Human Trafficking Prevention for Women and Girls in northwestern border province
The project “Human Trafficking Prevention for Women and Girls in Dien Bien province” is to empower local women and children, especially girls with capacity to protect themselves and their peers from all forms of violence and trafficking in persons in Dien Bien’s two districts with high rate of poor people of Muong Cha and Tuan Giao.
International Mine Awareness Day Commemoration marked in Quang Tri
Quang Tri provincial authorities, and international mine action organizations including Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), Mines Advisory Group (MAG), PeaceTrees Vietnam (PTVN), Project RENEW and Gio Linh District Youth Union, on April 3 hosted a public gathering to mark the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (April 4).
Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Village contributes to fostering bilateral trade relations
The Thai Embassy in Hanoi, in coordination with the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism organized the program “Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Village” for sustainable development on April 2.
Vietnam - UK published book on UK market to promote UKVFTA
The Vietnamese Embassy in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, in collaboration with the Vietnam-UK Friendship Network and the Vietnamese Association in the UK, held an online ceremony on April 1 to present a book entitled “The UK Market: Things to Know”.
Mongolian Foreign Minister wishes to upgrade Vietnam-Mongolia relations
On April 1, Vietnamese Ambassador to Mongolia Doan Khanh Tam paid a courtesy visit to Mongolian Foreign Minister B. Batsetseg.
Vietnam's province strengthens cooperation with Thailand for sustainable tourism development
The Thai Embassy in Vietnam, in coordination with the Thai Nguyen Department for Foreign Affairs, organized the discussion “Thailand - Vietnam Friendship Village" aiming to develop sustainable community-based tourism on April 2 in Hanoi.
Busting period taboos, improving menstrual health and hygiene for young girls
The project aims at empowering adolescent girls living in urban spaces and ethnic minority communities in remote rural areas so that they can confidently and comfortably manage their period, making informed sexual and reproductive health decisions.
Vietnam aspires to foster maritime cooperation with Greece
Vietnamese Ambassador to Greece Nguyen Manh Cuong had a meeting for Mr. Evangelos Kritikos, General Director of Kritikos Shipping Lines Maritime Co. & Posidonia Shipping & Trading S.A, representative of the Group of Greece's shipping companies on earlier this week.
Supporting two northern mountainous provinces restore agricultural production after COVID-19
On March 31 and April 2, SNV Netherlands Development Organization in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Lao Cai province and Son La province organized a kick-off workshop "COVID-19 Impact Assessment and Development of Recovery Plan for Agriculture Sector” in Lao Cai and Son La province.
HCM City gifts USD 25,653 to Champasak Friendship Primary School
The money will be used to buy 25 computer sets, 25 sets of tables and chairs, and one photocopy machine, according to the Ho Chi Minh city Committee on Overseas Vietnamese Affairs.
GNI supports Department of Child Affairs protect disadvantaged children
On April 2, the Korean non-governmental organization Good Neighbors in Vietnam (GNI) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Center of Consulting Services and Communication (Department of Child Affairs - Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs) about the program to support child protection in the period 2021-2023.
Vietnam, US work towards sustainable trade ties
Vietnamese and US agencies will continue their coordination in order to maintain trade ties between the two countries, towards a harmonious, sustainable, and mutually beneficial trade balance.
German journalist praises Vietnam’s efforts in fighting COVID-19
Vietnam’s clear and drastic measures in COVID-19-related quarantine and contact tracing have helped it overcome the third wave of outbreaks in less than two months, according to an article by German journalist Johannes Giesler, which was recently published on the news site Yahoo Nachrichten.
In Photo: Close-up look of CSB 8021 Patrol Vessel handed over to Vietnam by US
This set of photos shows the US's John Midgett patrol vessel being repainted and repaired in Seattle, (Washington, USA) before transferred to Vietnam Coast Guard.
Fetal heart rate monitors handed over to Central Highland and Central Provinces' hospitals
In response to the Vietnam’s devastating floods in late 2020, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) increases its medical and supplies support to ensure uninterrupted provision of sexual and reproductive health services.
“Top Thai Brands 2021” Expo features 60 standard booths to promote Thai products in Hanoi
The Department of International Trade Promotion under Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce and the Office of Commercial Affairs at the Thai Embassy in Hanoi, in coordination with Vinexad Company, to organize the expo “Top Thai Brands Hanoi 2021” from April 1 to 4.
Vietnam-Russia Friendship Parliamentarian Group reviews its 2016-2021 tenure
The Vietnam-Russia Friendship Parliamentarian Group just held a conference to review the group’s 2016-2021 tenure in Hanoi on April 1.
Vietnam Gifts USD 200.000 to support Cambodia against Covid-19
Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam stressed that Vietnam's timely support is an important supplement to Cambodia's effort to control the current COVID-19 community break.
World Vision asked to expand online safety project across Da Nang
World Vision Vietnam's representatives on March 31 met with Ho Ky Minh - Vice Chairman of Da Nang People's Committee, and representatives of Da Nang Department of Foreign Affairs and Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.
Foreign leaders congratulate new top legislator
Leaders of the parliaments of Laos, China and Japan on March 31 sent congratulatory letters to newly-elected Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Election Council (NEC) Vuong Dinh Hue.
