<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/10/31/461316_5311785262392187_17.jpeg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyễn Mạnh Cường (right), presented the Friendship Order to Indonesian Ambassador to Việt Nam Denny Abdi. — Photo courtesy of&nbsp;Ministry of Foreign Affairs</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI —&nbsp;Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyễn Mạnh Cường, on behalf of the President, presented the Friendship Order to Indonesian Ambassador to Việt Nam Denny Abdi at a ceremony in Hà Nội on Friday.The noble order was awarded to the outgoing ambassador in recognition of his outstanding contributions to strengthening and developing the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Việt Nam and Indonesia during his tenure.Addressing the ceremony, Cường emphasised that the conferral symbolises the Vietnamese State’s appreciation of Ambassador Abdi’s dedication and remarkable contributions to nurturing the traditional friendship between the two countries.He highly valued the ambassador’s initiatives and efforts to promote comprehensive cooperation in politics, economy, trade, investment, people-to-people exchanges, and bilateral collaboration within the ASEAN framework, which have helped elevate the Việt Nam–Indonesia relationship to a more substantive and effective level.Notably, during Ambassador Abdi’s nearly five-year tenure in Việt Nam, bilateral relations have continued to be strengthened, marked by a significant milestone in March 2025 when the two countries officially upgraded their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on the occasion of Party General Secretary Tô Lâm’s official visit to Indonesia.The ambassador’s active coordination with Vietnamese ministries, sectors, and localities in organising various cooperative and exchange activities, fostering dialogue mechanisms and high-level meetings, and supporting businesses of both countries in the post-pandemic economic recovery period has left a profound and practical imprint, said Cường.For his part, Ambassador Abdi expressed his great honour and heartfelt gratitude to the Party, the State, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and people of Việt Nam for their constant support and close cooperation throughout his tenure.He affirmed that, even after completing his term in Việt Nam, he will continue contributing to the consolidation and promotion of the friendship and cooperation between Indonesia and Việt Nam, for the mutual benefit of the two peoples and the development of the ASEAN Community. — VNA/VNS

Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyễn Mạnh Cường highly valued the ambassador’s initiatives and efforts to promote comprehensive cooperation in politics, economy, trade, investment, people-to-people exchanges, and bilateral collaboration within the ASEAN framework, which have helped elevate the Việt Nam–Indonesia relationship to a more substantive and effective level.

