July 28, 2021 marks the 26th anniversary of Vietnam officially joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Let's take a look at history, Vietnam's role and constributions to ASEAN.

President of the World University Service (WUS) Kambiz Ghawami has highlighted Vietnam’s increasing role in the world as well as cooperation between Vietnam and Germany during a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency’s correspondents in Germany.

Professor Ryo Ikebe from the Senshu University of Japan has expressed his appreciation for the role that Vietnam plays in gathering voices of 10 ASEAN members in Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) talks.