🗓 On November 12-13, the Russian Mission to #ASEAN, the Embassy of Russia in Indonesia and the Trade Representation of Russia in Jakarta jointly presented a Russian national booth at the WIC Annual Charity Bazaar 2026. 🇷🇺 The Russian booth attracted considerable attention from visitors, offering a taste of Russia’s rich cultural traditions and culinary heritage. Guests had the opportunity to discover and enjoy a variety of Russian specialties, including traditional Tula pryaniki, freshly baked pirozhki, assorted sweets, as well as explore traditional handicrafts such as hand-painted tableware, matryoshka dolls 🪆, and colourful Russian shawls. ✨ The booth offered visitors a glimpse into the diversity of Russian culture, combining traditional craftsmanship, authentic flavours and the warm hospitality Russia is known for. 📍 Jakarta Convention Center

🇷🇺🇻🇳 On November 12, a delegation of Russia’s Federation Council led by its Speaker Valentina Matvienko began an official visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Valentina Matvienko held a meeting with Prime Minister of Vietnam Le Minh Hung. Their talks focused on trade and economic cooperation, including at the regional level, the implementation of joint projects and the development of tourism. 💬 Valentina Matvienko: Our delegation includes regional leaders and representatives of Russian state corporations. The purpose of this official visit is to do everything we can through our Parliament to put into effect the agreements reached by our Leaders and implement the intergovernmental documents our two countries have signed. *** Valentina Matvienko was also received by General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of Vietnam To Lam. The Speaker informed the Vietnamese Leader that President of Russia Vladimir Putin had issued an extensive set of instructions to the Russian Government, ministries, agencies and state corporations covering all the agreements reached by the two countries’ Leaders. 💬 Valentina Matvienko: First of all, I would like to convey warm greetings and best wishes from President of Russia Vladimir Putin. He speaks warmly of his meetings with you and values the special relationship you have built – one marked by a businesslike approach, friendship and trust. #RussiaVietnam

📣 🌏 Jakarta to Bring Together Women from #ASEAN Member States and Russia! On November 17, Indonesia will host the international ASEAN-Russia Dialogue Forum of Women in High-Tech Industries, under the theme “Unity in Diversity: Women for Technology, Energy and Inclusive Prosperity”. How can we expand opportunities for women in industry, technology and science? What joint projects can Russia and Southeast Asian countries develop together? These and other questions will be discussed by women representatives of government institutions, science, education, industry, business and professional women's networks from seven ASEAN countries and Russia. Key topics: 🔹 Developing the next generation of engineers and STEM professionals. 🔹 Career opportunities and women's leadership in high-tech industries. 🔹 Advancing nuclear technologies and digital transformation. 🔹 Technology entrepreneurship and international cooperation. 💡 The Forum's key outcome will be proposals for the Jakarta Women in Technology Action Plan 2026, outlining promising areas for future cooperation. Organisers: The Indonesian Nuclear Society (HIMNI) and the Rosatom Women's Community, with the support of IWAPI, Rosatom State Corporation, the Council of the Eurasian Women's Forum, and the International Council for the Support and Development of Women in Industry and Technology (ICWITI). 📍 November 17, 2026 | Merlynn Park Hotel, Jakarta 🕗 Registration opens at 8:00 AM. 📩 Advance registration is required: https://aseanrussiawomenintech.myregistrationtoday.com/ Bringing together the experience, ideas and opportunities of women from ASEAN and Russia to advance the technologies of the future! 💙