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[Photo] Int'l Friends Visit Vietnam to Attend General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's Funeral
On the morning of July 25, at the National Funeral Hall atNo. 5 Tran Thanh Tong (Hanoi), international delegations paid tributes, offered incense, and commemorated General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
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Memorial Service for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong Held in Japan
On July 25, the Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka solemnly organized memorial service for Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
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JVPF, Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association in Kawasaki Send Condolences to Vietnamese People
Upon the passing of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the Japan-Vietnam Peace and Friendship Promotion Council (JVPF) and the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association in Kawasaki City sent letters, telegrams, and messages of condolences to the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, its member organizations, and the Vietnamese people to express their deep condolences and sentiments.
![Latin Americans Fondly Remember General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong](https://vietnamtimes.org.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/072024/25/10/095a578781860f531035a1bd15a06eba.jpg?rt=20240725100202)
Latin Americans Fondly Remember General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong
As an esteemed diplomat, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong touched the lives of many in Latin America.
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Vietnamese Embassies Abroad Honor General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong
On July 24, Vietnamese embassies abroad, including those in Cuba, Algeria, and South Africa, flew their flags at half-mast, announced the opening of condolence books, and held respect-paying ceremonies for Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
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Letter of Condolence From Austrian - Vietnamese Association
"Our heartfelt thoughts are with the people of Vietnam and General Secretary Trong’s family during this difficult time," writes Alfred Gerstl, President of the Austrian-Vietnamese Association, in a letter of condolence sent to the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations over the passing of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
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International Leaders to Attend Funeral of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong
Chinese Politburo President Wang Huning, South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck Soo, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide will come to Vietnam to attend the funeral of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
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Vietnam, Switzerland Promote FTA Negotiations
The Vietnam Trade Office in Switzerland believes that Vietnam-Switzerland needs to promote FTA negotiations to increase investment cooperation opportunities, including in foundation industries.
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PeaceTrees Vietnam Commits to Support Over US $26.3 Million to Quang Tri Province
This information was announced at a reception between the Quang Tri Provincial People's Committee and the management delegation of PeaceTrees Vietnam, led by Executive Director Mary Claire Yunker, during their working trip to Quang Tri on July 22.
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VUFO and ISCUF Discuss to Expand Fields of Cooperation
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.
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HCMC to Hold Large-Scale Friendship Event in September
The Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue, the second of its kind after the first in 2022, will be organized from September 23 to 24 under the theme of “Industrial Transformation: Experience and Priorities in Development Cooperation”.
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Admiring the Majestic Beauty of Peru through Visual Journey
The Embassy of Peru, in collaboration with the Hanoi People's Committee organized the opening ceremony of the photo exhibition titled "Discovering Peru: A Visual Journey from Coastline to Highlands and Rainforest" on July 18.
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Vietnamese, Nicaraguan Friendship Serves as Foundation to Promote Bilateral Relations
The topic was discussed between Phan Anh Son, Presidennt of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and Mario José Armengol Campos, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Nicaragua to Vietnam, on July 18 in Hanoi.
![President To Lam Highlights New Motives For Vietnam-UK Cooperation](https://vietnamtimes.org.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/072024/18/14/d4c9e605150eb8feffd526243f976491.jpg?rt=20240718144817)
President To Lam Highlights New Motives For Vietnam-UK Cooperation
Ambassador Iain Frew affirmed that the UK will continue to accompany and support Vietnam's sustainable development, especially in priority areas of cooperation between the two countries such as education-training, finance, and energy conversion.
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Ca Mau Friendship Union Mobilizes Finance for Rural Infrastructure Projects
The Union of Friendship Organizations of Ca Mau province mobilizes capital to fund projects to build rural bridges and houses.
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Three Effective Models Of Training & Fostering Lao Students In Vietnam
Sponsor students from Laos, taking them on field trips to Vietnamese families, and professional skills training for teamwork are three practical models of training and fostering Lao students, implemented by the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association in Hanoi.
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Vietnam, Laos Share Experiences In Foreign Affairs
Head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 16 for Deputy head of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee's Commission for External Relations Valaxay Lengsavad.
![Da Nang, Salavan (Laos) Strengthen Cooperation on Youth Union Work](https://vietnamtimes.org.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/072024/17/15/3b73205a41b740f94edf1b39ccfb7230.jpg?rt=20240717151434)
Da Nang, Salavan (Laos) Strengthen Cooperation on Youth Union Work
The Da Nang Youth Union and the Salavan Provincial Youth Union (Laos) will collaborate to enhance support for youth entrepreneurship and startups, and to improve the quality of volunteer activities for social welfare from 2024 to 2029.
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Vietnam, South Korea Share Experiences in Social Housing for Urban Areas
On July 16 in Hanoi, Vietnam's Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi received the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of South Korea Park Sanwoo and his delegation.
![Cultivate Vietnam-France Friendship with the Spirit 'Put Aside the Past, Look Forward to the Future'](https://vietnamtimes.org.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/072024/16/10/29371b1787768174d8486d79419c20ba.jpg?rt=20240716104210)
Cultivate Vietnam-France Friendship with the Spirit 'Put Aside the Past, Look Forward to the Future'
On the evening of July 15, the French Embassy in Vietnam celebrated the 235th anniversary of the French National Day (July 14, 1789 - July 14, 2024).
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Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Donates Houses to Policy Households in Quang Tri
On the 77th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2024), the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations coordinated with the Quang Tri Provincial Study Promotion Association to award houses to policy families and scholarships to students who are children of families of wounded, sick soldiers and martyrs. The event was held in Dong Ha city, Quang Tri on July 12.
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Lao, Cambodia Media Highlights Vietnamese President’s State Visit
The high-level delegation of Vietnam, led by President To Lam, successfully concluded a state visit to the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Kingdom of Cambodia from July 11 to July 13. The Lao and Cambodian media have extensively covered and lauded the outcomes of this visit, which contribute to strengthening comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam in all areas.
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Vietnam, UK to Explore Potentials of New Technologies for Net Zero 2050
A workshop titled “Future Technologies for Net Zero 2050: Opportunities and Challenges for Vietnam and the UK” was held at Imperial College London (ICL) by ICL and the Vietnamese Intellectual Society in the UK and Ireland (VIS) on July 12.