Vietnam leads Canada’s merchandise trade with ASEAN
Economy 14:18 25/09/2026Vietnam has remained Canada’s largest merchandise trading partner in ASEAN, with bilateral trade reaching C$20.7 billion (US$14.6 billion) in 2025 and continuing to grow at a double-digit rate in 2026, while both countries see further opportunities in higher-value trade, services and investment.
Japan, ASEAN agree to study expansion of trade pact
World 15:04 21/09/2026MANILA -- Economy ministers from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed at a meeting in Manila on Sunday to begin a study on expanding the Japan-ASEAN economic partnership agreement, Japan's Ryosei Akazawa said after the meeting.
Vietnam leads ASEAN in attracting European businesses
Economy 17:12 08/09/2026Vietnam has emerged as the most attractive destination in ASEAN for European businesses planning expansion, with nearly two thirds of surveyed firms intending to expand operations in the country over the next five years, according to the EU-ASEAN Business Council's 12th Business Sentiment Survey released recently.
Vietnam ready to serve as economic bridge between Russia and ASEAN
Vietnam News 21:28 02/09/2026Vietnam is ready to strengthen its role as an economic bridge between Russia and ASEAN, with a focus on new supply chains, logistics, technology, energy, and investment flows, Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan said on Wednesday.
Key Vietnamese leader meets Singaporean President
Vietnam News 22:13 25/08/2026Vietnam consistently attaches importance to its relations with Singapore, one of its top partners in the region. The establishment of the Strategic Partnership in 2013 and its upgrade to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2025 were important milestones, reflecting the maturity of bilateral ties and the shared vision of the two countries’ leaders for long-term cooperation.
Thailand says Vietnam is a close friend, key ASEAN partner
Vietnam News 11:41 21/08/2026“For Thailand, Vietnam is not only a close friend and an important ASEAN partner, but also a country with many similarities and complementary strengths,” said Wiraka Moodhitaporn, Royal Thai consul general in Ho Chi Minh City.
The regional pitch: How football shaped modern Southeast Asian identity
In-Depth 15:45 19/08/2026Speaking to reporters on Tuesday following Singapore’s 2-1 second-leg victory over Thailand, which resulted in a 4-3 aggregate defeat in the ASEAN Championship semifinals, Lions head coach Gavin Lee shared a sentiment that resonated across the tournament.
Can a purely homegrown Southeast Asian team ever reach the World Cup?
In-Depth 14:56 11/08/2026To reach the FIFA World Cup, Southeast Asian football must raise both its floor through strong domestic development and its ceiling through global talent and overseas exposure.
Top Vietnamese leader urges efforts to link digital ID platform with Singapore, ASEAN
Vietnam News 13:15 14/07/2026Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has ordered urgent efforts to connect the country’s VNeID digital identity platform with Singapore’s system and those of other ASEAN countries, while expanding domestic applications for citizens, businesses, and government agencies.
Vietnam sees strong wave of tech exports across ASEAN
Economy 15:20 10/06/2026Vietnam’s technology sector is entering a new phase of outward expansion, moving beyond its domestic stronghold to actively capture opportunities across Southeast Asia.
ASEAN must not only adapt but shape its own future: Vietnamese premier
Vietnam News 13:37 09/06/2026ASEAN must move beyond merely adapting to global transformation and instead play an active role in shaping its own future, Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said at the opening of the 2026 ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) in Hanoi on Tuesday.
Top Vietnamese leader’s visits to 3 ASEAN countries highlights peace, political trust
In-Depth 16:24 02/06/2026Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s visits to three ASEAN countries -- Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines -- underscored Vietnam’s commitment to promoting peace, political trust, and cooperation within ASEAN, while reflecting a renewed approach to foreign affairs that prioritizes effectiveness and substance.
