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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".
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.
Nearly 100 athletes join 2020 Friendship Tennis Tournament in Hanoi
On the morning of October 17, the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations (HAUFO) cooperated with the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports to organize the 2020 Friendship Tennis Tournament.
Japanese government maintains incentives for Vietnamese trainees
The COVID-19 epidemic, instead of showing signs of stopping worldwide, continues its complicated developments. In the context of Vietnamese interns in Japan facing many difficulties caused by the epidemic, the Japanese Government has maintained many incentives and supports for Vietnamese trainees.
Japanese PM Suga to officially visit Vietnam on October 18
At the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his spouse are make an official visit to Vietnam on October 18-20, 2020. The plane carrying Japanese Prime Minister and his spouse landed at Noi Bai airport at 17:50 on October 18, starting an official two-day visit to Vietnam.
Prime Minister congratulates New Zealand counterpart over general election victory
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent a congratulatory message to his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern after her Labor Party won general election on October 17.
US$4.4 billion of foreign investment capital pours into Vietnamese education
As of 31/12/2019, there were 525 valid foreign investment cooperation projects in education in Vietnam with a total investment capital of nearly US$ 4.4 billion.
UAE Ambassador to Vietnam appreciates VUFO a bridge to strengthen people-to-people relations
On the afternoon of October 16, in Hanoi, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Nguyen Phuong Nga had a meeting with the UAE Ambassador to Vietnam Obaid Saeed Al Dhaheri.
ROK President Moon Jae-in appreaciates Vietnam’s enormous support
Nguyen Vu Tung, Vietnamese Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (ROK) on October 16 presented his credentials to ROK President Moon Jae-in in Seoul.
US grants USD 100,000 in disaster relief funds to assist storm-affected victims
US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink on October 17 just announced an initial USD 100,000 in disaster relief funds to help Vietnam to address the immediate humanitarian needs of vulnerable communities in areas most affected by tropical storm Linfa.
Second-class labor order awarded to Vietnam-Germany Friendship Association
The Vietnam-Germany Friendship Association, received Second Class Labor Order for its contributions to the friendship of the two countries.
Japan PM Suga to officially visit Vietnam starting Sunday
Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide will officially make his first visit to Vietnam on October 18, further strengthens the friendly, win-win tie between the two countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.
KOICA partners with World Vision to reduce COVID-19 impact on ethnic minority groups
The Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) funds VND 10.7 billion (USD 464,158) to reduce COVID-19 impact on ethnic minority groups in Vietnam.
Hungary wishes to further strengthen comprehensive partnership with Vietnam
According to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Péter Szijjártó, Hungary wishes to enhance the comprehensive partnership and spoke highly of Vietnam’s increasingly important role and position in the region.
U.S pledges to support Vietnam tackle floods' consequences in central region
The US Mission in Vietnam has pledged to continue assisting Vietnam’s disaster relief efforts after the nation’s central region has been hit by floods over the past few days.
Vietnam donates medical supplies to Malaysia amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Hundreds of thousands of face masks and medical supplies have been sent from Vietnam to Malaysia on Thursday as the country is battered by the second wave of COVID-19.
Vietnam's Foreign Ministry confirms Japanese PM Suga Yoshihide's visit
Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been confirmed as Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s first overseas destination after taking office last month.
Hungary keens to open new cooperation with Vietnam
The upcoming visit of Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjártó also proves Hungary’s appreciation for Vietnam’s role and position in its “Look East” policy.
Friendship Association hands over COVID-19 aid to Myanmar Embassy
A representative of the central Vietnam-Myanmar Friendship Association has handed over VND 540 million (over USD 23,000) and medical equipment to the Myanmar Embassy to help the country's people fight against COVID-19.
New, high-tech incubator at Saint Paul Hospital to provide extra care for infants
Hanoi-based Saint Paul Hospital now has a new tool to care for newborn babies.
Vietnam attends Korea-ASEAN & India Business Week 2020
Vietnam took part in "Korea-ASEAN and India Business Week 2020" kicked off on October 13 at the Coex Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul.
German cooperation joins disaster risk reduction partnership in Vietnam
On the occasion of the International Disaster Risk Reduction Day, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Disaster Risk Reduction Partnership (DRRP) was signed between the German development agency Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)(as an implementing agency for German Cooperation) and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) of Vietnam.
