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Major takeaways from General Secretary, President To Lam's State visit to India

Hanoi, May 8 -- 1. This is the first visit to india by To Lam in his capacity as Head of the Party and State of Viet Nam. 2. Viet Nam and India agreed to elevate the bilateral relations to Enhanced C... Read More


Viet Nam, Sri Lanka signs cooperative documents

Hanoi, May 8 -- The signed documents included: 1. The Memorandum of Understanding between the People's Police Academy under the Viet Nam's Ministry of Public Security and the National Police Academy ... Read More


Special ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting Convene to Strengthens Regional Cooperation on Health Development

Jakarta, May 8 -- The Special Senior Officials Meeting on Health Development (SOMHD) convenes at the ASEAN Secretariat/ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta from 6 to 8 May 2026 to finalise the 2026-2030 Work... Read More


48th ASEAN Summit kicks off in Cebu

Hanoi, May 8 -- During the Summit, the leaders will review the progress of building the ASEAN Community, with a focus on three priorities, including energy security, foood security, and protection of ... Read More


Sri Lanka welcomes top Vietnamese leader with 21-gun salute

Hanoi, May 8 -- Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presided over the welcome ceremony featuring a 21-gun salute in honor of the Vietnamese leader before he inspected the guard of honor. Th... Read More


Viet Nam puts foward key proposals to respond to energy crisis at ASEAN Summit

Hanoi, May 8 -- The retreat focused on responses to the energy crisis arising from geopolitical tensions and lessons for ASEAN. First, ASEAN should take the lead in upholding rules and strengthening ... Read More


Prime Minister Le Minh Hung meets ASEAN leaders, Secretary-General in Cebu

Hanoi, May 8 -- In his meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung thanked Anwar for his fine affections for Viet Nam, affirming that Viet Nam attaches importance ... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN Attends Gala Dinner Hosted by ASEAN Chair for 2026

Jakarta, May 8 -- After successful conclusion of the 48 th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in the past few days, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this evening was present alongside t... Read More


Prime Minister Le Minh Hung calls for ratification of ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement

Hanoi, May 8 -- Le made the call while delivering his remarks at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines on May 8. Essential security needs encompass energy security, food security, and human ... Read More


Viet Nam expected to provide substantive contributions at 48th ASEAN Summit

Hanoi, May 7 -- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is set to participate in the 48th ASEAN Summit and related Summits in Cebu, the Philippines from May 7-8 at the invitation of Philippine President Ferdinand... Read More