OVs in Thailand, Singapore, Philippines act as friendship bridges: official
The overseas Vietnamese (OV) communities in Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines are playing a growing bridging role in fostering friendship and cooperation between their host countries and the homeland, according to Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Nguyen Trung Kien in a recent interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).
Vietnam attends First International Security Forum in Moscow
A high-ranking delegation from Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security, led by its Minister General Luong Tam Quang, has engaged in a series of important activities and signed several cooperation agreements with Russian partners on the sidelines of the First International Security Forum in Moscow.
Vietnam seeks deeper cooperation with African countries
Vietnam always wants to deepen multifaceted cooperation with African countries at bilateral, multilateral and inter-regional levels, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Anh Tuan said at a ceremony marking the 63rd Africa Day (May 25, 1963 – 2026), which was organised by the Group of African Ambassadors in Hanoi on May 22.
Indonesia draws nearly 3 billion USD of investment through golden visa programme
Indonesia’s golden visa programme has generated 52.1 trillion IDR (nearly 3 billion USD) in investment through 1,274 permits issued as of May 18, 2026, according to a press release from the country’s Directorate General of Immigration.
Vietnam–Thailand partnership set for stronger momentum: Ambassador
The upcoming official visit to Thailand by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam is expected to create fresh momentum for bilateral ties, bringing the Vietnam-Thailand relations to a new height, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung.
Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market projected to reach nearly 290 billion USD
The Southeast Asian ecommerce market is on a strong upward trajectory, with potential to increase 85.4% to 289.8 billion by 2029, according to a study recently conducted by 2C2P, according to a study recently conducted by payments platform 2C2P by Antom.
Israel’s President considers Vietnam increasingly important partner in Southeast Asia
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has described Vietnam as a dynamic partner with an increasingly important role in Southeast Asia during a ceremony in Jerusalem on May 18 to receive the credentials from Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Ky Son.
Thailand tightens durian quality control
Thai Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Suriyas Junrungreangkit recently visited Chanthaburi province to inspect durian export activities and fruit quality control, reaffirming the country’s target of pushing durian export revenue beyond 150 billion THB (4.6 billion USD) in 2026.
Japan hosts first standardised Vietnamese language proficiency test
Japan has become the first overseas venue to host a Vietnamese language proficiency test based on unified standards issued by Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), marking a new step in the internationalisation of the language.
Scientists discover largest dinosaur species ever found in Thailand
Palaeontologists from Thailand and the UK have announced the discovery of a new species of long-necked dinosaur, named Nagatitan Chaiyaphumensis, believed to be the largest dinosaur ever identified in Thailand and across Southeast Asia.
Vietnam Customs expands capacity to tackle cross-border narcotics crime
Vietnam Customs, in collaboration with the Global Rapid Interdiction of Dangerous Substances (GRIDS) Programme under the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), on May 13 held a ceremony to hand over equipment to the Narcotics Targeting Centre (NTC) and officially launch the centre’s new office.
Vietnam, Laos ink 2026–2030 culture-tourism cooperation plan
Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Lam Thi Phuong Thanh held talks with Lao Minister of Culture and Tourism Suonsavan Vignaket in Vientiane, Laos on May 12 to review their 2021–2025 partnership and set the agenda for 2026–2030.
Vietnam, Cambodia eye stronger border trade, supply chain connectivity
Vietnam and Cambodia are seeking to strengthen supply chain connectivity and promote sustainable border trade at a trade promotion conference in Vietnam's Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap on May 15, as the two neighbours work toward boosting bilateral trade to 20 billion USD by 2030.
ASEAN agrees to boost intra-bloc trade to strengthen food security
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on May 8 that leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) had agreed to strengthen intra-bloc trade and reinforce regional food security mechanisms amid rising energy prices and disruptions to global shipping routes caused by conflict in the Middle East.