Friendship
12th India-Vietnam Friendship Festival Kicks Off in Vinh Phuc
On the evening of December 18 in Vinh Phuc province, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), the Vietnam-India Friendship Association (VIFA), and the All India Peace and Solidarity Organization (AIPSO) jointly held the opening ceremony of the 12th Vietnam-India People’s Friendship Festival.
Friendship
Fostering Vietnam - India Solidarity and Friendship Through People-to-People Exchange
On December 16 in Hanoi, the Vietnam-India Friendship Talk was held, co-organized by the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), the Vietnam-India Friendship Association (VIFA), and the All India Peace and Solidarity Organization (AIPSO). This friendship talk is part of the 12th Vietnam-India People’s Friendship Festival.
Viet's Home
Almost 5.000 Flood-resistant Houses Built in 7 Vietnamese Provinces
4,966 safe and solid houses were built for more than 25,000 people in areas frequently hit by storms and floods during the past seven years.
Enhance Friendship and Cooperation Between Vietnam and China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
At the invitation of the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam and the People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from December 2-8, a delegation of the Vietnam-China Friendship Association led by Nguyen Van Tho, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, former Vietnamese Ambassador to China, Vice President of the Vietnam-China Friendship Association visited and worked in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. The delegation included representatives from Bac Giang, Cao Bang, Dien Bien, Hai Duong, Lao Cai, Lai Chau, Lang Son, and Nghe An provinces.
14:06 | 13/12/2024
Vietnam Effectively Implements Policies on Freedom of Religion and Belief
This is the message shared by the Delegation of the Global Collaborative Community during meetings with the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Vietnam Government Committee for Religious Affairs.
08:49 | 08/12/2024
VUFO President Phan Anh Son Receives Delegation of the Global Collaborative Community
President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received a delegation of 12 pastors from many countries, their family members, and two Institute for Global Engagement (IGE) representatives on December 4 in Hanoi. The delegation is led by pastor Bob Roberts, President of IGE.
08:02 | 05/12/2024
Education: A Priority in Vietnam-Australia Relations
Ambassador Pham Hung Tam highlighted priority areas in education and research cooperation between the two countries, including low-carbon agriculture, science and technology, and climate change.
20:46 | 29/11/2024
National
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 21): Vietnam And Singapore Examine Ways to Foster Strategic Partnership
National
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 21): Vietnam and Singapore examine ways to foster Strategic Partnership; Vietnam helps Laos develop resident, citizen identity management system; State President Luong Cuong receives outgoing Australian ambassador; Vietnam - RoK cultural exchange held in Nha Trang.
08:27 | 21/12/2024
National
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 20): Vietnam’s GDP Growth to Outpace Region Peers
National
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 20): Vietnam, Laos foster judicial cooperation; Vietnam vows to promote UNHRC’s shared goals; Vietnam’s GDP growth to outpace region peers; Vietnam affirms capacity in UN peacekeeping missions.
09:24 | 20/12/2024
National
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 19): Vietnam, China Step Up Development Cooperation
National
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 19): Vietnam among Asia’s 15 largest economies; Deputy Minister hails Vietnam – Italy defense cooperation; Vietnam becomes more attractive to int’l tourists during New Year holiday 2025; Vietnam, China step up development cooperation.
09:12 | 19/12/2024
Friendship
Viet Nam - Armenia Friendship Association Sets Out New Goals, Approaches
The second National Congress of the Viet Nam-Armenia Friendship Association was held at the Headquarter of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.
13:47 | 21/12/2024
Friendship
Vietnam - Poland Friendship Association Offers Heartfelt Christmas Wishes to Embassy
A delegation of the Vietnam - Poland Friendship Association paid a visit to the Polish Embassy in Hanoi on the occasion of Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025.
13:13 | 21/12/2024
Friendship
Uniting Vietnamese, Indian Youths
Fortifying friendships between the next generations of India and Vietnam was emphasized by Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung, President of the Vietnam-India Friendship Association (VIFA), during a meeting with the Indian People's Delegation participating in the 12th Vietnam-India People's Friendship Festival on December 17 in Hanoi.
11:56 | 21/12/2024
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[Photos] India and Vietnam Unite in Friendship Festival 2024
On the evening of December 18 in Vinh Phuc province, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), the Vietnam - India Friendship Association (VIFA) and the All India Peace and Solidarity Organization (AIPSO) jointly organized the opening ceremony of the 12th Vietnam - India People's Friendship Festival.
