Vietnam remains growth bright spot in Southeast Asia
In September, major international media outlets and financial institutions offered positive assessments of Vietnam’s economic outlook, describing the country as a growth bright spot in Southeast Asia while highlighting notable developments in its financial market and fresh growth momentum from technological transformation.
Vietnam seeks RoK help on nuclear power, AI
Vietnamese Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a series of meetings in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on September 30 to turn strategic cooperation orientations with Seoul and international partners into concrete outcomes in high-tech fields, particularly nuclear power, artificial intelligence (AI), innovation and high-quality workforce training.
Vietnam hosts ASEAN conference on combating fugitive criminals
Leaders of ASEAN law enforcement agencies gathered in Hanoi on September 30 for a conference on cooperation in combating wanted criminals, focusing on strengthening regional coordination toward a law-abiding ASEAN free of fugitive criminals.
Vietnam, Greece hold cultural dialogue
Vietnamese Ambassador to Greece Pham Thi Thu Huong attended and delivered remarks at the “Ode to Peace – Cultural and Educational Dialogue” held in Greece on September 22, highlighting the role of cultural exchange in strengthening mutual understanding and friendship between the two countries.
General Secretary and President To Lam proposes three pillars of cooperation with US enterprises
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam proposed three pillars of cooperation with US businesses while attending a roundtable with leaders of major US firms in New York on September 23 (local time), as part of his trip to attend the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and conduct bilateral activities in the US.
128 companies from 31 countries register for Vietnam Defence Expo 2026
As of early September, 128 companies and organisations from 31 countries, including the UK, France, Germany, the US, Japan, India, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye and China, had registered to participate in Vietnam Defence Expo 2026, scheduled for December 10–13 at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi.
Vietnam-Laos ties are invaluable asset: Lao Ambassador to Russia
Lao Ambassador to Russia Shiphandone Oybuabuddy has affirmed that the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Laos and Vietnam are an invaluable asset, cherished, safeguarded and developed by generations of leaders and people of the two countries.
Thailand considers tourism fee to create new source of funding
Thailand is moving closer to introducing a 450 THB (15 USD) fee for foreign tourists, with the Government aiming to create a new source of funding worth more than 10 billion THB a year to support visitor insurance, tourism infrastructure and destination development.
Overseas artists help amplify Vietnam’s cultural soft power
As Vietnam focuses more on promoting cultural soft power and drawing on the talents of its overseas community, Vietnamese artists abroad are becoming vital bridges that bring the nation’s cultural identity closer to audiences around the world.
Vietnam backs efforts to prevent use of cluster munitions, anti-personnel mines
Vietnam supports the humanitarian goals of international conventions banning cluster munitions and anti-personnel mines as well as efforts to prevent their indiscriminate use, a Vietnamese official said at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Vientiane on September 14.
ASEAN highlights its central role in Indo-Pacific
The Argentine Council for International Relations (CARI) held a forum on September 10 on ASEAN's role in the Indo-Pacific region and prospects for cooperation with Argentina, with the participation of ambassadors from member countries of the ASEAN Committee in Buenos Aires.