Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 31 received the ambassadors of Indonesia and Singapore, who paid farewell visits at the end of their tenures in Vietnam.

Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong, on behalf of the State President, presented the Friendship Order to Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Denny Abdi at a ceremony in Hanoi on October 31.

ASEAN Cultural Day 2025 took place on October 29 at the Embassy of Malaysia in Washington D.C., celebrating the rich heritage, vibrant festivals, and diverse cultural identities of Southeast Asian nations.

VOV.VN - Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang has emphasized Vietnam’s dedication to strengthening ASEAN cohesion and resilience in addressing emerging security challenges, aiming to maintain a peaceful, stable, and self-reliant Southeast Asia.

ASEAN economies, including Vietnam, are set to lead the recovery among emerging markets between 2025 and 2030, Juwai IQI’s chief economist Shan Saeed told the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporter on the sidelines of the Juwai IQI International Summit 2025 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 29.

The 24th ASEAN Federation of Accountants Conference (AFA 24) officially took place in Hanoi on October 30 under the theme “Green Finance and Accounting – Shaping a Sustainable Future”.

Chile is a strategic partner connecting Southeast Asia with Latin America through its commitment to free trade, and its role in the Pacific Alliance and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), said Vietnamese Ambassador to Chile Nguyen Viet Cuong.

Following its official admission as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia on October 26, Timor Leste marked a historic milestone with the signing of the Declaration on its accession, witnessed by leaders of the 10 existing member states.

The working trip by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Malaysia on October 26-28 achieved significant and multifaceted results, demonstrating a dynamic, enthusiastic, and responsible Vietnam.

VOV.VN - HSBC has raised its forecast for Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth from 6.6% to 7.9%, citing strong third-quarter results that reinforce the country’s position as ASEAN’s fastest-growing economy, according to its latest “Vietnam at a Glance” report.