Australian policy think tank hails Vietnam’s economic dynamism within ASEAN
The Interpreter, a publication of the Australian-based international policy think tank The Lowy Institute, has recently published two articles mentioning the Vietnam-Australia relations and Vietnam's economic potential within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), against the backdrop of the upcoming ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne from March 4-6.
The Interpreter, a publication of the Australian-based international policy think tank The Lowy Institute, has recently published two articles mentioning the Vietnam-Australia relations and Vietnam's economic potential within ASEAN. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Interpreter, a publication of theAustralian-based international policy think tank The Lowy Institute, hasrecently published two articles mentioning the Vietnam-Australia relations and Vietnam'seconomic potential within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN),against the backdrop of the upcoming ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne from March 4-6.
In an article titled “What to watch at the ASEAN-Australiasummit,” author Susannah Patton wrote: “Most of the ASEAN leaders will bevisiting Australia for the first time, at least in their terms in office. Thismeans a big focus will be on relationship building.”
The article noted that Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham MinhChinh and his Philippine and Malaysian counterparts Ferdinand Marcos and Anwar Ibrahim are undertaking separate bilateral programmes to marktheir first visits to Australia since taking office.
The summit will include a CEO Forum andbriefings to help Australian small- and medium-sized enterprises do business inSoutheast Asia, it said.
Meanwhile, another article titled “The parts within the whole:Understanding Southeast Asia’s economies" by Hannah Denson, assessed that Vietnam’slarge manufacturing base and low-cost production have made it a key tradebeneficiary as global companies shift. Combined with the return of overseastourists, this partly explains Vietnam’s steady 5.1% growth rate in 2023.
Considering the electric vehicle industry a potential new source of growthacross Southeast Asia, the author said Vietnam is home to the region’s first US‑listedelectric vehicle company, VinFast.
PM Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse will attend the ASEAN-Australia SpecialSummit to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the sides’ dialogue relations,and pay official visits to Australia and New Zealand from March 5-11, theMinistry of Foreign Affairs has announced.
The PM's attendance at the summit and visits will be made atthe invitation of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Prime Ministerof New Zealand Christopher Luxon./.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet, Head of the ASEAN Senior Official Meeting (SOM) delegation of Vietnam, attended the 36th ASEAN – Australia Forum organised in Melbourne on February 6.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse will attend the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit to commemorate the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Australia dialogue relations, and pay official visits to Australia and New Zealand from March 5-11, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced.
Vietnam and Australia boast close relations and the potential for developing their ties in multiple areas within both bilateral and multilateral frameworks, some Australian experts have said.
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Connectivity is expected to improve further with the completion of the fifth Laos–Thailand Friendship Bridge by the end of 2025, facilitating logistics and agricultural exports to Vietnam, Thailand, and China.
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In the today context of socio-economic development and growth, the professionalism of Vietnam’s revolutionary journalists continues to rise, guided by exemplary mastery of new information technologies and the modernisation of their founding principles to preserve the enduring values of revolutionary journalism.
Thai Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Vuttikrai Leewiraphan Thailand's formal proposal will be substantial enough for the US to consider further detailed negotiations. He hoped for a tariff rate not exceeding 10% and suggested that the US might extend the negotiation period if an agreement is not reached by the July 8 deadline.
Organised by the Ministry of Culture and the Association of Thai Silk & Culture Promotions, the event honors Her Majesty the Queen on her 47th birthday anniversary and promotes Thai craftsmanship on an international stage.
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The lab focuses on four key thematic areas: energy transition and green innovation, sustainable agriculture, circular economy and sustainable cities, and nature-based solutions and biodiversity.
The key content of the document titled "Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Addressing the OOSCY Challenges" will be refined further in a seminar preceding the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur this October.
This follows Telegram’s serious failure to address the content that has been repeatedly reported to them, despite various efforts of negotiation and cooperation made by MCMC, it said.
Efforts to empower women must transcend dialogue and translate into concrete commitments, including corporate pledges and government partnerships, according to the spouse of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
The forum featured two in-depth discussion sessions, engaging representatives from governments, think tanks, and businesses from both ASEAN and China, on how to forge closer ties for a common future.
The new FIFA Hub in Jakarta will not only support football development in Indonesia but also serve as a coordination centre for 21 football associations across Southeast and East Asia.
Minister Counselor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen reaffirmed Vietnam’s principled and consistent stance on the Palestine issue, calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire across the entire Gaza Strip.
PM Anwar Ibrahim affirmed the determination of Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair for 2025, to utilise all viable regional mechanisms of the bloc and work with partners to de-escalate violence and restore a peace process led by Myanmar.
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Vietnam’s Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925–2025), Nikulina, who is also a veteran journalist of Russia’s Sputnik News, emphasised the vital role of mainstream journalism in defending the truth and maintaining public trust.
The Ministry of Commerce reported that imports also rose 18% to 29.9 billion USD during the same period, resulting in a trade surplus of 1.1 billion USD. In May alone, Thailand posted a 4.6 billion USD trade surplus with the US and a 4.1 billion USD trade deficit with China.
The World Bank will provide a 2.1 billion USD financing package for Indonesia, focusing oncreating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing access to clean energy across the country.
The Interpreter, a publication of the Australian-based international policy think tank The Lowy Institute, has recently published two articles mentioning the Vietnam-Australia relations and Vietnam's economic potential within ASEAN. (Photo: VNA) 
