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Vietnamese writers win SEA Write Award

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

Vietnam begin Asian Esports Games 2024 with win over Thailand

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 triumphs at ASEAN Cyber Shield with double wins

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.

Open RAN and 5G policies take center stage at ASEAN 5G Summit in Vietnam

The fifth ASEAN 5G Conference, held on November 19 during Vietnam International Digital Week 2024, brought together regional leaders to discuss the critical role of 5G in ASEAN’s growth and connectivity.

Vietnam hosts 21st ASEAN Information Officials Meeting during Digital Week 2024

The 21st ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting Responsible for Information (SOMRI), a highlight of Vietnam International Digital Week 2024, commenced on November 19 in Ha Long, Quang Ninh Province.

Vietnam poised to tap into $2 trillion ASEAN digital economy

As the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, Vietnam stands before a major opportunity to integrate into the $2 trillion ASEAN digital economy.

HCM City aims to become ASEAN healthcare hub by 2030

Ho Chi Minh City strives to have 23 doctors, 40 nurses and 42 hospital beds per 10,000 residents by 2030.

ASEAN common visa policy would facilitate tourism

Foreign tourists would be able to travel around Southeast Asia with a proposed visa policy that would permit one single visa for six countries in the region.

What Southeast Asia can expect if Kamala Harris wins in 2024

As Kamala Harris’s foreign policy priorities remain unclear, Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, is left speculating about what her presidency might mean for the region.

How a Trump victory could shape Southeast Asia’s future

As the US election nears, Southeast Asian nations, including Vietnam, brace for potential shifts in American diplomacy and economic strategy if Donald Trump wins.

ASEAN’s economy set to become the world’s 4th largest by 2030

ASEAN’s GDP growth and rising FDI make it one of the fastest-growing regions globally, with the digital economy expected to drive the region to $2 trillion by 2030.

15th ASEAN Senior Official Meeting on Sports opens in Vinh Phuc

The 15th ASEAN Senior Official Meeting on Sports (SOMS-15) opened in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on October 14, drawing the participation of 70 delegates from ten ASEAN member states, Timor Leste, Japan, China, ASEAN Secretariat and partners.

Madam Ngo Phuong Ly hosts ASEAN Women Ambassadors in Hanoi

Madam Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of General Secretary and President To Lam, welcomed ASEAN Women Ambassadors in Hanoi for a cultural exchange, including an Ao Dai presentation and a feast of home-cooked Vietnamese dishes.

VN collectors triumph at ASEAN 5-Country Stamp Exhibition with 3 gold medals

Six Vietnamese collectors won prestigious awards, including three Gold medals, at the ASEAN 5-Country Stamp Exhibition 2024.

Vietnam seeks Japan’s support for infrastructure and climate resilience projects

In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the importance of ODA loans for key infrastructure projects such as high-speed rail.

ASEAN's digital economy: opportunities for Vietnam's growth

ASEAN is currently undergoing a robust digital transformation. How can Vietnam seize opportunities from the region to enhance its digital connectivity and advance its national digital economy strategy?

Strengthening ASEAN-Japan ties: Key messages from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh

During the ASEAN-Japan Summit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged Japan to enhance support for ASEAN businesses in joining Japanese supply chains and developing skilled labor.

VN & ASEAN leaders highlight the importance of youth in regional development

Vietnam, along with other ASEAN countries, emphasized that youth are a significant force, a valuable asset, and a beacon of hope for the future of the region.

ASEAN unites to reinforce central role and common stance on the East Sea

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that disputes over territorial waters in the East Sea must be settled through peaceful means, based on international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982.

Network to connect ASEAN Heritage Parks in Vietnam

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) is developing a network to connect ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) in Vietnam, as part of activities in implementing the National Biodiversity Strategy to 2030, with a vision for 2050.