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Generations of Vietnamese students in Russia - A bridge of friendship
Speaking at a meeting with leaders of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association and generations of Vietnamese alumni in Russia hosted by the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations on June 20 in Hanoi, the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin hopes that Vietnamese alumni will continue to be a bridge for young Vietnamese to better understand Russia, contributing to preserving and developing relations between the two countries.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vietnamese President To Lam meet Viet alumni in Russia
On June 20 in Hanoi, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and President of Vietnam To Lam had a meeting with leaders of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association and generations of Vietnamese alumni in Russia.
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Vietnam And Russia: History of Friendship Spanning Decades
Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin begins a state visit to Vietnam. With the long-standing and strong relationship between Vietnam and Russia, people-to-people diplomacy plays an important role, diligently cultivated by generations.
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People-to-people Exchanges Strengthen Vietnam - Russia Friendship
According to Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi, people-to-people exchanges not only contribute to maintaining and deepening friendships but also provide new opportunities for Vietnamese and Russian citizens to become closer to each other. Promoting people-to-people exchanges therefore contributes significantly to strengthening Vietnam-Russia relations.
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Initiatives Needed to Boost Exchanges between Vietnam and Singapore Youth
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.
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Russia and Vietnam: Soulmates From Across Borders
Russia has trained millions of students from all over the world, yet Vietnamese students have a special place in the hearts of Russian teacher. Most Vietnamese who used to live in Russia and become friends with Russian people share the same thought: whenever they hear about Russia or Soviet Union, a feeling of joy, nostalgia, trust, and affection arises within them.
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Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Meets with Press Agencies
The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations organized a meeting with press agencies to celebrate the 99th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day in Hanoi on June 17.
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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.
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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.
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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).
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Expat Spotlight: Jake Norris & Sean Down - Walking Across Vietnam to Help Children in Need
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