Moscow, June 22 -- Amid the current international landscape, Vietnam's position within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is key to maintaining the balance of the region as a whole, according to Grigory Trofimchuk, a Russian expert on international relations. According to Trofimchuk, entering a new era, the bloc has moved beyond the role of a regional organisation to establish itself as a leading strategic partner, attracting particular attention from major powers including the US, China, Russia, Japan and the EU. He said ASEAN is now recognised as a leading and driving force behind ideas and advanced technologies. Within this broader context, Vietnam has emerged as a notable example of stability, maintaining a balanced fo...