Friendship
Lao, Cambodian Students in Ho Chi Minh City Join Exchange with Vietnamese Peers
It is one of many exchanges for young people, aiming to give children an understanding of the traditional good relations among the three countries.
Friendship
Ha Nam, Nanning City (China) to Establish Long-term Cooperation
Standing member of the Party Committee of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Secretary of the Nanning City Party Committee Nong Shengwen led a delegation on a working visit to the northern province of Ha Nam on April 20.
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Online Meeting Between Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and Local Unions: Dynamic, Practical, Effective
This is the first time the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations held an online conference with 52 member organizations which are the Unions of Friendship Organizations of localities. Issues in many fields were addressed, discussed, and handled according to new thinking and forms.
NGO provides more aid for localities hit by storms, floods
Plan International Vietnam once again pledged aid to help the community in Central Vietnam to stabilize lives and build sustainable livelihoods.
Vietnam considers sending more female soldiers to UN peacekeeping missions
The Ministry of National Defence will maintain and consider raising the proportion of Vietnamese female soldiers in UN peacekeeping operations.
Quang Ngai students receive SEEDS scholarship in 2020-2021 school year
In 2020-2021 school year, 327 students in the central Quang Ngai province receive the SEEDS scholarship (Scholarship to Elevate Education & Develop Skills) that is sponsored by Pacific Links Foundation.
Hanoi workshop spotlights six decades of Vietnam - Cuba friendship
A workshop to mark 60 years of Vietnam-Cuba diplomacy was held at the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) in Hanoi on November 25 to mark the anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (December 2, 1960 - 2020).
The 14th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC) held virtually for the first time due to COVID-19
On November 25, 2020, in Hanoi, the press conference on the 14th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC 14) took place. The meeting, themed "Cohesive and Proactively Adaptive ASEAN in preventing and fighting against transnational crimes”, will be held online for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HUFO supports flood-affected people in central region of Vietnam
As Vietnam’s tradition “The good leaves protect the worn-out leaves”, the Union of Friendship Organizations of Ho Chi Minh City (HUFO) has taken practical actions to join hands with the people in the Central region to overcome difficulties caused by natural disasters and floods.
ADB and Vietnam sign US$2.5 million deal for disaster recovery central provinces
On November 24, authorized by the Government, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong and Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Andrew Jeffries signed the international emergency aid agreement worth US$2.5 million for disaster recovery in Vietnamese central provinces.
Regional and international media highly appreciate Vietnam’s 2020 ASEAN Chairmanship
Representatives from the regional and international media agencies lauded Vietnam’s 2020 ASEAN Chairmanship in leading the bloc to surmount the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and give priorities meeting the demands of the member countries and partners.
Vietnam and Israeli enterprises to intensify trade exchange
An Israel – Vietnam B2B matching webinar on consumer products was held on Monday to promote local export to the Israeli market amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Marking the 25th anniversary of Vietnam-US diplomatic ties in Da Nang
The Da Nang city Union of Friendship Organisations and the city's Vietnam-US Friendship Association, along with the University of Foreign Language Studies - University of Da Nang jointly held a ceremony on November 24 to mark the 25th anniversary of Vietnam-US diplomatic ties.
US affirms to forge defence ties with Vietnam
The US will continue to team up with Vietnam in promoting bilateral defence cooperation in existing spheres, including maritime security, UN peacekeeping operations, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief.
Strengthening land rights of ethnic minorities in northwest mountainous province
The project will run in two districts Mai Chau and Da Bac, with funding from the European Union (EU), implemented by Helvetas and the Centre for Rural Communities Research and Development (CCRD) under Land Alliance.
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.
