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.

HDBank was honoured among the Top 5 Vietnamese listed companies with the best corporate governance practices at the ASEAN Corporate Governance Awards recently held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.