16:41 | 20/12/2024
Viet's Home
Almost 5.000 Flood-resistant Houses Built in 7 Vietnamese Provinces
4,966 safe and solid houses were built for more than 25,000 people in areas frequently hit by storms and floods during the past seven years.
09:56 | 18/12/2024
Viet's Home
Putting People at the Center of Development Strategy - Part 2
The Party and State of Vietnam have been, are and will be determined to achieve the goal of ensuring and better protecting human rights on the basis of a rule-of-law state and socialist democracy under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, while contributing to the international community in resolving regional and global issues on human rights. Accordingly, it is necessary to well organize the implementation of the following basic contents and tasks.
14:49 | 15/12/2024
Viet's Home
Basis for Positioning the Target and Historical Opportunity to Bring the Vietnam into New Era
General Secretary To Lam, in his recent articles and speeches, emphasized that Vietnam is at a pivotal moment, converging all advantages and strengths to usher the country into a new era of nation's rise. This new era follows the era of independence, freedom, building socialism, and innovation. The General Secretary has clearly outlined the foundations for setting goals and seizing historical opportunities to propel the country into this era of national growth.
23:11 | 14/12/2024
Viet's Home
Diplomacy in Cause of Defending Socialist Vietnam: Achievements and Lessons Learned (Part 3)
Reflecting on the practical activities across historical periods helps evaluate the contributions and pivotal role of diplomacy in safeguarding the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, thereby drawing lessons and setting directions for the future.
22:06 | 14/12/2024
Viet's Home
Sound Foreign Policy of the Party and State as the Cornerstone of Nation Rise
Vietnam's foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, and multilateralization of international relations remains a consistent stance of the Party and State. Amid the current trend of opening up and international integration, the Party and State have cleverly led and managed foreign affairs activities with flexibility and promptness, aligning with both domestic and international contexts. Recent successful foreign affairs events have significantly consolidated and elevated Vietnam's position and prestige on the international political stage. However, hostile forces propagate false arguments to distort the Party and State's viewpoints on foreign affairs.
17:43 | 14/12/2024
Viet's Home
Diplomacy in Cause of Defending Socialist Vietnam: Achievements and Lessons Learned (Part 2)
Vietnam's steadfast and flexible diplomatic efforts have contributed to controlling and preventing conflicts, maintaining a peaceful and stable environment for development.
17:07 | 14/12/2024
Viet's Home
Diplomacy in Cause of Defending Socialist Vietnam: Achievements and Lessons Learned (Part 1)
The history of Vietnam’s diplomacy is inseparable from the significant milestones in the nation’s journey of building and defending its homeland. Over nearly five decades since liberation, Vietnam’s foreign affairs have consistently accompanied the country in overcoming immense challenges.
13:41 | 14/12/2024
Viet's Home
Vietnam Consistently Implements a National Defense Policy of Peace and Self-defense
Vietnam consistently and transparently implements its national defense policy of peace and self-defense, always choosing and standing on the side of justice.
12:20 | 14/12/2024
India to be global hub for renewable energy in next 30 years: US Ambassador
Like the resilience of a palm tree that grows notwithstanding the "strongest storm" and "biggest wind", the India-US relationship will continue to thrive and benefit the world, US Ambassador Eric Garcetti said on Monday.
Seas and islands
Vietnam Celebrates 30th Anniversary of UNCLOS
Seas and islands
The Foreign Ministry held a ceremony to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the entry into force of the UNCLOS to review the value and role of the convention as well as Vietnam's journey in implementing its provisions over the past 30 years.
23:04 | 10/12/2024
Seas and islands
Naval Region 5 Actively Participates in “Phu Quoc Environment Day”
Seas and islands
The activity underscores the commitment of Naval Region 5 and local organizations to creating a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful Phu Quoc, fostering a collective spirit of environmental stewardship.
23:05 | 09/12/2024
Seas and islands
IFRC supports the construction of new fishing boats for Quang Nam fishermen
Seas and islands
The People's Committee of Quang Nam province has issued Decision No. 2802/QD-UBND approving the project aid funded by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) of Kuwait with a total implementation capital of more than 9.3 billion VND.
17:48 | 28/11/2024
Overseas Vietnamese
25 Years of Integration and Growth of the Vietnamese Community in Poland
The Vietnamese Association in Poland organized a ceremony to celebrate its 25th anniversary and held the 7th Congress to elect a new Executive Board.
23:25 | 16/12/2024
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnam-Japan Ties, Strengthened by Community
Within the framework of an official visit to Japan, on December 7th, Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly met with officials and staff of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka and Representatives of the Vietnamese community in Japan.
