Le Duy Truyen Elected President of Viet Nam-Chile Friendship and Cooperation Association Focus

Le Duy Truyen Elected President of Viet Nam-Chile Friendship and Cooperation Association

On November 5 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam-Chile Friendship and Cooperation Association (the Association) held its fourth congress for the 2026-2031 term. Le Duy Truyen, former Deputy General Director of the Viet Nam News Agency and Standing Vice President of the Association for its third term, was elected President. For the new term, the Association aims to expand its partner network and link friendship exchanges with concrete cooperation programmes.
Ambassador Jennifer Wicks: People-to-People Exchanges Bring Viet Nam and the United States Closer Together Friendship

Ambassador Jennifer Wicks: People-to-People Exchanges Bring Viet Nam and the United States Closer Together

US Ambassador to Viet Nam Jennifer Wicks affirmed that promoting people-to-people exchanges is one of her priorities during her tenure, with the aim of strengthening ties between the peoples of the two countries and fostering cooperation across various fields. This was discussed at a meeting between President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son and Ambassador Jennifer Wicks, held in Hanoi on November 4.
Karlovy Vary Region (Czech Republic) Considers Proposal to Teach Vietnamese in Schools World

Karlovy Vary Region (Czech Republic) Considers Proposal to Teach Vietnamese in Schools

Petr Kubis, Governor of the Karlovy Vary Region (Czech Republic), said he would consider a proposal to introduce Vietnamese language instruction in schools across the region to help younger generations of Vietnamese descent preserve their mother tongue and national identity. The proposal was discussed at a meeting on November 3 with a high-level delegation from the Central Committee of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front.
Le Duy Truyen Elected President of Viet Nam-Chile Friendship and Cooperation Association

Le Duy Truyen Elected President of Viet Nam-Chile Friendship and Cooperation Association

On November 5 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam-Chile Friendship and Cooperation Association (the Association) held its fourth congress for the 2026-2031 term. Le Duy Truyen, former Deputy General Director of the Viet Nam News Agency and Standing Vice President of the Association for its third term, was elected President. For the new term, the Association aims to expand its partner network and link friendship exchanges with concrete cooperation programmes.
17:27 | 05/11/2026
Numerous Proposals to Promote People-to-People Exchanges between Viet Nam and Algeria

Numerous Proposals to Promote People-to-People Exchanges between Viet Nam and Algeria

Building on the traditional friendship between Viet Nam and Algeria, strengthening exchanges between younger generations and expanding local-level cooperation were among the issues discussed at a meeting between President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son and Azeddine Bechka, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Viet Nam, in Hanoi on November 4.
11:06 | 05/11/2026
Ambassador Jennifer Wicks: People-to-People Exchanges Bring Viet Nam and the United States Closer Together

Ambassador Jennifer Wicks: People-to-People Exchanges Bring Viet Nam and the United States Closer Together

US Ambassador to Viet Nam Jennifer Wicks affirmed that promoting people-to-people exchanges is one of her priorities during her tenure, with the aim of strengthening ties between the peoples of the two countries and fostering cooperation across various fields. This was discussed at a meeting between President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son and Ambassador Jennifer Wicks, held in Hanoi on November 4.
16:39 | 04/11/2026
Angola's Ambassador Fernando Miguel Seeks to Promote Establishment of Friendship Associations Between the Two Countries

Angola's Ambassador Fernando Miguel Seeks to Promote Establishment of Friendship Associations Between the Two Countries

"Promoting the establishment of the Angola-Viet Nam Friendship Association and the Viet Nam-Angola Friendship Association to create additional bridges for people-to-people exchanges and cooperation" was a key point highlighted at a meeting between Phan Anh Son, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, and Fernando Miguel, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Angola to Viet Nam, held on November 3 in Hanoi.
09:25 | 04/11/2026
Da Nang Finds Five Sets of Martyrs’ Remains National

Da Nang Finds Five Sets of Martyrs’ Remains

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On November 2, the Search and Recovery Team for Fallen Soldiers’ Remains under the Da Nang City Military Command, in coordination with the Que Son Commune Military Command, conducted a search and recovered five sets of martyrs’ remains at the Ba Hoi shelter in Thuan Long Village, Que Son Commune, Da Nang City, along with numerous personal effects to support efforts to identify the fallen soldiers.
16:59 | 05/11/2026
Viet Nam News Today (Nov. 5): Viet Nam’s 10-Month FDI Inflows Reach Over US$54 Billion National

