
President Ho Chi Minh Statue Display Under Restoration At UK Museum
A display area featuring President Ho Chi Minh’s statue and related artifacts at the Newhaven Museum in East Sussex, the UK, is under restoration.

The Swede Who Fell in Love with Hoi An
After setting out on a globetrotting journey, Kawa Wandi, his wife Nisha, and their three children decided to put down roots in Vietnam's idyllic Hoi An town. Wandi cites the town's charms and safety as his family's reasons to live abroad.

Bringing Spirit of Vietnamese Tet to Australia
On February 9, the Embassy of Vietnam in Australia hosted the “Xuan Que Huong” (Homeland Spring) event to bring together the Vietnamese community in celebration of the Lunar New Year 2025.

Decision to Establish Party Committee of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Announced
On February 13 in Hanoi, the Party Cell of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations held a conference to disseminate resolutions, directives, and conclusions of the Party's Central Committee and announced the Decision to establish the Party Committee of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.
01:02 | 14/02/2025

U.S. Ambassador Celebrates Tet, Close Ties with Vietnam
“Hanoi is truly bustling in the days leading up to Tet, with streets crowded and people moving about in joyful anticipation,” shared US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper in an interview, just after navigating through some congested streets due to the Tet holiday. The Ambassador enthusiastically recounted his experiences.
09:47 | 03/02/2025

People-to-people Diplomacy Ready to Accompany the Nation to Enter New Era
"People-to-people diplomacy activities must transcend outdated thinking to achieve regional and international influence," affirmed President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son. In an interview with VNA reporters, he shared insights on the people-to-people diplomacy activities in 2024 and outlined the orientations for 2025, as the country enters the New Year of the Snake.
01:22 | 31/01/2025

Foreign NGOs in 2024: Partners in Vietnam's Sustainable Future
According to the report from the People's Aid Coordinating Committee (under the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations), in 2024, foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) continued to provide significant support, helping Vietnam achieve substantial progress in poverty reduction and socio-economic development.
13:00 | 29/01/2025

Vietnam News Today (Feb. 13): Vietnam Reaffirms Commitment to AI Development Cooperation
National
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 13): Vietnam reaffirms commitment to AI development cooperation; Tropical depression forms over East Sea as northern Vietnam braces for cold spell; Da Nang remains ideal destination for MICE events in Asia; Vietnam steps up cooperation in cultural industry development.
07:13 | 13/02/2025

Socio-economic Development Goals Discussed at NA’s Extraordinary Session
National
The National Assembly (NA) heard a report and a verification report on the revised 2025 socio-economic development plan which targets a growth rate of at least 8%, at the opening session of the 15th NA’s 9th extraordinary sitting on February 12.
15:30 | 12/02/2025

President Ho Chi Minh Statue Display Under Restoration At UK Museum
National
A display area featuring President Ho Chi Minh’s statue and related artifacts at the Newhaven Museum in East Sussex, the UK, is under restoration.
10:03 | 12/02/2025

Decision to Establish Party Committee of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Announced
On February 13 in Hanoi, the Party Cell of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations held a conference to disseminate resolutions, directives, and conclusions of the Party's Central Committee and announced the Decision to establish the Party Committee of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.
01:02 | 14/02/2025

Japan's Enduring Bond with Vietnam: Preserving Hoi An's Heritage
Throughout history, Japan has maintained a special connection with Vietnam, especially in the Quang Nam province. Notably, the Japanese have closely collaborated with Hoi An in preserving and promoting its heritage values.
10:28 | 13/02/2025

New Year, New Beginnings: Vietnam-China Business Association Launched in Chongqing
On New Year 2025, the Vietnamese Association in Chongqing - Sichuan (China) organized launched the Vietnam - China Business and Commerce Association under the Vietnamese Association in Chongqing - Sichuan.
10:21 | 13/02/2025

