VOV.VN - Vietnam has officially announced its delegation of 16 exceptional young representatives who will participate in the 49th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) in 2026, one of the region’s most prestigious international youth exchange programmes.

VOV.VN - Vietnam stand on the brink of a historic third ASEAN U23 Championship title as they face hosts Indonesia in the final match at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on July 29. However, their opponents are a far stronger side than the one Vietnam defeated two years ago.

Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised a reception in Hanoi on July 28 to mark the 30th anniversary of its accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the bloc's 58th founding anniversary.

Vietnam’s 30-year journey in ASEAN has cemented its role as a key regional player, said Harry Hoang, State Chapter President of the Vietnam-Australia Scholars and Experts Association (VASEA) and President of the Vietnamese Business Association in Canberra in a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).

Amid intensifying geopolitical rivalry among major powers, Vietnam has emerged as a model within ASEAN in balancing relations with global powers while effectively managing risks and safeguarding national and regional interests.

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.

Timor Leste Ambassador to Vietnam Joao Pereira has expressed his confidence that Vietnam will remain a key economic, political, and socio-cultural pillar of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

VOV.VN - Vietnam has made at least four important contributions to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) since becoming a member of the regional bloc in July 1995.

VOV.VN - On July 28, 1995, Vietnam became the seventh member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Over the past three decades, it has proven to be an active, forward-looking, and responsible member, making sustained contributions to the realization of ASEAN’s historic mission.

As the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G technology reshapes global economies, Vietnam is emerging as a country with strong digital ambitions, though experts warn that strategic investments, particularly in 5G infrastructure, remain essential for long-term competitiveness.