Friendship
Czech - Vietnam Friendship Association Urged to Continue Promoting Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed the association to continue supporting and promoting the Vietnam-Czech relationship to make it more profound, substantive and effective.
Friendship
Armenian Ambassador Learns about Vietnamese Ceramics Craftsmanship
Armenian Ambassador Suren Baghdasaryan was excited to visit Quang Ceramic Art Space and paid homage to Vietnam's handicraft heritage.
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VUFO and WLP Continue to Cooperate to Support Agent Orange Victims
On January 14, in Hanoi, Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), received Susan Hammond, Founder, Executive Director, and Representative of the War Legacies Project (WLP - USA) to discuss both side's coordination in the implementation of activities to support victims of Agent Orange.
Pakistani Ambassador Hopes to Deepen Friendship with Vietnam
On the afternoon of January 15, Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet met with Pakistani Ambassador Kohdayar Marri on the occasion of starting his term of office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters.
Strengthening People-to-People Ties in Nghe An and Ho Chi Minh City
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) and the Nghe An Union of Friendship Organizations held conferences to review their 2024 people-to-people diplomacy work and to outline tasks for 2025 on January 14-15.
General Secretary’s Spouse, Foreign Female Ambassadors Experience Pre-Tet Atmosphere
Several foreign embassy representative participated in the opening ceremony of a cultural diplomatic event ‘The Harmony of Vietnamese Tet’.
Vietnam Deepens Cooperation with WEF and European Partner Countries
At the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland Donald Tusk, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Klaus Schwab, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, accompanied by his spouse, led a high-level delegation of Vietnam on a working trip to Europe.
Five Key Tasks for Advancing People-to-people Diplomacy in Bac Giang in 2025
On January 14 in Bac Giang, the Bac Giang Union of Friendship Organizations held a conference to review people-to-people diplomacy activities in 2024 and implement key tasks and solutions for 2025. Tran Cong Thang, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and President of the Bac Giang Union of Friendship Organizations chaired the conference.
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.
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.
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.
Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association: Half a century of Nurturing Vietnam - Laos Friendship
On January 15, 1975, the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association was founded, marking a significant milestone in fostering exchanges and mutual understanding between the two nations. Over the past 50 years, the Association has persistently strengthened and developed the traditional friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos. Through diverse and creative activities, the Association has helped transform this special friendship into a priceless asset cherished by both peoples.
Vietnam, Brunei Deepen People-to-People Ties in 2024
Cultural exchange and people-to-people exchanges are identified as priority areas of cooperation in the overall Vietnam-Brunei Darussalam Comprehensive Partnership.
Vietnam Gifts Laos a Friendship Park in Vientiane
On January 10, during Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visit and working program in Laos, he and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Laos - Vietnam Friendship Park project in Vientiane, Laos.
GIBTK President in Vietnam Honored for his Contribution to Vietnam's Sustainable Development
Over the past 22 years, Robert Valentino Kalatschan, President and Chief Representative of Giving It Back To Kids (GIBTK) in Vietnam, has made contributions to humanitarian work, helping to change the lives of many children, people with disabilities, and families in difficult circumstances. In recognition of his contributions to the sustainable development of Vietnam, on January 9, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations awarded him a Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister.
UK to Support Hanoi in Public Transportation Development Research
On January 8, the Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB) and the British Embassy in Vietnam signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation within the framework of the workshop "Transit-Oriented Development (TOD): International Experiences and Recommendations for Hanoi."
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.
