Việt Nam News

The comprehensive partnership between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Nations (UN) has grown stronger than ever in recent years, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said at the 11th ASEAN-Summit that was held online on Sunday.

The 15th East Asia Summit (EAS) took place virtually on Saturday, during which leaders exchanged views on regional and international issues of shared concern, including the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery.

Leaders from ASEAN countries, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Japan and China praised the region's international co-ordination in the battle against COVID-19 during a summit on Saturday.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a wide range of support for ASEAN at the ASEAN-New Zealand Commemorative Summit on Saturday.

The 14th National Assembly adopted the amended Law on Residency during its ongoing 10th session in Hà Nội on Friday.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday announced a series of financial packages to support ASEAN and Mekong countries with post-COVID-19 economic recovery at the second ASEAN-Australia biennial summit.

The strategic partnership between the US and ASEAN representing the aspirations of billions of people has never been stronger and is a partnership of “free, equal and independent nations” which respect one another’s sovereignty.

The National Assembly (NA) discussed the draft revised Law on Drug Prevention and Control during the plenary session on Friday morning.

Leaders from Mekong countries and Japan have pledged to strengthen cooperation at the 12th Mekong-Japan Summit on Friday.

The Republic of Korea (RoK) will provide US$10 million for developing countries in the disease fight to ensure that residents of the Mekong countries can access the vaccine, RoK’s President Moon Jae-in said at the second Mekong-RoK Summit on Friday.

ASEAN and Indian leaders reaffirmed their commitment to developing bilateral ties in the 21st century during the 17th ASEAN-India Summit held on Thursday chaired by Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc.

The Republic of Korea’s President Moon Jae-in has announced the “New Southern Policy Plus” initiative to enhance the country’s regional diplomacy at the Korea-ASEAN Summit, held via satellite link.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc chaired the 23rd ASEAN-China Summit held online on Thursday afternoon with the participation of ASEAN leaders, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, and the bloc’s Secretary-General Lim Jock Hoi.

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai spoke to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 37th ASEAN Summit in Hà Nội

Việt Nam has completed an updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) with plans to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions 9 per cent by 2030 in an attempt to respond to climate change.

Việt Nam will donate healthcare equipment worth US$5 million to the regional medical supply reserve and contribute $100,000 to the ASEAN’s COVID-19 Response Fund, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc announced on Thursday at the 37th ASEAN Summit.

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga attended the ASEAN Summit for the first time on Thursday and reiterated Japan’s intention to work hand in hand with ASEAN member states to realise a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

ASEAN leaders approved the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework and its implementation plan on Thursday at the plenary session of the 37th ASEAN Summit in Hà Nội.