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.
Commemorating 107th Anniversary of the Russian October Revolution: People's Revolution
The October Revolution of 1917 in Russia marked a historic turning point when, for the first time, the working class, led by a true communist party, seized power from the ruling class.
17:36 | 07/11/2024
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
National
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 10): Vice President’s Official Visit Helps to Foster Closer Ties With Sweden
National
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 10): Vietnam, India fortify traditional friendship, multifaceted cooperation; Vice President’s official visit helps to foster closer ties with Sweden; Vietnam draws new wave of high-value investments: Savills; Typhoon Yinxing weakens rapidly due to cold air.
09:46 | 10/11/2024
National
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 9): Vietnam And Laos Vow to Effectively Implement High-level Agreements
National
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 9): President Luong Cuong begins South America trip, attends APEC Summit; HCM City aims to become ASEAN healthcare hub by 2030; Vietnam and Laos vow to effectively implement high-level agreements; Vietnam, Australia share experience in promoting women’s participation in peacekeeping.
09:28 | 09/11/2024
National
Vietnam Contributes to the Success of the 10th ACMECS Summit
National
Attending the 10th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) Summit (Yunnan, China), Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the central role of ACMECS in the Mekong sub-regional cooperation, pointing out six contents to make breakthroughs in the coming time.
16:04 | 08/11/2024
Friendship
Young Officers Contribute to Fostering Vietnam - Singapore Friendship
From November 4 to 7, in Singapore, a delegation of young officers from the Vietnam People's Army engaged in meaningful and practical exchange activities with their counterparts from the Singapore Armed Forces. These activities played a vital role in preserving and fostering solidarity, friendship, trust, and mutual understanding between the young officers of both countries.
23:38 | 10/11/2024
Friendship
Vietnam - EU Cooperation Forum: Adaptation efforts for a sustainable future
The Vietnam-EU Cooperation Forum 2024 took place on November 7, in Ho Chi Minh City under the theme “Striving For A Sustainable and Prosperous Future.”
19:46 | 10/11/2024
Friendship
French Ambassador Pledges Support for Vietnam's North-South Railway
Olivier Brochet, the French Ambassador to Vietnam, stated his readiness to cooperate and accompany Vietnam in building the North-South high-speed railway at the inauguration ceremony of the Nhon-Ha Noi metro line, held on the morning of November 9th at S8 station - Cau Giay station.
12:22 | 10/11/2024
Friendship
French Experts Work On Long Bien Bridge Restoration Project
Experts from Artelia, a French design company specializing in engineering, project management, and consulting services, have arrived in Vietnam to work with stakeholders and conduct a preliminary survey of the 122-year-old Long Bien Bridge for a restoration project.
00:04 | 10/11/2024
Viet's Home
Yen Bai Creates Forum for Students to Raise Voice on Children Issues
On November 9 in Yen Bai, the Provincial Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and the Children's Council organized a mock session of the Yen Bai People's Council in 2024. The event was attended by 30 children who are members of the Yen Bai Children's Council and 50 outstanding children across the province.
21:06 | 10/11/2024
Viet's Home
International Youth Festival: For a World of Peace
With the theme "For a peaceful world", the 3rd International Youth Festival is organized to enhance exchange, promote culture and tourism of Thang Long - Hanoi to youth, students and international friends.
12:01 | 10/11/2024
Viet's Home
Cultural Industry with Materials from Vietnam's Tradition
Local and traditional culture are endless resources for the development of cultural industries. However, not many artists have succeeded in putting them in use. Against that background, Nguyen Viet Nam, founder of Tired City, has successfully told new stories from daily life through traditional cultural materials.
11:35 | 10/11/2024
Viet's Home
Foreign Visitors Discover Vietnamese Art at National Fine Arts Museum
In the heart of Hanoi, nestled among the city’s historic streets, lies the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum, a hidden gem that has become a pilgrimage site for art lovers worldwide. Foreign visitors to the museum find themselves drawn to the unique blend of cultural, historical, and contemporary art that speaks to Vietnam’s rich heritage and evolving identity.
23:59 | 09/11/2024
Viet's Home
Yen Bai Receives Support from Save the Children for Typhoon Recovery
In the two days of November 4th and 5th, thousands of households in Yen Bai, which were severely damaged by Typhoon Number 3 (Yagi), received support from the emergency relief program implemented by Save the Children in collaboration with partners.
23:34 | 09/11/2024
Viet's Home
Vietnam, Germany Share Experience in Developing Cinema Industry
Sharing among colleagues from different film industries at the workshop within the 7th Hanoi International Film Festival 2024 (HANIFF VII), helps filmmakers better understand the film industries of different countries.
