Vietnam: Vietnam reaffirmed its commitment to advancing regional cooperation at the 22nd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (AMMSTI-22) held in Vientiane, Laos, on June 26. The meeting, themed "Advancing ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation (APASTI) for a Resilient, Sustainable and Competitive ASEAN," brought together ministers and officials from ASEAN member states and ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn to discuss how science, technology and innovation can strengthen the bloc's resilience, competitiveness and sustainable development. The Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui Hoang Phuong, put forward a number of proposals aimed at deepening regional cooperation.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the discussions at the meeting focused on leveraging scientific and technological advancements to address regional challenges and enhance cooperation among ASEAN countries. Vietnam's proposals included initiatives to foster collaboration in research and development, promote technology transfer, and enhance capacity-building efforts across member states. These initiatives aim to create a more integrated and innovative ASEAN community, capable of facing global challenges collectively.