Indonesian Ambassador to Việt Nam presented with Friendship Order

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/10/31/461318_5311788264675312_vna_potal_thu_tuong_tiep_dai_su_indonesia__8378730.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính (right) receives Indonesian Ambassador to Việt Nam Denny Abdi.&nbsp; —VNA/VNS Photos</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI&nbsp;– Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Friday received the ambassadors of Indonesia and Singapore, who paid farewell visits at the end of their tenures in Việt Nam.Meeting with Indonesian Ambassador Denny Abdi, the Prime Minister congratulated him on successfully completing his tenure in Việt Nam and being appointed Secretary-General of Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.He praised the ambassador’s significant contributions to strengthening bilateral relations, which have flourished on the solid foundation laid by President Hồ Chí Minh and President Sukarno seventy years ago.During his term, the two countries elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Party General Secretary Tô Lâm’s visit to Indonesia in March 2025.Notably, Việt Nam and Indonesia signed the Agreement on the Delimitation of the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) and concluded negotiations on the implementation arrangement for overlapping jurisdiction areas, demonstrating mutual respect for international law and contributing to regional peace and stability.Prime Minister Chính highlighted the growing political trust, dynamic economic cooperation with bilateral trade reaching US$16.7 billion in 2024 and expanding people-to-people exchanges. He also noted that Vietnamese enterprises such as VinFast, TH Group, and FPT are increasingly active in Indonesia.The two countries have also coordinated closely at regional and international forums, particularly within ASEAN, contributing to intra-bloc unity and ASEAN's centrality for peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region.Ambassador Abdi expressed deep gratitude to the Vietnamese Government and people for their support, saying he considered Việt Nam his “second home.”He reaffirmed his commitment to continuing to promote Indonesia–Việt Nam ties in his new role. The ambassador also underscored the strong solidarity within ASEAN, emphasising the importance of Việt Nam and Indonesia in maintaining the bloc’s unity and centrality.He welcomed the upgrading of relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the signing of the agreement on EEZ delimitation, and the completion of negotiations on the implementation arrangement for overlapping jurisdiction areas. He expressed Indonesia’s readiness to cooperate with Việt Nam to have the EU’s IUU “yellow card” lifted.The Prime Minister called on both sides to continue to promote delegation exchanges and contacts at all levels; effectively implement high-level agreements; and soon develop an Action Programme to realise the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Việt Nam and Indonesia. He also urged the early ratification of the agreement on the EEZ delimitation and the signing of the implementation arrangement for overlapping jurisdiction areas, so that they can be practically enforced to bring tangible benefits to both countries.PM also requested that Indonesia facilitate the access of Vietnamese agricultural products to the Indonesian market and strengthen cooperation in developing the Halal industry, with a view to raising bilateral trade to US$18 billion in the near future. He affirmed that Việt Nam stands ready to negotiate an agreement to enhance food security cooperation, including rice trade.&nbsp;<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/10/31/461319_5311790096100769_vna_potal_thu_tuong_tiep_dai_su_singapore_tai_viet_nam_jaya_ratnam_8378681.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính (right) receives Singaporean Ambassador Jaya Ratnam.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Receiving Singaporean Ambassador Jaya Ratnam, Prime Minister Chính commended his outstanding contributions over more than four years in Việt Nam, which helped deepen bilateral ties.During his tenure, despite global challenges, the two countries have maintained strong momentum in all areas, especially in economy, trade, and investment. The Prime Minister noted that seven new Vietnam–Singapore Industrial Parks (VSIPs) were launched, bringing the total to twenty across thirteen provinces and cities, serving as symbols of successful bilateral cooperation.He also highlighted an MoU on rice trade cooperation signed on October 30 and expressed Việt Nam’s commitment to achieving economic growth of over eight per cent in 2025.Prime Minister Chính urged developing next-generation VSIPs following a “four-in-one" model, which integrates industrial parks, science and technology zones, innovation hubs, and commercial-service and urban areas.He suggested that the two sides continue to promote cooperation in the ASEAN power grid initiative and the export of offshore wind power from Việt Nam to Singapore; strengthen collaboration in science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation; as well as enhance cooperation in culture, education, and the training of high-quality human resources.The PM called on both countries to maintain close and effective coordination at regional and international forums and organisations; and to continue consolidating and strengthening solidarity while upholding ASEAN’s central role.Ambassador Ratnam expressed appreciation for Việt Nam, calling it his “second home,” and praised its resilient development and effective governance.He reaffirmed Singapore’s trust in Việt Nam’s growing regional and global role and voiced optimism for deeper cooperation, including plans to expand VSIPs to thirty locations, and new initiatives in trade, semiconductors, technology, and human resources training. — VNA/VNS

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Friday received the ambassadors of Indonesia and Singapore, who paid farewell visits at the end of their tenures in Việt Nam.

