The Philippines is accelerating offshore wind development with an ambition to become a leading hub for the industry in Southeast Asia, while exploring opportunities to export electricity and attract investment in the renewable energy technology supply chain.
Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) should strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) research and development, data infrastructure, semiconductor technology and workforce training, participants at the Vietnam–RoK AI and Digital Technology Forum 2026 said on October 29.
Indonesia has frozen around 703,000 bank accounts linked to financial scams and recovered more than 207 billion IDR (11.4 million USD) for victims, while Thailand is moving to seize assets worth over 1 billion USD from a group accused of laundering proceeds from scam networks in Southeast Asia.
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Severe floods and landslides have battered Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia in recent days, causing widespread destruction, mass evacuations and a rising death toll across the region.
From 2026, Malaysian residents under the age of 16 will not be allowed to register social media accounts.
Five out of twelve Vietnamese universities have risen in the latest QS sustainability rankings, with Hue University making the most dramatic progress, jumping more than 700 places.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Algerian counterpart Sifi Ghrieb agreed to elevate Vietnam – Algeria relations to a strategic partnership during their talks in Algiers on the morning of November 19 (local time), as part of the Vietnamese leader’s official visit to the African country.
Indonesia on November 17 launched a programme to deploy interactive flat panels (IFPs), or smartboards, marking the beginning of a nationwide digitalisation plan for classrooms aimed at modernising the public education system under the theme “Digitalisation for a Smart Indonesia.”
Ghada Waly, outgoing Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has praised Vietnam’s proactive and constructive participation in negotiation and preparations for the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime recently held in Hanoi.
Vietnam and Jordan have great potential to deepen cooperation not only for the benefit of their people but also for the interests of ASEAN and the Middle East, Party General Secretary To Lam said on November 12 during his meeting with King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein.
A delegation from the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) has carried out a series of professional exchanges and cooperation activities with Chinese counterparts, as part of a working visit to China at the invitation of the All-China Journalists Association (ACJA).
Foreign arrivals in Vietnam neared 17.2 million during January-October, up 21.5% year-on-year, signaling momentum heading into year-end peak season, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism reported on November 6.
Malaysian police are hunting seven Malaysian nationals accused of involvement in online scam syndicates operating in Cambodia by Singaporean authorities, according to Cambodia’s SBM News.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, together with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, departed Hanoi on October 28 for a three-day official visit to the UK.
A side discussion on the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) – a foundation for protecting sovereignty and strengthening multilateralism took place in Hanoi on October 26, under the chair of Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu, as part of the convention signing ceremony.
Vietnam and Finland have issued a joint statement on establishing a strategic partnership during the official visit to the European country from October 20 – 22 by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam.
Vietnam always attaches importance to and wishes to further strengthen its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Hungary, its first comprehensive partner in Central and Eastern Europe, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man affirmed.
Vietnam’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 term, with 180 votes, the highest among Asia-Pacific candidates competing for seats in this body, affirms the country’s rising international position and reputation, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang.
Vietnam has fulfilled its duties as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023–2025 term, demonstrating its capability, prestige, and strong sense of responsibility. This provides a solid foundation for Vietnam to continue building on its achievements and prepare for its candidacy for re-election to the UNHRC for the 2026–2028 term, with a commitment to making further positive and constructive contributions, Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, WTO, and other international organisations in Geneva.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision establishing the steering committee for the Opening for the Signature of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) and related events in Vietnam.
Within just 12 years, Vietnam has climbed from the 76th place in 2013 to the group of economies with innovation outperforming their development level, which highlights the country’s sustained efforts but also points out challenges that lie ahead.
State President Luong Cuong’s attendance at the High-level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) and his bilateral activities in the US from September 21–24 have been hailed by international experts and media as an important milestone, demonstrating Vietnam’s growing role on the international arena.
State President Luong Cuong attended the opening of the High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York on September 23 (local time).
The Philippines is accelerating offshore wind development with an ambition to become a leading hub for the industry in Southeast Asia, while exploring opportunities to export electricity and attract investment in the renewable energy technology supply chain.
