Handbook
Vietnam Moves Up 8 Places In World Happiness Index
Vietnam is the third-happiest place to live in Asia, trailing behind Taiwan and Singapore, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report.
Focus
Young People - Source of Vitality and Bright Future for Vietnam - China Relations
The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hosted the "Engage with Vietnamese and Chinese students across generations" at the Vietnam - China Friendship Palace (Hanoi), on March 20. The event celebrates the 75th anniversary of Vietnam - China diplomatic relations and the Vietnam - China Humanistic Exchange Year 2025. General Secretary To Lam attended and delivered a speech.
Viet's Home
Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail: 50 Years of Vietnamese Resilience
During the resistance war against the US, alongside the strategic Truong Son - Ho Chi Minh Trail on land, the Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail was also a vital lifeline, ensuring the timely and effective transport of weapons and forces to the southern battlefield.
Addressing War Aftermath - Key Areas in Vietnam - US Collaboration
Dong Huy Cuong, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, made this statement during the reception and working session with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VWF) delegation, led by VWF Vice President Tim Peter, in Hanoi on March 21.
12:35 | 24/03/2025
Young People - Source of Vitality and Bright Future for Vietnam - China Relations
The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hosted the "Engage with Vietnamese and Chinese students across generations" at the Vietnam - China Friendship Palace (Hanoi), on March 20. The event celebrates the 75th anniversary of Vietnam - China diplomatic relations and the Vietnam - China Humanistic Exchange Year 2025. General Secretary To Lam attended and delivered a speech.
11:15 | 24/03/2025
Information Sharing Session Held to Discuss Potentials in Vietnam - Türkiye Relations
On March 13 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, in collaboration with the Turkish Embassy to Vietnam, held an information-sharing session on Türkiye.
12:59 | 17/03/2025
Vietnam - Sri Lanka Cooperation has Ample Room for Development
The statement was made at the information sharing session about Sri Lanka organized by the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations in coordination with the Sri Lankan Embassy to Vietnam, in Hanoi, on March 12.
20:09 | 16/03/2025
National
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 24): Vietnam, Laos Stand in Solidarity
National
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 24): Vietnam, Sri Lanka strengthen cooperation across multiple areas; Vietnam to proactively adapt to trade policies amid global uncertainties; Vietnam, Laos stand in solidarity: Lao Official; Summer 2025 likely to be less intensely hot than summer 2024.
08:02 | 24/03/2025
National
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 23): Vietnam, Luxembourg Step Up Cooperation for Development of Int’l Financial Centers
National
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 23): Vietnam, Luxembourg step up cooperation for development of int’l financial centers; Vietnam sees surge in tourism demand from Indonesia; Mexican state seeks twinning ties with Binh Duong province; Northern Vietnam gets warm before turning cold next weekend.
07:13 | 23/03/2025
National
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 22): France Pledges Assistance to Vietnam’s Strategic Transport Projects
National
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 22): Vietnam, China conduct joint border patrol; France pledges assistance to Vietnam’s strategic transport projects; Vietnam eyes stronger cooperation with WB; Hue recognized as Asia’s underrated culinary gem by Tatler Asia.
14:49 | 22/03/2025
Friendship
Addressing War Aftermath - Key Areas in Vietnam - US Collaboration
Dong Huy Cuong, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, made this statement during the reception and working session with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VWF) delegation, led by VWF Vice President Tim Peter, in Hanoi on March 21.
12:35 | 24/03/2025
Focus
Young People - Source of Vitality and Bright Future for Vietnam - China Relations
The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hosted the "Engage with Vietnamese and Chinese students across generations" at the Vietnam - China Friendship Palace (Hanoi), on March 20. The event celebrates the 75th anniversary of Vietnam - China diplomatic relations and the Vietnam - China Humanistic Exchange Year 2025. General Secretary To Lam attended and delivered a speech.
11:15 | 24/03/2025
Friendship
Vietnam Discusses Innovation in Public Governance and Digital Transformation with Nordic Countries
The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics in collaboration with the Embassies of 4 Nordic countries including Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway organized their 8th annual seminar earlier this week. This year's event is themed "Effective leadership and public administration, promoting innovation and digital transformation: Nordic and Vietnamese experiences".
10:22 | 21/03/2025
Friendship
Trees Planting Ceremony as Testament of Vietnam-China Friendship
Vibrant friendship exchange activities have taken place along the Vietnam-China border in recent days. These events include the participation of youth from Cao Bang and Lang Son provinces in the Vietnam-China youth tree-planting activity 2025 in Guangxi, China, and the friendship exchange between Tran Phu and Hai Yen wards (Mong Cai city, Vietnam) and Dongxing town (Dongxing city, China).