PM receives outgoing ambassadors of Indonesia, Singapore

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/10/30/460579_80.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>President Lương Cường (right) presents a bouquet to Trương Quốc Huy, who has been appointed the Party Secretary of Phú Thọ Province. Photo tienphong.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Compiled by Lê Việt DũngThe Communist Party of Việt Nam is reshaping how power works at the local level, and it’s doing so by sending nonnative leaders to take charge.In a major political reorganisation, the Party is enforcing a new rule: provincial and city leaders, starting with Party secretaries, can no longer come from the places they govern.The policy, already tested in several provinces and cities, is now being scaled up nationwide. By mid-October, a draft report for the Party’s 14th National Congress stated that Việt Nam had, for the first time, appointed all provincial and city Party secretaries from outside their home provinces and cities.Roughly half of provincial and city inspection committee heads are now non-locals, with the goal of full rotation by the 2025–2030 term. The same report outlines plans to assign outsiders to key positions such as People’s Committee (Administration) chairpersons and chief inspectors before or soon after the Congress.The goal, Party leaders say, is to stop corruption and cronyism at its roots, by breaking the dense webs of family, business and political ties that have long skewed local power.For years, provincial and city governments have been undermined by what Vietnamese officials call sân sau – literally "backyards" – a term describing the informal networks linking local officials with relatives and business allies.These relationships have fuelled nepotism, favouritism, and, in some cases, collective wrongdoing.Party General Secretary Tô Lâm told voters in Hà Nội in late September that several major corruption cases shared one thing in common: the top leaders were locals. The new rule, he said, aimed to change that dynamic entirely.By appointing nonnative leaders, the Party hopes to cut off local patronage networks before they can form."Power must be locked through design, operated with discipline and transparency, and directed toward national, not personal, interests," said Nguyễn Sĩ Dũng, former deputy director of the National Assembly Office.Analysts see the reform as a philosophical shift, from relying on the personal virtue of local leaders to creating systems that make abuse of power structurally harder.Rotating officials between regions or from the central government to the provinces and cities is meant to prevent what some call "soft fiefdoms" of local power."This rebalances the Party’s chain of accountability," said Dũng. "It widens horizons and reduces dependence on old networks."He argued that when political, administrative and oversight roles are held by people from different regions, it would become harder for any single interest group to dominate.A policy rooted in historyThe idea isn’t new. Historians note that the principle dates back to the 15th century, when King Lê Thánh Tông forbade officials from governing their hometowns, marrying locals or building homes where they served.The Nguyễn Dynasty continued the practice, assigning northern mandarins to southern provinces and vice versa.Nguyễn Trọng Phúc, former director of the Party History Institute, said "the modern version of that policy carries the same message: the entire country is our homeland – and we should not divide it into 'your province and mine'".He argued that localism has long been a drag on effective governance. When leaders become entangled in family or business ties, their ability to act objectively is often the first to suffer.Beyond its anti-corruption focus, the policy also fits into Việt Nam’s broader push towards a more professional and accountable civil service.Analysts describe it as a step towards service-oriented governance – a system where local governments compete on performance, not patronage."When the triangle of power, kinship and business is separated," said Dũng, "the cost of corruption rises and transparency improves."Trần Anh Tuấn, chairman of the Việt Nam Association of Administrative Sciences, called it a "declaration of war" on cronyism. He said the move would help attract talent based on competence rather than connections."Anyone with ability and commitment deserves to be trusted – regardless of where they’re from," Tuấn said.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/10/30/460580_79.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>From left to right: the newly appointed Party Secretaries of Lào Cai, Thái Nguyên, Cần Thơ, Phú Thọ, and Ninh Bình all come from outside the provinces they now lead. Photo tienphong.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Can outsiders really govern better?Still, not everyone sees smooth sailing ahead. Outsiders often face scepticism or even passive resistance from local cadres, and they must quickly learn the cultural, social, and economic nuances of unfamiliar provinces and cities.Tuấn admitted that new leaders would face a learning curve, but said the difficulty was overstated."What matters more than origin is attitude – the willingness to listen, learn, and work with the people."The initial lack of local knowledge isn’t fundamental," he said. "It can be overcome through practical engagement and the support of local officials."Some warn of another risk: that incoming leaders might simply build new patronage networks of their own. Experts say the key is to pair rotation with stronger transparency rules, public asset declarations, and clearer performance metrics.The Government is also tying the reform to a broader overhaul of how officials are evaluated. Rather than rewarding compliance with procedures, performance will now be measured by results – economic growth, public satisfaction, and institutional integrity."Results reflect everything – ideology, ethics, leadership, and management capacity," said Tuấn. "They can be quantified. That’s how you separate those who deliver from those who merely hold office."Analysts say the new policy could help rebuild public trust by replacing networks of loyalty with systems of accountability."The key is not where a leader comes from," said former deputy minister of Home Affairs Nguyễn Tiến Dĩnh. "It’s whether they act for the common good. If they come from outside and then bring their own circle, that’s no better than before."Analysts describe the shift as part of a wider effort to modernise the state, moving from a control-oriented administration toward a data-driven, performance-based model.The coming years will show whether Việt Nam’s political system can rise to match the clarity of its new vision. As one analyst put it, the reform would only be a beginning – a "soft shield" for integrity, built not on the hope that leaders remain virtuous but on the design of a system that no longer depends on virtue alone. VNS

Việt Nam is reshaping local politics by sending nonnative leaders to provinces and cities. The Party hopes that rotating leaders will dismantle the networks of family and business ties that is fertile ground for corruption.

