
Vietnam-America Friendship Association: 80 Years of Fostering Understanding and Friendship
On October 16 at Ho Guom Opera House (Hanoi), the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and the Vietnam-USA Society held a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam-America Friendship Association (October 17, 1945 - October 17, 2025). The event offered an opportunity to look back on eight decades of nurturing friendship, mutual understanding, and cooperation between the peoples of the two nations, while reaffirming the vital role of people-to-people diplomacy in Vietnam-US relations.

Plan International Vietnam Provides Emergency Relief of 1.5 billion VND to Tuyen Quang
Plan International Vietnam deployed an emergency support package worth EUR 50,000 Euros (equivalent to VND 1.5 billion) in response to the recent heavy damage from rain and floods in the Northern side of Vietnam, specifically in Tuyen Quang province.

Vietnam Re-Elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026–2028 Term
On October 14, 2025 (New York time), at the United Nations Headquarters, the UN General Assembly elected new members to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 term. Vietnam was re-elected to the Council with 180 votes in favor - the highest number among the Asia-Pacific Group.

Vietnam-America Friendship Association: 80 Years of Fostering Understanding and Friendship
On October 16 at Ho Guom Opera House (Hanoi), the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and the Vietnam-USA Society held a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam-America Friendship Association (October 17, 1945 - October 17, 2025). The event offered an opportunity to look back on eight decades of nurturing friendship, mutual understanding, and cooperation between the peoples of the two nations, while reaffirming the vital role of people-to-people diplomacy in Vietnam-US relations.
10:38 | 17/10/2025

Vietnam-China “Red Journey” in Chongqing: Strengthening Friendship Through the Power of Youth
On the morning of October 13, the opening ceremony of the program “Red Journey of Study and Research for Vietnamese Youth in China” took place in Chongqing (China), with the participation of numerous youth delegates from both countries.
16:13 | 14/10/2025

Promoting Vietnam - Japan Cooperation in Training High-quality Human Resources
On October 10 in Hanoi, President of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association To Huy Rua received Special Advisor to the Japan - Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance Takebe Tsutomu on the occasion of his visit to Vietnam and the opening ceremony of the Vietnam-Japan University. The two sides discussed the direction of bilateral cooperation, especially in education - training, and strengthening the connection between the two peoples in the new period.
17:00 | 11/10/2025

Vietnam-US Relations: 30 Years of Cooperation and the Path Ahead
On October 2 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), in cooperation with the US Embassy in Vietnam, held a seminar entitled “30 Years of Vietnam - United States Relations: Achievements and Prospects.” This was the fourth event in a series of activities organized by VUFO to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
15:23 | 03/10/2025

Vietnam News Today (Oct. 17): Hai Phong Sets Up Northern Vietnam’s First Comprehensive Free Trade Zone
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Vietnam News Today (Oct. 17): Vietnam vows to boost ASEAN sports cooperation at AMMS-8; Vietnam calls on parties involved to respect its sovereignty over Truong Sa; Hai Phong sets up northern Vietnam’s first comprehensive free trade zone; Strong cold spell to hit northern Vietnam; tropical storm may enter East Sea.
08:31 | 17/10/2025

Vietnam News Today (Oct. 16): Vietnam Prioritizes Energy Cooperation in Strategic Partnership with US
National
Vietnam News Today (Oct. 16): Vietnam prioritizes energy cooperation in strategic partnership with US; Vietnam, Italy seek to strengthen cooperation in high-tech shipbuilding; Vietnam re-elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2026–2028 term; Vietnam affirms position on global 5G technology map.
08:00 | 16/10/2025

Vietnam Re-Elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026–2028 Term
National
On October 14, 2025 (New York time), at the United Nations Headquarters, the UN General Assembly elected new members to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 term. Vietnam was re-elected to the Council with 180 votes in favor - the highest number among the Asia-Pacific Group.
07:22 | 15/10/2025

Vietnam-America Friendship Association: 80 Years of Fostering Understanding and Friendship
On October 16 at Ho Guom Opera House (Hanoi), the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and the Vietnam-USA Society held a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam-America Friendship Association (October 17, 1945 - October 17, 2025). The event offered an opportunity to look back on eight decades of nurturing friendship, mutual understanding, and cooperation between the peoples of the two nations, while reaffirming the vital role of people-to-people diplomacy in Vietnam-US relations.
10:38 | 17/10/2025

Implementation of Student Development Scholarship Program in Can Tho
The Can Tho Union of Friendship Organizations and VietHope (US) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the VietHope Student Development Program (VSDP) in Can Tho City. The program opens new opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who demonstrate resilience and determination in their studies and lives.
08:42 | 17/10/2025

