Nguyễn Hùng Sơn, President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, talks about Asian Future Forum 2026, ASEAN’s long-term vision, digital transformation, AI and the role of young people in regional policymaking.
By bringing together world leaders, representatives of research institutions and business executives, the forum provides fresh perspectives and practical solutions to current challenges facing ASEAN.
Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet agreed to further strengthen political trust and deepen close cooperation in national defence and security during the talks held at the Government headquarters on Monday in Hà Nội.
A series of side events held in Hà Nội on June 8 within the framework of the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026 focused on the strategic role of the Mekong subregion and the contribution of young people.
The Mekong Roundtable has special meaning in the context that the region is preparing to realise the ASEAN Community Vision 2045.
PM Anutin Charnvirakul’s visit comes after the official visit to Thailand by Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm from May 27–29 and takes place as the two countries prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations (August 6, 1976 – August 6, 2026).
The ASEAN Future Forum 2026 comes at a crucial moment for Southeast Asia, offering a space for dialogue on major-power competition, digital transformation, green growth, energy security and regional stability.
The congress is reviewing achievements and shortcomings of the past tenure, drawing lessons, and setting directions, objectives, tasks and solutions for 2026–2031.
Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung has called for stronger inter-party cooperation to bring ASEAN closer to its people, stressing that political parties act as a vital two-way bridge between regional policy and public voices.
Diplomats of Laos, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, and Timor-Leste have all described the forum as a timely and strategic initiative that provides a platform for forward-looking dialogue on the region’s future.
Việt Nam has attached great importance to its relationship with Cambodia and the solidarity among Việt Nam, Laos and Cambodia, while Cambodia has continued to promote cooperation between the two Parties, Governments and the people of the nations.
The year 2026 holds special significance as Việt Nam and Thailand celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Following the official welcome ceremony, Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng held talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Government Headquarters in Hà Nội on June 8, 2026.
The visit comes as the two countries are actively implementing strategic directions agreed upon by their senior leaders.
The trip, which marks the Cambodian leader’s second official trip to Việt Nam since taking office as Prime Minister, is expected to inject fresh momentum into bilateral ties and contribute to regional peace, stability and ASEAN Community-building.
Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung appreciated the Lao delegation’s participation and remarks at the symposium, saying they reflect the importance attached by both sides to the relations between the two Parties as well as the two countries, and their shared commitment to implementing high-level agreements.
From Sunday to Wednesday, the prime ministers of Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Timor-Leste will pay official visits to Việt Nam and attend the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum (AFF).
Hà Nội People’s Committee Chairman Vũ Đại Thắng has described the conference as an important initiative to strengthen ASEAN cooperation in socio-economic development and cultural exchange.
