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Engaging People's Diplomacy in Supporting Agent Orange Victims
Dong Nai province has established partnerships with 60 international non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The provincial Association of Agent Orange Victims is leveraging funding from 20 NGOs, foreign associations, FDI enterprises, and overseas Vietnamese to support humanitarian activities for Agent Orange victims.
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Third Annual Dialogue: US, Southeast Asian Nations Heal Wounds of War
The US Institute of Peace recently hosted the third annual dialogue on the legacies of war, and the pursuit of peace in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
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Regional Senior Officials Meeting on Sports Opens in Vietnam
The 15th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Sports (SOMS-15) and related meetings; the 7th ASEAN + Japan Senior Officials Meeting and the 3rd ASEAN + China Senior Officials Meeting takes place over 3 days, from October 14-17, at the Flamingo tourist area (Vinh Phuc province).
An Idyllic and Poetic Hanoi in Photographs
Photo exhibition ‘Hanoi – A time to remember” displays 86 artworks by two photographers Le Bich (Vietnam) and Andy Soloman (UK). The artworks are diary pages recording the meaningful transformations of Hanoi.
Vietnamese Doctors Contribute to Global Health Initiative
The list of 34 members and 15 advisors participating in the Lancet Global Health Commission on universal access to patient-centered care includes 2 representatives from the Vietnam Young Physicians Association.
Girl Take over Leadership Roles Again in Swedish Embassy in Vietnam
In celebration of International Day of the Girl, the Embassy of Sweden and Plan International Vietnam launched Girl Takeover 2024, an initiative to empower young women to step into leadership roles and promote gender equality.
Vietnam's Rising Star on the World Stage
General Secretary and President of Vietnam To Lam and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation successfully concluded their State visit to Mongolia and Ireland, participated in the 19th Francophone Summit, and paid an official visit to the French Republic.
Technology: Key to Preserve and Develop Vietnamese Language for Overseas Youth
The swift advancement of technology in the educational sector creates numerous opportunities for teaching Vietnamese internationally. With tools ranging from language learning apps to virtual classrooms, technology is an invaluable asset for the young overseas Vietnamese to maintain and enhance their native language skills efficiently and conveniently.
Vietnam's Cultural Booth Shines at Hakuna Matata Festival in Belgium
Visitors had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the essence of Vietnam through various cultural elements, including family meals, traditional Vietnamese writing, books, and images of banana trees and lotus flowers at the Hakuna Matata Festival in Belgium.
Vietnamese Pho Festival Takes Place in Seoul
The 2024 Vietnam Pho Festival opened for October 5-6 at the Pie Factory of the Seoul Children's Grand Park in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK), connecting many Seoul residents with authentic delicacies from the S-shaped land.
Hanoi Hosts Women Leaders in STEM
On October 4, at the Vietnam National Innovation Center (Hanoi), the Vietnam Women's Union and the Vietnam Women's Association of Intellectuals co-organized the 2024 Conference of the Network of Women Scientists and Engineers in the Asia-Pacific Region (INWES APNN).
Admiring Hanoi's 'Sacred Marks' Through Lacquer Art of Young Artist
The highlight of the exhibition undoubtedly is the fusion of these traditional elements, particularly the focus on ancient relics and the art of Vietnamese water puppetry.
Children of Vietnam Awards 100 Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students in Thua Thien Hue
The Chairman of the People’s Committee of Thua Thien Hue Province issued Decision No. 2542/QD-UBND on October 1, 2024, approving the receipt of a non-refundable, not classified as official assistance provided by the Children of Vietnam organization.
Lunar New Year: Vietnam Trade Union Gives 2,400 Plane and Train Tickets to Workers
Phan Van Anh, Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, has stated that for the Lunar New Year 2025, the organization will provide transportation support, including vehicles and planes, to help union members and workers return to their hometowns and workplaces.
Ho Chi Minh City Builds Bridges Through Action
Two friendship activities took place on October 1 to foster ties between the Vietnamese people in Ho Chi Minh City, and countries around the world.
Meta to Invest in Smart Glasses & AI for Vietnamese Market
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Nick Clegg, President for Global Affairs at Meta on September 30, at the Government Office.
Save the Children Aids Lao Cai Flood Victims
On October 1, in Bat Xat district (Lao Cai), Save the Children International - Representative Office in Vietnam coordinated with the Lao Cai Red Cross Society to launch the "Emergency relief project for households affected by floods caused by storm No. 3 in 2024 in Lao Cai". The activity runs under a relief project framework approved by the Lao Cai People's Committee in its Decision No. 2414/QD-UBND dated September 24, 2024.
World Peace Council Praises Vietnam’s Human Rights Policies
World Peace Council (WPC) Executive Secretary Iraklis Tsavdaridis has commended Vietnam’s consistent policy on human rights protection and promotion.
Children’s National Assembly Mock Session Raises Real Issues
The second Children’s National Assembly mock session, held from September 27-29, saw the participation of 306 child delegates from 63 cities and provinces across the country.
2024 Vietnam Workers and Civil Servants Football Tournament Launched
The Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Vietnam Workers and Civil Servants Football Tournament was held on the morning of September 27 at Ton Duc Thang Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City. Ngo Duy Hieu, Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, was present at the event.
Delivery Driver Receives Amazing Gifts from Dr. Thanh Tea
Nguyen Van Trong, a 40-year-old man living in Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, has won the first prize in the "Tear off Dr Thanh Tea label and win x9 gifts" program. His prize is a set of 9 home appliances worth VND46 million (US$1869.5), thanks to detoxifying his body with Dr Thanh Tea.
29 Schools Participate in Non-Communicable Disease Prevention Communication Day
One of the most important ways of reducing deaths from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is to control the risk factors that lead to their development. These include reducing the use of tobacco and the harmful use of alcohol, maintaining an active lifestyle and consuming a healthy diet, and improving air quality.
United Nations Honors Vietnam's Peacekeeping Efforts
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix appreciated Vietnam's effective participation in UN peacekeeping operations. The capacity, qualifications, professionalism and sense of responsibility of Vietnamese soldiers in the process of performing their duties at UN peacekeeping missions have helped improve the effectiveness of the missions' operations.
