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Over the past years, Việt Nam has consistently demonstrated itself as an active and responsible member, fulfilling all membership obligations and contributing greatly to crafting ASEAN’s future development path

Stressing the importance of Tô Lâm’s first official visit to the ASEAN Secretariat, Dr Kao described it as a historic milestone, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of Việt Nam’s ASEAN membership (1995-2025), and emphasised that the visit will reinforce Việt Nam’s central role in the bloc.

In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), Ambassador Abdi highlighted the remarkable progress in bilateral ties over the past 70 years, underpinned by high-level visits and growing economic cooperation.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm’s state visit to Indonesia from March 9-11 will serve as a significant catalyst for strengthening mutual understanding and political trust through high-level meetings and engagements, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Tạ Văn Thông.

Studies show that businesses with more women in decision-making roles achieve higher profitability, greater innovation, and better risk management.

The trip takes place at a time when Việt Nam is celebrating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Indonesia and the 30th anniversary of its ASEAN membership – a historic milestone marking the start of Việt Nam's regional and international integration.

Caroline Nyamayemombe, UN Women Country Representative in Việt Nam, spoke to the Tin Tức (News) newspaper about women and girl empowerment on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, March 8.

The Government Portal spoke to Dr Đoàn Thị Tố Uyên, head of the Department of Administrative Law under the Hà Nội Law University on changing mindset in the legal process.

It is necessary to ensure sufficient resources, expertise, infrastructure, and quality learning materials, and attention should be given to the costs that families still have to cover, such as textbooks, uniforms, and transport, as these expenses can pose challenges for vulnerable households

Wrestling reflects Việt Nam’s cultural traditions, embodying both martial spirit and community solidarity.

Canada Special Envoy to the Indo Pacific praised the ASEAN Future Forum hosted by Việt Nam, saying that the outcomes of this conference -- which brings people from all over the world to Việt Nam, nót just ASEAN members, but also European, Canadian, Australian, US partners -- will be terrific dialogues and pursuit of objectives, to talk about regional security, to focus on the digital economy.

"The real opportunities are in the primary industries, the agriculture tech space, certainly in the climate and in the renewable energy space, and maybe ultimately into the space sector and advanced aviation as well," New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon said.

The goal is to restore the port as a historical education and tourism site, highlighting Việt Nam's revolutionary struggle and national defence.

At the ASEAN Future Forum, UK Ambassador to ASEAN Sarah Tiffin spoke with Việt Nam News' Anh Đức on the current achievements of the UK and ASEAN in their partnership, as well as the prospects of future cooperations.

About Timor-Leste’s journey of joining ASEAN, Timor-Leste leader said Việt Nam's support, along with the consensus from Cambodia, Laos, and other regional countries, has helped Timor-Leste walk into ASEAN with greater confidence.

In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the threshold of the trip, Emeritus Professor Roberto Rabel from the Centre for Strategic Studies under New Zealand’s Victoria University of Wellington said that New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s first visit to Việt Nam as New Zealand Prime Minister is significant in providing him with the opportunity to see at first hand the vibrant socio-economic environment that has characterised Việt Nam’s development in recent years.

The ASEAN Future Forum 2025, set to take place on February 25 and 26 in Hà Nội, will progressively establish its brand value and solidify its position as a key platform for ASEAN dialogue.

Canada has identified Việt Nam as a priority partner in its Indo-Pacific strategy, which has been reflected in the increasing defence cooperation activities in recent times.