Reportage: "People in four quarters of the world are fraternal"
President Ho Chi Minh, in his speech to see off President KEVosililop and Soviet Government delegation on their way home, successfully ending the official visit to Vietnam in 1957, emphasized that: “Form thousands of mountains and miles can reach to one destination as our home / Because People in four quarters of the world are fraternal”, affirming the spirit of Vietnam’s international solidarity.
Korean NGO support COVID-19 response in province bordering China
The Korean non-governmental organization Good Neighbors International (GNI) in Vietnam on June 11 cooperated with Ha Giang Department of Foreign Affairs to gift face masks, thermometer, hand sanitizer for two communes Tan Bac and Yen Thanh of Quang Binh District in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang bordering China.
COVID-19: 800 female house cleaners received USD 70,000 financial support
In addition to this immediate relief, Mastercard and CARE International in Vietnam are working together with various partners to support women in micro, small and medium businesses across the country. At the same time, CARE works with JupViec.vn in another project to improve the working conditions for house cleaners.
Annual charity ride raises over USD 30,000 for needy children amid COVID-19
H2H (Hanoi to HCM City), an annual charity bicycle ride that turned virtual this year, has raised more than USD 30,000 in total to help disadvantaged children gain access to better education, fighting human trafficking and responding to COVID-19 here in Vietnam.
Da Nang, Australia’s coastal city sign MoU to step up bilateral cooperation
The central city of Da Nang and Gold Coast city in the Australian state of Queensland have just signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to beef up their friendship and cooperation during an online ceremony on June 11.
Belgium supports COVID-19 fight in Vietnam's central preschools
The Belgian Embassy in Vietnam has presented sanitary packages (washable masks, soap and hand towels) to preschool children and families in Quang Nam, Quang Ngai and Kon Tum provinces.
Russia’s Victory Day marked by tree planting event
The Russian Centre for Science and Culture in Hanoi together with the Russian Embassy in Vietnam and the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held a tree planting programme and photo exhibition in Hanoi's Hoa Binh park on June 10 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Victory Day over Fascism in the Great Patriotic War (May 9, 1945 - May 9, 2020).
Presenting medical supplies in support of Singapore against COVID-19 epidemic
In the spirit of solidarity amid the ongoing pandemic, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) and and the city's Vietnam – Singapore Friendship Association sent out a call to its members for donations to buy medical supplies as gifts to the Singapore Consulate General.
NPA/RENEW use technology to improve landmine clearance
Mechanical demining provides significant savings over manual demining. Not only can more land be cleared, but human lives are saved as the process of manual demining is extremely dangerous.
Vietnamese soldiers are honoured for fighting in Russia's Great Patriotic War
The Russian Ministry of Defence has honoured seven Vietnamese soldiers who joined the Red Army of the former Soviet Union against fascism, in celebration of the 75th victory of the Great Patriotic War. Those Vietnamese soldiers now have their profiles included in the database of the ‘memorial road’ museum complex soon to be inaugurated in the suburb of Moscow.
Vietnam sends greetings to Denmark on Constitution Day
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong on June 5 sent his greetings to Queen Margrethe II of Denmark on the European country’s Constitution Day.
5,000 masks from HUFO, friendship association handed over to Lao students
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) and the city's Vietnam – Laos Friendship Association presented to a delegation of the Consulate General of Laos 5,000 antibacterial masks and 100 litres of disinfectant solution as a gesture of supporting Lao students studying in the city deal with the COVID-19 crisis.
Ethnic minorities in Quang Tri's poor district benefited from livelihood project
The New Zealand Aid Programme, World Vision International, World Vision Vietnam and the communities of Huong Hoa district have worked together to create a solid livelihood foundation for ethnic minority communities in Huong Hoa, one of the poorest district in Quang Tri province.
Vietnam-Bulgaria diplomatic relations marked in Vinh Phuc
Vinh Phuc Union of Friendship Organizations and the provincial Vietnam – Bulgaria Friendship Association on June 8 held a ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of Vietnam-Bulgaria diplomatic ties (February 8, 1950-2020).
Congratulations to new Belarusian Prime Minister from Vietnam
Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on June 5th passed on his congratulations to Roman Golovchenko on his appointment as new Prime Minister of Belarus.
Run to raise funds for children with cleft lips, palates
Operation Smile Vietnam wil become “Charity Partner” in one of the most prestigious tournaments “Dalat Ultra Trail 2020” which will take place from June 19-21.
Norway, Vietnam and UNDP join hands to tackle waste and plastic pollution
On the occasion of World Oceans Day, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee, the Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands (VASI), and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment have launched two projects to tackle waste and plastic pollution.
NGO prepares food for Quang Nam's needy families
Children’s Hope in Action (CHIA), a grassroots non-government organisation (NGO) based in Hoi An town, just delivered 200 food packages to underserved communities in three mountainous districts of Quang Nam.
CNCF donates USD 1.285 to support needy children in Vietnam amid COVID-19
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) and the city's Child Welfare Association organized VND 30 million (USD 1.285) gifts with the sponsorship of Christina Noble Children's Foundation (CNCF) to support disadvantaged children due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Australia, Vietnam work together to minimise impact of COVID-19
Australia has committed AUD 10.5 million (USD 7.3 million) toward supporting Vietnam’s COVID-19 response and recovery, said Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Robyn Mudie.
