Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has called for meticulous preparation for the World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN), which will take place in Hanoi on September 11-13.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has called for meticulous preparation for the World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN). (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has called formeticulous preparation for the World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN), whichwill take place in Hanoi on September 11-13.
Hosting the Government’s regular meeting on August 22, PM Phuc required allsub-committees to make use of the experiences gained through the organisationof APEC 2017, the sixth Greater Mekong Sub-Region (GMS-6) Summit, and the 10thCambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Summit.
The Government leader stressed that improvement to Vietnam’s business climateshould be manifested through the preparation to connect WEF investors withVietnamese firms.
He asked the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, in collaboration withthe Hanoi People’s Committee, to enhance the popularisation of Vietnam’s imageand position as well as provide support for international reporters to coverthe event.
Alongside breakthrough initiatives, the careful preparation of content is crucialfor the success of the event, he underlined, asking relevant ministries andbranches to do their utmost to prove Vietnam’s ability as a forum co-host.
According to the Foreign Ministry’s report, Vietnam and the WEF have already agreedon the main content of the forum. The event will take place in Hanoi fromSeptember 11-13 under the theme “ASEAN 4.0: Entrepreneurship and the FourthIndustrial Revolution”. The agenda has been built with 60 sessions, many ofwhich will be broadcast on the WEF websites, as well as prestigious newsagencies worldwide.
This is one of Vietnam’s biggest foreign events this year, attracting more than1,000 domestic and international delegates.
The presidents and primeministers of eight countries have confirmed their attendance at the event. Theforum will see the participation of 50 ministerial-level representatives, 800heads of regional- and world-leading corporations, as well as some 120reporters from world and regional media outlets to cover the event.
The WEF was established in 1971 as a non-profit foundation and is headquarteredin Geneva, Switzerland. The forum engages the foremost political, business, andother leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas.
Foundedin 1967, the ASEAN groups together Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia,Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. –VNA
Opportunities and challenges facing ASEAN enterprises in the fourth industrial revolution (4.0) were the main discussion at a workshop hosted by the Foreign Ministry in Hanoi on August 21.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has asked relevant ministries, agencies, and localities to promptly complete preparations for the World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) slated for September 11-13 in Hanoi.
The theme “ASEAN 4.0: Entrepreneurship and the Fourth Industrial Revolution” of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) is practical and meets common concern of ASEAN countries and many others around the world.
The World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) 2018 will take place in Hanoi from September 11-13 under the theme “ASEAN 4.0: Entrepreneurship and the Fourth Industrial Revolution”.
Hosting the World Economic Forum ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) in September will enhance Vietnam’s position and show its responsibility to the international community during the process of international integration, stated Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has called for meticulous preparation for the World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN). (Photo: VNA) 