Explainer: How the Party is reshaping local power

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/10/22/458814_5303990454603648_pt.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Paetongtarn Shinawatra is removed from office&nbsp;by the&nbsp;Thai Constitutional Court for ethical misconduct over her handling of a border dispute with Cambodia. — THE NATION/ANN Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>BANGKOK — Thailand's former&nbsp;Prime Minister&nbsp;Paetongtarn Shinawatra officially confirmed her decision to resign as the Leader of the Pheu Thai Party in a statement on Wednesday, clarifying that the move was necessary to completely overhaul the party structure ahead of the crucial upcoming election.Paetongtarn, who remains the influential Head of the Pheu Thai Family, framed the decision as the first step in implementing a strategic reform announced earlier in the month, with the goal of creating a "complete, perfect new party.""Today, I decided to resign as the Leader of the Pheu Thai Party with the intention of starting the overhaul of the Pheu Thai Party... with a new, courageous vision for genuine change for the people," her statement read.She argued that the challenging global environment and Thailand's impending election necessitate that Pheu Thai, as the main political force, must entirely revamp its structure, processes, and mindset to ensure an electoral victory that will subsequently "revitalize Thailand.""I chose to resign as party leader to allow the party to conduct this overhaul freely and create a complete, perfect new party," Paetongtarn explained, confirming she will continue as a party member and Head of the Pheu Thai Family.Acting Party Secretary-General Sorawong Thienthong later told reporters that Paetongtarn's primary reason was to protect the party's candidates and members of the parliament.Sorawong disclosed that Paetongtarn's removal from the premiership due to a recent Constitutional Court ethics ruling was the catalyst.She did not want that specific legal judgement to be used as a "political tool" to threaten Pheu Thai MPs, poach members, or undermine the party's image."She views that if there is anything she can do to protect the party, she will do it. That is why she resigned from the party leader position," Sorawong confirmed.He insisted the party was not destabilised by the departure, noting that Paetongtarn had pledged her full support to the incoming leadership."If their heart is with us, everyone will stay. If they lose heart, it's not a problem... Everything is changing; members leaving and joining is not an issue," Sorawong said, adding that the party continues to interview new candidates daily.The Pheu Thai Party is expected to convene an extraordinary general assembly soon to elect a new leader and executive committee.&nbsp;— THE NATION/ANN

Paetongtarn, who remains the influential head of the Pheu Thai Family, framed the decision as the first step in implementing a strategic reform.

Thailand's ex-PM Paetongtarn steps down as party leader, pledges total 'overhaul'

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<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/10/22/458820_5303999828836191_yarmook.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>The&nbsp;Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Yarmook&nbsp;was inducted into the Pakistan Navy fleet in December 2020.&nbsp;— Photo courtesy of Pakistan Navy</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>KARACHI — Pakistan Navy ship Yarmook seized narcotics worth more than USS$972 million from sailboats in the Arabian Sea, according to a statement issued on Wednesday from the naval network overseeing the operation.The Combined Maritime Force (CMF), a naval partnership that includes the United States, said the Pakistani naval vessel intercepted two different dhow sailing boats within 48 hours last week. It was working in “direct support of Saudi-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150” of the CMF during focused operation Al Masmak, which began on October 16.“The crew boarded the first dhow and seized over two tons of crystal methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $822,400,000 [on] October 18. Less than 48 hours later, the crew boarded a second dhow and seized 350 kilogrammes of [crystal meth] worth $140,000,000 and 50kg of cocaine worth $10,000,000,” the CMF statement said.The narcotics were transported back to the ship for testing to confirm the contents and subsequently disposed of, the statement added.The intercepted vessels were “identified as having no nationality”, it said without indicating where they had originated.It was “one of the most successful narcotics seizures for CMF,” Royal Saudi Naval Forces Commodore Fahad Aljoiad, commander of the CMF taskforce carrying out the operation, was quoted as saying.“The success of this focused operation highlights the importance of the multi-national collaboration,” he further stated.Meanwhile, the Pakistan Navy said in a statement that the achievement highlighted its “unwavering commitment to regional maritime security, global peace, and the collective fight against illicit trafficking at sea”.The statement further said that Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf commended the crew for their professionalism and dedication.Pakistan&nbsp;President Asif Ali Zardari said that the achievement reflected “national pride, professional excellence, and Pakistan Navy’s unwavering commitment to regional peace and maritime security.”The commissioning ceremony for Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Yarmook was held in Romania in February 2020 and it was inducted into the Pakistan Navy fleet in December 2020.PNS Yarmook is an electronic warfare, anti-ship and anti-air platform with cutting edge self-protection and terminal defence systems. The ship is capable of performing a variety of maritime operations and unmanned aerial vehicle operations simultaneously.&nbsp;— THE DAWN/ANN

