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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Vietnam's rescue and relief team has been awarded the first-class "Hero of Venezuela" medal, a noble reward from the Venezuelan Government, in recognition of their courageous humanitarian efforts following the devastating earthquakes in the Latin American country.
Vietnam is scheduled to host two major meetings of the ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health Network (ASEAN-OSHNET) in the central city of Da Nang from July 7 to 9, reaffirming its active role in promoting regional cooperation on safer and healthier workplaces.
Le Thuong, President of the Vietnamese Association in Japan's Kansai region, was presented with the Global Citizen Community Award by the International Friendship Promotion Association (IHA) in Osaka on July 5, as part of the 18th International Friendship Cultural Exchange Programme.
Vietnam and Japan have taken a further step to strengthen educational ties following the signing of a cooperation agreement aimed at expanding Japanese-language education, academic exchanges and high-quality human resources development.
Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez chaired a ceremony in La Guaira state on July 3 to honour international rescue forces for their considerable contributions to search and rescue operations following the twin earthquakes that struck the South American nation on June 24.
Indonesia plans to build 39 new airports across the country to expand its aviation network, improve connectivity between regions and support more balanced economic development.
The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) of Thailand has ordered authorities to accelerate preparations to respond to a potential super El Niño, forecast to emerge in late 2026 and persist into 2027, raising the risk of drought and putting pressure on water resources nationwide.
Vietnam has adopted a national action plan to fulfil its commitments on combating money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, with the goal of being removed from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) increased monitoring list while safeguarding national interests.
The Ministry of National Defence held a meeting in Hanoi on June 28 to assign tasks for the force tasked with supporting relief operations in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that struck the South American country on June 24.
The Ministry of Public Security held a departure ceremony in Hanoi on June 28 for a 41-member search and rescue team heading to Venezuela.
The Huong Phung Border Guard Station under the Quang Tri provincial Border Guard Command and Border Companies 320 and 321 of the Military Command of Laos’s Savannakhet province carried out a bilateral patrol along sections of the Vietnam–Laos border on June 25.
Vietnam Coast Guard vessel CSB 8005 has made its first official visit to Malaysia’s Pahang state from June 22-25, underscoring the close friendship and cooperation between maritime law enforcement agencies of the two countries.
The second "Future Vietnamese Language Ambassadors" contest, held recently in Vientiane, has highlighted the growing role of the Vietnamese language in fostering the special relations between Vietnam and Laos, while enhancing cultural exchange and practical cooperation between the two countries.
Indonesia is negotiating with India, Bangladesh and several other Asian countries on potential urea fertiliser exports to secure stocks amid global supply chain disruptions.
Mr. Luis Caballero, a Filipino national who had lived with hypertension for more than 30 years and persistent hypokalemia for over two decades, was diagnosed with a complex endocrine disorder and successfully treated at Hong Ngoc General Hospital, one of Vietnam’s leading healthcare providers.
Vietnam and Canada on June 22 opened a United Nations Staff Officer Course (UNSOC) at the headquarters of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VDPO) under the Ministry of National Defence.
FV Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has been named in the Best Specialized Hospitals Asia-Pacific 2026 ranking published by Newsweek in partnership with global data research firm Statista.
Vietnam and Palestine on June 19 held a ceremony to posthumously award the Grand Collar Medal of the State of Palestine to General Vo Nguyen Giap, recognising his enduring contributions to national liberation movements and his steadfast support for the Palestinian cause.
After more than three decades making documentaries in over 80 countries, renowned Argentine filmmaker Ricardo Preve says what impressed him most about Vietnam was not only its history and landscapes, but also its remarkable ability to rebuild, overcome adversity and achieve rapid development after decades of war.
In the halls of Thailand's Khon Kaen University, a plan is taking shape to open a Vietnam Studies Centre, a venture designed to deepen educational ties, cultural exchange and friendship between the two neighbours.
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.
