The invitation of the top Vietnamese leader at the coming Shangri-La Dialogue is widely viewed as an important milestone reflecting Vietnam’s increasingly prominent role and standing in regional and international affairs amid complex global and regional developments that are posing new issues for Asia and the Pacific.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has expressed concern over escalating tensions across multiple hotspots in the Middle East, as the region faces renewed instability.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s consolidation of its top leadership for a new term has drawn attention and positive assessments from the international community.

The election of key leadership positions by Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly marks a particularly important political starting point, ensuring continuity in the country’s leadership and governance, Rachel Nguyen Isenschmid, Secretary General of the Swiss-Viet Economic Forum (SVEF), has said.

The Ministry of National Defence is stepping up efforts to recruit and prepare high-quality personnel for senior positions in United Nations peacekeeping missions, as part of its broader strategy to enhance the country’s international engagement and operational effectiveness.

VOV.VN - Encouraging results at the start of 2026 are opening new prospects and creating fresh impetus for growth across Vietnam’s tourism sector.

VOV.VN - After 40 years of pursuing Doi Moi (Renewal) process, Vietnam now has the position and capacity in place to enter a new era of development.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s trade activities have opened 2026 on a relatively positive note, with total import-export turnover exceeding US$39 billion in the first half of January, pointing to early momentum despite ongoing challenges in a changing global context.

Vietnam is increasingly affirming its position as a proactive nation in building trust and advancing peaceful solutions to conflicts, said Pallab Sengupta, President of the World Peace Council.

VOV.VN - As the Communist Party of Vietnam is holding its 14th congress, diplomats and scholars in Laos and Cambodia have voiced strong expectations that the event will open a new development phase for Vietnam while generating positive momentum for regional cooperation based on peace, stability and sustainable growth.