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Vietnam to remain active player in shaping ASEAN’s future: minister
Entering a new era of national development with the aspiration of building a strong and prosperous country, the mindset of "growing alongside ASEAN" will guide Vietnam’s more proactive, positive, and substantive contributions to the ASEAN Community and the co-creation of the region’s shared future, noted Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung.
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Vietnam remains active contributor to ASEAN Community Vision 2045
Vietnam's 31-year journey with ASEAN stands as compelling testimony to its strong commitment to regional integration, as well as its pioneering spirit, sense of responsibility, and proactive contributions to building a united and resilient ASEAN Community.
Top leader meets ASEAN diplomats, calls for united, resilient ASEAN Community
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam highly valued the bloc’s achievements across political, security-defence, economic, socio-cultural and other areas through numerous programmes and initiatives. He voiced confidence that member states would uphold solidarity, strengthen cooperation, reinforce ASEAN's centrality, and successfully realise the ASEAN Community Vision 2045.
Vietnam at forefront of driving ASEAN Community Vision 2045: Ambassador
Vietnam to play increasingly important role in ASEAN Community Vision 2045: Indonesian expert
AFF 2026 marks Vietnam’s transition from participant to regional agenda-setter
AFF 2026 - Strategic platform for shaping ASEAN’s long-term future: Malaysian scholar
Cambodian expert hails AFF 2026 as milestone in multilateral party diplomacy
Jun 11, 2026 21:53
AFF 2026 is a testament to Vietnam’s ability to pursue a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, and deeper international integration. The forum’s agenda also demonstrated the host country’s organisational capacity in broadening dialogue beyond the government level, bringing together representatives of major ASEAN cities, youth groups, and the private sector, said Dr. Gnel Rattha, President of the Cambodia–Russia Business Association.
ASEAN Future Forum wraps up, bringing together voices shaping regional future
Jun 10, 2026 23:05
Speaking at the closing session, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung said the forum addressed issues of critical importance to all ASEAN members and the bloc’s partners, while creating a platform to discuss emerging and long-term challenges facing the region.
NA Vice Chairman hails AIPA’s role in implementing ASEAN Vision 2045
Jun 10, 2026 17:37
The Vietnamese NA always values AIPA’s role and regards it as a key pillar of parliamentary diplomacy, a practical mechanism through which member parliaments can contribute to building the ASEAN Community.
ASEAN Future Forum: Vietnam at forefront of advancing ASEAN-centred regional architecture
Jun 10, 2026 17:36
Thayer observed that Vietnam is increasingly emerging as a regional hub not only for manufacturing but also for diplomacy, supported by an expanding network of international partnerships. In his view, AFF 2026 represents an open and forward-looking agenda in which Vietnam acts as a trailblazer, proposing and advancing new ideas for regional cooperation.
Vietnam promotes discussions on regional cooperation orientations at ASEAN Future Forum
Jun 10, 2026 17:36
Vietnam’s continued hosting of the event demonstrates its goodwill and sense of responsibility in contributing to discussions on regional issues and to ASEAN’s overall development, he noted, adding that it reflects Vietnam’s growing influence within the bloc and its rising stature in the region and the world.
ASEAN cities urged to lead innovation and digital transformation efforts
Jun 09, 2026 22:42
NA Chairman Man praised the initiative to convene the ASEAN City Leaders Conference, describing it as a significant step in recognising the increasingly important role of cities in building the ASEAN community.
Lao communications official praises Vietnam’s hosting of ASEAN Future Forum
Jun 09, 2026 22:41
The Lao official stressed that Vietnam holds a central position and plays a particularly important role in advancing regional cooperation initiatives, including the ASEAN Future Forum (AFF).
ASEAN must vigorously renew its “value mindset” to transform strategic assets into adaptive and action-oriented capabilities
Jun 09, 2026 17:00
On June 9, at the Presidential Palace, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam received heads of delegations attending the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum. The People’s Deputies Newspaper respectfully introduces the full text of his speech at the meeting.
AFF side events highlight role of Mekong subregion, youth in advancing ASEAN Community Vision 2045
Jun 08, 2026 21:43
Speaking at a seminar on the Mekong in the bloc’s subregional cooperation architecture, Nguyen Manh Dong, Vice President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, stressed that Mekong cooperation should be viewed not merely as a collection of separate initiatives but as an integral component of the community-building process.
ASEAN Secretary-General highlights Vietnam’s agenda-shaping role through ASEAN Future Forum
Jun 08, 2026 21:42
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn described the forum as an important Vietnamese initiative aimed at advancing ASEAN diplomacy at both regional and global levels. Vietnam’s decision to host the event for a third consecutive year in 2026, following the success of the 2024 and 2025 editions, demonstrates its strong commitment to ASEAN Community building as well as efforts to enhance the bloc’s international standing.
ASEAN Future Forum highlights political parties’ role in bringing bloc closer to its people
Jun 08, 2026 21:41
In his opening remarks, Politburo member and Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung described the dialogue as a landmark for ASEAN cooperation, marking the first-ever exchange among political parties from across Southeast Asia.
Thai PM’s official visit to Vietnam reflects high regard for bilateral ties: Ambassador
Jun 06, 2026 22:37
Both Vietnam and Thailand are key ASEAN members with critical roles in advancing the forum’s goals. The event will provide a venue for delegates to share experience and approaches in building the ASEAN Community, address common challenges and map out the bloc’s future direction.
ASEAN Future Forum 2026 affirms Vietnam’s standing: Lao Deputy FM
Jun 06, 2026 22:37
Phongsava described the forum as a vital mechanism to share views and map out future cooperation, aimed at strengthening the ASEAN Community’s resilience and its ability to respond effectively and promptly to challenges while seizing opportunities.
ASEAN Future Forum 2026 to advance ASEAN community-building process
Jun 06, 2026 12:00
Vietnam hopes the forum will continue to demonstrate its role as an active and responsible member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), contributing to regional affairs and advancing the Party and State’s foreign policy and international integration strategy.
ASEAN Future Forum 2026 to advance people-centred vision for regional future: official
Jun 06, 2026 11:58
Dr. Nguyen Hung Son, President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) said the forum aims to provide an open and innovative platform for governments, scholars, businesses, media organisations and regional and international institutions to exchange ideas and seek breakthrough solutions to help realise the ASEAN Community Vision 2045.
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