First Czech Skoda Cars to be Produced in Vietnam
On February 2, in Hanoi, the Vietnam-Czech Friendship Association organized many activities to welcome the Year of the Snake and celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic.
15:06 | 12/02/2025

Vietnam Participation in Paris AI Summit Affirms Its Role in the Int'l AI Community
From February 10-13, 2025, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Bui Hoang Phuong led the Vietnamese delegation to attend the AI Action Summit in Paris, France.
14:49 | 13/02/2025

Vietnam Begins Term as UN Women Executive Board Member
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), attended the annual session of the UN Women Executive Board on February 10 as a newly elected member for the 2025-2027 term.
15:34 | 12/02/2025

The Swede Who Fell in Love with Hoi An
After setting out on a globetrotting journey, Kawa Wandi, his wife Nisha, and their three children decided to put down roots in Vietnam's idyllic Hoi An town. Wandi cites the town's charms and safety as his family's reasons to live abroad.
09:59 | 12/02/2025

International Tourist Visit Tam Bao Pagoda (Da Nang) to Seek Tranquility and Happiness
On February 6 (the 9th day of the Lunar New Year), Tam Bao Theravāda Pagoda in Da Nang welcomed numerous international visitors who came to offer prayers for peace and blessings.
13:17 | 11/02/2025

Vietnamese Language Preserved and Spread in Malaysia
From February 8-10, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairwoman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, Le Thi Thu Hang, paid a working visit to Malaysia. During her meeting with the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia, Le Thi Thu Hang highly praised the efforts to preserve and maintain the Vietnamese language, as well as the dedication of teachers and students to teaching and learning.
15:50 | 10/02/2025

Japanese Professor Hiroki Tahara: Return to Vietnam for the Language
Japanese Professor Hiroki Tahara of Japan does not say "going to Vietnam" or "coming to Vietnam". For him, it is "returning to Vietnam" - a return to listen to the Vietnamese language, a return with nostalgia, to the place where "the land has become (his) soul".
15:24 | 10/02/2025

Tet Cheer Reaches 1.48 Million Poor Families in Vietnam
On February 3, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs provided an update on social welfare measures for the Lunar New Year 2025. According to the report, more than 1.48 million poor and near-poor households have received support and Tet gifts, with a total value exceeding VND 786 billion.
07:00 | 06/02/2025

UNDP Resident Representative Joins Tree Planting Festival in Thai Binh
UNDP Resident Representative Ramla Khalidi joined Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Do Duc Duy to launch a tree planting festival celebrating the Lunar New Year or "Tet" in the Thai Thuy Wetland Protected Area.
12:53 | 05/02/2025
Vietnam Holds Opportunities to Export Aluminum and Steel to US Market
Vietnam still has many opportunities to export aluminum and steel to the US market, as domestic production capacity in the US has yet to fully meet local demand, according to the Head of the Vietnam Trade Office in the US.


Vietnamese Coast Guard Rescues Filipino Sailor In Distress
Seas and islands
The Vietnam Coast Guard has brought ashore a Filippino sailor who fell ill aboard a China Hong Kong-flagged vessel off the coast of southern Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.
08:17 | 03/02/2025

Naval Region 3 Brings Tet Atmosphere to Fatherland's Outpost Islands
Seas and islands
On January 8-9, officers and soldiers of Naval Region 3 visited the people and officers on Vietnam's outpost islands. This is their annual activity to transport Tet gifts and wishes to the islands' residents.
15:58 | 10/01/2025

Patriots Send Tet Love to Vietnamese Islands
Seas and islands
On December 31, the Command of Naval Region 2 held a meeting with a working delegation and journalists who will visit and extend New Year greetings to the DK1 rig house, on-duty ships, and civilian government agencies in Con Dao District on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of 2025 (Year of the Snake).
10:14 | 08/01/2025

Bringing Spirit of Vietnamese Tet to Australia
On February 9, the Embassy of Vietnam in Australia hosted the “Xuan Que Huong” (Homeland Spring) event to bring together the Vietnamese community in celebration of the Lunar New Year 2025.
10:22 | 11/02/2025

