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Meaningful Activities To Foster Vietnam – Guangxi Friendship
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the Vietnam-China Humanitarian Exchange Year, China has launched the book 'Stories of Vietnam-China Friendship in Guangxi' and opened a new direct international flight from Nanning Airport to Hai Phong, Vietnam.
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Vietnam Will Grant 1,160 Scholarships To Lao Students In 2025
Within the framework of the 47th Meeting of the Vietnam - Laos Intergovernmental Committee, on January 9 in Vientiane (Laos), on January 9 in Vientiane (Laos), Vietnamese Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son and Lao Minister of Education and Sports Phout Simmalavong signed the Education Cooperation Plan for 2025.
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Da Nang to Enhance Role and Efficiency of People-to-People Diplomacy in 2025
The Da Nang Union of Friendship Organizations recently held a conference to review the results of its people-to-people diplomacy efforts in 2024 and outline tasks for 2025.
Turkish Ambassador Pays Courtesy Visit to VUFO
During the meeting, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and the Turkish Embassy in Hanoi discussed international and regionally relevant issues and proposed potential collaborative activities for the future.
US Ambassador Sends New Year Greetings in Vietnamese, Praises Bilateral Ties
US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper recently shared his thoughts as 2024 comes to a close and 2025 approaches.
AWCH’s New Year Gathering: Celebrating Culture and Connection Among ASEAN Countries
The ASEAN Community Women’s Circle of Hanoi (AWCH) hosted a warm gathering to celebrate the New Year 2025 on January 8.
Vietnamese Cultural Official Receives Italy’s Prestigious Order of Merit
The Italian Embassy in Hanoi held a ceremony at Casa Italia on January 6 to present the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic to Dr. Nguyen Phuong Hoa, Director General of the Department of International Cooperation under the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
Vietnam, US Strengthen Educational and Cultural Cooperation
General Secretary To Lam received Nicholas Berggruen, Founder and Chairman of Berggruen Holdings and the Berggruen Institute, and Nguyen Thi Lien Hang, Director of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute at the US’s Columbia University, on January 7.
New Logo Symbolizes Vietnam and Singapore's Strategic Partnership
On January 6 in Hanoi, the Vietnam-Singapore Friendship Association, in collaboration with the Embassy of Singapore to Vietnam, held a ceremony to unveil the logo "Partnership of a New Era" between Vietnam and Singapore.
U.S. Ambassador Highlights Progress in Vietnam Ties
Reflecting on 2024, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper highlighted significant progress in bilateral relations following a year of the two countries elevating their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
5 Key Priorities of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations in 2025
On January 3 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held a conference to summarize the work in 2024, and set orientations for the work in 2025.
Vietnam is an important country to Australia: diplomat
Renee Deschamps, Chargé d'Affaires of the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, has affirmed that Vietnam is an important country to Australia, not just a trading partner. In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on the occasion of the New Year holidays, the diplomat noted “the relationship has never been better”.
Vietnam's Contributions as Chair of ACHC Praised by Ambassadors of ASEAN Countries to Cuba
On December 30, the Ambassadors of Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Malaysia to Cuba lauded Vietnam's leadership as the rotating Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Havana, Cuba (ACHC) for the latter half of 2024, commending its efforts to bolster intra-regional relations and enhance the bloc’s connections with the host nation.
Vietnam, Laos Forge Stronger Ties for Comprehensive Cooperation
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith in Hanoi on December 30 during the latter's visit, which aims to prepare for the upcoming 47th session of the Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee.
Vietnam-India Relations: Rooted in History and Culture
This sentiment was shared by Harchand Singh, Secretary-General of the All-India Peace and Solidarity Organization (AIPSO), during an interview with VietnamTimes magazine on the 12th Vietnam-India People’s Friendship Festival. He expressed his views on the historical and cultural connections between Vietnam and India and emphasized the role of people-to-people exchanges in strengthening bilateral relations.
Cultural Exchange Fosters Vietnam-RoK Friendship
A group of student volunteers from Republic of Korea (RoK)'s Myongji University spent a week in Vinh Long Province from December 23rd, participating in cultural exchange activities and charity work at Phu Quoi C Primary School, thanks to the efforts of the provincial friendship organization.
VietHope Awards 157 Scholarships in Thua Thien Hue
The Union of Friendship Organizations in Thua Thien Hue Province, in collaboration with VietHope, awarded scholarships to students facing financial difficulties in the province at at Hue University of Economics (Thua Thien Hue) on December 29.
Vietnam - Russia Cooperation 2024 Reaps Numerous Positive Results
In 2024, the cooperative relations between Vietnam and the Russian Federation will continue to be strengthened and developed strongly, reflecting the spirit of comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
Promising Future for Vietnam-Saudi Arabia Cooperation
2024 marked significant progress in Vietnam-Saudi Arabia relations, with major milestones including high-level visits, trade growth, and cultural exchanges. Vietnamese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dang Xuan Dung highlights these achievements and discusses the path forward for stronger ties in 2025 and beyond.
VUFO Extends Condolences to Azerbaijan Over Plane Crash
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and Vietnam - Azerbaijan Friendship Association came to the Azerbaijani embassy in Hanoi to lay wreaths and sign the condolence book, offering condolences to Azerbaijan over an air crash that killed 38 people
Economic Diplomacy: Solid Foundation for Elevating Vietnam-Singapore Relations
In 2024, Vietnam achieved the highest growth rate in exports to Singapore among all countries. Remarkably, Vietnam also surpassed Japan to become Singapore's 5th largest seafood exporter for the first time.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Praises Successful Vietnam-Australia Partnership
On December 27, in Hanoi, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh praised the successful cooperation between Vietnam and Australia during his meeting with outgoing Australian Ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski.
Vietnam Plays an Active Role in Enhancing ASEAN-Bangladesh Relations
The Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh, as the rotating chair of the ASEAN Dhaka Committee (ADC), hosted the committee’s 62nd meeting in Dhaka on December 26, with participation from ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