Vietnam-China “Red Journey” in Chongqing: Strengthening Friendship Through the Power of Youth
On the morning of October 13, the opening ceremony of the program “Red Journey of Study and Research for Vietnamese Youth in China” took place in Chongqing (China), with the participation of numerous youth delegates from both countries.
16:13 | 14/10/2025

Celebration of 80th Anniversary of Vietnam - America Friendship Association (October 17, 1945 – October 17, 2025)
On October 17, 1945, the Viet Nam - America Friendship Association, the predecessor of today’s Viet Nam – USA Society, was established.
14:51 | 14/10/2025

Joint Project Launched to Improve Road Safety for Child, Adolescent
The World Health Organization (WHO) Vietnam Office and the Asia Injury Prevention (AIP) Foundation, together with 15 partners, on October 14 have launched the Vietnam Project 2000 road safety partnership to support the Vietnamese government to improve road safety for children and adolescents.
14:18 | 16/10/2025

Vietnam Pavilion Wins Silver Award for “Best Exhibition Design” at EXPO 2025
Since Vietnam officially began participating in World Expositions (EXPO) in 2000, this marks the first time the Vietnam Pavilion has been honored with a Silver Award in the category of “Best Exhibition Design” at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
09:40 | 16/10/2025

Vietnam Emphasizes Message of Placing People at Center of All Development Processes
On October 13, on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, the Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang, carried out a series of diplomatic activities, reaffirming Vietnam’s message of placing people at the center of all development processes and calling on the international community to adopt this approach amid the world’s ongoing challenges.
11:04 | 15/10/2025

Plan International Vietnam Provides Emergency Relief of 1.5 billion VND to Tuyen Quang
Plan International Vietnam deployed an emergency support package worth EUR 50,000 Euros (equivalent to VND 1.5 billion) in response to the recent heavy damage from rain and floods in the Northern side of Vietnam, specifically in Tuyen Quang province.
07:11 | 14/10/2025

Closing Ceremony of the First World Culture Festival in Hanoi
On the evening of October 12, at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Hanoi People’s Committee, held the closing ceremony of the First World Culture Festival in Hanoi 2025.
15:18 | 13/10/2025

When Female Students’ Voices are Heard
The Girls Takeover movement is being embraced with energy and inspiration, empowering girls to raise their voices and lead change.
07:08 | 13/10/2025

World Culture Festival in Hanoi Raises VND 2.5 Billion for Flood Victims
On the evening of October 11 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a charity auction took place as part of the First World Culture Festival in Hanoi. The event aimed to raise funds in support of residents affected by recent floods.
14:13 | 12/10/2025

Opening of First Cultures of World Festival in Hanoi: Connecting People to People
The opening ceremony of the first Cultures of World Festival in Hanoi took place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Center (Thang Long Heritage Conservation Center, Hanoi) on the evening of October 10.
16:14 | 11/10/2025

Comrade's House Presented to the Family of Soldier in Difficult Circumstances
Seas and islands
The Technical Assurance Center, Naval Region 2, in coordination with the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund and the “For Beloved Hoang Sa - Truong Sa” Club, together with local Party committees and authorities, organized a handover ceremony of a “Comrade's House” for a soldier in difficult circumstances on October 10 in Long Thoi Hamlet, Long Binh Commune, Dong Thap Province.
07:15 | 14/10/2025

Connected by the Moon: Fathers on Duty, Children in Celebration
Seas and islands
The Command of Naval Region 2 recently organized a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration for the children of officers and soldiers from Brigade 171 and Battalion DK1.
15:00 | 07/10/2025

“Moonlight of Sea” 2025: Meaningful Mid-Autumn Festival on Frontline Shores
Seas and islands
To bring Mid-Autumn joy to children whose parents are serving on the frontlines safeguarding the nation’s maritime sovereignty, Dantri Newspaper, in collaboration with the Navy Region 3 Command and with the support of the Vietnam Seas and Islands Association, organized the “Moonlight of the Sea” program 2025.
15:43 | 25/09/2025

Vietnamese Consulate General In Japan Mobilizes Support For People Affected By Typhoon No. 10
Recently, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka, Japan, launched a fundraising campaign to support people in Vietnam affected by Typhoon No. 10.
07:05 | 09/10/2025

Warm Mid-Autumn Reunion in Osaka (Japan)
On October 5, 2025, at the Vietnam Pavilion - EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai (Japan), the program “Mid-Autumn Reunion” combined with the exchange “Learning and Loving the Vietnamese Language Together” was organized for the first time for children of the Vietnamese community living and studying in Osaka.
14:46 | 07/10/2025

