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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".
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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.
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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.
Spanish architect falls madly in love with Vietnam's exotic charms
World-famous Spanish architect Salvador Perez Arroyo arrived in Việt Nam back in 2009 and decided to stay in the country where he discovered an endless source of positive energy.
Vietnam, Malaysia agree to boost trade after COVID-19
The Vietnam Trade Office in Malaysia and the Vietnam Malaysia Business Association (VMBIZ) on September 23 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on enhancing cooperation to boost trade and investment between the two countries’ businesses.
EU a significant economic, trade partner in Hanoi's vision for cooperation promoting
Secretary of the Hanoi municipal Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue on September 23 said the European Union (EU) is a significant economic and trade partner of Vietnam, including Hanoi.
Vietnam attends 61st WIPO Assembly meeting in Geneva
A Vietnamese delegation, led by Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai - Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international organizations attended the 61st meeting of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Geneva, Switzerland.
Vietnam attaches importance to strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on September 23 held phone talks with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, to discuss measures to promote relations between the two countries.
India funds seven water management projects in four Vietnam's Mekong Delta provinces
Seven memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were signed between Government of India and four southern Provinces of Vietnam — Ben Tre, Hau Giang, Kien Giang and Tien Giang — at a ceremony held on September 23 in Can Tho city to implement India’s development assistance for water resource management projects in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta Region.
DPM, FM fosters robust and enduring ties with Germany over the past 45 years
Thanks to well-rounded cooperation in many fields, the bilateral strategic partnership between Vietnam and Germany has been deepened and marked 45 years of diplomatic ties on September 23, 2020.
Embassy calls on Indonesia to ensure living conditions for detained Vietnamese fishermen
The Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia has called on a detention centre of the immigration office in Pontianak city to provide good living conditions for detained Vietnamese fishermen.
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).