Strengthening Vietnam - Japan Ties Through Cultural Exchange
The Centre for Vietnam Studies in Japan, in collaboration with the Vietnamese Language Department of Osaka University and the Cay Tre (Bamboo) Vietnamese Language School successfully organized the Vietnamese Culture Day in Japan program at the Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka on February 4, 2024.
18:38 | 08/02/2025

Vietnamese Community in Czech Republic: Model of Solidarity and Integration
On February 5 in Hanoi, Deputy Minister and Chairwoman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang met with leaders of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in the Czech Republic.
18:18 | 08/02/2025

Nearly 500 Overseas Vietnamese Reunite in Hai Phong to Celebrate Tet 2025
On February 2, the Hai Phong Department of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Hai Phong Overseas Vietnamese Liaison Association, organized the "Homeland Spring 2025" program, bringing together overseas Vietnamese and their relatives.
07:18 | 06/02/2025

Now is the time to strengthen Malaysia-India cooperation
Malaysia's chairmanship of Asean in 2025 presents a significant opportunity to deepen ties with India bilaterally and at the regional level.
08:00 | 06/02/2025

United Nations Secretary-General Sends Lunar New Year Wishes
On January 25, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2025, expressing his hope that the Year of the Snake will bring humanity good health, happiness, and prosperity.
23:08 | 26/01/2025

Why India-Indonesia bonhomie is a win-win for both
India and Indonesia, two of Asia’s largest and most populous nations, have shared historical, cultural, and economic ties for centuries.
00:00 | 26/01/2025

"It's going to be golden age for Indian-American friendship!": Former spiritual advisor to Donald Trump
Johnnie Moore, former spiritual advisor to Donald Trump on Wednesday hailed the India-US ties under US President Donald Trump's first administration and expressed confidence for the ties to deepen further with the onset of the second term of US President Donald Trump.
08:24 | 24/01/2025

Vietnam: Ultimate Family-Friendly Destination for RoK Travelers
Vietnam continues to be the number one travel destination for families from the Republic of Korea (RoK) with children under the age of 10, thanks to its warm climate, diverse entertainment activities, and high-end resorts.
23:12 | 12/02/2025

Hanoi’s Craft Villages To Make Entry Into Global Creative Network
A ceremony is scheduled at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel to honor the recognition of Hanoi’s two traditional craft villages, Bat Trang ceramic village in the Gia Lam district and Van Phuc silk village in the Ha Dong district as members of the World Crafts Cities Network.
11:30 | 12/02/2025

Int'l Tourists Weave Baskets, Mats at Kim Bong Village Festival
People and tourists enjoy participating in traditional activities at Kim Bong craft village festival, Cam Kim commune, Hoi An city.
10:21 | 11/02/2025

A Journey Through Vietnam’s Most Enchanting Landscapes
Vietnam’s stunning landscapes never fail to enchant travel enthusiasts.
18:30 | 08/02/2025
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.

Prediction and Resolution for the Disasters of Humanity
The twin disasters of war and natural disasters have long inflicted immense grief and sorrow upon humanity. As we step into 2025, the question arises: what will these disasters look like, and how can we resolve them? Experts from diverse fields— science, religion, and Eastern mystical science—offer valuable insights and perspectives on these pressing issues.

16 French Films To Be Shown For Free During Tet Holiday In Vietnam
16 unique French films that have never been shown in Vietnam will be shown for free on the DANET online movie viewing platform from January 17 to February 17, 2025.

Unique Cultural and Religious Activities to Welcome Year of the Snake
During Tet holiday and Spring season, people across the country engage in a variety of unique and long-standing cultural and religious activities.


Vietnamese Across Nation Welcome Year of the Snake
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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

G4 Ambassadors Celebrate Lunar New Year with Vietnamese Song Performance
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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

International Students in Hanoi Eager to Celebrate Tet
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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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