The State leader called for continued implementation of bilateral cooperation mechanisms and effective realisation of the Action Plan on the implementation of the Viet Nam-Brunei Comprehensive Partnership in the 2023-2027.

Defence Minister Phan Van Giang affirmed Viet Nam’s strongest support for Malaysia in fulfilling its role as ASEAN Chair 2025. He expressed his confidence that Malaysia would successfully lead ASEAN this year, further bolstering regional solidarity and power to actively and flexibly address emerging security challenges, for the sake of peace, stability, and resilience.

The heads of APEC delegations congratulated Viet Nam on being entrusted to host APEC for the third time in 2027 and affirmed that they would actively support and closely coordinate with Viet Nam to ensure the successful organisation of APEC 2027.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a working session on October 28 with Vietnamese ambassadors to ASEAN and regional countries sharing maritime borders with Viet Nam, including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met bilaterally with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese and Russian Deputy PM Alexey Overchuk on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 27 afternoon.

Viet Nam supports and will continue to fully and seriously implement its commitments under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), while proactively working with other members to enhance cooperation quality within the its framework, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on October 27.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined leaders of other ASEAN member states and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the 28th ASEAN–Japan Summit on October 26 afternoon.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the third Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Leaders Meeting in Malaysia on the afternoon of October 26.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had separate meetings with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Brazilian President Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 26.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres left Ha Noi on the evening of October 25, concluding his official visit to Viet Nam and attendance at the opening ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Ha Noi Convention).

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will attend the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia on October 26. This marks the first time a Brazilian head of state has participated in the event. Brazil and ASEAN are striving to strengthen their partnership based on shared objectives of sustainable growth, energy transition, and social inclusion.

At the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who serves as ASEAN Chair in 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is leading a high-level Vietnamese delegation to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 25 to 28.

Within the framework of the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM), Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang, head of Viet Nam's ASEAN SOM, together with Deputy FMs and senior officials from the group’s member states, have reviewed preparations in all aspects for the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 25 to 28.

Viet Nam welcomes Timor-Leste’s upcoming official admission as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press conference in Ha Noi on October 16.

The 16th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Sports (SOMS-16) opened in Ha Noi on October 13 with the participation of about 200 delegates, including ministers, deputy ministers, heads of sports agencies from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste, alongside senior sports officials from the region.

More than a decade after applying for ASEAN membership, Timor-Leste’s steadfast efforts have finally borne fruit. The 47th ASEAN Summit, scheduled for October 2025, is expected to mark a historic milestone for both sides, as Timor-Leste becomes the 11th member under the ASEAN “common roof.”

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.

Deputy Minister Hoang Xuan Chien voiced his confidence that Malaysia will successfully chair both ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM-Plus (ADMM+), strengthening collective solidarity and capacity within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to respond flexibly and proactively to emerging security issues.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s official visit to Malaysia and attendance at the 46th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly has left strong impressions across all aspects and reaffirmed Viet Nam’s role, commitment, responsibility, and proactive engagement in AIPA in particular and ASEAN cooperation in general.