10:23 | 19/03/2025
Viet's Home
Enhancing Digital Skills of Vietnam's Disadvantaged Youth
This "Transformational Skilling for a Smarter Future in Vietnam" project provides career opportunities and empowers more young people, especially women, to confidently pursue their passions, build their careers, and unlock their full potential in the technology sector.
16:11 | 22/03/2025
Viet's Home
Former American Soldier and the Violin’s Echo at Son My Memorial
57 years after the Son My Massacre (also known as the My Lai Massacre), a former American soldier continues to return to this place, playing a solemn melody on his violin to honor the victims, ease the pain of war, and convey a message of peace to the world.
15:46 | 22/03/2025
Viet's Home
Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail: 50 Years of Vietnamese Resilience
During the resistance war against the US, alongside the strategic Truong Son - Ho Chi Minh Trail on land, the Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail was also a vital lifeline, ensuring the timely and effective transport of weapons and forces to the southern battlefield.
14:51 | 22/03/2025
Vietnamese Herbal Tea
“Enduring Passion” Award Review Process to be Completed by March 25
The "Enduring Passion" award's Board of Specialists will complete the selection process before March 25.
13:06 | 20/03/2025
Viet's Home
ORBIS, Central Eye Hospital Fight Blindness in Vietnam
A cooperation program is expected to bring practical results to improve the ophthalmological treatment capacity of the Central Eye Hospital.
10:11 | 20/03/2025
Friendship
Agriculture on Way to Recovery from Typhoon Yagi in Ha Giang's Communes
In the face of severe damage caused by Typhoon Yagi, Plan International swiftly coordinated with donors to assist communities affected by the disaster.
09:53 | 18/03/2025
Viet's Home
Top US Universities Explore New Collaborations in Vietnam’s Higher Education Sector
More than 40 senior leaders from 21 highly rated American universities will embark on a five-day study tour of Vietnam from March 31 to April 4 to forge new partnerships and strengthen academic collaboration with their Vietnamese counterparts.
14:36 | 17/03/2025
Viet's Home
NUOY: Bringing Miracle of Medicine to Children with Birth Defects in Vietnam
25 years ago, a group of volunteer doctors from NUOY (US) arrived in Vietnam with a heartfelt mission: to transform the lives of children born with congenital disabilities. Today, their work has given thousands of children a second chance at life and has strengthened Vietnam’s medical capabilities, turning what once seemed like miracles into everyday possibilities.
11:52 | 15/03/2025
Rejecting Khalistan Separatism: Former Australian PM Tony Abbott’s Vision for Indo-Pacific Harmony
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has issued a resolute statement against separatism, emphasizing that any discontent with the current political order should be channeled through democratic means rather than through divisive or violent actions
Vietnam, US Strengthen Trade Ties with US $90.3 Billion in New Agreements
Vietnam’s leading corporations signed US $90.3 billion in trade agreements with US partners, covering LNG, aviation, and biofuels. These deals will boost jobs and investment from 2025 onward.
Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition to host inaugural general assembly
The Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) will convene its first General Assembly at the India International Centre (IIC) in the national capital on March 21 and 22.
Vietnamese Intellectuals in UK Support Homeland's Financial Centers Development
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh expressed his hope that the Vietnamese Intellectuals Association in the UK would continue to accompany and make practical, positive contributions to domestic authorities in the formation and development of international financial centers in Vietnam.
Seas and islands
Honoring the Fallen: Incense Offering for the 37th Anniversary of Gac Ma
Seas and islands
On the morning of March 13, the Khanh Hoa Provincial Labor Confederation, in collaboration with various civic organizations, held an incense offering ceremony in remembrance of 64 naval officers and soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Gac Ma event of 1988.
21:03 | 15/03/2025
Seas and islands
Vietnam Coast Guard Expands International Cooperation for Maritime Security
Seas and islands
The Vietnam Coast Guard engaged in cooperative and exchange activities with the Coast Guards of China and France.
13:40 | 05/03/2025
Seas and islands
Three Vietnamese Fishermen Saved Off Jeju Coast
Seas and islands
Three Vietnamese crew members had been rescued following the capsizing of a fishing vessel off the coast of Jeju Island, RoK, announced the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK), on the evening of February 12.
09:59 | 17/02/2025
Overseas Vietnamese
Artisan Introduces Vietnamese Tea Culture in Canada
The fertility of Vietnam's land creates a diversity of tea-growing regions, from the mountains to the plains, offering a wealth of varieties from color to flavor.