22:25 | 09/11/2024
Viet's Home
Strengthening Coordination Mechanisms in Foreign non-governmental Aid Affairs
On Nov, 7, in Can Tho, the working delegation of the Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Affairs led by Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, Vice Chairman of the Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations Affairs, had a meeting and information sharing session with NGOs operating in Can Tho.
20:52 | 09/11/2024
Viet's Home
First Performance of Japanese Martial Arts Takes Place in Vietnam in November
The Japanese Martial Arts performance in Ho Chi Minh city, the first of its kind, will be held on November 10, with 12 martial arts troupes, representing 12 different martial arts from Japan.
18:51 | 09/11/2024
Seas and islands
Naval Region 3 Coordinates in Propaganda and Career Guidance for Youth
Seas and islands
On November 9, in Da Nang City, the Youth Union of Brigade 172, Naval Region 3, in collaboration with the Youth Union of Hoang Hoa Tham High School, organized the signing of a joint program to implement propaganda, career guidance, and military recruitment counseling for young people from 2024 to 2030. Concurrently, the program introduced maritime and island situation, as well as the Navy's military recruitment for 2025.
10:08 | 10/11/2024
Seas and islands
Naval Region 3 Focuses on Nurturing new Party members
Seas and islands
On November 5, in Khanh Hoa, Ship 359 (Brigade 172, Naval Region 3) held a Communist Party of Vietnam membership admission ceremony for Professional Military Lieutenant Tran Chi Cong, Deck Mechanic, Ship 359.
13:07 | 07/11/2024
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
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Expat in USA Donate Books to Schools and Libraries
On November 9, the Committee for Overseas Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh City held a ceremony to honor overseas Vietnamese intellectuals who have contributed ideas, suggestions and participated in activities in Ho Chi Minh City. At the event, books sponsored by Dr. Vo Ta Han, a Vietnamese in the USA, were presented to universities, colleges and libraries.
22:21 | 09/11/2024
Overseas Vietnamese
PM: Vietnamese Lives in Yunnan (China) Foster Bilateral Bonds
In a recent meeting with officials an staff of the Consulate General and the Vietnamese community in Yunnan Province (China), Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh state that each individual of the community is an ambassador of the Vietnam-China friendship.
10:10 | 08/11/2024
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnam Day Abroad 2024 Makes Its Debut in Brazil and Saudi Arabia
The "Vietnam Day Abroad 2024" program, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will take place in Brazil and Saudi Arabia in November and December, respectively, continuing to strengthen the global presence of the national promotion activities series.
08:15 | 07/11/2024
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
World
Belgium's Experience in Dealing with Land Border Issues
At the recent international conference, named "Cooperation for peaceful and developed borders, seas and islands," held in Hanoi, Erik Franckx, Honorary Professor at prestigious universities in Belgium, former President of the Belgian Society of International Law, talked about practical experiences on Belgian land border issues and drew lessons in handling complex border issues.
21:28 | 10/11/2024
Focus
Commemorating 107th Anniversary of the Russian October Revolution: People's Revolution
The October Revolution of 1917 in Russia marked a historic turning point when, for the first time, the working class, led by a true communist party, seized power from the ruling class.
17:36 | 07/11/2024
World
Liberal MP spars with Jagmeet Singh over weekend clash at Hindu temple in Brampton
Narendra Modi called out the Trudeau government following violent altercations outside a Hindu temple in Brampton over the weekend.
16:42 | 07/11/2024
World
Vietnam Supports UNGA Reform Towards Improved Efficiency and Transparency
The 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) discussed the reform of UNGA's activities at the United Nations headquarters in New York (USA) on Nov. 6 (local time).
12:20 | 07/11/2024
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
Travel
Foreign Tourists Converge at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature for Cultural and Historical Immersion
Nestled in the heart of Hanoi, the Temple of Literature stands as a bastion of Vietnamese culture and history, drawing visitors from across the globe who come not just to explore its stunning architecture, but to delve deep into the rich academic heritage it symbolizes. Originally built in 1070 under the reign of Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, the temple is Vietnam’s first national university and remains a key attraction for those seeking to understand the country’s intellectual traditions and Confucian heritage.
09:24 | 07/11/2024
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
Water Puppet Show To Be The Highlight of Vietnam Day in Brazil
The “Vietnam Days Abroad 2024” programme will take place in Brazil
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.
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Cai Mon Durian among Vietnam's Top-rated Fruits: TasteAtlas
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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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Vietnamese Dish Listed among Asia’s Best Rated Desserts
Multimedia
Three Color Dessert (Chè ba màu) has been named among the 100 best desserts in Asia, as compiled by international food website TasteAtlas.
10:59 | 29/10/2024
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