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Conference on Russia - Vietnam Cooperation Takes Place in Hanoi
Nearly 200 delegates, including foreign affairs officers of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, scholars, and students of many universities and research institutes joined the conference on the current situation in the Russian Federation and cooperation between Vietnam and the Russian Federation on May 15 in Hanoi. The event was jointly organized by the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Vietnam.
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“Business Cooperation Plays Important Role in Vietnam - Myanmar People-to-people Exchanges”
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.
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Proposals to Support Farmers and Develop Vietnam's Coffee Industry
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.
2024 US Election Progress and its Implications for Vietnam's People-to-people Diplomacy
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On April 16, in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations held a discussion on "Information about the 2024 US Election".
April 20, 2024 | 00:42
When Vietnamese Culture Touches the "Hearts" of Thailand
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It is hard to imagine that one day, a princess from another country will wear an Ao Dai and perform a self-composed poem using Vietnam as the theme with many familiar Vietnamese melodies such as Trong Com, Ly Ngua O, Beo Dat May Troi, Co La... but Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sinrindhorn brought such distant imagination to life.
April 15, 2024 | 10:12
Bunpimay Festival of Lao Groups in Hanoi
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On April 6 in Hanoi, the Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic in Vietnam held a ceremony to celebrate the Bunpimay 2567, traditional New Year according to the Buddhist calendar of the people of Lao.
April 07, 2024 | 09:48
Seminar Highlights the Importance of Youth in People-to-people Diplomacy
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The seminar entitled "Identity of People-to-people Diplomacy Officers in the New Era and the Requirements placed on Young Officers of the Central Agencies Group" was held in Hanoi on April 2 by the Executive Committee of the Youth Union of the Viet Nam Union of Friendly Organizations in coordination with the Vietnam Institute for International and Public Diplomacy Studies, the Youth Union of the CPV Central Committee's Commission for External Relations, and the Youth Union of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
April 05, 2024 | 15:22
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and The Asia Foundation Continue to Coordinate
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On April 2, Phan Anh Son, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, received Suzanne E. Siskel, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Asia Foundation (TAF, USA).
April 05, 2024 | 10:37
Mobilizing Resources to Elevate Vietnam's Position
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The speakers not only mentioned the challenges and potential of Vietnam in the context of many unpredictable developments in the world, but also made proposals on mobilizing capital, human resources and technology to contribute to raising Vietnam's position on the world economic and geopolitical map.
April 02, 2024 | 15:34
Veterans Organize Activites to Strengthen Viet-American Friendship
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On March 28 in Hanoi, Party Committee member, Head of the Personnel Organization Committee, Head of the Vietnam Institute for International and Public Diplomacy Studies (Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations) Dong Huy Cuong received the delegation of the "Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States" (VFW). The two sides discussed cooperation potentials in various fields.
April 01, 2024 | 10:36
Cultivates Friendship between Vietnamese People and International Community
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The friendship gathering is an occasion for the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) to cultivate the ties with diplomatic delegations and international partners in Ho Chi Minh City.
March 30, 2024 | 22:05
Continue to Cooperate to Promote People-to-people Exchanges between Vietnam and Cuba
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On March 14, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations held an online discussion with the Cuban Institute for Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) on the orientation for their future cooperation.
March 15, 2024 | 13:28
Csaba Szabo: Hungarian Chef Who Brings his Homeland Cuisine to Vietnam
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“The reason I am still here is thanks to the openness and hospitality of the Vietnamese people. I like everything as it is: the unique natural attractions, an excellent culinary experience, and public safety. As a Hungarian chef, I want to introduce the original, simple, clean, authentic Hungarian dishes to the land that I am attached to,” said Csaba Szabo, a Hungarian chef who is on his journey to introduce the cuisine of “the country of Rubik cube” to Vietnam.
March 13, 2024 | 09:03
ActionAid-funded Concrete Bridge Eases Lives of Remote Northern Village
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This bridge has helped people in Ban Thang village of Ha Giang province no longer have to worry about floods and landslides during rainy and stormy seasons.
March 11, 2024 | 09:34
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Communist Party USA to Exploit Potentials to Cooperate
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At a working session with the Communist Party USA delegation in Hanoi on March 6, led by Arturo Cambron, Member of the National Committee, Communist Party USA, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, Phan Anh Son, suggested areas that the two sides could cooperate in the coming time.
March 09, 2024 | 10:28
Many New Formats to Promote Vietnamese Culture in Finland
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Mauri Raveala, President of the Finland - Vietnam Friendship Association (FVFA), shared that FVFA has been actively applying many traditional and modern forms to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation between the two peoples.
March 08, 2024 | 07:34
Foreign NGOs Provide Excellent Healthcare for Vietnam's People
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Health care is among the fields that receive the leading column of aid from foreign non-governmental organizations operating in Vietnam. By providing free examinations, treatments, and surgeries; donating medical equipment, and training doctors foreign non-governmental organizations have contributed to the community, giving many Vietnamese people opportunities to live healthily.
March 05, 2024 | 10:45
Hundreds of Bridge Points Worldwide Pay Tribute to Merle Ratner
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At 6:30 am on February 29 (Vietnam time), a memorial service for Merle Ratner was held in person in New York (USA) and online at more than 100 bridge points worldwide. Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, and representatives of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations attended the ceremony online from Hanoi.
March 01, 2024 | 15:56
Foreign NGO Aid in 2023 Reached USD 228.6 million
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On February 28, the Committee for Foreign Non-governmental Organizations Affairs (COMINGO) held a conference at the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations headquarters to recap 2023's activity and discuss directions and tasks for 2024. Nguyen Minh Hang, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and COMINGO Chairperson chaired the conference.
March 01, 2024 | 10:44
Ambassadors of Laos, Malaysia Praise Viet People, Cuisine
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The Ambassadors of Laos and Malaysia in Vietnam shared their impressions of Vietnamese people and local dishes.
February 20, 2024 | 08:31
Tet through the Lenses of Foreign Diplomats
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For diplomats to Vietnam, Tet is more than just the beginning of a new year. As the country enters the year of the Dragon, they share with the VietnamTimes their thoughts about this special occasion.
February 15, 2024 | 14:24
Tet of Viet Students Abroad: Occasion to Spread Sentiment and Introduce Traditional Delicacies
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Though unable to celebrate Tet at home with their loved ones, Vietnamese students took the occasion to hold special celebrations in their own unique ways.
February 15, 2024 | 09:20
Vietnam’s Cooperation with Major Partners: What’s the next steps?
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The spectacular achievements of foreign affairs last year have opened doors for cooperation and people-to-people exchanges in many fields. As Vietnam upgraded relations with three major partners, the United States, China, and Japan, what should businesses, people, artists, and youngsters do to exploit the potential and take advantage of opportunities? VietnamTimes has interviewed experts and insiders on this topic.
February 11, 2024 | 06:10
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