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.

The ADMM and ADMM+, along with other ASEAN-led defence cooperation mechanisms, continue to affirm their role as key platforms for defence policy consultation and practical defence cooperation.

The ASEAN Future Forum 2025 successfully fulfilled its ambitious agenda, with hundreds of contributions and insightful recommendations put forward.

At the ASEAN Future Forum 2025, leaders emphasized the region’s growing influence in global affairs, with Malaysia and New Zealand reinforcing their commitment to ASEAN’s development.

General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held discussions with leaders from Malaysia, Timor-Leste, Laos, and Cambodia, strengthening regional cooperation and strategic partnerships.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 25 evening for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

The exhibition showcases a meticulously curated collection of 50 photos, offering a vivid narrative of Vietnam’s transformation from a newcomer to one of the bloc’s most dynamic and influential members.

PM Chinh underscored the importance of reinforcing ASEAN’s strategic self-control by strengthening the bloc's solidarity and centrality.

Vietnam will bring together ASEAN leaders and global partners to map out a vision for ASEAN’s unity and resilience in a world of rapid change.

At the Southeast Asia Business Forum in Paris, Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong highlighted Vietnam’s strategic role in connecting ASEAN and the EU, with a focus on expanding high-tech cooperation with France.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has outlined six key pillars for ASEAN’s success in the smart era, emphasizing innovation, cooperation, and sustainability during his speech at Davos 2025.

Vietnam has bolstered its role in ASEAN’s digital landscape as Minister Nguyen Manh Hung attended ADGMIN-5, emphasizing safety, innovation, and inclusivity for shaping the region’s digital future.

Mrs. Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of General Secretary To Lam, hosted a heartfelt New Year gathering with the ASEAN Women’s Circle in Hanoi, fostering solidarity and cultural exchange.

Vietnamese writers Nguyen Binh Phuong and Nguyen Mot received the SEA Write Award (Southeast Asian Writers Award) in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 25.

Vietnam beat Thailand in the first match of the women's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang event in the first day of the Asian Esports Games 2024 (AEG) on November 25 in Thailand.

Vietnam emerged as the overall champion of the ASEAN Cyber Shield (ACS) cybersecurity competition, held as part of Vietnam International Digital Week, with teams dominating both categories of the event.