(2010-12). Việt Nam in the ASEAN community

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), established on 8th August 1967, is an inter-governmental organization, which aims to accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural development; promote regional peace and stability; promote active collaboration and mutual assistance among its members. At present, ASEAN Members are exerting utmost efforts and resources to successfully realise an ASEAN Community based on the Political-Security, Economic and Socio-Cultural pillars by 2015, thereby, further promoting regional cooperation and deepening integration, uplifting ASEAN’s international role and prestige.

On 28th July 1995, Việt Nam officially joined ASEAN. Throughout the past 15 years in ASEAN, Việt Nam has proactively integrated and participated in every aspect of ASEAN cooperation; and has worked closely with fellow members to promote ASEAN solidarity, strengthen ASEAN internal and external cooperation, for the success and development of the Association. The year 2010 Việt Nam officially assumed the position of ASEAN Chairman on January 1st till December 31st, replacing Thailand and marks the 15th year of Việt Nam’s accession to ASEAN.

In order to celebrate this event, the SRV Ministry of Information and Communications launched a designing contest of postal stamp named “Việt Nam in the ASEAN Community”. Introducing a creative idea and unique design, Mr. Nguyễn Du (a painter from the Việt Nam Stamp Company) and his stamp design was awarded First prize.

This stamp is specially issued on 27th October 2010 at Hà Nội, on the sideline of the 17th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits. The stampset consists of 01 value of 8.500 đ depicting by graphic design the Việt Nam’s flag together with other ASEAN nations’ flags around the logo of Việt Nam 2010 ASEAN Chairman. Out standing of the stamp is that Việt Nam is and will always be an active and responsible member of ASEAN, thus making the association stronger and better connected. Việt Nam as the role of the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2010 has decided to chose the theme of “Towards the ASEAN Community: from Vision to Action”.