HUFO calls for more support from foreign NGOs
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) held an annual meeting of foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in Ho Chi Minh City in 2020.
Vietnam, India strengthen defense ties via January 12 videoconference
The 13th Vietnam-India defense policy dialogue at deputy ministerial level was held on January 12 via videoconference, chaired by Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh and Indian Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar.
UNFPA renders extend support to floods-affected central Vietnam
The UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency provided additional 6,903 Dignity Kits to support women and girls at risk of violence.
Vietnam President congratulates newly-elected General Secretary of Workers' Party of Korea
Kim Jong Un was elected as the General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea at its 8th national congress which took place from January 5-10.
Vietnamese aviation willing to aid Indonesia following plane crash tragedy
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) stands ready to support its Indonesian counterpart with regard to the recent plane crash, said CAAV leader.
NGO continues delivery of emergency assistance in Quang Binh
The Samaritan’s Purse International Relief (SPIR) of the United State and the Union of Friendship Organizations of Quang Binh Province have joined hands with the people in the central Quang Binh province to overcome difficulties caused by natural disasters and floods.
Vietnam sends condolences to Indonesia over plane crash
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh on January 10 sent a message of condolences to Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi after an Indonesia passenger jet crashed into the ocean with 62 people on board.
Vietnamese Ambassador holds phone talk with US House Representative
Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States Ha Kim Ngoc has held a phone talk with Ted Yoho, a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida's 3rd Congressional District, to discuss Vietnam-US relations.
Strengthening climate change mitigation capacity in Ca Mau
A launching workshop of "Strengthening capacity on climate change mitigation and disaster risk reduction and resilience in Ca Mau province" project was held recently.
VUFO summaries its 10 successful achievements in 2020
Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held a Conference to summarize the work in 2020 on January 8, in Hanoi.
'Happy Village' built for Muong ethnic people
LG Electronics (LG) is partnering with Habitat for Humanity Vietnam (Habitat Vietnam), the housing nonprofit organisation that helps 1,200 Muong-ethnic individuals in Hoa Binh province have access to adequate housing and sanitation facilities.
The 1,000th person rescued from slavery
In December of 2005, the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation rescued a child from human trafficking for the first time. This week, fifteen years later, the number of boys, girls, women and men Blue Dragon has freed from slavery has reached 1,000.
Japan shares its experience, supporting Vietnam in building e-Government
The Japanese government will continue adopting more cooperation programmes to assist Vietnam’s reforms in the coming time, said Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Takio Yamada.
2021 Vietnam - Cambodia defense cooperation plan signed
Vietnam and Cambodia have agreed to intensify defence cooperation in 2021, with the focus on stepping up border checks and patrols to prevent illegal entry and exit.
A Vietnamese officer is a lecturer at the Australian Peacekeeping Training Center
Major Nguyen Phuc Dong has been accepted as a lecturer at the Australian Peacekeeping Training Center, for a two-year term.
New football field opened for children in Tien Giang's district
Recently, Gameloft Vietnam have collaborated with Saigon Children's Charity (saigonchildren) to build a football pitch in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang, which is opened for free for all students of Phu Dong secondary school in Tan Phu Dong district.
PM: Vietnam determined to cut trade surplus with US
Vietnam is determined to work closely with the U.S. to obtain balanced and sustainable trade relations, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc told a forum on January 7.
UNFPA hands over medical equipment and supplies to Vietnam's Ministry of Health
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam just provided medical equipment and supplies to ensure uninterrupted provision of sexual and reproductive health services in COVID-19 context.
Venezuela-Vietnam Friendship Association officially launches e-portal
The e-portal has columns on Vietnam, providing readers with President Ho Chi Minh’s Nhat Ky Trong Tu (Diary in Prison) in Spanish. It also published the first newsletter of the Venezuela – Vietnam Friendship Association’s activities in recent times.
Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam: “HCMC’s anti-epidemic measures receive the world’s praise”
Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Catherine Wong highly spoke of Vietnam's efforts in general and Ho Chi Minh City’s in particular in the fight against Covid-19, congratulating the Metropolis city on quickly stamping out the outbreak as soon as it resurges.