09:49 | 18/03/2025
Overseas Vietnamese
100 Overseas Vietnamese Students in Laos Receive Vu A Dinh Scholarships
In Vientiane, the capital of Laos, the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund and the "For Beloved Hoang Sa - Truong Sa" Club, in coordination with the Embassy of Vietnam in Laos, awarded 100 scholarships (each worth 50 USD) to children of the Vietnamese community in Laos on March 6.
12:32 | 08/03/2025
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association in Europe Debuts
Young Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Association in Europe debuts with the aspiration to unite strength of Vietnamese business communities across the continent.
12:18 | 03/03/2025
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Students Connect with Employers at Seoul Job Fair
On February 23, the Vietnamese Student Association in Korea (VSAK) organized the event "Job Fair 2025" at Seoul Cyber University (SCU), under the auspices of the Vietnamese Embassy to the Republic of Korea.
11:18 | 27/02/2025
World
Understanding Trump's Tariffs in Five Charts
Data shows import taxes could broadly affect US industries from medicine to machinery.
20:14 | 21/03/2025
World
US Businesses Struggle Amid Trump's Unpredictable Tariff Policies
Amid continuous shifts in the tariff policies of President Donald Trump's administration, some US businesses have reduced their orders or put investment plans on hold.
16:30 | 21/03/2025
World
US, India Boosting Work in Security, Intel Sharing, Gabbard Says
The US and India should enhance their cooperation on security and intelligence-sharing under the administration of President Donald Trump, a top American intelligence official said.
07:00 | 21/03/2025
World
"Fascinating Conversation": PM Shares Glimpses From Podcast With Lex Fridman
Lex Fridman had announced on January 19 that he would conduct a podcast with PM Modi.
07:00 | 19/03/2025
Travel
Four Indian Films Introduced to Lao Cai Audience
The Lao Cai Center for Culture and Cinema, in collaboration with the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, held the opening ceremony of the Indian Film Festival in Lao Cai, at Lao Cai Cinema on March 15.
09:22 | 18/03/2025
Travel
Vietnam to Waive Visas for Citizens from 12 Countries until 2028
These countries include Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
07:13 | 08/03/2025
Travel
Ninh Binh Full-day Tour among World’s Top Experiences: TripAdvisor
A full-day tour to Ninh Binh from Hanoi has been honored on TripAdvisor’s global list of top experiences at the Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Things To Do.
13:16 | 27/02/2025
Travel
Belgian Media Praises Lim Festival’s Vibrant Folk Culture
Belgium’s Le Soir highlights Vietnam’s Lim Festival as a celebration of rich cultural traditions, particularly quan ho (love duet) folk singing, recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
09:16 | 15/02/2025
Vietnam Moves Up 8 Places In World Happiness Index
Vietnam is the third-happiest place to live in Asia, trailing behind Taiwan and Singapore, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report.
Travelling Vietnam Through French Artist's Children Book
“Sparrow’s Travelogue” - a 40-page picture book, completed in 3 years, is a gift that French artist Olivier Blanchin wants to send to Vietnam, the country he has been attached to for the past 7 years.
Vietnamese Turmeric Fish among Best Asian Dishes: TasteAtlas
Vietnamese turmeric fish with dill and noodles (Cha ca La Vong) has been officially recognized by the international cuisine magazine TasteAtlas as being among the Top 100 Asian fish dishes.
From Lost to Found: German Tourist Thanks Vietnamese Police for Returning His Bag
Recently, the Phuc Than Commune Police (Than Uyen district, Lai Chau province) returned a black bag to Philipp Horn (born in 1991, German nationality) including hispassport, visa, his iPod headset, his plane ticket, and many foreign currencies from Japan, Korea, China, and the United States.
Multimedia
Vietnamese Across Nation Welcome Year of the Snake
Multimedia
As the year of the Snake begins, fireworks illuminate the sky, and crowds in Hanoi, Da Nang, Hue, and Ho Chi Minh City cheer, wishing the country prosperity and its people warmth and happiness.
01:22 | 29/01/2025
Multimedia
G4 Ambassadors Celebrate Lunar New Year with Vietnamese Song Performance
Multimedia
The G4 ambassadors to Vietnam, representing Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland, performed the Vietnamese song "Nam qua đa lam gi" (What have we done this past year) alongside the Green Wind Choir in a music video filmed at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. The video conveys their heartfelt New Year greetings for the Year of the Snake 2025.
15:50 | 28/01/2025
Multimedia
International Students in Hanoi Eager to Celebrate Tet
Multimedia
On January 14, international students from many countries such as Germany, Hungary, Laos, France, and England, enthusiastically experienced the traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year atmosphere organized by the Foreign Trade University in Hanoi.
10:17 | 17/01/2025
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