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'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.
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EU Prioritizes Cooperation With Vietnam in Indo-Pacific Region
Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao said the upcoming visit to Vietnam by the Asia-Oceania Working Party (COASI) will contribute to building a common understanding between the two sides, thereby deepening Vietnam-EU relations.
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Strengthening Trade Ties Between Localities of Vietnam And United States
The representative of the Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations affirmed that in the coming time, he will continue to act as a bridge and support localities to strengthen relations with partners in the United States and New York based on the specific needs of each locality.
Cuban Cultural Days to be held in Hanoi to celebrate diplomatic ties
Hanoi is willing to support the organisation of activities celebrating the 60-year anniversary of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic ties in December, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Duc Chung told Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Lianys Torres Rivera on February 13.
Kuwait Embassy supports Vietnamese watermelon farmers
The Embassy of Kuwait has purchased two tonnes of watermelon to help farmers in Vietnam’s Bang Giang province as the Vietnam’s agricultural exports are facing difficulties due to the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-2019).
Vietnam plans to foster ties with State of Arizona across multiple areas
Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Ha Kim Ngoc visited the State of Arizona from February 10 – 12 as part of activities to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations and pay tribute to late US Senator John McCain, one of the pioneers in normalisation of bilateral ties.
Mong Cai city supports China’s bordering city in COVID-19 fight
Mong Cai city in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on February 12 handed over medical equipment includes 30,000 masks, 5,000 pairs of glove and 500kg of disinfectants to China’s bordering Dongxing city to help with the fight against the acute respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus (COVID-19).
Vietnam, India treasure bilateral traditional relationship
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh and Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu affirmed that they attach great importance to the long-standing friendship between the two countries during their talks in New Delhi on February 12.
Ruling parties of Vietnam, Nicaragua enhance ties
The Communist Party of Vietnam and the ruling Sandinista National Liberation Front Party (FSLN) of Nicaragua have signed a cooperation agreement for 2020-2025 to enhance friendship, solidarity and comprehensive collaboration between the two parties and countries.
Vietnam affirms support for Palestinian people’s struggle for inalienable rights
The following is the full text of the statement by the Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, at the UNSC Briefing on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question” on February 11.
China thanks Vietnam for aid in coronavirus fight
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has extended heartfelt thanks to Vietnam and other countries for providing support for China to fight the novel coronavirus (nCoV) outbreak.
Vietnamese, Indian young officers bolster exchange
Young officers of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the Indian armed forces gathered at an activity on February 10 to bolster friendship and cooperation between the countries’ armies and youth officers in particular.
Qatar's Embassy "rescues" 4 tons of watermelon
The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Hanoi has provided much needed relief for farmers in Vietnam’s central region by purchasing four tonnes of un-consumed watermelon due to the impact of acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), announced the embassy on Monday (Feb 10).
Vietnamese culture promoted in Saudi Arabia
A programme highlighting Vietnam’s unique culture is taking place in Saudi Arabia from February 3 to 15.
PM extends sympathy to Thailand over mass shooting
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on February 9 sent a letter of condolences to his Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha over the mass shooting in Nakhon Ratchasima province.
Vietnamese ministry hands over medical devices to Chinese people
The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has presented medical devices to help the Chinese people cope with the novel coronavirus (nCoV) outbreak.
Vietnam will make all efforts to deepen ties with Cuba: Politburo member
The Party, State and people of Vietnam will make every endeavour to consolidate and deepen traditional, special friendship with Cuba, said Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member and head of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation, during her meetings with Cuban leaders this week.
Vietnam takes part in 2020 Havana Book Fair
President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez attended the opening ceremony of Vietnam’s booth at the 29th Havana international Book Fair (FIL Cuba 2020).
Vietnam treasures multifaceted ties with Cyprus: Ambassador
Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy and Cyprus Nguyen Thi Bich Hue presented her credentials to Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades in Nicosia capital city on February 6.
Vietnam Communist Party’s 90th founding anniversary marked in Cuba
A high-raking delegation led by Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member, head of the Party Central Committee’s Mass Mobilisation Commission and President of the Vietnam – Cuba Friendship Association, is visiting to Cuba and participate in a ceremony to mark the 90th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) was held in Havana on February 5.
Vietnam's Lang Son province assists Chinese region in nCoV fight
Vietnam’s northern border province of Lang Son presented 350,000 medical face masks to the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China on February 6 to join hands in the fight against the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV).
Vietnam, RoK team up in settling postwar consequences
The two sides agreed to continuously enhance cooperation in the coming time, focusing on expanding the project to Quang Nam and Quang Tri provinces, and implement a technical assistance project to detoxify dioxin-contaminated areas at A Sho airport in the central province of Thua Thien - Hue.
Czech-Vietnamese encyclopaedia wins Dictionary of the Year award
The six-volume Czech-Vietnamese encyclopaedia has won the “Dictionary of the Year 2020” award of the Union of Interpreters and Translators (JTP).
