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Russian scholars laud Vietnam’s active role ahead of ASEAN Future Forum 2026
As Hanoi hosts AFF 2026, Vietnam continues to play a constructive role within ASEAN by helping maintain unity and consensus while seeking common ground on the bloc’s most challenging issues.
ASEAN Future Forum 2026 opens in Hanoi
In his welcoming remarks, Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung said Vietnam established the forum with the aim of creating an open, substantive and forward-looking space for dialogue among ASEAN member states and international partners.
ASEAN Future Forum reflects Vietnam’s proactive, responsible role within bloc: Chinese expert
Prof. Huang Rihan from Huaqiao University in China’s Fujian province said the forum reflects Vietnam’s strong commitment and proactive role in advancing ASEAN integration and contributing to the bloc’s development.
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ASEAN must become active force in shaping new rules of era: Vietnamese PM
ASEAN must evolve from a participant in global trends into an active force helping shape the rules and standards of a rapidly changing world, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said at the opening of the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 in Hanoi on June 9.
ASEAN Future Forum 2026 opens in Hanoi
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”. In his address, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung affirmed that ASEAN’s greatest achievement over the past nearly 60 years has been demonstrating to the world that differences do not lead to division, unity does not erase diversity, and integration does not mean loss of identity.
Vietnam, Laos push forward cooperation agreements
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on June 8 afternoon during the latter’s official visit to Vietnam and attendance at the ASEAN Future Forum 2026.
Senior Party official meets Southeast Asian political party representatives
Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat, Tran Cam Tu, met leaders of political party delegations from Southeast Asian countries in Hanoi on June 8.
Vietnam, Cambodia advance practical, results-oriented partnership
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet held talks in Hanoi on June 8, agreeing to strengthen political trust, expand economic connectivity, accelerate cross-border infrastructure projects and enhance cooperation in trade, tourism, education and regional affairs.
New mindset, vision necessary in marine development: Top leader
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called for a fundamental shift in mindset and vision in Vietnam’s marine development, stressing that the sea must be viewed not only as an economic resource but as a strategic national development space.
Vietnamese PM hosts welcome ceremony for Thai counterpart
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted a welcome ceremony in Hanoi on June 8 for Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who is visiting Vietnam and attending the third ASEAN Future Forum on June 8–9.
PM Le Minh Hung hosts official welcome ceremony for Cambodian counterpart
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted an official welcome ceremony on June 8 morning for Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, who is on an official visit to Vietnam and attending the third ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi from June 8-9.
Young Vietnamese intellectuals in Japan boost ties to advance career
On June 7, the Vietnamese Professionals in Japan (VPJ) successfully organised the event “Smart Connections - Steady Steps Forward” in Tokyo, bringing together young Vietnamese people studying and working in Japan, particularly recent graduates seeking guidance as they begin their professional journeys.
Da Nang fireworks festival lights up cultural heritage
On June 6 evening, the second competition night of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026, themed “Heritage”, took place along the banks of the Han River, attracting large crowds of residents and visitors.
ASEAN Future Forum 2026 advances peace, prosperity, and a people-centred vision
This year’s theme reflects ASEAN’s need to act with greater unity, imagination, and practical ambition at a time of deep global uncertainty. It underscores the belief that ASEAN’s future must be shaped together - with peace as the foundation of regional stability, prosperity as the driver of sustainable development, and people at the center of regional cooperation.
Vietnam, Laos deepen cooperation, concretise strategic cohesion
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his visiting Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone held talks in Hanoi on June 7, during which they sought measures to further elevate bilateral ties to a new height and specify the “strategic cohesion” dimension in the Vietnam-Laos relations.
Vietnamese PM hosts welcome ceremony for Lao counterpart
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).
Vietnam shines on global culinary map with 11 Michelin-starred restaurants
Vietnamese cuisine has continued to make its mark on the global culinary map, with the number of Michelin-starred restaurants in the country reaching double digits for the first time.
Border school helps preserve ethnic cultural heritage
Amid the pace of modern life, the traditional cultural values of ethnic communities continue to be preserved and passed down in the border highlands of Pa Vay Su commune, in the northern province of Tuyen Quang. Through songs, dances and a growing passion for learning about their heritage, local students are helping keep their cultural identity alive.
Experts call for better credit allocation to support production
As businesses seek additional resources to restore production, high interest rates and limited access to credit remain major challenges. To improve capital flows across the economy, experts recommend tightening control over credit directed to non-productive sectors while prioritising resources for industries that generate real economic value, thereby supporting sustainable growth.
Vietnam Robotics Technology Day in Austria: New milestone in science-technology diplomacy
The Vietnamese Embassy in Austria has recently hosted the Vietnam Robotics Technology Day, featuring VinRobotics and drawing the participation of diplomats, representatives of international organizations, technology experts, businesses, investors, and members of the Vietnamese community in Austria.
Vietnam, Timor-Leste open new prospects for broader cooperation within ASEAN
On the occasion of the official visit to Vietnam and participation in the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 by Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão from June 7-10, Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Jakarta spoke with Beni Sukadis, Senior Coordinator at the Indonesian Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies (Lesperssi), about the significance of the visit.
Dong Ho folk paintings revived through technology, creativity
Dong Ho folk paintings, known for their rustic palette of white “điệp” paper, bamboo leaves and red stone pigments, once captured the simple stories of rural Vietnamese life through traditional woodblock carving. However, for many young people today, this art form exists mainly in textbooks and museums. With the aim of bringing Dong Ho paintings closer to contemporary life, a project has been launched featuring a range of creative activities for young audiences.
Ho Chi Minh City ports move towards green era
With increasingly stringent international environmental standards and Vietnam’s commitment to net zero by 2050, the port system in the southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh city is accelerating its transition towards greener infrastructure and digitalised management. This is seen as a key “passport” for Vietnamese maritime trade to maintain global competitiveness.
