WEF ASEAN among Vietnam’s largest diplomatic events in 2018: Deputy FM

The World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) is one of the largest multilateral diplomatic events hosted by Vietnam this year, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, head of the organising board of the WEF ASEAN
Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, head of the organising board of  the WEF ASEAN

The WEF ASEAN, scheduled to take place in Hanoi from September 11 to 13, is expected to receive high-ranking government representatives, nearly 1,000 executives of regional- and world-leading corporations and hundreds of reporters from global and regional media outlets to cover the event.

Son, head of the organising board of the event, said that the WEF ASEAN is taking place as the construction of the ASEAN Community has been accelerated, with the world witnessing rapid and complicated developments, along with the fourth industrial revolution impacting the global economy.

He said the theme of the forum “ASEAN 4.0: Entrepreneurship in the fourth industrial revolution” proposed by Vietnam, has gained support of political and business circles and partners, especially ASEAN members, as it is relevant to the ASEAN theme of “resilient and innovative ASEAN”.

It also shows the solidarity, dynamism and self-reliance of ASEAN countries in taking advantage of and overcoming challenges from Industry 4.0.

The participation of leaders from various countries and major international organisations, along with the WEF founder and executive chairman, affirms Vietnam’s increasing position in ASEAN and the world, especially after the country’s successful organisation of the APEC in 2017.

The WEF ASEAN will deepen relations between Vietnam and other countries in the region, Son added. A number of meetings and official visits of foreign leaders to Vietnam will be made during the event to bolster bilateral ties and collaboration.

With the participation of nearly 1,000 international business executives, the WEF ASEAN also offers chances to introduce Vietnam to the world, along with the policies of the Vietnamese Party and State in economic reform, improvement of business climate and start-up development, among others.

In addition, the forum will facilitate access to new ideas and to development trends, particularly of Industry 4.0, serving the country’s building and implementation of policies, strategies and plans on socio-economic development and domestic businesses’ operation.

The WEF ASEAN is also a festival of ASEAN countries. The organising board has dedicated a space for ASEAN countries to promote themselves, which is a new point in WEF events so far.

The WEF was established in 1971 as a non-profit foundation and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The forum engages political, business and other leaders to shape global, regional and industry agendas.

Founded in 1967, ASEAN groups together Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

VNA

Other News

Top leader demands concrete output under Resolution 57

Top leader demands concrete output under Resolution 57

Top leader To Lam stressed that while the 14th National Party Congress’s Resolution serves as the strategic blueprint for the country's next growth stage, Resolution 57 is one of the key engines for turning that blueprint into reality.

Politburo sets six priorities for implementing Resolution No. 57

Politburo sets six priorities for implementing Resolution No. 57

After 18 months of implementing Resolution No. 57, ministries, sectors and localities have adopted innovative and effective approaches that have generated positive momentum, while winning broad support from businesses, the scientific community and the public for policies on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

Foreign affairs should better serve national development: Top leader

Foreign affairs should better serve national development: Top leader

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam underscored that Vietnam’s development goals for 2030, with a vision to 2045, require foreign affairs and international integration to become more proactive, with stronger forecasting capacity, timely and accurate policy advice, and swift action.

Conference reviews one-year implementation of three-tier administration model

Conference reviews one-year implementation of three-tier administration model

The event was held in a hybrid format, with the main venue at the Dien Hong Hall of the National Assembly building and online connection to 3,651 venues across ministries, central agencies, socio-political organisations, and headquarters of provincial, municipal, commune, ward and special-zone administrations nationwide.

Top leader calls for modern artillery-missile force capable of meeting new challenges

Top leader calls for modern artillery-missile force capable of meeting new challenges

He urged the Artillery-Missile Command to develop a force that is strong in political, ideological and organisational foundations, with absolute loyalty to the Party, the nation and the people, thorough understanding of the Party's military and defence guidelines and directives on safeguarding the Fatherland and building a revolutionary, regular, elite and modern army.

NA Chairman calls on Hanoi to turn master plan vision into tangible development projects

NA Chairman calls on Hanoi to turn master plan vision into tangible development projects

Chairman Man described the publication of the master plan as more than the unveiling of a development blueprint. It sends a strong message of action and demonstrates the city's determination to translate the resolutions of the 14th National Party Congress and the 18th Hanoi Party Congress into reality, in line with Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s directive that “Hanoi must do what it commits to do, do it quickly, correctly, effectively and thoroughly.”

Deputy PM receives special advisor to Japan-Vietnam parliamentary friendship alliance

Deputy PM receives special advisor to Japan-Vietnam parliamentary friendship alliance

Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau highly valued Special Advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance Takebe's more than three decades of contributions to promoting Vietnam-Japan friendship and cooperation, particularly in people-to-people exchanges, local-level cooperation, education and human resource development, with the Vietnam-Japan University (VJU) project standing out as a flagship initiative.

Viet Nam stand ready to support Venezuela after earthquake

Viet Nam stand ready to support Venezuela after earthquake

PSNews - During the press briefing of Viet Nam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs held on June 25, spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang provided updates on measures to protect Vietnamese citizens affected by the earthquake in Venezuela and a fire at Moscow’s Sadovod market, while reiterating support for victims of Agent Orange/dioxin.

Vietnam, Cambodia foster defence cooperation

Vietnam, Cambodia foster defence cooperation

Vietnam is ready to share training expertise, dispatch delegations to Cambodia for exchanges, and welcome Cambodian delegations to Vietnam for study visits and experience sharing.

Top leader calls on youth to think bigger, learn faster, make more contributions

Top leader calls on youth to think bigger, learn faster, make more contributions

Addressing the opening session of the 13th Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union National Congress for the 2026–2031 term in Hanoi on June 25, the Party and State leader told 788 delegates representing more than 5.1 million HCYU members and nearly 22 million young people nationwide that the country is entering a new stage of development in which young people are not only inheritors of the revolutionary cause but also direct architects of the future.

Minister Luong Tam Quang: Clear determination of personal responsibility helps contribute to boosting science and technology

Minister Luong Tam Quang: Clear determination of personal responsibility helps contribute to boosting science and technology

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chaired a thematic meeting, on the afternoon of June 23, to review the implementation of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW following its third session in 2026. Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung and Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang moderated the discussions on solutions to accelerate the development of science, technology and innovation.

Top leader askes for building modern army based on science, technology

Top leader askes for building modern army based on science, technology

In the first six months of 2026, the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence have provided sound strategic advice to the Party and State on military and defence matters, maintained the strategic initiative, and prevented any passive or unexpected situations. Efforts to build a politically strong army have continued alongside comprehensive Party and political work and strict implementation of the Party's resolutions and regulations.

13th National Congress of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union opens in Hanoi

13th National Congress of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union opens in Hanoi

The congress, which will last until June 25, is not only an occasion to review the achievements of the past term but also a significant milestone in defining the vision, objectives, and tasks of the youth union in the next phase, reinforcing the pioneering role of the younger generation as Vietnam approaches two major historic milestones: the 100th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (1930–2030) and the 100th founding anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (1931–2031).