Expats in Vietnam
Dick Hughes: An American Champion for Vietnam's Children and AO Victims
Nearly sixty years after first arriving in Vietnam, Richard Hughes, better known as Dick Hughes, an American actor, university lecturer, and humanitarian, has dedicated his life to supporting Vietnam’s street children and advocating for victims of Agent Orange.
Friendship
Vietnam and China's Enduring Bond - Valuable Asset of the two Peoples
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh calls upon each individual to be an ambassador of the Vietnam-China friendship, a bond forged and nurtured across generations. This precious shared heritage of our two nations is a testament to our enduring ties, and it is our collective responsibility to preserve, promote, and further strengthen this relationship for the benefit of future generations.
Viet's Home
Vietnam Actively Participated in Greater Mekong Subregion's Economic Cooperation
Vietnam has actively participated in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) from its inception. Since 1992, when it first joined, the Prime Minister assigned the State Planning Commission (now the Ministry of Planning and Investment) to lead and coordinate with relevant ministries and agencies in studying the orientation, content, and forms of participation in sub-regional economic cooperation.
Annual Briefing for Foreign NGOs Operating in Vietnam in 2024
On November 1st in Hanoi, the Committee For Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations Affairs organized an information sharing meeting with foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in 2024. This is an annual activity and a focus of the Committee's work this year to strengthen connections, share information, and guide the activities of foreign non-governmental organizations in Vietnam.
09:43 | 04/11/2024
IOM Acting Chief of Mission: Vietnam Proactive in Migration Agreement
Mitsue Pembroke, acting chief of Mission of the IOM, stated that Vietnam's publication of the 2023 Migration Profile demonstrates its proactivity in implementing the United Nations Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.
20:37 | 02/11/2024
VUFO President Receives DPRK Ambassador
President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received Ambassador of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to Vietnam Ri Sung Guk, who paid a courtesy call at the beginning of his term in Vietnam.
14:01 | 26/10/2024
VUFO, Mongolian Embassy in Vietnam Discuss Ways to Strengthen Cooperation
The topic was discussed between Phan Anh Son, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and Jigjee Sereejav, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Vietnam, in Hanoi on October 24.
14:17 | 25/10/2024
National
Elevating Vietnam's Global Position And Reputation
National
On the occasion of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh leading a high-level Vietnamese delegation to attend the 8th Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit, the 10th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) Summit, the 11th Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam (CLMV) Summit, and working visits to China, Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Thanh Binh shared about the purpose and significance of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's trip.
12:48 | 06/11/2024
National
Vietnam, India Hold Military Exercise VINBAX 2024
National
The 5th annual Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise (VINBAX 2024) began in Ambala city of India’s Haryana state on November 4.
11:54 | 06/11/2024
National
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 6): PM Arrives in Kunming, Beginning Activities in China
National
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 6): PM arrives in Kunming, beginning activities in China; Singapore desires to lift ties with Vietnam to highest level in 2025; Many cultural artistic events planned for Da Lat Flower Festival 2024; 10-month FDI capital into Vietnam surpasses US$27 billion.
08:28 | 06/11/2024
Friendship
Vietnam and China's Enduring Bond - Valuable Asset of the two Peoples
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh calls upon each individual to be an ambassador of the Vietnam-China friendship, a bond forged and nurtured across generations. This precious shared heritage of our two nations is a testament to our enduring ties, and it is our collective responsibility to preserve, promote, and further strengthen this relationship for the benefit of future generations.
17:08 | 06/11/2024
Friendship
Vietnam, Japan Step Up Defence Friendship, Cooperation
Deputy Defence Minister, Sen. Lieut. Gen. Pham Hoai Nam hosted a delegation of officers from the Ministry of Defence, the Self-Defence Forces, and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) of Japan, in Hanoi on November 4.
16:56 | 06/11/2024
Friendship
Dien Bien Phu Victory Highlights Enduring Vietnam-Algeria Solidarity
Seventy years have passed, but the Dien Bien Phu Victory remains a historic event not only for Vietnamese people but also for all those around the world who value freedom, as it is an epic written by an indomitable nation in the process of defending its homeland, according to Algerian Minister of War Veterans and Rights Holders Laid Rebiga at a conference held in Algiers on November 4.
11:54 | 06/11/2024
Friendship
Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Receives "Medal for the Young Generation"
On November 1 in Hanoi, Bui Quang Huy, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and First Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union's Central Committee awarded the "Medal for the Young Generation" to Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam, Orlando Nicolás Hernández Guillén, during the ambassador's visit preceding the conclusion of his term.
10:38 | 05/11/2024
Viet's Home
Vietnam Actively Participated in Greater Mekong Subregion's Economic Cooperation
Vietnam has actively participated in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) from its inception. Since 1992, when it first joined, the Prime Minister assigned the State Planning Commission (now the Ministry of Planning and Investment) to lead and coordinate with relevant ministries and agencies in studying the orientation, content, and forms of participation in sub-regional economic cooperation.
