Valerie Mai
For Valerie Mai's latest contributions to VietnamTimes, see below:
Ambassadors to Vietnam: The Geneva Accords Remind Value of Peace
04/05/2024 09:31
Attending the 70th Anniversary of the Signing of the Geneva Accord held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, foreign ambassadors to Vietnam highly appreciated the importance and lessons that remain valuable to this day.
40 Books about Vietnam Exhibited in Argentina
02/05/2024 09:07
On April 30, the Vietnamese Embassy to Argentina coordinated with Acercando Ediciones Publishing House and the Argentine Book Association to organize an exhibition of Vietnam Space at the Buenos Aires Book Fair.
70 OVs Visit Truong Sa, DK-I rig on the 49th Anniversary of National Reunification
01/05/2024 10:32
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recently coordinated with the Navy Command to send a delegation of overseas Vietnamese to Truong Sa Island District and the DK-I Rig House.
Bridges to Heal the Wounds of War
30/04/2024 16:38
49 years after the historic April 30, with the spirit of "putting aside the past, overcoming differences, promoting similarities, looking towards the future", Vietnam and the USA have been cooperating closely in overcoming the consequences of the war. Both sides consider this a priority in the two countries' relations, helping to build trust and enhance mutual understanding. People-to-people diplomacy significantly contributes to that process.
Introduce Hoi An Ancient Town Local Culture to Japanese people
30/04/2024 13:56
The Hoi An delegation brought many art programs rich in local culture to the Fenice Sakai Theater and the Vietnam Festival in Osaka (Japan).
Helmut Kutin, Long-serving President of SOS Children's Villages, Passes Away
29/04/2024 16:59
Helmut Kutin, former President of SOS Children's Villages International, passed away from a serious illness at a hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, at the age of 83, on April 23. He devoted his whole life to helping children in difficult circumstances, hoping to give them a loving home.
Sentiment and Bond between Military Force and Citizens Shown on Dry Days
29/04/2024 10:11
At the end of April 2024, many canals in Tran Van Thoi, U Minh, and Thoi Binh districts of Ca Mau province dried up, many drilled wells were dried, crops withered, and people lacked food and fresh water for eating and drinking. The harsh atmosphere there became more lively when the locals received cool water from the Navy soldiers.
Ample Opportunities for Universities and Students to Join Foreign Affairs Activities
29/04/2024 08:48
During a seminar held by the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations in Hanoi on April 24, hundreds of leaders, lecturers, and students of universities, academies, and colleges in the Northern and North Central regions have been suggested, they have contributed ideas and expressed their hopes to learn about and participate in foreign affairs activities.
Laos Students in Quang Binh Cultivate the Vietnam-Laos Friendship
24/04/2024 21:41
Generations of Laos students in Quang Binh are cultural "bridges," contributing to cultivating solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Laos.
Recognize Algerian Ambassador of to Vietnam's Contributions in Boosting People-to-people Relations
24/04/2024 07:08
During his nearly 3-year term in Vietnam, Abdelhamid Boubazine, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria to Vietnam coordinated with Vietnamese agencies and partners to organize activities to enhance understanding and cooperation between the two peoples. Recognizing his efforts, on April 22, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations awarded the "for Peace and Friendship among Nations" medal to the Ambassador.
Online Meeting Between Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and Local Unions: Dynamic, Practical, Effective
22/04/2024 10:36
This is the first time the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations held an online conference with 52 member organizations which are the Unions of Friendship Organizations of localities. Issues in many fields were addressed, discussed, and handled according to new thinking and forms.
Head of France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians' Group experiences Dao Tien Fabric Dye
21/04/2024 16:48
During a visit to Hoa Binh, Anne Le Hénanff, deputy for the first constituency of Morbihan, President of the France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians' Group of the French National Assembly and representative of the French Development Agency (AFD) in Vietnam experienced the unique culture of the local people.
Translator Vu Ngoc Can Builds Cultural Bridges to Connect Vietnam and Hungary
20/04/2024 12:03
Over the past 40 years, Assoc. Prof., PhD., translator Vu Ngoc Can (pen name: Vu Thanh Xuan) has constantly attempted to introduce Hungarian culture and literature to Vietnamese readers and Vietnamese culture to Hungarian friends.
Unique Vietnamese antiquities gallery at the Belgian museum
20/04/2024 10:43
The Royal Museum of Art and History of Belgium (MRAH), an alluring cultural destination in Brussels, not only preserves Belgium's rich artistic and historical treasures but also displays artifacts from other cultures, including Vietnam.
2024 US Election Progress and its Implications for Vietnam's People-to-people Diplomacy
20/04/2024 00:42
On April 16, in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations held a discussion on "Information about the 2024 US Election".
Replicate Girls Club Model to Equip Ethnic Minority Female Students with Life Skills
15/04/2024 13:37
Through their regular activities, Brighter Path Girls Clubs (BPGC), launched by the VinaCapital Foundation in Thai Nguyen have equipped female students with knowledge and skills, thereby nurturing them to confidently grow and contribute to their communities.
Vietnam - Sweden Enhance Mutual Understanding Through Culinary Exchanges
14/04/2024 11:58
On April 13, in Hanoi, the Embassy of Sweden to Vietnam held a culinary event named "Taste Sweden - Qua chieu," where participants were invited to try fusion dishes inspired by Vietnamese and Swedish cuisine.
Naval Region 5: Bringing Sea and Island Information to over 6,000 people in Kien Giang
13/04/2024 09:25
From April 8 to 12, the Navy Region 5 Command coordinated with the Propaganda Department of Kien Giang Provincial Party Committee to organize an information section on the sea and islands to attract human resources in localities in the province.
Vietnam - Thailand Navy Hold 49th Joint Patrol
11/04/2024 16:49
On the morning of April 10, Ship Squadron 261, 264, docked at Region 5 port, under the Vietnam People's Navy, concluded the 49th annual joint patrol with Ship Squadron 456, 526 of the Royal Thai Navy.
Vietnam - Malaysia Boost Friendship Through Voluntary Works
10/04/2024 18:08
The Malaysian Embassy in Vietnam, the Vietnam - Malaysia Friendship Association, and the Association for the Support of Vietnamese Handicapped and Orphans have coordinated to give 230-million-dong gifts to orphans at the Lang Son Hope Center (Huu Lung, Lang Son).
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