Summit, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is expected to deliver key speeches conveying Vietnam’s foreign policy orientations adopted at the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, as well as the country’s views on ASEAN priorities.
This marks Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s first overseas trip and his first in-person participation in a multilateral summit in his new capacity, demonstrating Vietnam’s commitment to proactively and responsibly contributing to ASEAN.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation departed Ha Noi for Cebu, the Philippines on May 7 morning to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit from May 7 8 at the invitation of Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr, Chair of ASEAN 2026.
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 victory provides Vietnam with crucial psychological momentum ahead of their upcoming group stage encounters against Indonesia and Thailand.