08:56 | 12/12/2024
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnam Joins Festival Celebrating Cultural Connectivity
With the desire to introduce Vietnamese culture and image, the embassy and the Vietnamese community in Sri Lanka actively contributed to many activities at the 2024 Cultural Festival in Colombo.
22:57 | 10/12/2024
Overseas Vietnamese
Overseas Vietnamese Community join Annual Fundraising Walk in Macau (China)
The Vietnamese community in Macau participated in the 41st annual “Walk for a Million in Macau” charity event, recently held in the Macau Special Administrative Region, China.
17:45 | 10/12/2024
World
China Ready To Work With India, Says Beijing Ahead Of Ajit Doval-Wang Yi Meet
China is ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings between the leaders of the two countries and work to bring bilateral relations back on track as soon as possible, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
00:50 | 20/12/2024
World
India, Indonesia strengthen maritime ties with top level engagements
The strategic relationship between India and Indonesia has gained significant momentum over the past decade, particularly in the maritime domain.
11:02 | 15/12/2024
World
Vietnam Strengthens Role in ICJ Climate Advisory Process
Vietnam has called on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to affirm the obligation of states to combat climate change in accordance with relevant international treaties.
18:36 | 14/12/2024
World
Vietnamese Institutions Rise In QS World University Sustainability Rankings
Ten Vietnamese universities have secured spots in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, recently released by the UK-based education organization Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
16:05 | 13/12/2024
Travel
Vietnamese Tourism Promoted at Qatar International Tourism Fair 2024
The Vietnamese Embassy to Qatar attended the 3rd Qatar International Tourism Fair to promote Vietnam's tourism potential to Qatari and Gulf tourists.
23:42 | 28/11/2024
Travel
Hanoi and Incheon to Promote Tourism Products
On the afternoon of November 12, in Hanoi, a seminar on meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions tourism (MICE) took place in Hanoi to promote tourism products between Hanoi and Incheon city (Republic of Korea).
06:25 | 14/11/2024
Travel
Vietnam - Unique Destination Allures Indian Tourists
According to India's Economic Times, the number of travel bookings to Vietnam from some Indian travel agencies has increased by 500% this year compared to five years ago.
15:14 | 12/11/2024
Travel
Vietnam Welcomes 40% More International Tourists in 10 First Months of 2024
Vietnam welcomed 14.1 million international visitors in the first 10 months of 2024, marking an increase of 41% over the same period last year.
11:34 | 07/11/2024
Vietnam's Cultural Charm Shines at Winter Fair
On December 5, the Embassy of Vietnam in the United States coordinated with the Spouses Association to participate in the Vietnamese booth at the 11th International Winter Fair for Diplomatic Corps 2024, organized by the International Trade Center and Ronald Reagan Building.
Vietnam's Fish Sauce Tops World's Best Dipping Sauces
The world-renowned culinary website Taste Atlas has announced its list of the 100 best dipping sauces in the world, featuring Vietnam's well-known options: fish sauce and fermented fish sauce.
Four Vietnamese Universities Feature Among Asia's Top 200
Four Vietnamese schools have broken into the top 200 in the 2025 Asia university rankings created by British company Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
Water Puppet Show To Be The Highlight of Vietnam Day in Brazil
The “Vietnam Days Abroad 2024” programme will take place in Brazil
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[Photos] India and Vietnam Unite in Friendship Festival 2024
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On the evening of December 18 in Vinh Phuc province, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), the Vietnam - India Friendship Association (VIFA) and the All India Peace and Solidarity Organization (AIPSO) jointly organized the opening ceremony of the 12th Vietnam - India People's Friendship Festival.
16:41 | 20/12/2024
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ChildFund Vietnam Joins Hands to Ensure Children's Rights to Education
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Over the past two years, the project "My Right to Education - Phase 2" by ChildFund Vietnam has brought positive changes not only to Hao but also to 232 other children with disabilities in Quang Haa district, Cao Bang province.
10:36 | 17/12/2024
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Prevention of Physical and Mental Violence and Discrimination Against Children including Children with Disabilities
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After nearly three years of implementation, the project “Prevention of Physical and Mental Violence and Discrimination Against Children, including Children with Disabilities (AVAC)” has achieved many significant outcomes, including the initiatives leading by children which promote the meaningful participation of children in community activities. The project includes three key components implemented by the Research Center for Management and Sustainable Development (MSD), the Vietnam Association for the Protection of Children’s Rights (VACR), and the Institute for Community Development (ACDC). It is funded by Save the Children Hong Kong and coordinated by Save the Children Vietnam.
17:58 | 04/12/2024
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