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Major RoK Corporations Eye Expanded Investments in Vietnam
Leading RoK businesses expressed their wishes to promote investment in Vietnam at their separate meetings on Monday with Vietnamese Prime Minister Minh Chinh, who is in Seoul for an official visit.
Friendship
Swedish Ambassador Granted VUFO's Highest Medal for her Contributions to Sweden-Vietnam Friendship
During her five-year tenure in Vietnam, Ambassador Ann Mawe has always attached great importance to promoting friendly relations and cooperation between Vietnam and Sweden, especially in sustainable development, green transition, culture, and education. In recognition of her contributions, Ambassador Ann Mawe was awarded the "For Peace and Friendship among Nations" Medal by the President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), Phan Anh Son, on June 28.
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Vietnamese Ambassador: PM’s Official Visit to RoK to Open Up New Page For Bilateral Ties
The official visit of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to the Republic of Korea (RoK) is the first high-level visit after the two countries agreed to upgrade their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership in December 2022.
Vietnam-Russia Relations: Celebrating Years of Close Friendship
This year, the two countries mark 30 years of the Vietnam – Russia Treaty on Principles of Friendly Relations and 75 years of bilateral diplomatic relations in 2025.
Vibrant Activities to Celebrate 25 Years of Vietnam - Saudi Arabia Diplomatic Relations
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.
"Under The Siren Flower Branch" Unveils The Colorful Life of Viet Community in Russia
Dr. Nguyen Dinh Lam recently launched the short stories collection called "Under The Siren Flower Branch" in the Hanoi Library, covering many different aspects of the colorful life of Vietnamese people in Russia.
Many Proposals to Strengthen Vietnam and Nepal People-to-people Exchanges
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
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.
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.
“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.
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.
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, World Peace Council Continue to Cooperate for Peace
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
On the morning of May 7, in Dien Bien Phu city, Dien Bien province, witnessed an epic victory in the Vietnamese fight for independence.
Ample Opportunities for Cooperation between Vietnam, Russia and CIS Countries
People-to-people relations between Vietnam, Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries will open opportunities for cooperation
Promote Connection of Hai Phong SMEs and Singaporean Partners
On May 2 in Hanoi, Nguyen Duc Hung, Vice President, General Secretary of the Vietnam - Singapore Friendship Association (VSFA) received and worked with Joe Tan, Executive Vice President of Sing-Viet Impact Ventures (SVIV).
Expat Spotlight: Jake Norris & Sean Down - Walking Across Vietnam to Help Children in Need
What happens when a Aussie and Irishman walks across the country? They raise over US $40,000 for disadvantaged children in Vietnam.
Ample Opportunities for Universities and Students to Join Foreign Affairs Activities
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.
'I will Continue to Contribute to the Peoples' Friendship and Cooperation between Vietnam and Japan'
Japanese Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Vietnam Yamada Takio made the statement when receiving the medal "For Peace and Friendship among Nations" from the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, in Hanoi, on April 23. The medal recognizes his contributions in promoting friendship and cooperation between the people of Vietnam and Japan.
Foreign Minister Highlights Significance of Geneva Accords
The Geneva Accords is a valuable handbook on the Vietnamese school of foreign affairs and diplomacy, said Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
Recognize Algerian Ambassador of to Vietnam's Contributions in Boosting People-to-people Relations
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
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.
2024 US Election Progress and its Implications for Vietnam's People-to-people Diplomacy
On April 16, in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations held a discussion on "Information about the 2024 US Election".
When Vietnamese Culture Touches the "Hearts" of Thailand
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.
