Focus
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.
British Consul-General commences posting in Vietnam
British Consul-General in Ho Chi Minh City Emily Hamblin on September 22 presented her credentials to and received the Letter of Exequatur from Director General Vu Viet Anh of the Consular Department at the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, officially beginning her posting in Vietnam.
Vietnam, India cooperate in supply chains post COVID-19
Vietnam and India boast huge potential for trade cooperation across spheres, particularly in technology, mechanics, machinery, and joining the global supply chains following the COVID-19 pandemic, heard a conference on September 22.
National Congress of Vietnam Peace Committee held in Hanoi
The National Congress of the Vietnam Peace Committee (VPC) for the 2020-2025 tenure elected the Presidium for the 2020-2025 tenure with 50 members, led by National Assembly Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu.
Italy help strengthening flood forecasting and warning system in Vietnam
The event on the implementation of the project “Strengthening the flood forecasting and warning system in Vietnam”, funded by the Italian Cooperation Aid and deployed by Italian company CAE, took place in Nha Trang.
Swiss Party of Labour marks Vietnam’s National Day
The Swiss Party of Labour held a ceremony on September 21 to celebrate 75th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day.
Vietnam – Germany, 45 years of cooperation for mutual development
September 23, 2020 marks an important milestone in Vietnam-Germany relations, as the two countries celebrate the 45th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties in the context of their strategic partnership having constantly grown in a positive, extensive, effective and comprehensive manner.
COVID-19 tests to cost foreigners US$63 minimum
Foreign nationals entering Vietnam on commercial flights will have to take two COVID-19 tests that cost them around VND1.468 million (US$63).
NGO assists Vietnam's north central province tackle violence against children in schools
In response to the five-year campaign to End Physical Violence against Children at Home and School launched by World Vision Vietnam in 2017, Thanh Hoa province's Department of Foreign Affairs and World Vision Vietnam recently kicked off the “Hope in Class – Ending Violence against Children at School” project.
Saigonchildren rebuilds old school benefiting over 600 children in An Giang
Finishing one month earlier than estimated, the new Nguyen Binh Khiem secondary school in Tinh Bien district of the Mekong Delta province of An Giang, just opened to welcome students just in time for the new school year.
Stepping up establishment of ASEAN Centre at major university in Kiev
Recently, the Ambassadors to Ukraine of Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia held a meeting at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv to discuss the establishment of an ASEAN Centre at the university.
Honduras President wishes to step up ties with Vietnam
President of the Republic of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernández Alvarado has pledged to instruct the Honduras foreign ministry to promote comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam.
Exhibition featuring land and people of Vietnam held in several Romania's localities
The Vietnamese Embassy in Romania held a photo exhibition in Bucharest on September 18 to introduce the history, people and nation of Vietnam on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).
Poor households in Ninh Thuan receive basic requirements for COVID-19 prevention
This activity is part of an integrated response funded by Japan to assist Vietnamese people in COVID-19 prevention and control.
The Vietnam-Russia military co-operation exhibition in Saint Petersburg
An exhibition highlighting a history of military co-operation between Russia and Vietnam was opened at the Central Naval Museum in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg on on September 17.
Global Blue Dragon Marathon Walk raises fund for disadvantaged young people in Vietnam
As many as 41 teams, 12 countries, hundreds of sponsors from all over the world and more than AUD 95,000 raised to give disadvantaged youth a brighter future.
Saigon Summer Ball 2020 continues to support poor children
More than USD 138,600 were raised by Saigon Children’s Charity (saigonchildren) during its famous Saigon Summer Ball held on September 12-17, its Chairman David Appleton annouced.
HUFO's 40 bikes for needy children in Ho Chi Minh city's district
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) together with representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in the city and the RoK's National Unification Advisory Council organized a ceremony to hand over 40 bicycles to studious students from difficult background in Nha Be District.
Vietnam ready to share information and experience in CPTPP with the UK
As a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Vietnam expresses willingness to provide information as well as experience in joining the pact with leaders of the UK.
MoU signed, opening cooperation opportunities between Da Nang and Czech’s Brno city
The central city of Da Nang and Czech Republic’s Brno city have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aiming to boost bilateral friendship, comprehensive partnership and mutual understanding; and open cooperation opportunities in investment, tourism, high-tech industry, and innovative urban development, among other fields.
Vietnam creates more favorable condition for EU investors, affirmed by PM
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on September 16 hosted a reception for Dutch and Belgian Ambassadors, Elsbeth Akkerman and Paul Jansen, along with EU investors who want to pour capital into a seaport logistics project worth nearly US$1 billion in Vietnam.