Viet Nam News Today (Nov. 5): Viet Nam’s 10-Month FDI Inflows Reach Over US$54 Billion

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Viet Nam News Today (Nov. 5): Viet Nam, EU shape future of green economy, new value chains; Vietnamese localities strengthen investment links with Korean businesses; Viet Nam’s 10-month FDI inflows reach over US$54 billion; Hanoi, HCM City lead in 10-month public investment disbursement.
08:32 | 05/11/2026
Viet Nam News Today (Nov. 2): Vietnam’s Trade Surpasses US$1 Trillion as Domestic Value-added Challenge Persists National

Viet Nam News Today (Nov. 2): Vietnam’s Trade Surpasses US$1 Trillion as Domestic Value-added Challenge Persists

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Viet Nam News Today (Nov. 2): US Coast Guard cutter visits Ho Chi Minh City; Mexican media shows interest in Vietnam’s development path; Strengthening Viet Nam–RoK Friendship through a cultural and arts exchange program in Ninh Binh; Vietnam’s trade surpasses US$1 trillion as domestic value-added challenge persists.
09:02 | 02/11/2026
Le Duy Truyen Elected President of Viet Nam-Chile Friendship and Cooperation Association Focus

Le Duy Truyen Elected President of Viet Nam-Chile Friendship and Cooperation Association

On November 5 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam-Chile Friendship and Cooperation Association (the Association) held its fourth congress for the 2026-2031 term. Le Duy Truyen, former Deputy General Director of the Viet Nam News Agency and Standing Vice President of the Association for its third term, was elected President. For the new term, the Association aims to expand its partner network and link friendship exchanges with concrete cooperation programmes.
17:27 | 05/11/2026
Numerous Proposals to Promote People-to-People Exchanges between Viet Nam and Algeria Friendship

Numerous Proposals to Promote People-to-People Exchanges between Viet Nam and Algeria

Building on the traditional friendship between Viet Nam and Algeria, strengthening exchanges between younger generations and expanding local-level cooperation were among the issues discussed at a meeting between President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son and Azeddine Bechka, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Viet Nam, in Hanoi on November 4.
11:06 | 05/11/2026
Ambassador Jennifer Wicks: People-to-People Exchanges Bring Viet Nam and the United States Closer Together Friendship

Ambassador Jennifer Wicks: People-to-People Exchanges Bring Viet Nam and the United States Closer Together

US Ambassador to Viet Nam Jennifer Wicks affirmed that promoting people-to-people exchanges is one of her priorities during her tenure, with the aim of strengthening ties between the peoples of the two countries and fostering cooperation across various fields. This was discussed at a meeting between President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son and Ambassador Jennifer Wicks, held in Hanoi on November 4.
16:39 | 04/11/2026
Angola's Ambassador Fernando Miguel Seeks to Promote Establishment of Friendship Associations Between the Two Countries Focus

Angola's Ambassador Fernando Miguel Seeks to Promote Establishment of Friendship Associations Between the Two Countries

"Promoting the establishment of the Angola-Viet Nam Friendship Association and the Viet Nam-Angola Friendship Association to create additional bridges for people-to-people exchanges and cooperation" was a key point highlighted at a meeting between Phan Anh Son, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, and Fernando Miguel, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Angola to Viet Nam, held on November 3 in Hanoi.
09:25 | 04/11/2026
Mountain Flavours and Forest Aromas on the Dining Tables of Thai People in Muong Luan Vietnamese Culture

Mountain Flavours and Forest Aromas on the Dining Tables of Thai People in Muong Luan

In the Muong Luan Valley, every meal served is about more than simply satisfying daily hunger. It embodies indigenous knowledge, family bonds and serves as a measure of a woman's virtues and culinary skills, reflected in every dish infused with the distinctive flavours of the mountains and forests.
16:05 | 04/11/2026
Si La People of Muong Nhe Preserve Filial Piety Through New Rice Festival Vietnamese Culture