17:17 | 06/11/2024
Expats in Vietnam
Dick Hughes: An American Champion for Vietnam's Children and AO Victims
Nearly sixty years after first arriving in Vietnam, Richard Hughes, better known as Dick Hughes, an American actor, university lecturer, and humanitarian, has dedicated his life to supporting Vietnam’s street children and advocating for victims of Agent Orange.
17:02 | 06/11/2024
Viet's Home
Journey of Remembrance: 70 Years of Gratitude for Northward Evacuation
The stories of those who evacuated in 1954, though unique in terms of age, occupation, and origin, consistently highlight the profound unity and compassion shown by the Northern community.
12:45 | 06/11/2024
Viet's Home
UN Women and Japan Support Women Facing Drought and Saltwater Intrusion in South Vietnam
To tackle water shortage in the Ca Mau and Ninh Thuan, UN Women and Japan have provided the provinces and their residents water storage tanks, filtration systems, efficient water-saving equipment, and targeted communication programs.
11:39 | 06/11/2024
Viet's Home
Vietnamese Calligraphy Exhibition Highlights Literary Masterpieces
More than 30 calligraphy works are on display at the Temple of Literature in Ha Noi, inspired by literary masterpieces.
10:57 | 06/11/2024
Viet's Home
Exhibition Praises Poetic Beauty of Hanoi
In "Down the Streets 4," artist Pham Binh Chuong explores Hanoi's timeless layers, combining the old and modern day in images of enduring city spirit. The exhibition marks 25 years since the artist began his path in realistic art and 20 years since he began presenting his "Down the Streets" series, which is dedicated entirely to Hanoi.
10:55 | 06/11/2024
Viet's Home
Police Force Encourages People in Bordering Communes to become "Living Milestone"
Border regions are often vulnerable to criminal activities, which criminals can exploit to commit offenses or entice locals into illegal actions. The police in border communes have closely collaborated with functional forces to implement a range of solutions, effectively contributing to the preservation of security and safety in these areas.
10:27 | 06/11/2024
Viet's Home
UNESCO Assistant Director-General Highlights Youth as Catalyst for Social Change
UNESCO Assistant Director-General Firmin Edouard Matoko appreciates and recognizes Vietnam's efforts in promoting cultural diplomacy, not only in the region but also globally. Therefore, UNESCO is ready to support Vietnam's cultural sponsorship initiatives.
09:06 | 05/11/2024
Singapore Looks to Enhance Cooperation with Vietnam's Southern Key Economic Zone
The Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam, Jaya Ratnam, has expressed an interest in collaborating with the Southern Key Economic Zone on food security initiatives.
Standard Chartered: Vietnamese Economy Shows Moderate Growth
Standard Chartered Bank’s latest macro-economic update assessed that Vietnam's key economic areas remain relatively robust for the rest of 2024.
Tasks and Solutions to Bring Vietnam - RoK Trade to Reach 100 billion USD
Within the context of high-level meetings between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) over recent years, the leaders of both nations have consistently aimed to boost bilateral trade turnover to 100 billion USD by 2020, and subsequently by 2023. Despite these ambitions, the target has not been met. To realize this goal in the future, it will be essential to implement a range of synchronized solutions.
Seas and islands
Vietnam Cracks Down on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing
Seas and islands
As the 5th inspection of the European Commission (EC) is approaching and provinces across Vietnam are fully enforcing campaigns for IUU (Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated) fishing prevention.
17:22 | 06/11/2024
Seas and islands
Maps, Documents on Hoang Sa and Truong Sa on Display in Dak Lak
Seas and islands
Dak Lak's people have the opportunity to better understand the sovereignty of 'Vietnam's Hoang Sa and Truong Sa' with the mobile exhibition.
22:47 | 05/11/2024
Seas and islands
Conference Sharing Insights into Vietnam's Sea and Island
Seas and islands
The Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, in collaboration with the Khanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Navy Command, held a conference sharing insights into Vietnam’s Sea and Islands on October 31, in Nha Trang.
08:19 | 03/11/2024
Overseas Vietnamese
Launching Ceremony of Vietnam Business Association in Belgium Takes Place in Brussel
The launching ceremony was held on November 3 in Brussels to celebrate the founding of a forum for Vietnamese businesspeople, investors, and experts in Belgium to exchange experience, seek cooperation opportunities, and support each other’s business endeavor.
