As an active member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Vietnam has fulfilled its commitments with initiatives recognised at both regional and international levels.

The HCM City Union of Friendship Organisations on August 25 hosted a gathering to celebrate the 58th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the 30th anniversary of Vietnam’s accession to the bloc (July 28, 1995).

The Vietnamese film Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano by Director Phi Tien Son makes a strong impression on international audiences at the 3rd ASEAN Film Festival, taking place in Hong Kong (China) from August 7 to 31.

Vietnam should adopt a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach to addressing violence against women and children, particularly in the context of natural disasters and crises.

The meeting provided an opportunity to reaffirm both ASEAN member states' and partners’ commitment to strengthening cooperation and narrowing development gaps.

Frigate 016 - Quang Trung and a working delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy departed from Cam Ranh Military Port in Khanh Hoa on August 10 afternoon to participate in the third ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise (AMNEX 3) in Penang, Malaysia.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a ceremonial flag-raising marking 58 years of ASEAN and 30 years of Vietnam’s membership.

Around 200 delegates from various countries gathered at a seminar in Hong Kong (China) on July 17 to discuss the role of Vietnam as the next growth engine in ASEAN.

The 2025 ASEAN Police Football Cup concluded in Hanoi, with Vietnam Police II taking the top prize.

Vietnam and Cambodia will face off on July 15 after dramatic semifinal victories in Hanoi.

Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son called for a lasting solution and increased cooperation for Palestinian development.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son led the Vietnamese delegation to attend the ASEAN+1 foreign ministers’ meetings with China, Australia, Canada, India, and New Zealand in Kuala Lumpur on July 10.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son had bilateral meetings with Foreign Ministers of Japan and Switzerland on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-58) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 10.

The ASEAN Police Football Open 2025 opened at Hang Day Stadium in Hanoi on July 9, with the participation of eight teams from seven countries in the region and beyond.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son proposed three key orientations for ASEAN in the coming time while addressing the plenary session of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on July 9.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son separately met with Lao, Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 58).

Vietnam will host an AICHR workshop on the rights of seafarers later this year to raise awareness, share best practices, and promote cooperation in this crucial area.

Vietnam will host the expanded ASEAN police football tournament from July 5-15, featuring eight teams from across the region and beyond.

Although intra-bloc tariffs have been almost eliminated, non-tariff barriers still increase costs and reduce the competitiveness of Vietnamese goods in the ASEAN market.

Vietnam hosted ASEAN’s 12th ASCC Working Group meeting, highlighting its reform efforts and regional leadership.