VOV.VN - Thirty years after joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Vietnam has progressed from a learning participant to a major actor, helping to shape the bloc’s development path, according to Ambassador Ton Thi Ngoc Huong, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to ASEAN.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong and staff of the embassy visited and encouraged the Vietnamese U23 men's football team ahead of their semifinal match against U23 Philippines in the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship.

Vietnam serves as a key driver of ASEAN’s cooperation policy, which is based on self-reliance, respect for shared interests, and adherence to international law, said Prof. Chu Hoang Long from the Australian National University (ANU).

Vietnam's steadfast commitment to multilateralism, open market, and regional peace has played a significant role in shaping the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)'s agenda, Thai scholar Kavi Chongkittavorn has said.

VOV.VN - U23 Vietnam secured a 2-1 win over U23 on July 22 to advance to the semi-finals of the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship as Group B winners.

The national U16 women’s football team will begin their first training camp this year on July 23, in preparation for the 2025 ASEAN U16 Women’s Championship slated for late August in Indonesia, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) announced.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has made substantial contributions across key areas such as politics-security, economics, social-cultural field, and has consistently been among the most active members in promoting intra-bloc solidarity to help maintain ASEAN’s order, peace, and stability.

VOV.VN - After their 3-0 opening win over Laos at the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship, U23 Vietnam have delivered a touching gesture for injured teammate Thanh Nhan, a quiet but powerful display of team spirit and solidarity.

VOV.VN - U23 Vietnam made a strong start to the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship (Mandiri Cup™) with a commanding 3-0 win over Laos on July 19 at Patriot Stadium in Bekasi, Indonesia.

VOV.VN - Head coach Kim Sang-sik of the Vietnam U23 national team has expressed caution before the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship, acknowledging the increasing competitiveness of the tournament.