VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the 15th meeting of Group of Twenty (G20) to be virtually hosted by Saudi Arabia on November 21-22.

VOV.VN - Since joining the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 1998 Vietnam has proved itself to be a proactive and responsible member, and has made substantial contributions to the group’s prosperous development.

Vietnam did a good job as the ASEAN Chair this year, and the more than 80 documents adopted at the 37th ASEAN Summit and related summits last week is a proof that the country has turned a crisis into an opportunity for success, the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Ambassador to the bloc Lim Sung-nam has said.

Minister of Home Affairs Le Vinh Tan attended the 5th Senior Officials’ Meeting for ASEAN Plus Three Cooperation on Civil Service Matters (ACCSM +3) held virtually on November 18.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son had online talks with his Panamanian counterpart Federico Alfaro Boyd to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation.

All fields of the partnership between Vietnam and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, especially economy, trade and investment, have been given due attention by leaders on both sides, Tran Thanh Huan, the outgoing Vietnamese Consul General in Hong Kong, said in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is due to attend the 27th summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum which will be held via an online platform on November 20.

VOV.VN - The 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam Bulgaria was recently celebrated by the Vietnam-Bulgaria Friendship Association (VBFA) under the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) in co-ordination with the Embassy of Bulgaria in Vietnam.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Switzerland has worked hard to perform the Chairmanship of the ASEAN Committee in Bern (ACB), according to Ambassador Le Linh Lan.

VOV.VN - The past year has witnessed a number of countries send notes to the UN rejecting China’s claims of sovereignty over the South China Sea, locally known as the East Sea, and demanding the peaceful settlement of the dispute in accordance to international law.

Vietnam and Bulgaria are enjoying a more steadfast relationship than ever before, and holding enormous potential for cooperation, according to Bulgarian Ambassador to Vietnam Manirela Petkova.

The 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings concluded on a high note, showing the wider region and the world that the COVID-19 pandemic could neither derail ASEAN’s commitments nor delay its plans, affirmed Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Thailand to ASEAN Phasporn Sangasubana.

A Vietnam-Indonesia Friendship Night was co-held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Embassy of Indonesia in Vietnam on November 16 to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (1955 – 2020).

VOV.VN - Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich congratulated Kishi Nobuo on his recent appointment as Japan's Defence Minister, expressing his hope that through his new position he will make important contributions to promoting defence co-operation between both sides in a practical and efficient manner moving forward.

VOV.VN - Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleusay Kommasith has glowingly spoken of Vietnam's leadership role in its capacity as ASEAN Chair, as well as Vietnamese contributions to strengthening the bloc’s role at the regional and international forums.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on November 15 he believes the new US administration will maintain good relations with Vietnam as they have done over the years.

VOV.VN - Vietnam on November 15 handed over the ASEAN Chairmanship to Brunei that will play host to the upcoming ASEAN Summits and related meetings for the whole of 2021.

(ASEAN) and the United Nations (UN) has been growing stronger than ever in recent years, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at the 11th ASEAN-Summit held online on November 15.

VOV.VN - The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement was signed on November 15 by ministers of ASEAN countries and their five partners, namely Australia, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and New Zealand.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has announced the negotiation process of the regional comprehensive economic partnership (RCEP) agreement has officially been concluded and the trade deal is ready to be signed shortly.

Leaders from ASEAN member countries, and the Republic of Korea (RoK), Japan and China shared the view on the need to enhance their cooperation in the COVID-19 fight and economic recovery, during the 23rd ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Summit held online on November 14.

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said the East Asia Summit (EAS) has been growing robustly, serving as a forum for strategic dialogue and cooperation in matters regarding peace, security and prosperity in the region.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired an ASEAN-New Zealand Summit on November 14 as part of celebrations for 45 years of diplomacy between the two sides.

VOV.VN -Leaders at the 8th ASEAN-US Summit on November 14 in Hanoi vowed to unite to get through the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis while maintaining peace, stability, and security in the South China Sea.

Lao newspapers devoted their front pages of November 13 editions to highlighting the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings, with a focus on appreciating the role of Vietnam, as ASEAN Chair in 2020, and ASEAN’s efforts to fight COVID-19 and boost economic recovery.

As the Chair of ASEAN in 2020, Vietnam has played and will play a significant role in defining the region’s desire for peace and cooperation, according to an analyst from a US university.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc was joined by Japanese Prime Minister of Yoshihide Suga as the pair co-chaired the 12th Mekong-Japan Summit via on online platform on the sidelines of the 37th ASEAN Summit taking place on November 13 in Hanoi.

With strong commitments and resolve of member countries, cooperation between Mekong countries and the Republic of Korea (RoK) has developed in both depth and width, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on November 13.

VOV.VN - The first day of the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings on November 12, sent out a clear message that the contentious issue of the South China Sea, known as the East Sea in Vietnam, should be settled in accordance with international law.

The 23rd ASEAN-Japan Summit was held online under the chair of Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.