Vietnam reaffirmed its support for the peaceful settlement of disputes and conflicts as Prime Minister Le Minh Hung addressed the ASEAN-Russia summit in Kazan.

Speaking at the ASEAN-Russia Business Forum in Kazan, PM Le Minh Hung outlined key areas for deeper economic and technological collaboration.

Beyond trade, Vietnam has gradually shifted from being a beneficiary of regional integration to a contributor to ASEAN’s future development.

The ASEAN Future Forum 2026 (AFF) concluded this afternoon after three days of intensive discussions on key issues shaping the future of ASEAN.

A senior US diplomat has reaffirmed Washington's support for a stronger, more influential Vietnam, describing the country as a key regional and global partner during the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 in Hanoi.

The ASEAN Future Forum highlighted Vietnam's growing role as a regional convener and influential voice on peace and cooperation.

As geopolitical competition, technological disruption and climate risks intensify, ASEAN faces growing pressure to adapt while preserving its core strengths.

Delegates attending the ASEAN City Leaders Conference 2026 on June 9 joined a cultural and fact-finding tour of two of Hanoi’s most prominent heritage sites – the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and the Temple of Literature.

Domestic and foreign policymakers, scholars and experts gathered for the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026 in Hanoi on June 9, when three plenary sessions and one panel discussion put the bloc’s resilience and unity under debate.

The ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026, currently underway in Hanoi, has drawn strong attention from diplomats, policymakers and scholars around the world.

Deputy PM Nguyen Van Thang has called on ASEAN countries to work together to build an open, secure, transparent, inclusive, sustainable fintech ecosystem.

ASEAN must not only choose the right direction but also move fast enough to seize emerging opportunities, General Secretary and President To Lam said in Hanoi on June 9.

On June 9, Party General Secretary and President To Lam held separate meetings with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

ASEAN's success should be measured by the security, prosperity and confidence of its people, not by the number of meetings held or statements issued, Thailand's prime minister said.

Speaking at the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 in Hanoi, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said the ultimate goal of development is improving people's quality of life, not merely pursuing economic growth.

The ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026 officially opened in Hanoi on June 9 under the theme “Shaping Our Future Together: Peace, Prosperity and People-Centred”.

Hanoi's chairman has reaffirmed that people must remain at the centre of all urban development policies as ASEAN city leaders gathered in the Vietnamese capital.

The spouse of Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung joined the spouses of the prime ministers of Laos, Cambodia and Thailand for a cultural visit to Hanoi's Temple of Literature.

On the morning of June 8, within the framework of the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF), a dialogue titled “The Role of Southeast Asian Political Parties in Building the ASEAN Community” was held in Hanoi.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet arrived in Hanoi on June 8 for an official visit and participation in the ASEAN Future Forum, underscoring the growing partnership between the two neighboring countries.