ASEAN is poised to enter 2025–2026 with strong momentum in education benchmarking, as Vietnam’s Grade 5 students recorded the highest scores in Mathematics and Reading in the 2024 cycle of the Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics, according to results released on December 4 in Manila.

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese naval vessel left the port of Brigade 171 on December 4 to participate in the second ASEAN–US maritime exercise, scheduled for December 9–13, in Indonesia.

VOV.VN - Bach Ma National Park in Hue city along with four other protected areas in Vietnam have officially been recognised as ASEAN Heritage Parks.

Several leading Chinese economists have offered positive assessments of Vietnam’s economic outlook and prospects for bilateral economic and trade ties.

VOV.VN - As the ASEAN economy shifts strongly toward a knowledge-based growth model, Vietnam is being assessed by regional leaders and experts as one of the bloc’s most dynamic economic and technology drivers.

Thai AirAsia has announced the successful launch of its new direct Hanoi–Luang Prabang route, making use of fifth freedom rights to allow the carrier to fly between two foreign countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese football has marked a historic year, with seven national teams successfully qualifying for continental final tournaments-a first for the country within a single calendar year.

VOV.VN - Vietnam praised Thailand for its resilient economy and growing trade, noting that bilateral cooperation serves as one of the most successful economic models in ASEAN and seeks to strengthen cooperation to maximize benefits under existing free trade agreements (FTAs).

VOV.VN - The ASEAN Committee in Mexico on November 29 opened ASEAN Bazaar 2025 in Iztapalapa district, Mexico City, offering local residents a vibrant showcase of Southeast Asian culture through traditional costumes, cuisine and performances.

VOV.VN - Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) senior delegation, led by Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia, Deputy Chief of General Staff, attended the 26th ASEAN Chiefs of Army Multilateral Meeting (ACAMM-26) in Singapore from November 25 to 28, as well as the closing ceremony of the 33rd ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM-33), following an invitation from Major General Cai Dexian, Chief of Army of Singapore.