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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".
Friendship
Vietnam Has Great Potential to Participate in Global Value Chain of Digital Economy
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair commented that artificial intelligence will create rapid and comprehensive changes in the world economy shortly. In that context, Tony Blair believes that Vietnam has great potential to participate deeply in the global value chain in the field of digital economy.
Friendship
Vietnam Day: Belarusians Learn About Vietnamese History And Culture
On April 15, the Vietnamese Embassy in Belarus coordinated with the Association of International Friendship and Cultural Exchange of Belarus and the Belarus - Vietnam Friendship Association to organize Vietnam Day in Minsk.
Cuban national hero Jose Marti commemorated in Hanoi
A floral tribute was paid to Cuban national hero Jose Marti at his statute in Hanoi’s Tao Dan Park on the 125th anniversary of his death, which fell on May 19.
Hanoi presents 200,000 face masks to French localities
Hanoi on May 18 handed over 200,000 face masks to the Embassy of France to support people in Ile-de-France, Toulouse, and Choisy-le-Roi in their fight against COVID-19.
HKI Vietnam delivers over 1,000 ducks to Lai Chau's impoverished villages
Through the Enhanced Homestead Food Production (EHFP) project, implemented by Helen Keller International (HKI) in Vietnam with the sponsor of Irish Aid, on May 16, 1,850 black siamese ducks were granted to 185 beneficiaries in 5 project villages: Giang Ta, Mao Pho, Ngai Chu, Giang Ma and Su Thang in Giang Ma commune, Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province.
Vietnamese doctors cure 1-year-old Laotian born with congenital lung cystic
Doctors at the Vietnam National Hospital of Pediatrics has successfully treated a 1-year-old baby Laotian with congenital lung cyst.
More gifts from Zhishan Foundation to needy people amid COVID-19
From May 14-19, the Zhishan Foundation - a non-governmental organisation (NGO) of Taiwan (China) presented 1,765 gift packages worth VND 200 million (USD 8.573) to students of 7 kindergartens in 6 communes in Quang Tri province: Huong Hiep, Dakrong (2 schools), Ba Nang, Mo O, Huc Nghi and Ta Long.
Vietnam-Mexico friendship and cooperation: 45 years and still thriving
The friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Mexico have been continually developing since the two countries established diplomatic ties on May 19, 1975.
NPA expands survey and clear UXO in Quang Binh
The Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) Vietnam has just signed a cooperation agreement to expand mine action projects in central Quang Binh province -- one of the provinces highly contaminated with unexploded ordnance (UXO) left over from the war in central Vietnam.
Vietnamese NA presents medical supplies to over 30 foreign parliaments
Ambassadors of over 30 countries had been received medical supplies from Vietnamese National Assembly, in order to help the countries effectively deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, VNA reported.
ADRA responds to COVID-19 in Vietnam
From the beginning of the pandemic, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has been responding globally in our most vulnerable communities. In Vietnam, ADRA has prepared and delivered food packages to vulnerable families in Hanoi.
Friendship Association calls on international community to prevent unilateral activities in East Sea
The Belgium-Vietnam Friendship Association has proclaimed their support for the Vietnamese people and has called on the international community to ramp up pressure to stop unilateral actions inflating tension in the East Sea.
Vietnam ‘Rice ATM’ goes beyond borders to 10 Southeast Asian countries
The exclusive Rice ATM is poised to go beyond Vietnam reaching poor people in other ASEAN countries, after successfully giving free rice to thousands of Vietnamese during the straining COVID-19 period.
NGO builds new classrooms for children in Quang Ngai
Funded by Children of Vietnam (COV) in collaboration with local authorities, a classroom building, was inaugurated and put into use at Son Tan Kindergarten (Son Tay district, Quang Ngai province).
ChildFund delivers second load of personal protective equipment to communities
From May 11 to 15 , ChildFund Vietnam Area Development Offices in Cao Bang, Bac Kan and Hoa Binh have been organising the second phase of commodities distribution in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam-Japan friendship chapter donates over 4,000 masks to Nagasaki Prefecture
The Nagasaki chapter of the Vietnam- Japan Friendship Association under the Ho Chi Minh City's Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association recently sent 4.050 face masks to Nagasaki Prefecture, reported Kilala Magazine.
The Czechs appreciate Vietnamese community’s sentiment in COVID-19 combat
Announcing on Czech’s CT24 channel, Marcel Winter Honorary President of the Czech-Vietnam Friendship Association acknowledged and highly appreciate meaningful supportive activities of the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic, according to VNA.
Hanoi donates medical supplies to help Moscow cope with COVID-19
Hanoi has presented a gift of 100,000 antimicrobial cloth masks and 50,000 medical masks, all made-in-Vietnam, to help Moscow in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friendship Association combines efforts to combat COVID-19 in Belgium
35,000 medical masks donated by the Vietnam - Belgium Friendship Association (BVFA) have been on their ways to Belgium to assist with the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in the Western European country.
SNV's Programme helps reduce Vietnam's gas emission by over 3 million tons
The Biogas Programme has reduced Vietnam’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by over 3 million tons carbon dioxide (CO2).
Hanoi-based centre of medical research donates much-needed medical supplies to Germany
The Vietnamese-German Center for Medical Research (VG-CARE) in Hanoi just donated 2,000 3M-N95 face masks and 100 personal protective equipment for medical staff of the Institute of Tropical Medicine, University of Tübingen (UKT).
Vietnam was supported by EU and France against climate change
The European Union and the French Development Agency (AFD) have established a 20-million-euro ($21.5 million) fund to help Vietnam deal with climate change. The EU will provide the money as a non-refundable grant to the AFD to run the fund.
