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Students from 15 Countries Experience Indian Culture in Hanoi
The Indian Cultural Center in Hanoi under the Indian Embassy in Vietnam recently organized a Vietnam - India cultural festival at Toronto Hanoi Primary School.
Friendship
Laos Students in Quang Binh Cultivate the Vietnam-Laos Friendship
Generations of Laos students in Quang Binh are cultural "bridges," contributing to cultivating solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Laos.
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Vietnam, Cuba to Strengthen Investment Cooperation in Construction
Vietnamese Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi held talks with Cuban Minister of Construction Rene Mesa Villafana and Cuban construction units and enterprises within the framework of the 41st session of the Vietnam-Cuba Intergovernmental Committee in Havana, the Republic of Cuba, from April 11 to April 15.
Therapeutic food for malnourished children ready to be distributed to central Vietnam
Ten tons of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) has arrived in Hanoi-based Noi Bai International Airport and will be distributed as part of the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)’s emergency response to meet the urgent needs of severely malnourished children in the flood and storm-stricken region of central Vietnam.
HUFO get-together marks Laos’ 45th National Day
The Ho Chi Minh City chapter of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) held a get-together on November 27 to mark the 45th anniversary of Laos’ National Day (Dec. 2).
Laos and Vietnam get-together congratulate Laos’ 45th National Day
On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the National Day of Lao PDR (December 2, 1975 - December 2, 2020), on Thursday's morning, November 26, Vietnam's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung expressed his congratulations to Laos People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations and the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Vietnam boosts cooperation with Mexican state
Vietnamese ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Hoai Duong paid a working visit to Jalisco State, Western Mexico, from November 23-25 to foster bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, culture and education between Vietnam and Mexico.
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.
