Malaysia, serving as the ASEAN chair this year, has agreed to expedite Timor-Leste's membership process following a decision made at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat held in Langkawi in January.
Vietnam's signing of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) accession protocol in Geneva on November 7, 2006, and its subsequent entry as the organisation's 150th member on January 11, 2007, marked a pivotal turning point in the nation's development. Over the past 18 years, this membership has strengthened Vietnam’s position in global value chains while demonstrating its strong commitment to international economic integration.
Cooperation between Vietnam and the United Nations (UN) over the last 47 years (September 20, 1977 – 2024) has contributed to protecting national interests, particularly in strengthening a peaceful and secure environment conducive to development, fostering deeper international integration, thus increasing Vietnam's position on the global stage.
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has decided to open accession discussions with Indonesia, paving the way for the country to achieve its vision of becoming an advanced economy by 2045.
Vietnam is one of the few countries having two cities simultaneously recognised as UNESCO creative cities this year, reflecting the international recognition and appreciation of the country’s efforts and commitment to developing cultural creativity and resources, thus providing momentum for sustainable development at the community, local, and national levels, a high-ranking diplomat has remarked.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres co-chaired a ceremony commemorating the 45th anniversary of Vietnam’s membership in the UN (September 20, 1977 – 2022) in Hanoi on October 21.
Indonesia will actively campaign for membership at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) during its 40th session, scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from February 25-28.
Vietnam has actively got involved in the realisation of ASEAN commitments since the country joined the association on July 28, 1995, according Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung.
Hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum for a second time shows that Vietnam is an active and responsible member of the group, making effective contributions to APEC’s development after 19 years of membership.
Promoting effective cooperation with the United Nations (UN) is always a top priority of Vietnam’s foreign policies, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said while addressing a ceremony to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Vietnam’s joining the UN in Hanoi on October 17.
Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resource Ministry spokesperson Sujatmiko said the country has sent a letter to the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) requesting to reactivate its membership in the group.
Vietjet has received full membership of the International Air Transportation Association (IATA), affirming the new-age carrier’s role and position in domestic and international aviation communities.
The Ho Chi Minh City Labour Confederation has set to enroll 90,000 new members and establish its chapters in active businesses with over-20-member employment in 2016.
Vietnam’s election to the UNESCO Executive Board for the 2015-2019 tenure with high votes demonstrates the country’s increasing status and prestige in the global arena.
The ASEAN traditional music festival wrapped up on August 6 in the central province of Thanh Hoa after 13 performances of solos, musical ensembles and folk singings.
The date July 28, 1995 marked an important integration milestone for Vietnam since the country officially became a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
