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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.
HCM City promotes cooperation with foreign partners
Ho Chi Minh City treasures and wants to continue receiving support from international partners during its development process, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen has said.
Vietnam-Laos holds talks to open crossing point at 65th border mark area
At the 65th mark on Vietnam - Laos border, recently the delegation of Dien Bien province, led by Dien Bien People's Committee Chairman Vu A Bang, and the delegation of Phongsaly province led by the Phongsaly Deputy Governor Khamlek Chay-isane conducted field surveys and held talks about crossing-point opening in the 65 border mark area.
Activities held nationwide to celebrate Chol Chnam Thmay with Khmer, Cambodian people
Authorities in many cities and provinces across Vietnam have organised activities to join Khmer ethnic minority people and Cambodians in celebrating Chol Chnam Thmay, their traditional New Year festival.
Dong Nai holds events to celebrate 48 years of Vietnam-France diplomatic relation
Dong Nai Union of Friendship Organizations, Vietnam-France Friendship Association in Dong Nai, Dong Nai University of Technology, and schools teaching French in Bien Hoa together celebrated the 48th anniversary of diplomatic relations establishment between Vietnam and France on April 12.
Vietnam, Brunei agree on maintaining joint committee on cooperation
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son held a phone talk with Brunei Second Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof on April 13.
Quang Nam villagers get support to build back flood damaged houses
The houses will be a major source of motivation for the flood-hit families, helping them overcome the hardships and settle down.
WUS President highlights Vietnam's increasing role
President of the World University Service (WUS) Kambiz Ghawami has highlighted Vietnam’s increasing role in the world as well as cooperation between Vietnam and Germany during a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency’s correspondents in Germany.
Vietnam Consulate General in Cambodia sent gifts to support Preah Sihanouk against pandemic
Vietnam Consul General Vu Ngoc Ly held a meeting with Preah Sihanouk Governor Kouch Chamroeun to send gifts supporting the government and people of Preah Sihanouk to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.
USD 25,600 donated for equipment purchase for Friendship Primary School in Champasak, Laos
Ho Chi Minh City Overseas Vietnamese Committee has just donated VND 590 million (USD 25,600) for equipment purchase for Friendship Primary School in Champasak, Laos.
Lao students celebrate Bunpimay Festival in Vietnam
More than 400 Lao students studying in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue practiced traditional rituals of the festival, including Buddha statue bathing and thread tying at a gather to celebrate Bunpimay, the traditional New Year Festival of Laos.
HCMC Vietnam - France Friendship Association’s President awarded France’s National Order of Merit
On April 10, the HCMC Union of Friendship Organizations, the HCMC Vietnam - France Friendship Association, and the French Consulate General in HCMC jointly organized the ceremony to present France’s National Order of Merit, Class Officer, to Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung, President of the HCMC Vietnam - France Friendship Association.
Lao-Viet International Port receives first container ship
Lao-Viet International Port JSC and Tan Cang Shipping held a ceremony on April 10 to receive the first container ship at Lao-Viet International Port (Vung Ang Port).
Livelihood support, free medical check-ups given to UXO victims in Quang Ngai
A programme to provide livelihoods, free medical check-ups and medicines for victims of landmines and unexploded ordnances (UXOs) has been jointly organised by the Vietnam Association for Supporting UXO/Mine Action Efforts (VNASMA), its chapter in Quang Ngai, the Peace Foundation and the Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia visits, works, promotes trade and investment in Qassim province
From April 4-6, the delegation of the Vietnamese Embassy in Saudi Arabia led by Ambassador Vu Viet Dung visited and worked in the Qassim province, Saudi Arabia.
Singaporean Ministry of Education, Vietnamese city strengthens educational cooperation
The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee and the Singaporean Ministry of Education pledged to boost cooperation and support each other in the educational field.
Vietnamese diplomat receives France’s National Order of the Legion of Honour
The awarding is the French State’s recognition and high evaluation of his contributions to deepening the friendship between France and Vietnam in various areas.
US newspaper spotlights Vietnam’s success in completing new leadership
The US newspaper Washington Times has run an article assessing that Vietnam has succeeded in completing its key leadership positions.
"Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink is People's Ambassador"
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) on April 9 held a ceremony to present the medal “For peace and friendship among nations” to outgoing US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink.
Can Tho Friendship Union greets Cambodia on traditional Chol Chnam Thmay festival
On the occasion of the Chol Chnam Thmay festival, a delegation of the Union of Friendship Organizations of Can Tho City and the city's Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Association came to Consulate General of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh City to extends their best wishes.
Japan presents medical equipment to Hue Central Hospital
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on April 9 presented a number of medical equipment to the Hue Central Hospital to support the facility to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
