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

General Secretary and President To Lam on Wednesday received Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, who is on an official visit to Vietnam and attending the ASEAN Future Forum.

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.

Entering a new development phase, Vietnam regards science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and international integration as key drivers of rapid and sustainable growth.

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.

Vietnam and Timor-Leste have signed a visa exemption agreement for ordinary passport holders, marking a major step in strengthening bilateral ties.

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.

Vietnam and Timor-Leste reaffirmed their friendship as the two prime ministers met for talks following a formal reception at Government Headquarters.

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.

Senior officials from Vietnam and Laos met in Hanoi on June 9 to discuss future collaboration in ethnic and religious affairs and strengthen bilateral cooperation mechanisms.

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.

Sail training ship 286 – Le Quy Don and a delegation from the Vietnam People's Navy returned to Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province on June 8, concluding a successful 2026 overseas engagement combined with long-distance sea training.

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”.

During a banquet hosted by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on the evening of June 8, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul showcased his ability to play the T’rung, one of Vietnam’s traditional musical instruments.