The Combined Maritime Force (CMF), a naval partnership that includes the United States, said the Pakistani naval vessel intercepted two different dhow sailing boats within 48 hours last week.

Pakistan Navy ship seizes drugs worth nearly $1 billion in Arabian Sea

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/10/23/458886_5304425884136451_0-7lrlgg40eei60niahazr82pay4lxag1dtt31kf4hnwg.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>A two-day meeting of the Joint Border Committee (JBC) got underway in in Thailand’s Chanthaburi province today, on Tuesday. — The Phnom Penh Post/ANN Photo &nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>CHANTHABURI — A two-day meeting of the Joint Border Committee (JBC) got underway in in Thailand’s Chanthaburi province today, on Tuesday.Cambodia and Thailand opened a two-day meeting of the Joint Border Committee (JBC) in Thailand’s Chanthaburi province today at noon to review progress on ongoing boundary work and follow up on key issues raised in previous sessions.According to the Cambodian State Secretariat of Border Affairs (SSBA), the agenda includes three main items: reviewing outcomes of the 6th JBC meeting held in Phnom Penh on June 14–15, following up on priority issues submitted by the General Border Committee (GBC) during its special meeting in Koh Kong on September 10 — particularly concerning Chouk Chey village — and other related matters.The two sides are holding closed and plenary sessions today, with the agenda expected to be formally approved during the plenary meeting.The Cambodian delegation is led by JBC chair Lam Chea, Minister in Charge of the SSBA, accompanied by representatives from relevant ministries and border provinces.The Thai side is headed by Prasas Prasasvinitchai, advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Thailand-Cambodia Land Border Joint Committee, along with senior officials.The meeting comes four months after the first JBC session in Phnom Penh — the first in more than a decade — which took place amid rising tensions that later escalated into armed confrontation between border troops.During the June session, co-chaired by Chea and Prasasvinitchai, the two sides focused on mapping and survey progress along the two countries’ 800-kilometre frontier.Delegates reviewed 74 boundary pillars, agreed on 45 confirmed locations and adopted Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and orthophoto technologies to accelerate demarcation work.Cambodia described the June talks as productive and cooperative, reaffirming that the border issue should continue to be handled through bilateral mechanisms under the 2000 Memorandum of Understanding.Cambodia also reiterated its rejection of a unilaterally drawn Thai map, saying it cannot serve as a reference for official survey work.Disputed areas such as Ta Moan Thom, Ta Moan Touch, Ta Krabei and the Mom Bei (Emerald Triangle) zone remain outside the JBC’s immediate scope, with Phnom Penh maintaining that those cases should be addressed through the International Court of Justice (ICJ). — The Phnom Penh Post/ANN

The meeting comes four months after the first JBC session in Phnom Penh — the first in more than a decade — which took place amid rising tensions that later escalated into armed confrontation between border troops.

Cambodia, Thailand convene joint committee meeting to advance vital border discussions

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HÀ NỘI _ Party General Secretary Tô&nbsp;Lâm received British Ambassador to Việt Nam Iain Frew at the Party Central Committee’s headquarters in Hà Nội on the afternoon of October 17.

