Valerie Mai
For Valerie Mai's latest contributions to VietnamTimes, see below:
Vietnam - Japan People-to-people Diplomacy to be Promoted through Culture, Sports, Tourism
18/05/2024 17:24
On May 17, Japanese Ambassador Ito Naoki presented his credentials to acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan, officially starting his term in Vietnam.
Vietnam Peace Committee, Nepal Peace and Solidarity Council Boost Cooperation
18/05/2024 14:59
Tran Dac Loi, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Peace Committee had a reception and working session with the Nepal Peace and Solidarity Council delegation led by Rabindra Adhikari, Chairman of the Council, in Hanoi on May 17.
Vietnamese Audience Introduced to Austrian Folk Music Performed on the Clarinet
17/05/2024 11:37
The Vietnam - Austria Friendship Association coordinated with the Vietnam National Academy of Music to hold a "May Melody" in Hanoi on May 15. The event was participated by nearly 500 delegates who are enthusiastic about music and eager to learn about Austrian folk culture.
“Business Cooperation Plays Important Role in Vietnam - Myanmar People-to-people Exchanges”
15/05/2024 16:11
The statement was made by Thet Win, President of the Myanmar - Vietnam Friendship Association, in a working session with Phan Anh Son, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, in Hanoi on May 13.
Ho Chi Minh City Authority Presented Bookcase to Vietnamese Community in South Korea
12/05/2024 16:26
On May 12, Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vo Van Hoan led the delegation to work with the Vietnamese Embassy to South Korea and met with overseas Vietnamese.
Proposals to Support Farmers and Develop Vietnam's Coffee Industry
11/05/2024 18:38
This was discussed at the meeting between Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, and representatives of the Global Coffee Platform (GCP), in Hanoi on May 10.
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, World Peace Council Continue to Cooperate for Peace
09/05/2024 11:40
On May 8 in Hanoi, Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, received Pallab Sengupta, President of the World Peace Council.
70 Years of Dien Bien Phu Victory: A Celebration of Independent Vietnam
09/05/2024 09:44
On the morning of May 7, in Dien Bien Phu city, Dien Bien province, witnessed an epic victory in the Vietnamese fight for independence.
Vietnamese Class for Overseas Children in Denmark Inagurated
07/05/2024 11:41
On May 4, 2024, at the headquarters of the Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark, the opening ceremony of a Vietnamese class for Vietnamese children in Copenhagen, Denmark, took place.
Mexican Newspaper Comments on Historic Decision in Dien Bien Phu Campaign
06/05/2024 15:18
Voces Del Periodista, an academic forum of Mexican journalists, said that changing the combat motto is a historic decision in the Dien Bien Phu campaign.
Da Nang Locals and their Roles as Tourism Ambassadors
05/05/2024 21:17
Local people who help tourists find their lost belongings, or deal with health problems, and environmental workers who return lost property to tourists - have contributed to spreading beautiful images of Da Nang, a safe, hospital, friendly, and beautiful Da Nang to international tourists.
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.
Committee for Foreign NGOs Affairs: To Innovate Methods and Formats in Mobilizing Aid
01/05/2024 06:11
In 2024, the Committee for Foreign NGOs Affairs (Committee) identifies innovating aid mobilization methods and formats and diversifying partners for aid mobilization and political advocacy as one of its key tasks.
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.
