Former Mozambican Ambassador to Vietnam honoured with friendship order
Approved by the State President, the honour is bestowed upon foreign individuals and collectives that have made substantial contributions to building, consolidating, and developing the friendship between Vietnam and other countries around the world.
Samsung Hope School for poor students building in Bac Giang
About 300 poor elementary and secondary school students in the northern province of Bac Giang will have a new school named Samsung Hope School.
Ambassador: Singapore sees Vietnam valuable friend during COVID-19
To mark Singapore’s 55th National Day (August 9, 2020), Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Catherine Wong Siow Ping writes about Singapore’s growing Strategic Partnership with Vietnam, and how both countries have worked together to overcome challenges.
The national BEYOU English Contest first prize won by Dao Lien Ha from Brendon Primary School
On Saturday afternoon July 25, at British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward's house did take place the final round of national BEYOU English Contest. Contestant Dao Lien Ha from Brendon Primary School (Hanoi) won the first prize.
Child labour in Hochiminh city is supported for prevention and reduction
A child labour prevention and reduction project, sponsored by the Save the Children International, has recently been launched in Ho Chi Minh City, said the municipal Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.
Vietnam, US mark 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties in HCMC
The highlight of the ceremony was a ballet based on Vietnam’s 18th century poetic masterpiece ‘Tale of Kieu’ by celebrated poet Nguyen Du.
Removal of heavy naval shell from Quang Tri's local home
A quick response by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team No. 1 managed by Project RENEW/Norwegian People’s Aid (RENEW/NPA) in Quang Tri Province have helped prevent a potential, tragic accident that could have occurred in a dense neighborhood in Gio Linh District.
Premier League was blacked out on China’s State TV amid tension with UK
Chinese state TV (CCTV) has blacked out Premier League football matches from its main sports channel, as the diplomatic fallout between the UK and Beijing. This proved a sign of escalating diplomatic ties that spreads now to even sports.
Vietnam, Russia celebrate historic Soviet-Vietnamese space flight
The Air Defense-Air Force High Command has partnered with the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association to celebrate the exploits of Vietnamese astronaut Pham Tuan as one of the greatest national heroes, 40 years on from becoming the first Vietnamese person to orbit the earth.
Outgoing Spanish Ambassador honoured with VUFO's Insignia for Peace and Friendship
President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) presented the “For Peace and Friendship Among Nations” insignia to Ambassador of Spain to Vietnam María Jesús Figa López-Palop during a ceremony in Hanoi on July 23.
Vietnam - South Korea share experiences of controlling COVID-19 pandemic
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh had a phone talk with Foreign Minister of South Korea, Kang Kyung-Wha, who highly appreciated Vietnam's efforts and remarkable achievements in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
New playgrounds bring fun-filled summer to mountainous kids in Quang Tri
Hundreds of children in Huong Hoa district (Quang Tri province) will have a joyful summer thanks to two newly-built playgrounds in their locality.
Gathering in HCM city to celebrate Cuba’s Moncada Barracks attack
It was the first among a series of events in HCM City to celebrate the 60th founding anniversary of Vietnam - Cuba diplomatic ties (December 2, 1960 - 2020).
US helps VN strengthen fisheries sustainability and combat IUU fishing
The US Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD)’s Directorate of Fisheries (DFISH) concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Vietnam’s fisheries management and law enforcement capabilities.
South China Sea's sea-related issues exchanging between Vietnam and China's views
Vietnam and China's Senior officials engaged in candid discussion about the recent situation at sea and their differences regarding sea-related issues at their July 21 meeting.
Congratulations on 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam - Sri Lanka diplomatic ties
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong sent greetings on July 21 to Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Sri Lanka (July 21, 1970-2020).
Operation Smile's first provincial medical mission of 2020 to begin this week in Thai Nguyen
July marks another turning point as Operation Smile enters a new chapter of operations in 2020 as the first provincial medical mission of the year which will start from July 25 to July 28 at Thai Nguyen National Hospital, Thai Nguyen City.
USAID helps Vietnam improve capacity of customs officials
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Vietnam Mission Director Michael Greene and Deputy Director General of the General Department of Vietnam Customs Mai Xuan Thanh on July 21 witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding to mark the handover of a USAID-supported e-Learning management system to the Vietnam Customs School.
VN-US customs mutual assistance agreement to be materialised soon
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has recently approved a plan on the implementation of the Viet Nam-US agreement on customs mutual assistance.
227-kg bomb safely handled in central province of Quang Binh
A 227-kg bomb, found in the river in the central province of Quang Binh, was safely disposed on July 20.
