Hanoi, Nov. 13 -- Vietnam has actively supported the Philippines in advancing its priorities as ASEAN Chair in 2026, contributing initiatives to strengthen regional unity, resilience and connectivity, Ambassador Ton Thi Ngoc Huong, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to ASEAN, has said. In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila, the Philippines, the diplomat highlighted the expected key priorities of the event, Vietnam's contributions to intra-bloc cooperation and the significance of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's attendance, reaffirming Vietnam's commitment to strengthening the group's central role amid regional and global uncertainties. For Vietnam's contributions during the Philippines' chairm...