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Vietnam leads ASEAN in STEM innovation with localized education model

As intellectual property accounts for up to 70% of value in advanced economies, innovation education is emerging as a cornerstone for Vietnam to prepare its workforce for the knowledge-based era.

ASEAN educators gather in Hanoi for intellectual property training push

An international workshop on intellectual property (IP) education for ASEAN school administrators and teachers opened in Hanoi on November 25.

Vietnamese students win top prizes at ASEAN Cyber Shield 2025

Vietnamese university students delivered an exceptional performance at the ASEAN Cyber Shield 2025, winning three out of the top prizes at the prestigious regional cybersecurity competition.

Mekong Dragon Campaign 7 marks milestone in cross-border crime fight

Nearly 60 delegates from customs and law enforcement agencies gathered in Khanh Hoa to review Operation Mekong Dragon 7.

VN urges broader fight against human trafficking in Greater Mekong Sub-region

Vietnam and Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) countries must continue to unite together, pool resources, and secure broader international backing to counter human trafficking, said Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son.

US, China, Japan align with Vietnam on high-level diplomatic exchanges

US President Donald Trump, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and Japan’s new Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, along with other world leaders, have agreed to Vietnam’s proposal to strengthen high-level delegation exchanges.

PM attends ASEAN- New Zealand Commemorative Summit in Kuala Lumpur

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined other ASEAN leaders and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the ASEAN–New Zealand Commemorative Summit on October 28, marking the 50th anniversary of their partnership.

Vietnamese PM lauds progress in ASEAN – Australia partnership

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 28 joined leaders of ASEAN member states and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the 5th ASEAN – Australia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, part of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits.

PM meets with leaders of Brunei, Malaysia, Timor-Leste on ASEAN Summit sidelines

PM Pham Minh Chinh met with Brunei’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, and Timor-Leste PM Xanana Gusmão on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 28.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends closing ceremony of 47th ASEAN Summit

The Vietnamese delegation, led by PM Chinh, participated actively and contributed effectively to nearly 20 multilateral activities within the framework of the summits, sharing several strategic directions shaping ASEAN’s future.

PM outlines 3 key directions to boost ASEAN-RoK strategic ties

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed three major directions for the promotion of the ASEAN-Republic of Korea (RoK) Comprehensive Strategic Partnership while addressing the 26th ASEAN-RoK Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 27.

VN PM urges stronger ASEAN+3 solidarity for inclusive, sustainable growth

PM Pham Minh Chinh has called for stronger solidarity, enhanced connectivity, as well as bolder innovation within the ASEAN Plus Three framework to sustain inclusive and sustainable growth while effectively responding to global challenges and shocks.

Vietnamese PM meets with leaders of RoK, Indonesia, New Zealand, IMF

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had meetings with leaders of the Republic of Korea (RoK), Indonesia, New Zealand, and the International Momentary Fund (IMF) in Kuala Lumpur on October 27, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.

VN PM meets with Australian counterpart, Russian Deputy PM in Kuala Lumpur

The Vietnamese and Australian PMs agreed to step up all-level mutual visits and enhance coordination to contribute more actively and substantively to regional peace, stability, and cooperation.

PM joins regional leaders at 20th East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur

PM Pham Minh Chinh called on the East Asia Summit (EAS) to lead in upholding international law and multilateralism, and advancing an open, inclusive, transparent, and rules-based regional order, with ASEAN at its core.

Vietnamese PM proposes cooperation priorities at ASEAN – UN Summit

PM Pham Minh Chinh stressed the need for the two sides to effectively promote multilateralism, uphold international law, and identify dialogue and cooperation as the key instruments for preventing and peacefully resolving disputes.

Prime Minister meets Philippine President, Thai PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 27 afternoon held separate meetings with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia.

Vietnam and EU advance toward comprehensive strategic partnership

This morning, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with European Council President Antonio Costa, reaffirming that the European Union remains one of Vietnam’s most important global partners.

Prime Minister Chinh meets leaders of China, Korea, Indonesia, and New Zealand

On the morning of October 27, during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held meetings with leaders of several countries.

PM Pham Minh Chinh attends plenary and retreat sessions of 47th ASEAN Summit

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of ASEAN countries on October 26 attended the Plenary Session and the Retreat Session of the 47th ASEAN Summit chaired by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.