Three Core Goals of Global Network for Teaching Vietnamese Language and Vietnamese Culture
Recently, at the Consulate General of Viet Nam in Fukuoka, Japan, the Launching Ceremony of the Global Network for Teaching Vietnamese Language and Vietnamese Culture and the Introduction of the book series "Learning Vietnamese with Fun" took place.
09:47 | 03/10/2025

Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival Unites Vietnamese Community in the UK
The Autumn Festival is an opportunity for Vietnamese families in the UK to promote the traditional culture and to educate their children about their roots, creating beautiful childhood memories from the traditions of their homeland.
07:12 | 01/10/2025

Vietnam Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, Pledges Support for Gaza Reconstruction
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on October 14 that Vietnam welcomes the agreement between Israel and Hamas and stands ready to take part in international efforts to rebuild the Gaza Strip.
13:23 | 17/10/2025

India, Canada unveil "New Roadmap" to revive strategic ties; trade, energy, climate, tech on agenda
India and Canada have launched a "New Roadmap for bilateral relations", aiming to reinvigorate strategic partnership across trade, technology, energy, climate action, and people-to-people exchanges, as per a joint statement issued after a bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand on Monday.
20:10 | 14/10/2025

India, UK agree to deepen defence ties
India and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen their defence and security partnership through enhanced military exchanges, training collaborations, and joint capability-building initiatives, as per an official statement.
18:00 | 12/10/2025

PM Modi, President Putin Discuss Strengthening India-Russia Strategic Partnership Ahead of December Summit
PM Modi and Putin reviewed progress of bilateral agenda and reaffirmed their commitment to deepen India-Russia ties.
09:31 | 11/10/2025

Vietnam Shines with Dual Wins at the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards
Vietnam has outshined many strong contenders to secure a place among the top 10 most beloved global destinations in two major categories: “World’s Best Destination” and “World’s Friendliest Country.”
09:42 | 16/10/2025

6 Must-Visit Caves in Quang Tri
According to the announcement by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Tri province on October 07. The renowned travel magazine Travel and Leisure selected 6 caves in Quang Tri province as must-see destinations in Vietnam.
07:14 | 14/10/2025

Vietnam: Attractive Destination for French Tourists in Summer 2025
The 45-day visa exemption for French citizens and many other European nationals, together with increasingly convenient direct flight connections, has made Vietnam an appealing choice for French travelers.
14:43 | 12/10/2025

Cultures of World Festival in Hanoi: Journey of Connection Across Five Continents
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Hanoi People’s Committee, will host the first Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi from October 10 to 12, 2025, at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. This major diplomatic and cultural event of Vietnam in 2025 carries special significance in honoring the diversity of world cultures, promoting people-to-people exchanges, and strengthening mutual understanding and friendship between Vietnam and international friends.
13:31 | 09/10/2025
Vietnam Ranks Among World’s Top 4 Most Attractive Culinary Destinations
The American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller has announced the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, in which Vietnam was ranked fourth among the 15 countries with the most attractive cuisines in the world.

Vietnam’s AI Law to Require User Notification before AI Interactions
Internet users in Vietnam will be clearly informed before interacting with artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This is one of the important provisions in the draft Law on Artificial Intelligence by the Ministry of Science and Technology. It is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly by the end of 2025.

10 Vietnamese Films Set For Screening In US To Mark 30 Years Of Diplomatic Ties
The Vietnam Film Institute, authorized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, will organize non-profit screenings of ten Vietnamese feature films and documentaries at Metrograph cinema in New York from October 18-31.

Time Out: Hanoi Among Most Beautiful Autumn Viewing Spots in Asia
The best time for autumn viewing in Hanoi is approaching, said Timeout.


Digital Skills Bring New Opportunities to Quang Tri’s Girls
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Plan International Vietnam in collaboration with the Quang Tri province's Department of Education and Training and The Dariu Foundation, on September 19 officially launched the “Girls in Tech - Children with Digital Technology” project.
08:39 | 20/09/2025

Vietnam Launches Global Initiative to Empower Women Through Vovinam
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The initiative of empowering women and girls through martial arts, specifically Vovinam, marks a significant milestone in connecting traditional martial arts with efforts to empower women and girls in Vietnam, as well as in the region and around the globe.
09:11 | 18/09/2025

International Friends Extend Hopes for Strong and Prosperous Vietnam
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On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), international friends have extended their congratulations to Vietnam.
08:00 | 02/09/2025

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