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Vietnamese Wife, Western Husband: Love Stories Born from Serendipitous Encounters
A message on a dating app, a chance meeting by Hoan Kiem Lake, or an online conversation, these are the beginnings of many beautiful love stories between Vietnamese women and their Western husbands.
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Vietnam Hopes for Continued Cooperation with US in Fixing War Aftermath
Vietnam wants to work with the US to implement practical and effective cooperation in addressing war aftermath, contributing to the stable and long-term development of bilateral relations in line with the spirit of the joint statement on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for peace, cooperation, and sustainable development.
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Vietnam Participation in Paris AI Summit Affirms Its Role in the Int'l AI Community
From February 10-13, 2025, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Bui Hoang Phuong led the Vietnamese delegation to attend the AI Action Summit in Paris, France.
International Tourist Visit Tam Bao Pagoda (Da Nang) to Seek Tranquility and Happiness
On February 6 (the 9th day of the Lunar New Year), Tam Bao Theravāda Pagoda in Da Nang welcomed numerous international visitors who came to offer prayers for peace and blessings.
Vietnamese Language Preserved and Spread in Malaysia
From February 8-10, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairwoman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, Le Thi Thu Hang, paid a working visit to Malaysia. During her meeting with the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia, Le Thi Thu Hang highly praised the efforts to preserve and maintain the Vietnamese language, as well as the dedication of teachers and students to teaching and learning.
Japanese Professor Hiroki Tahara: Return to Vietnam for the Language
Japanese Professor Hiroki Tahara of Japan does not say "going to Vietnam" or "coming to Vietnam". For him, it is "returning to Vietnam" - a return to listen to the Vietnamese language, a return with nostalgia, to the place where "the land has become (his) soul".
Tet Cheer Reaches 1.48 Million Poor Families in Vietnam
On February 3, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs provided an update on social welfare measures for the Lunar New Year 2025. According to the report, more than 1.48 million poor and near-poor households have received support and Tet gifts, with a total value exceeding VND 786 billion.
UNDP Resident Representative Joins Tree Planting Festival in Thai Binh
UNDP Resident Representative Ramla Khalidi joined Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Do Duc Duy to launch a tree planting festival celebrating the Lunar New Year or "Tet" in the Thai Thuy Wetland Protected Area.
Highlights of 9th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival 2025
From March 9 to 13, Dak Lak province will host the 9th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival 2025 under the theme "Buon Ma Thuot – The Destination of World Coffee" in Buon Ma Thuot City, and several other localities in the province.
Bilingual Book Series Offers Immersive Journey Through Hanoi and HCMC
The bilingual book series "Hanoi - Sai Gon Travelogue" is a unique collection that blends travel writing and illustrated storytelling, offering readers an engaging journey to explore the beauty and rich culture of Vietnam’s two most famous cities: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
VUFO President Shares Meaningful Stories of People's Diplomacy
President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), Phan Anh Son, shares insights on the contribution of people-to-people diplomacy and the direction for future development.
Digitalize Mother Tongue for Teaching
Initiatives such as organizing online classes, building Vietnamese learning applications, producing short videos on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, and incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) are "incubating" and spreading the Vietnamese language within the Vietnamese community abroad.
Vietnam Celebrates Year of the Snake with Vibrant Mascots
As Vietnam ushers in the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake is being celebrated with vibrant and creative displays across the country.
Da Nang Will Provide Healthcare And Nutrition To Children
The People's Committee of Da Nang City has approved the acceptance of the project "Supporting children with treatment of genitourinary diseases" sponsored by the Asia Injury Prevention Foundation (A.I.P.F) and the project "Educating children on school nutrition for private kindergartens in the city" sponsored by Nagasaki University, Japan.
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[Photo] Assisting in the Revival of Flooded Areas
After Typhoon No. 3 passed, the people in the flood-affected areas of Northern Vietnam received timely and valuable assistance from foreign countries, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and overseas Vietnamese communities. The emergency relief gifts and reconstruction activities not only helped the locals overcome immediate difficulties but also laid the foundation for long-term stability in their lives.
Scenes of Vietnam's Resilency Goes Viral on Social Media
Images of trucks shielding motorbikes crossing a bridge during strong winds, people helping push vehicles through flooded areas, or opening doors to shelter the homeless during Typhoon Yagi (Storm No. 3) went viral on social media. These simple yet heartfelt acts of kindness have touched the hearts of people around the world.
Explore Vietnam's Tet Traditions at Duong Lam Village's Cultural Program
The ancient village of Duong Lam in Hanoi’s Son Tay township is organizing a program named “Tet Lang Viet” (Tet in Vietnamese village) from January 18 to February 16 (the 19th day of the last lunar month to the 19th day of the first lunar month) to promote the value of the traditional Tet (Lunar New Year) festival.
Relics Offer Free Tickets on Lunar New Year the Snake
Various relic sites across provinces and cities offer visitors free admission during Tet celebration.
Enticing Passion for Vietnam
Many foreign friends came to Vietnam and gradually fell in love with its beauty and culture. For them, each coffee place in the street’s corner, each calligraphy art or happy gallery.. has its own charm.
Tet Through the Eyes of Foreign Visitors
"Interesting, unique, humane, full of fragrance and colors"... These are the phrases used by foreign friends to describe Vietnam's Lunar New Year (Tet Nguyen Dan).
Quang Ninh Province: Cultural Space Of Tet Of Ethnic Groups In Vietnam
On January 27, at Quang Ninh Exhibition Of Planning And Expo Center, Ha Long City, the event "Cultural Space of Tet of Ethnic Groups of Quang Ninh Province" took place. This is a meaningful and unique program that attracts a large number of people and tourists, lasting until February 3.
The Nation Poised for Transformation in New Era
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen The Ky, Chairman of the Central Council for the Theory and Criticism of Literature, expressed his belief in the nation's "new era" during an interview with the VietnamTimes.
Vietnamese Language and Culture Introduced to the World
The University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, has established the Faculty of Vietnamese - Southeast Asian Languages and Culture. The Faculty plans to enroll students in the Vietnamese Language and Culture program, majoring in Teaching Vietnamese as a Foreign Language, which is an initiative among the university's key tasks to promote Vietnamese language and culture worldwide.
