VOV.VN - Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN 30 years ago has marked a strategic turning point, transforming the country from a closed economy into an open, dynamic, and deeply integrated player in both regional and global markets.

Vietnam has been a key economic engine, major power connector, and steadfast advocate for dialogue and diplomacy within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), according to foreign affairs, security and strategy analyst Collins Chong Yew Keat at the University of Malaya.

VOV.VN - Vietnam places great expectations on the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Malaysia, helping to strengthen ASEAN’s solidarity and centrality, effectively implement the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, and elevate partnerships while expanding new areas of cooperation.

Vietnam and South Africa have affirmed a shared commitment to elevate their bilateral relations and bolster collaboration across areas.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam held talks with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev at the Presidential Palace in Sofia on October 23, in which he affirmed that Vietnam attaches great importance to relations with Bulgaria.

VOV.VN - The CICON ASEAN 5+ 2025 forum themed “The Age of AI: Business Innovation Strategy of Korea, Vietnam and ASEAN+5” took place in Ho Chi Minh City on October 22–23, gathering around 500 delegates from Vietnam and abroad to discuss smart urban development and regional cooperation.

VOV.VN - A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 25 – 28.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is becoming one of the most stable and attractive investment destinations in the region, with enormous potential for cooperation with China in various fields, including economics, trade and technology, as both countries pursue sustainable development and innovation.

Vietnam officially handed over the chairmanship of the 9th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sports (AMMS-9) to Cambodia at a ceremony held in Hanoi on October 17, marking the conclusion of its two-year tenure as host.

Vietnam and Indonesia are stepping up efforts to strengthen their economic partnership across multiple sectors, aiming to unlock new opportunities in trade, investment, and innovation.