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ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting opens

08:03 | 25/04/2021

ASEAN leaders began their meeting in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on Saturday.

A peaceful Myanmar in memories of a Vietnamese traveler

16:31 | 27/03/2021

Myanmar in the memories of a Vietnamese traveler boasted a peaceful, ancient beauty and amicable people.

Facts about 32 Chinese-invested factories vandalised in attacks in Myanmar

16:25 | 17/03/2021

A total of 32 Chinese-invested factories were vandalised in "vicious" attacks on Chinese companies in Myanmar's Yangon as of noon on Monday, China's state-controlled tabloid Global Times said. Whilst anti-Chinese sentiment has risen since the Feb 1 coup, with opponents of the army takeover noting Beijing's muted criticism compared with Western condemnation.

Vietnam calls for Myanmar violence ending to ensure safety for civilians

07:11 | 08/03/2021

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), made the call during the UN Security Council’s meeting on the situation in Myanmar on March 5.

Over 300 Vietnamese citizens flown home from Myanmar amid Covid-19 pandemic

18:26 | 05/03/2021

On March 4, more than 300 Vietnamese citizens came home from Myanmar on two flights, which were arranged by Vietnamese agencies, the Vietnamese Embassy in Myanmar, and Vietnam Airlines with Myanmar agencies, ensuring all safety measures throughout the flight to prevent coronavirus infection.

Vietnam calls on parties in Myanmar to exercise full restraint

07:29 | 04/03/2021

Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh called on parties in Myanmar to exercise full restraint and avoid all acts of violence to ensure safety for citizens and organize peace dialogues in order to soon stabilize the situation.

Citizen protection provided to Vietnamese abroad

16:34 | 26/02/2021

Vietnamese authorities and representative offices abroad have closely joined hands with local authorised agencies to afford protection to its citizens.

Vietnam supports Myanmar's democratic transition

09:01 | 16/02/2021

The appeal was made by Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva, during the 29th special session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) late last week.

Vietnam expects Myanmar to soon stabilize situation, Vietnamese Spokeswoman

15:10 | 02/02/2021

As neighbours in the region and both are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Vietnam has kept a close watch on the ongoing situation in Myanmar, Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has said.

Vietnam sent another batch of 35,000 face masks to Myanmar

14:19 | 15/12/2020

A batch of 35,000 face masks has been shipped from Vietnam to Myanmar to assist the country amidst straining COVID-19 situation.

PM calls on CLMV to strengthen policy connectivity

06:54 | 10/12/2020

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 9 suggested Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) strengthen policy connectivity to effectively support ASEAN’s regional integration process.

Friendship Association hands over COVID-19 aid to Myanmar Embassy

06:56 | 16/10/2020

A representative of the central Vietnam-Myanmar Friendship Association has handed over VND 540 million (over USD 23,000) and medical equipment to the Myanmar Embassy to help the country's people fight against COVID-19.

COVID-19 fight: Vietnam to deliver the second batch of medical supplies to Myanmar

07:50 | 10/10/2020

The Vietnamese Government will deliver the second batch of medical supplies to Myanmar to help the nation overcome current challenges, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.

Friendship Association supports Myanmar people against COVID-19 epidemic

14:48 | 30/09/2020

The Vietnam-Myanmar Friendship Association on September 29 received donations from units and businesses supporting the Myanmar people tackle COVID-19.

A German’s Homesick For Vietnam Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

14:29 | 18/08/2020

In mid-March, Stefan Hell, a 52-year-old German living in Ho Chi Minh City, said goodbye to his Vietnamese wife and two daughters for a business trip in Myanmar.

Flight brings home over 240 citizens from Myanmar as Vietnam battling new coronavirus wave

07:31 | 31/07/2020

Relevant agencies of Vietnam, the Vietnamese Embassy in Myanmar, and low-cost carrier VietJet Air on July 30 coordinated with Myanmar’s competent agencies to bring home nearly 240 citizens as Vietnam ready to use 'full force' to battle new coronavirus wave.

Myanmar and Vietnamese leaders exchange congratulatory messages on the 45th Anniversary of diplomatic relation establishment

12:24 | 28/05/2020

Since the establishment of two countries' diplomatic relations up to now, the Vietnam-Myanmar comprehensive friendship and cooperation have continuously developed.

Extraordinary repatriation efforts to bring 240 stranded Vietnamese in Myanmar home

06:00 | 22/05/2020

In a remarkable repatriation effort, Vietjet Air launched a flight carrying nearly 240 citizens from Myanmar back to Vietnam on May 21.

Vietnamese community delivers over USD 5,000 to Myanmar's Yangon for COVID-19 fighting

11:41 | 09/05/2020

On May 8, the donation of 7.5 million Myanmar kyats (USD 5.376) and medical equipment was presented to the Yangon Region government by the Vietnamese Embassy, Vietnamese Business Club in Myanmar (VBCM) and the Vietnamese community in the country to support the Government and people of Yangon Region against the COVID-19.

Vietnam delivers $50,000 to Myanmar for COVID-19 fighting

18:05 | 11/04/2020

Vietnam has handed over US$50,000 to Myanmar in a move to support the neighboring country in the fight against novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), VNA reported