Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore Albert Chua co-chaired the 17th Viet Nam–Singapore Political Consultation in Ha Noi on August 26.

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).

The friendship exchange programme “ASEAN Colours” was not merely a cultural festival, but also an occasion for friends from ASEAN, Viet Nam and the international community to demonstrate their bonds through the spirit of people-to-people diplomacy.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang has underlined that the elevation of Viet Nam – New Zealand relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership earlier this year carries historic significance and reflects both governments’ strong resolve to translate commitments into concrete actions that benefit their people and businesses.

Vice Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem, Commander of the Viet Nam People’s Navy, has stressed Viet Nam’s strong commitment to regional cooperation when he attended the 19th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting (ANCM-19) that opened on August 19 in Penang, Malaysia.

The Vietnamese film “Dao, Pho and Piano” (Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano) by Director Phi Tien Son makes a strong impression on international audiences at the 3rd ASEAN Film Festival, taking place in Hong Kong (China) from August 7 to 31.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held phone talks with his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet on August 15 afternoon, at the request of the Cambodian side.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Pakistan, together with six other ASEAN member states in the ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI), recently held a series of activities celebrating ASEAN’s 58th founding anniversary (August 8), while fostering bilateral ties with Pakistan.

Ambassador Ton Thi Ngoc Huong, Permanent Representative of Viet Nam to ASEAN and Chair of the Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) task force, on August 11 presided over a symposium and photo exhibition celebrating the 25th anniversary of the IAI, an important milestone in the journey to narrow development gaps across the region.

Frigate 016 - Quang Trung and a working delegation of the Viet Nam People’s Navy departed from Cam Ranh Military Port in Khanh Hoa province on August 10 afternoon to participate in the third ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise (AMNEX 3) in Penang, Malaysia.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Canada, as Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Ottawa, hosted a ceremony marking ASEAN Day to celebrate the 58th founding anniversary of the bloc (August 8, 1967 – 2025), the 30th anniversary of Viet Nam’s ASEAN membership, and the 48th anniversary of ASEAN–Canada relations.

Thirty years after joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), having held the rotating chairmanship three times, in 1998, 2010 and 2020, Viet Nam has been recognised as a model of successful reform and integration.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sent out a message on the occasion of the 58th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the 30th anniversary of Viet Nam's accession to the grouping.

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).

Viet Nam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised a reception in Ha Noi on July 28 to mark the 30th anniversary of its accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the bloc's 58th founding anniversary.

Over the past 30 years since officially joining the ASEAN “common house”, Viet Nam has consistently affirmed its role and position as an active and responsible member, making significant contributions to the association’s integration and development process, and earning recognition from the international community.

Timor Leste Ambassador to Viet Nam Joao Pereira has expressed his confidence that Viet Nam will remain a key economic, political, and socio-cultural pillar of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The year 2025 marks 30 years since Viet Nam became a member of ASEAN. Over the past three decades, the decision to join the bloc has proven to be a historically and strategically significant move by the Party and the State, bringing major benefits in terms of security, development, and international standing. With a proactive, positive, and responsible approach, Viet Nam has made many practical contributions to ASEAN’s success.

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).

Viet Nam possesses outstanding economic potential and maintains strong growth momentum. The process of economic restructuring towards modernisation, with an increasing share of services alongside the advantage of a golden population, has made Viet Nam an attractive and reliable destination for foreign investors, serving as a new growth engine in ASEAN.