10:45 | 06/11/2024
Overseas Vietnamese
Football Tournament in Tokyo Raises Funds to Build Vietnamese Pagoda
On October 27, at Redsland Stadium, Saitama City, Japan, a charity football tournament was held to raise funds to support the construction fund of Dai An Pagoda - a spiritual place for Vietnamese people in the heart of Tokyo. The tournament is called "FAVIJA CHARITY CUP 2024".
08:52 | 06/11/2024
Overseas Vietnamese
PM Pham Minh Chinh Meets With Vietnamese Community in Qatar
PM Pham Minh Chinh expressed his hope that Vietnamese in Qatar will maintain their solidarity, comply with local laws, and preserve and promote Vietnam's cultural values.
09:40 | 02/11/2024
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Dance Enchants Times Square (US)
Showing up in Ao Dai, a group of Vietnamese students in the US recently put on a show about the Vietnamese spirit at Times Square (US).
13:57 | 30/10/2024
World
2024 US Presidential Election: Voters Focus on Economy, Social Security, and Housing
As the US presidential election on November 5 approaches, key issues such as the economy, social security, and housing are likely to influence voters' choices.
09:51 | 31/10/2024
World
Promoting Vietnam’s Rich Culture, Economic Growth in the US
The Embassy of Vietnam in the United States (US), in collaboration with Things To Do DC, held an event at the Vietnam House in Washington, DC to promote the country’s economy, culture, and cuisine. Attendees expressed their admiration for Vietnam's economic achievements and a desire to explore the country's famous landscapes across its three regions and showed interest in seeking investment and business opportunities in Vietnam.
13:36 | 30/10/2024
World
Modi's GatiShakti is India’s gift to the third world for transforming infrastructural planning
On October 12, 2024, the Indian government announced significant advancements in the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, marking its third anniversary since its launch in 2021.
20:21 | 28/10/2024
World
European and Vietnamese Universities Expand Scientific Cooperation
On October 22, the European Union Delegation (EUDEL) to Vietnam coordinated with the Ministry of Education and Training to organize a conference on the Erasmus+ Day, attracting the participation of nearly 50 higher education institutions from European Union (EU) member countries and more than 100 higher education institutions in Vietnam.
10:23 | 27/10/2024
Travel
6,000 International Tourists Visit Vietnam by Sea
In the first 10 months of 2024, thousands of multinational tourists arrived at Vietnamese ports on luxury international cruise ships.
09:12 | 03/11/2024
Travel
Phu Quoc Ranks Second Among Top 10 Best Islands In Asia
The island was recognized by the US tourism magazine Condé Nast Traveler in its 2024 Readers' Choice Awards.
08:17 | 03/11/2024
Travel
Vietnam Among Top Countries Favored By Tourists
Vietnam is honored to be one of two representatives of Southeast Asia appearing on the list of Flight Centre, one of the largest traveling companies in Australia.
11:22 | 14/10/2024
Travel
Online Tickets for My Son Heritage Available on Bilingual Website
Instead of going to the ticket counter directly, tourists easily book their visits to My Son Heritage online anytime, anywhere.
11:35 | 11/10/2024
Taste Atlas: Vietnam’s Fish Sauce, Fermented Dish Sauce Among 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.
TasteAtlas: Four Vietnamese Dishes Among World’s 100 Best Dishes With Ginger
Four Vietnamese dishes have been named among the world’s best-rated dishes with ginger announced by TasteAtlas.
Free Tickets to Taiwan Film Salon 2024 in Hanoi
The annual event, the 4th of its kind, is hosted in Hanoi from September 7-14 by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vietnam (TECO) in collaboration with Hanoi College of Arts and Vietnam National Cinema Center.
Ben Tre Delicacy Garners International Recognition
The coconut candy attracts tourists with a distinctive local taste from the land of Ben Tre.
Multimedia
Traditional Ao Dai and Hanbok Costumes Hit HCMC Catwalk Stage
Multimedia
The Republic of Korea (RoK) Embassy in Vietnam, the Korean Cultural Center in Vietnam, the Korea Institute of Design Promotion, the Korea Tourism Organization, the Korea Creative Content Agency, the King Sejong Institute Foundation, and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation will jointly organize the Vietnam-RoK Friendship Cultural Festival 2024 on Le Loi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City on October 26 and 27.
18:14 | 02/11/2024
Multimedia
Cai Mon Durian among Vietnam's Top-rated Fruits: TasteAtlas
Multimedia
Cai Mon, a popular durian type from Ben Tre Province in the Mekong Delta, has been voted as one of Vietnam's best-rated fruits by readers of international travel magazine TasteAtlas.
09:12 | 01/11/2024
Multimedia
Vietnam's Fish Sauce Festival Attracts International Food Lovers
Multimedia
Vietnam's first Fish Sauce Festival from October 23 to 27 has captivated international visitors on Nguyen Hue Street in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a taste of traditional flavors.
23:33 | 29/10/2024
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