RoK to provide US$5.15 million to Vietnam and developing countries
The Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on July 31 that it would supply 5.15 million USD for six developing nations, including Vietnam, to support projects ranging from establishing green growth and digital infrastructure to improved COVID-19 response.
Vietnam - Cambodia agree 500 sets of border topographic maps
Vietnamese and Cambodian officials examined and agreed all 500 sets of border topographic maps at Moc Bai international border gate, the southern province of Tay Ninh.
Vietnam - Cuba close ties amid COVID-19 fight highlighted in Havana
Vietnam and Cuba have again shown their close friendship by sending each other medical material to support them in their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
US$6.2 million granted from World Bank to help Vietnam cope with Covid-19
The World Bank helps to strengthen Vietnam’s COVID-19 surveillance and testing capacities, research capacity for COVID-19 vaccines and test kits, and communications about the pandemic.
COVID-19: Vietnam gifts USD250,000 medical equipment to five African countries
Medical equipment worth USD250,000 presented by the Vietnamese government to a number of African countries to help them combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam and New Zealand's top legislators hold online talks
Vietnam National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan held online talks on July 29 with Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Travor Mallard and said she hoped that New Zealand and Vietnam would step up economic, trade and investment ties following the establishment of their strategic partnership.
United States Transfers 2 Patrol Vessels To Vietnam Coast Guard
Through the Foreign Military Financing program (FMF), the United States has transferred 2 Hamiltonian-class patrol vessels which worth 58 million USD of the US Coast Guard to the Vietnam Coast Guard.
More than 210 Vietnamese citizens brought home from Indonesia
The Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia partnered with local authorities to repatriate more than 210 Vietnamese citizens stranded by COVID-19 on July 29.
Ambassador hails volunteerism in Vietnam - Thailand friendship
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people in all walks of lives have been affected by the unprecedented health crisis. Việt Nam and Thailand can show a volunteer spirit in helping their peoples in these times of difficulties.
Japan supports Vietnam Coast Guard to build six patrol vessels
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) recently signed with Vietnam Government an agreement to provide Japanese ODA loans of 36,6 billion yen (USD 347 million) for the project to help Vietnam increase maritime security and safety capacity.
"Happy streets", the photo exhibition by famous Spanish architect in Vietnam on July 31
The Embassy of Spain in Vietnam, Spanish famous architect Salvador Perez Arroyo and the Vietnam Women's Museum will co-organize the photo exhibition entitled "Happy streets" from July 31.The exhibition's opening ceremony is going to be held on Friday, July 31, participated and given speech by the Spanish ambassador to Vietnam.
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.