Party Chief Tô Lâm receives British Ambassador to Việt Nam

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/10/17/457718_dung.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn&nbsp;Chí Dũng receives a delegation from the Germany–Vietnam Friendship Association (DVG) led by its President Rolf Schulze in Hà Nội on October 17. VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI _ Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Chí Dũng received a delegation from the Germany–Vietnam&nbsp;Friendship Association (DVG) led by its President Rolf Schulze in Hà Nội on October 17, appreciating the German people’s enduring support for Việt Nam and the contributions by German friendship associations.The Deputy PM noted with pleasure that the Việt Nam–Germany Strategic Partnership has seen positive and substantive development in recent years, across all areas including politics–diplomacy, economy, education, and science–technology, as well as new fields such as environmental protection, climate change response, renewable energy, green transition, and digital transformation.He underlined that people-to-people diplomacy plays a foundational role in promoting comprehensive cooperation between the two countries. The achievements of their Strategic Partnership are partly attributable to Schulze’s efforts — particularly during his tenure as German Ambassador to Việt Nam, when he actively promoted the establishment of this important partnership in October 2011.To further advance bilateral relations, Dũng suggested increasing delegation exchanges at all levels, especially high-level visits, and accelerating efforts to upgrade bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.In trade and investment, the host welcomed the German Government’s proposal for the federal parliament’s ratification of the EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), expected in early 2026.He encouraged stronger direct cooperation, especially investment links, between German states and enterprises with their Vietnamese counterparts, in such fields as supporting industries, renewable energy, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and green, digital and circular economy.The Deputy PM also emphasised the importance of making science and technology cooperation a key pillar of bilateral relations in the coming period, focusing on priority areas such as innovation, artificial intelligence, green hydrogen, biotechnology, nanotechnology, semiconductors, and quantum technology.Reaffirming that Vietnamese agencies always support German partners and friendship organisations, Dũng called on the DVG to continue promoting its strengths and expanding development cooperation projects in Việt Nam, thereby contributing further to the relationship between the two nations.Established in 1991 to strengthen relations between Germany and Việt Nam, the DVG has a number of chapters and working groups across Germany. It has worked closely with the Vietnamese Embassy there and organised various activities helping nurture bilateral ties. In 2025, the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations. _ VNS

HÀ NỘI _ Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Chí Dũng received a delegation from the Germany–Vietnam&nbsp;Friendship Association (DVG) led by its President Rolf Schulze in Hà Nội on October 17, appreciating the German people’s enduring support for Việt Nam and the contributions by German friendship associations.

Deputy PM receives Germany–Vietnam Friendship Association delegation

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/10/17/457617_5299472297862970_aaw.png" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Việt Nam welcomes Timor-Leste’s official membership in ASEAN and believes that the country will make active contributions to the joint efforts in building a resilient, innovative and people-centred ASEAN Community. — Photo from The Strait Times</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam welcomes Timor-Leste’s upcoming official admission as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Phạm Thu Hằng said at the ministry’s regular press conference in Hà Nội on Thursday.Responding to a reporter’s question regarding Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement on October 11 that Timor-Leste will officially become a full member of ASEAN on October 26, Hằng confirmed that the 46th ASEAN Summit held in May decided to admit Timor-Leste as the bloc’s 11th member. The admission ceremony is scheduled to take place during the 47th ASEAN Summit on October 26.Việt Nam welcomes Timor-Leste’s official membership in ASEAN and believes that the country will make active contributions to the joint efforts in building a resilient, innovative and people-centred ASEAN Community, the spokeswoman stated.Hằng added that Việt Nam will continue to assist Timor-Leste in strengthening its capacity and ensuring its effective participation in ASEAN’s cooperation processes.At the same press conference, the spokeswoman also responded to another question concerning recent remarks by Malaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamad Hasan, who said on October 14 that US President Donald Trump would attend the 47th ASEAN Summit and expects to witness the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia on this occasion.“Our position on this issue has been stated on multiple occasions. Việt Nam welcomes and highly appreciates the efforts and mediation of countries, especially Malaysia in its role as ASEAN Chair in 2025, as well as the positive cooperation of Thailand and Cambodia in promoting the peaceful settlement of their differences based on the fundamental principles of international law, the United Nations Charter, the ASEAN Charter, and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), and in the spirit of ASEAN’s friendship and solidarity for the benefit of both Thailand and Cambodia, and for peace and stability in the region and the world,” Hằng said. — VNS

Việt Nam will continue to assist Timor-Leste in strengthening its capacity and ensuring its effective participation in ASEAN’s cooperation processes.

Việt Nam welcomes Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership, Thailand–Cambodia's ceasefire

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