Si La People of Muong Nhe Preserve Filial Piety Through New Rice Festival

When the first golden rice ears ripen on the upland fields, the Si La people in the border district of Muong Nhe, Dien Bien Province, gather once again to prepare for the New Rice Festival. The simple offering tray, carrying the fragrant aroma of newly harvested rice, is not only an expression of profound gratitude to their ancestors but also a strong bond that nurtures community solidarity and ties among villagers.
15:46 | 04/11/2026
Young People in Sin Thau Carry Forward Ha Nhi Cultural Heritage Vietnamese Culture

Young People in Sin Thau Carry Forward Ha Nhi Cultural Heritage

In the remote border region of Sin Thau, where traditional rammed-earth houses emerge from the mountain mist, the story of preserving the Ha Nhi ethnic community’s culture does not exist solely in the memories of the elderly. Today, this age-old legacy is being carried forward by young people - a generation filled with ethnic pride and a sense of responsibility for safeguarding its cultural identity for the future.
15:24 | 03/11/2026
Keeping Village Spirit Alive in Muong Luan Commune: Thai People's Aspiration for Cultural Continuity Vietnamese Culture

Keeping Village Spirit Alive in Muong Luan Commune: Thai People's Aspiration for Cultural Continuity

Amid the Muong Luan Valley, where generations of Thai ethnic people have lived together in harmony and maintained close-knit community ties, cultural preservation has never been merely a story of the past. It is a living part of contemporary life, nurtured every day through language, family traditions and the younger generation's deep affection for their roots in villages across the commune.
15:00 | 03/11/2026
Where Ban Blossoms and Love Stories Bloom Vietnamese Culture

Where Ban Blossoms and Love Stories Bloom

Every spring, as white ban flowers blanket the forests of the Northwest, Tham Le Cave - known as the Love Cave of the Thai people in Muong Lo, recalls a time when young men and women gathered to meet and get to know one another through the sounds of the khèn and pí flutes and traditional courtship songs. Although these old customs have gradually faded, memories of a place filled with love and affection continue to be preserved and passed down by local artisans as a cherished part of the ethnic community's cultural heritage.
16:21 | 02/11/2026
Under Her Gaze: Three Encounters with Da Nang’s Iconic Lady Buddha Expats in Vietnam

Under Her Gaze: Three Encounters with Da Nang’s Iconic Lady Buddha

When traveling around the Son Tra peninsula (Da Nang city), a pair of heavenly eyes watches over you. Standing at 67 meters tall on a giant lotus base, the Lady Buddha eternally observes the waves lapping against the shores of Da Nang. The towering concrete statue also doubles as a temple, inviting daily pilgrimages to pray within her sacred space.
11:08 | 02/11/2026
Young Vietnamese People Bridge Vietnamese-Japanese Cultures Through Music Vietnamese Culture

Young Vietnamese People Bridge Vietnamese-Japanese Cultures Through Music

At a Japanese-language singing contest held on October 24, Vietnamese school and university students chose songs reflecting their personal interests, memories and desire to introduce their homeland to others. As he watched the performances, Ogasawara Manabu, Third Secretary at the Embassy of Japan in Viet Nam, discovered Japanese songs that even he had never heard before.
08:48 | 27/10/2026
Documentary on Ho Chi Minh’s Diplomacy Screened in Qatar Vietnamese Culture

Documentary on Ho Chi Minh’s Diplomacy Screened in Qatar

The Embassy of Viet Nam in Qatar recently partnered with Katara Cultural Village to screen the documentary “Ho Chi Minh’s Diplomacy” in Doha, Qatar. The event aimed to introduce President Ho Chi Minh’s diplomatic thought and style to international audiences, while promoting cultural exchanges and strengthening understanding and friendship between Viet Nam, Qatar and other countries.
11:58 | 26/10/2026

Vinamilk Optimum Gold Infant Formula Named Brand of the Year at the 2026-2027 World Branding Awards

Vinamilk Optimum Gold has been named Brand of the Year at the 2026-2027 World Branding Awards, held in the United Kingdom, becoming the only Vietnamese brand to win in the Infant Formula category. Amid increasingly stringent requirements for the quality and safety of nutritional products for young children, the international award recognises the brand's reputation and Vinamilk's continued efforts to raise nutritional standards.
Vinamilk Optimum Gold Infant Formula Named Brand of the Year at the 2026-2027 World Branding Awards

