To escape the assembly trap, Vietnam must shift from fragmented competition to regional cooperation.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang set forth major orientations to strengthen inter-regional cooperation while attending the fourth Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum (IPMF-4), organised by the European Union in Brussels on November 20–21.

VOV.VN - Amid increasingly complex and sophisticated human trafficking crime, Vietnam and the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries must unite, mobilise resources, and seek international support to prevent and combat this serious crime, said Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son.

State President Luong Cuong’s participation in the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea (RoK) reflects Vietnam’s strong commitment to regional economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific and its growing role in shaping the regional cooperation framework, especially in preparation for hosting APEC 2027.

VOV.VN - The CICON ASEAN 5+ 2025 forum themed “The Age of AI: Business Innovation Strategy of Korea, Vietnam and ASEAN+5” took place in Ho Chi Minh City on October 22–23, gathering around 500 delegates from Vietnam and abroad to discuss smart urban development and regional cooperation.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s upcoming trip to Malaysia for an official visit and attendance at the 46th ASEAN Inter – Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-46) underscores Vietnam’s proactive role in strengthening bilateral ties, supporting ASEAN’s central role, and fostering cooperation for regional stability and sustainable development.

VOV.VN - The Committee on National Defence, Security and Foreign Affairs, the Standing Board of the 15th-tenure Vietnamese Young National Assembly Deputies Group, in coordination with the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Secretariat co-hosted the “AIPA Roadshow in Vietnam” in Hanoi on August 25.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was, in itself, a pivotal milestone in Southeast Asia’s journey toward becoming a region of peace, security, and unity.

Vietnam has attached much importance to its Strategic Partnership with Italy and wants to deepen the bilateral relations in a substantive and effective manner across all areas, including cooperation between its localities and Lombardy region, State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan has said.

Vietnam, as a co-chair of the OECD Southeast Asia Regional Programme (SEARP) for 2022-2025, has contributed to turning the initiative into a truly regional cooperation pillar with substantive impacts and long-term vision, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang.