The measure of success in the coming period should not simply be how many additional documents, mechanisms or action plans ASEAN produces; more importantly, it should be measured by the extent to which ASEAN’s commitments are implemented in practice, what changes they bring about for the region, and what benefits they deliver to people, businesses and each member economy, said the top Vietnamese leader.

ASEAN should continue upholding the values that have underpinned its success - solidarity, resilience and unity in diversity, while embracing greater innovation in both thinking and action. The bloc should remain firm in its principles while becoming more agile in its responses to emerging challenges and opportunities, said PM Le Minh Hung.

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu received heads of delegations from political parties of Southeast Asian countries in Ha Noi on June 8.

At the invitation of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul, and Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao are paying official visits to Viet Nam on the occasion of their attendance at the third ASEAN Future Forum from June 7 to 10.

At the invitation of President of the Republic of the Philippines Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr, the ASEAN Chair in 2026, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung led a high-level Vietnamese delegation to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines, from May 7 to 8.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s attendance at the 48th ASEAN Summit and related summits from May 7 to 8 in Cebu, the Philippines, conveys a clear message of Viet Nam’s commitment to the ASEAN Community-building process through a proactive and responsible spirit, and through substantive contributions to the bloc’s common work, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung joined his counterparts from other ASEAN member countries and the ASEAN Secretary-General at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMM Retreat) that opened in Cebu, the Philippines, on January 29 under the chair of Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Maria Theresa Lazaro.

The 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) has approved the Ha Noi Declaration on digital cooperation, reaffirming the bloc’s goals and principles as outlined in the 1967 Bangkok Declaration and the ASEAN Charter.

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Cao Huy led a Vietnamese delegation to the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) High-Level Forum, which opened in Selangor, Malaysia, on October 7 with a focus on an inclusive and sustainable regional community.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s participation in the 46th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-46) in Malaysia will provide an opportunity for Viet Nam to reaffirm its role and contributions and promote cooperation with member parliaments, thus promoting the building of a resilient ASEAN Community, Deputy Foreign Minister Le Anh Tuan has said.

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) on August 25 hosted a gathering to celebrate the 58th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (August 8, 1967 –2025) and the 30th anniversary of Viet Nam’s accession to the bloc (July 28, 1995).

Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Van Hai has assumed the position of rotating Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Mexico (ACMC), replacing Malaysian Ambassador Jamal Johan.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a flag-hoisting ceremony in Ha Noi on August 8 to mark the 58th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (August 8, 1967 – 2025).

Lao Ambassador to Viet Nam Khamphao Ernthavanh has commended Viet Nam’s practical and constructive contributions to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s development and its growing global stature in an interview with the Viet Nam News Agency (VNA) on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Viet Nam’s accession to the bloc (July 28, 1995-2025).

ASEAN and China reaffirmed commitment to advance their comprehensive strategic partnership at the 24th ASEAN-China Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting held at the ASEAN Secretariat on March 17.

On behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang affirmed the bloc’s strong commitment to enhance development cooperation at a general debate of the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Affairs Committee of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly on September 29.