The ASEAN region's growing demand, combined with geographic proximity that reduces transportation costs, creates a substantial competitive edge for Vietnamese enterprises.

This marks the first official visit to Malaysia by a Vietnamese PM in a decade, and the first visit by a key Vietnamese leader since the two countries elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in November last year.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse will visit Malaysia and join regional leaders at the 46th ASEAN Summit from May 24 to 28.

Vietnam’s copyright sector is rapidly expanding alongside its digital economy, with music copyright royalties alone projected to reach around 15 million USD by the end of 2025.

The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) announced the news on May 13, confirming Phu Tho and Hai Phong as competition venues for the games from August 6-19.

Madam Le Thi Bich Tran welcomed female diplomats with cultural experiences that connect modern trends to deep-rooted traditions.

Coach Kim Sang Sik will lead the ASEAN All-Stars in a major friendly against Manchester United on May 28, representing the region’s pride and talent at Bukit Jalil Stadium.

Vietnam believes ASEAN must remain united, composed, and resilient in working with the United States, while prioritizing cooperation with external partners in general and the U.S. in particular.

At an emergency meeting, ASEAN foreign ministers pledged unity and humanitarian support while urging an end to violence in Myanmar.

A photo exhibition on “ASEAN countries and people” is scheduled to take place in May 2025 as part of the Lang Sen Festival, marking the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh.

Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga, spouse of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, welcomed ASEAN female diplomats at the National Assembly House on the afternoon of March 17 in celebration of International Women’s Month.

Vietnam is working to enhance the role and strengthen the connectivity of its national parks that are part of the ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHP) network.

General Secretary To Lam’s visit to Indonesia, Singapore, and the ASEAN Secretariat marks a major milestone in Vietnam’s ASEAN diplomacy, as the country upgrades its ties with both nations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships.

The Vietnamese Party chief highlighted ASEAN’s achievements over the past six decades, emphasising the bloc’s important contributions to and its central role in maintaining peace, stability, and cooperation in the region.

Party General Secretary To Lam praised the ASEAN Secretariat's role in facilitating cooperation within ASEAN and between the bloc and its partners, acknowledging the contributions of ASEAN Secretaries-General throughout various periods.

General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, have embarked on a state visit to Indonesia and an official visit to the ASEAN Secretariat.

As part of his state visit to Indonesia and Singapore, General Secretary To Lam will make history as the first Vietnamese leader to visit the ASEAN Secretariat, reinforcing Vietnam’s commitment to regional integration.

This was the first meeting presided over by Vietnam as the Chair of the IAI Task Force in 2025. The meeting aimed to review the implementation of IAI projects and propose solutions to improve the effectiveness of the IAI Work Plan.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a dialogue in Hanoi on March 4 with businesses from ASEAN member countries that are operating in Vietnam.

At the ASEAN Future Forum 2025, PM Anwar Ibrahim and President Jose Ramos-Horta lauded Vietnam’s rapid economic growth, diplomatic influence, and leadership in ASEAN’s future.