VietNamNet Bridge – The 23rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings closed yesterday, Oct 10, wrapping up Brunei's term as ASEAN's Chair.

 VietNamNet Bridge – President Truong Tan Sang of Vietnam and President Barack Obama of the United States of America issued a joint statement at the end of their talks in Washington on July 25.

The Presidents of Vietnam and the United States have decided to establish a comprehensive partnership between the two countries on the principles of respect for the United Nations Charter and international law

VietNamNet Bridge – To establish and enhance regional trust and co-operation as well as ensuring a peaceful and stable East Sea, Viet Nam is keen to encourage closer links during the search and rescue of stricken vessels in the sea.

Acting Assistant Secretary of State responsible for the issues in East Asia - Pacific Joseph Yun said that the negotiation process of the Code of Conduct in the East Sea should be opened to outsiders.

VietNamNet Bridge – A Vietnamese high-ranking delegation led by Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh has made significant contributions to the 7th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting in Brunei from May 6-8.

VietNamNet Bridge – The developing partnership between the United States and Southeast Asia was at the forefront of discussions in Washington last week at the 26th ASEAN-US Dialogue.

VietNamNet Bridge – As a coastal country with legitimate rights and interests in the East Sea, Viet Nam cares about and closely follows the evolution of the Philippines’ lawsuit against China,

VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on April 25 held bilateral meetings with a number of ASEAN leaders on the sidelines of the 22nd ASEAN Summit in Brunei.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China will hold a special conference of foreign ministers this year, possibly in August or September.

VietNamNet Bridge – China’s unexpected proposal to negotiate with ASEAN on the Code of Conduct on the East Sea (COC) after its recent provoking activities makes related countries feel incomprehensible.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Scholars and experts at a recent workshop in New York stressed the need to settle territorial disputes in the East Sea via peaceful means and in line with international law.

 VietNamNet Bridge – President Truong Tan Sang yesterday, March 20, met with Myanmar Vice President Nyan Tun, who is making his first official visit to Viet Nam.

What are the most striking characteristics of Vietnam's defense policy after 38 years of reunification? VietNamNet would like to introduce the interview with Deputy Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh.

VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung’s successful visit to Thailand and Japan is the outstanding imprint in parliamentary external relations this year. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and Brunei on November 28 released a joint statement on the occasion of the State visit of President Truong Tan Sang to Brunei from November 27-29.