Valerie Mai
For Valerie Mai's latest contributions to VietnamTimes, see below:
Int'l Organizations, Friendship Associations Convey Condolence over Passing of Party Leader Nguyen Phu Trong
24/07/2024 17:10
Upon receiving news of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's death, the World Peace Council, the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, friendship organizations of many countries, and foreign non-governmental organizations have sent telegrams, letters, and messages of condolences to the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, member organizations, the Vietnamese people and the family of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
VUFO and ISCUF Discuss to Expand Fields of Cooperation
23/07/2024 22:15
The discussion was held between Phan Anh Son, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and K. Raja Sekhar, General Secretary of the Indian Society for Cultural Co-operation and Friendship (ISCUF) of Andhra Pradesh state at the reception for the ISCUF delegation led by K. Raja Sekhar, on July 23 in Hanoi.
Vietnamese Literature Introduced to Readers in Hong Kong (China)
18/07/2024 13:46
A wide array of publications, ranging from classic poetic narratives in the modern and Nom writing system, such as "The Tale of Kiều" and "Luc Van Tien," to remarkable stories, namely "That Day at Vu Dai Village," "Game of Life," "The Storm," and "Burglar," were showcased at the 34th Hong Kong Book Fair held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (China) from July 17 to 23.
Korean Organization Donates Houses to Poor Households in Hai Duong
17/07/2024 15:43
On July 16-17, the Center for Friendship Cooperation (Hai Duong Union of Friendship Organizations) coordinated with COPION (Republic of Korea) to inaugurate and hand over friendship houses to poor households in Tu Ky and Cam Giang districts in Hai Duong province.
Vietnamese Students Meet and Learn from International Physicists
17/07/2024 11:22
34 scientists and researchers from 13 countries and territories participated in the opening ceremony of the 30th Vietnam School of Physics (VSOP30), which was held in Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh), on July 16.
Education Cooperation Connects Vietnam - Laos Friendship
15/07/2024 16:01
Vietnam trains the highest number of Lao international students and officials. In Vietnam, Lao students receive dedicated material and spiritual support. Vietnam has helped Laos train human resources to serve economic and social development.
US Veterans Help Children of Quang Tri to Go to School
15/07/2024 11:58
Once participating in the war in Vietnam, American veterans return to old battlefields to perform humane acts to make amends with all sincerity. With the "Bicycles for Education" program, for many years Veterans For Peace Chapter 160 (VFP 160) has helped hundreds of disadvantaged students in Quang Tri alleviate their worries on the way to school.
Initiatives Needed to Boost Exchanges between Vietnam and Singapore Youth
19/06/2024 11:28
The topic was discussed by Phan Anh Son, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, and Jaya Ratnam, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Singapore to Vietnam, on June 17 in Hanoi.
Vietnamese Lychees Promoted in Thailand with Unique Stickers
16/06/2024 18:04
To introduce Vietnamese lychees to more customers in Thailand, companies came up with unique stickers to promote the fruit.
Traditional Vietnamese Dishes Loved by Tourists ASEAN Trade and Cuisine Fair
16/06/2024 17:28
Dozens of traditional Vietnamese dishes such as spring rolls, banh mi, vermicelli, iced milk coffee, and lemon tea... were introduced to the Swedish public.
40 Provinces and Cities to Organize 10th International Day of Yoga
15/06/2024 13:29
On June 14, in Hanoi, the Indian Embassy held a press conference to introduce the 10th International Day of Yoga.
Vietnamese Soldiers Hand Over Classrooms and Kitchen to African Children
14/06/2024 15:51
On June 12, the working group led by Lieutenant General Pham Truong Son (Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army) attended the inauguration ceremony and handed over two 30 sqm classrooms and a kitchen to the E.C.S.S Nyinkuac Primary School in Abyei (Africa).
Message of Peace from Memorabilia of an American Veteran
10/06/2024 15:43
Visiting Hoa Lo Prison Relics (on Hoa Lo street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi) in early June 2024, visitors are introduced to many souvenirs, such as mugs, clothes, matchboxes, and letters. These are mementos of Navy Lieutenant Colonel Walter Eugene Wilber, an American pilot prisoner at Hoa Lo from 1968 to 1973.
Vietnam Attends Prague's Largest Culinary and Cultural Festival
09/06/2024 18:52
On June 8, the Vietnamese Embassy in the Czech Republic attended the 77th edition of the Food and Culture Embassy Festival in Prague. This is a large international street food festival in the capital of the Czech Republic.
Vibrant Activities to Celebrate 25 Years of Vietnam - Saudi Arabia Diplomatic Relations
04/06/2024 15:15
This is the main content discussed between Phan Anh Son, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, and Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Viet Nam on June 3, in Hanoi.
US Students Learn about Vietnam's History, Innovation and Development Process
31/05/2024 15:45
During the visit and study in Vietnam from May 21 to June 12, 2024, a delegation of lecturers and students from the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University (USA) attended the information sessions about "Vietnam's Modern History, Social and Environmental Development and Goals for the Future" and "Doi Moi; The Doi Moi Process in Vietnam & Vietnamese People's Perspectives on Globalization."
Zhi Shan Foundation Provides Mental Care for Sponsoring Students
24/05/2024 16:10
On May 20-21, representatives of the Zhi Shan Foundation visited, grasped the living situation, and encouraged students at universities in Hue who have been sponsored by the Zhi Shan Scholarship for poor students overcoming difficulty for more than 10 years.
Many Proposals to Strengthen Vietnam and Nepal People-to-people Exchanges
21/05/2024 14:03
The proposals were discussed in the meeting between Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, and the Nepal Peace and Solidarity Council delegation led by Rabindra Adhikari, Chairman of the Council, in Hanoi on May 20.
Diverse Activities to Celebrate President Ho Chi Minh's 134th Birthday Abroad
19/05/2024 17:08
On President Ho Chi Minh's 134th birthday (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2024), the Vietnamese community abroad and Vietnamese diplomatic missions held meaningful activities to express respect for Uncle Ho.
Vietnamese Pho Stands out at ASEAN Cuisine Promotion Festival
18/05/2024 17:59
The ASEAN Committee in Prague held the ASEAN Cook Show 2024 in Prague (Czech Republic) on May 16.
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