Tourists from neighbouring countries, especially Vietnam, China and ASEAN countries, will be considered for entry into Laos first, Lao Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Ounthuang Khaophan affirmed on October 27.

Five Vietnamese scientific journals were accepted to the ASEAN Citation Index (ACI) database system in 2021, announced the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) on October 26.

The 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits and related summits have affirmed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)'s central role, while giving chances to the bloc to have a voice in regional and international issues, said Ambassador Nguyen Hai Bang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to ASEAN.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked Japan to help ASEAN members, including Vietnam, to develop their strategic infrastructure, spur even and inclusive development, fuel green growth, conduct digital transformation,and aid the recovery of businesses moving into the post-pandemic period.

VOV.VN - The 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) are set to be delayed until the second quarter of 2022 due to the complex nature of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the nation and other regional countries.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has suggested strengthening the ASEAN-US strategic partnership in all three aspects of security, socio-economic recovery and sustainable, inclusive development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the 24th ASEAN-China Summit, which was held virtually on October 26 within the framework of the ongoing 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits and related meetings.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 26 called on ASEAN to consolidate and strengthen solidarity within the bloc to bring into full play its central role in addressing regional challenges.

VOV.VN - Asia remains an important trade partner for Vietnam, with the total import-export turnover soaring by 25.7% year on year to reach over USS$313 billion during the opening nine months of the year despite challenges caused by COVID-19, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 26 attended the 38th ASEAN Leaders’ Summit virtually held by Brunei which is currently holding the ASEAN Chair in 2021.