Sydney, July 22 -- Over the past 30 years, Vietnam has made substantial and diverse contributions to ASEAN, notably in the areas of politics-security, economy, and socio-cultural development, affirmed Tran Ba Phuc, Chairman of the Vietnamese Business Association in Australia.

Speaking with the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the 30th anniversary of Vietnam's ASEAN membership (July 28, 1995 - 2025), Phuc, who is also Vice Chairman of the Overseas Vietnamese Business Association, emphasised Vietnam's active role in strengthening intra-regional solidarity and promoting peace, order, and stability in the region.

He noted that Vietnam has become a key link in ASEAN's supply chains and has championed major trade pacts such as the Regional Compre...