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.

After one year of operating under Vietnam's two-tier local government model, local administrations have reported smoother operations but continue to face staffing and infrastructure challenges.

Hanoi's chairman has reaffirmed that people must remain at the centre of all urban development policies as ASEAN city leaders gathered in the Vietnamese capital.

Luong Quoc Doan was re-elected President of the Vietnam Farmers’ Union for the 2026–2031 tenure at the first meeting of its Central Committee held on June 8 following the union’s ninth National Congress, which concluded in Hanoi the same day.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang received Krishna Srinivasan, Director of the Asia and Pacific Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in Hanoi on June 8.

Vietnam and Cambodia have agreed to explore cross-border economic zones while accelerating infrastructure and connectivity projects to deepen bilateral cooperation.

The spouse of Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung joined the spouses of the prime ministers of Laos, Cambodia and Thailand for a cultural visit to Hanoi's Temple of Literature.

The leaders of Vietnam and Thailand agreed to accelerate implementation of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during talks in Hanoi on June 8.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted a ceremonial welcome for Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul during his first official visit to Vietnam.

On the morning of June 8, within the framework of the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF), a dialogue titled “The Role of Southeast Asian Political Parties in Building the ASEAN Community” was held in Hanoi.

General Secretary and President To Lam has called for a fundamental shift in mindset and vision in marine development in the new period.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet arrived in Hanoi on June 8 for an official visit and participation in the ASEAN Future Forum, underscoring the growing partnership between the two neighboring countries.

As regional leaders gather in Hanoi, the ASEAN Future Forum is evolving from a platform for ideas into a force helping shape Southeast Asia’s future.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived in Hanoi on the morning of June 8, beginning his first official visit to Vietnam and participation in the ASEAN Future Forum from June 8-9.

Vietnam and Laos have agreed to deepen strategic cooperation, including major transport projects and plans to establish a Laos-Vietnam Friendship University.

PM of Timor-Leste Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão arrived in Hanoi on June 7 afternoon, beginning his official visit to Vietnam and attendance at the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) from June 7–10 at the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted a welcome ceremony in Hanoi on June 7 for his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone, who began a three-day official visit to Vietnam and attendance at the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF).

The ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026 will take place in Hanoi on June 9-10 under the theme "Shaping Our Shared Future: Peace, Prosperity and People-Centered Development."

At the invitation of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will pay an official visit to Vietnam on June 8-9 and attend the third ASEAN Future Forum.

The survival of documents relating to Nguyen Ai Quoc’s years in France is due in large part to the often-unseen efforts of librarians, archivists and museum professionals.