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Seventy years of Vietnam – Indonesia relations: Similarities become strategic strength

Seventy years of Vietnam – Indonesia relations: Similarities become strategic strength

Seventy years ago, amid Asia’s post-colonial shocks, Indonesian President Sukarno and Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh laid the foundations for a bilateral relationship built not only on national interests, but also on mutual trust, shared ideals and a common aspiration for independence. Today, Indonesia - Vietnam relations are entering a new phase, with expectations for deeper and more substantive cooperation amid intensifying global competition.

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New bridge inaugurated to boost Laos - Thailand - Vietnam trade connectivity

The fifth Laos - Thailand Friendship Bridge spanning the Mekong River was inaugurated on December 26, marking an important step in strengthening transport connectivity and promoting trade within the Mekong sub-region, particularly among Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.

Thailand, Cambodia reach preliminary agreements


The December 24 secretariat-level meeting under the Thailand - Cambodia General Border Committee (GBC) concluded swiftly after the two sides reached several preliminary agreements.

2025 – successful year for ASEAN: Deputy FM


The year 2025 marks a successful period for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with a series of historic milestones achieved, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang has said.

Laos marks 50th National Day with solemn ceremony


Laos celebrated a milestone moment as a major ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of its National Day unfolded at That Luang Square in Vientiane on December 2 morning.
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State President bids farewell to Cambodian Ambassador

State President Luong Cuong on December 29 received outgoing Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam Chea Kimtha, during which he hailed her significant contributions to consolidating and developing the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam, Indonesia see vast room for further growth of ties: Ambassador


Vietnam - Indonesia relations are entering a new phase after 70 years of development on a foundation of close historical ties (December 30, 1955 - 2025), with plenty of room for further development, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong.

Vietnam, Laos hold 34th annual border meeting


PANO - The 34th Annual Border Meeting between Vietnam and Laos was held in Vientiane, the capital of Laos from December 25 to 27.

Vietnam welcomes signing of Cambodia -Thailand joint statement on ceasefire


Vietnam welcomes the signing of the Joint Statement between Cambodia and Thailand at the 3rd Special Meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) on December 27, 2025, agreeing on a ceasefire and measures to de-escalate tensions at the border between the two countries, said Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.

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