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.
Indonesian Ambassador honoured with VUFO's peace and friendship insignia
Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam, Ibnu Hadi received the “For peace and friendship among nations” insignia awarded by the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organization (VUFO). The medal was awarded directly by VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga, at the VUFO headquarters in Hanoi on November 24.
Plan International Vietnam pledges over VND 10.5 billion to support flood-hit Quang Tri province
Over VND 10 billion was pledged to people affected by recent floods and storms in Quang Tri province by Plan International Vietnam.
Outgoing Cuban Ambassador receives VUFO's Insignia for Peace and Friendship
The honour came in recognition of her contributions to enhancing the mutual understanding, friendship, and cooperation between the two people.
Russian Culture & Music Program in Vietnam: Bring back famous Russian songs
A program of Russian Culture & Music titled The Russian Spirit was held on November 22 at Kim Dong Publishing House on the occasion of the Russian October Revolution and 70 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Russian Federation.
G20 Summit: PM Phuc calls for efforts in sustainable, inclusive development
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 22 called on countries to stay united, build trust, enhance cooperation and share joint responsibility towards sustainable, inclusive development in which no state or body would be left behind.
Tons of rice provided to 400 households in disaster-hit Quang Ngai province
Ten tons of rice produced according to sustainable standards in Dong Thap was donated to 400 households affected by typhoon No. 9 in Son Tay district, Quang Ngai province.
Vietnam-US relationship grows stronger than ever
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien shared the view that the relationship between Vietnam and the US is growing stronger than ever, during their talks in Hanoi on November 21.
PM suggests intensifying global policy coordination in COVID-19 combat
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc stressed the need to intensify the coordination of global polices, act in unity and promote multilateral cooperation in order to drive back COVID-19, while addressing the first session of the virtual G20 Summit on November 21.
Australian Ambassador to ASEAN praises Vietnam’s chairing 37th ASEAN Summit and related Summits
Vietnam’s chairing the 37th ASEAN Summit and related Summits over the past week was a "remarkable achievement” in the context of the complicated COVID-19 pandemic, according to Australian Ambassador to ASEAN Will Nankervis.
Photo exhibition highlights Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic relations
On November 19, at the Vietnamese Women Museum (Hanoi), the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association launched a photo exhibition to celebrate the 60th anniversary of establishing Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic relations (2/12/1960- 2/12/2020).
Vietnam’s COVID-19 frontman shares containment experience with Asian peers
Luong Ngoc Khue, one of Vietnam’s COVID-19 frontman has been sharing Vietnam’s experience in curbing the novel coronavirus and treated patients at an international forum attended by officials from Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand.
Vietnam, Oman boost bilateral trade turnover
The relationship and economic cooperation between Vietnam and Oman have witnessed positive growth in recent years, especially in bilateral trade turnover.
Vietnam is a proactive and responsible member of APEC
Since joining the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 1998, Vietnam has proved itself as a proactive and responsible member and made significant contributions to the group’s prosperous development.
Prime Minister to attend G20 Leaders’ Summit
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit on November 21-22 at the invitation of Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Vietnam advances to be only Asian country in UK global healthcare initiative
Vietnam is the only among 11 Asian countries to be selected by the World Economic Forum for a global healthcare partnership that will seek to improve responses for health crisis.
US national security advisor to visit Vietnam for security cooperation discussion
U.S. national security adviser Robert O’Brien left Thursday for Vietnam and the Philippines to discuss regional security cooperation, the White House National Security Council said.
ASEAN Defense Senior Officials & Partners gathered to bolter defense cooperation
On November 18, the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus Working Group (ADSOM + WG) held a conference in virtual form under the chairmanship of Lieutenant General Vu Chien Thang, director of the Vietnam Defence Ministry's Foreign Relations Department and Head of the ADSOM + WG Vietnam.
Vietnam, US strive to boost cooperation on trade and investment
On November 18 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, in collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham Vietnam) organized the Vietnam – U.S. Trade Forum themed “25 Years of Economic and Trade Relations and the Journey Ahead”.
How ASEAN led by Vietnam during a year of havoc and chaos
ASEAN has been going through this difficult year of havoc and chaos in a cohesive and responsive manner largely thanks to Vietnam’s leadership. Vietnam promotes the construction of a cohesive ASEAN Community, and consolidates the central role of ASEAN.
US Ambassador visited Temple of Literature on Vietnamese Teachers' Day
On the occasion of Vietnamese Teachers' Day November 20, the US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink visited the Temple of Literature (Quoc Tu Giam) to pay respect to Vietnam's outstanding teachers.
