Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

Malaysia are preparing to naturalize up to seven players in time for the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup, which includes games against Vietnam.

Russia will facilitate Vietnam’s participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a “partner country.”

HANOI: Only nine per cent of households in Vietnam own a car, data from a mid-term population and housing survey for 2024 from the General Statistics Office (GSO) shows.

Singaporean and Vietnamese youths are also the most optimistic and satisfied about their countries’ political systems, law enforcement and economic future than their peers in four other Southeast Asian countries,

Vietnam’s road to the 2027 Asian Cup finals faces a significant hurdle as Malaysia aims to overhaul its team with European talent through naturalization. Vietnam aims to secure a spot in the 2027 Asian Cup finals. (Photo: S.N) Malaysia has shown clear ...

Vietnam imported VND300 billion (US$11.8 million) worth of durian, mostly from Thailand and Malaysia, in the first 11 months last year, a sixfold increase from the same period in 2023.

By leveraging last year's robust recovery, Vietnam's garment and textiles sector is poised for significant growth in 2025, driven by shifting global demand, green production practices, and technological advancements.

Vietnam and Russia have signed a new agreement to expand collaboration on nuclear energy during Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's two-day visit to Hanoi

The PorTech Asia Summit has been held annually since 2005, attracting top global experts in the port and maritime industry. In 2025, the 12th PorTech Asia Summit took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on January 9-10,

During the confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Secretary of Defense, Sen. Tammy Duckworth asked the nominee for factual details about the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including its membership and the U.S.'s relationship with member countries.

After a strong recovery in 2024, Vietnam aims to attract up to 23 million international visitors in 2025, leveraging partnerships and new initiatives.