Joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was the first step of Vietnam in the process of international integration, and the bloc has served as a gateway for the country’s integration into the region and the world, an official has said.

VOV.VN - The COVID-19 pandemic which broke out over two years ago has dealt a heavy blow to the global economy, whilst the Vietnamese economy, which boasts a high level of openness, has also suffered profound consequences.

VOV.VN - Free trade agreements (FTAs) bring competitive advantages to Vietnamese exports, but also pose many risks due to the rise of trade barriers.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is steadfast in its direction and is promoting the building of an independent and self-reliant economy closely linked to proactive international integration in an extensive, substantive and effective manner.

VOV.VN - The ninth Da Lat Flower Festival will be held from November to late December this year by the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee to honour the value of flowers and floriculture in the Central Highland resort city.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has suggested that officials and employees of Vietnamese representative missions firmly grasp bilateral and global issues, such as pandemic response, resource depletion, aging populations, and climate change.

VOV.VN - The Political Bureau, the supreme policy-making body of the Communist Party of Vietnam, has agreed to issue a resolution regarding the directions and tasks of developing the Hanoi capital by 2030, with a vision towards 2045.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on March 20 asked Ho Chi Minh City to focus on personnel development, especially high-quality workforce, and attract talents at home and abroad, thus meeting requirements of rapid, sustainable development and international integration.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 13 held the 20th National Conference on Local Diplomacy, with the aim of continuing to reform and increase the efficiency of foreign affairs and international integration of localities.

Since being admitted to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) 15 years ago, Vietnam has made big strides on the path of international integration, confidently joining the global playground.