Hitachi Construction Machinery Launches a New Global Brand Campaign in Advance of Changing the Company Name and Brand to "LANDCROS" in April 2027

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (President and Executive Officer: Masafumi Senzaki; hereafter referred to as “Hitachi Construction Machinery”) announces that it will change its trade name to LANDCROS Corporation and its corporate brand to “LANDCROS” effective April 1, 2027.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Launches a New Global Brand Campaign in Advance of Changing the Company Name and Brand to "LANDCROS" in April 2027

Renewing and Elevating ASEAN People-to-People Diplomacy

The Viet Nam-Singapore Friendship Association has proposed, taken the lead in, and coordinated the organisation of a conference on ASEAN people-to-people diplomacy, with the aim of making it an annual event. The conference is expected to launch the digital platform “ASEAN friendship bridge” to strengthen connections among organisations and partners across the region and promote practical, long-term cooperation initiatives.
Renewing and Elevating ASEAN People-to-People Diplomacy

India's first indigenous bullet train is being built

The indigenous B28 trainset, being manufactured by Integral Coach Factory and BEML, is designed for a speed of 280 kmph, with track trials expected by mid-2027
India's first indigenous bullet train is being built
Vinh Long Province: Fisherman Rescued After Suffering Gas Poisoning at Sea Seas and islands

Vinh Long Province: Fisherman Rescued After Suffering Gas Poisoning at Sea

Seas and islands
The Vinh Long Border Guard Command said on October 2 that the Giao Long Port Border Guard Station had promptly provided first aid to a crew member who suffered an accident while working at sea and safely brought him ashore for emergency medical treatment.
08:28 | 05/10/2026
Turning International Resources into Viet Nam’s Maritime Strength Seas and islands

Turning International Resources into Viet Nam’s Maritime Strength

Seas and islands
On October 2 in Hanoi, the 2026 Viet Nam Maritime Forum focused on ways to transform international resources, knowledge and experience into domestic capacity, thereby contributing to the goal of building Viet Nam into a strong maritime nation and enhancing its contribution to peace, cooperation and sustainable development in the region and the world.
09:13 | 04/10/2026
2026 Mid-Autumn Festival: Brings Care to Disadvantaged Children Seas and islands

2026 Mid-Autumn Festival: Brings Care to Disadvantaged Children

Seas and islands
860 children joined the "Mid-Autumn Festival Night in the Border Region" amid the sound of lion drums, colorful lanterns and meaningful gifts on September 17, at the border commune of Phong Tho, Lai Chau province. From border areas to localities across the country, this year's Mid-Autumn Festival has continued to bring care and support to children facing difficult circumstances.
13:43 | 21/09/2026
Viet Nam Calls on Czech Republic to Reopen Quota for Vietnamese Workers Overseas Vietnamese

Viet Nam Calls on Czech Republic to Reopen Quota for Vietnamese Workers

On November 2, a delegation led by Ha Thi Nga, Member of the Party Central Committee and Vice President and Secretary-General of the Central Committee of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front, met with representatives of the Czech Chamber of Deputies to discuss bilateral relations and promote cooperation across various fields.
16:17 | 03/11/2026
Harnessing the Resources of the Vietnamese Community to Promote Labour Migration to Germany Overseas Vietnamese

Harnessing the Resources of the Vietnamese Community to Promote Labour Migration to Germany

The Union of Vietnamese Associations in Germany, in coordination with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), recently held a seminar entitled “Shaping fair and ethical labour migration to Germany - The role of the Vietnamese community”.
14:29 | 03/11/2026
Vietnamese Community in the UK Raises Funds to Support People in Quang Tri Overseas Vietnamese

Vietnamese Community in the UK Raises Funds to Support People in Quang Tri

On November 1, in London, the Seeds of Love Foundation organised a cultural fundraising event entitled “Thinking of Central Viet Nam with Love”, aimed at supporting the Bru-Van Kieu ethnic community in Quang Tri, while promoting Vietnamese culture and strengthening community ties.
14:19 | 03/11/2026
First National Great Unity Festival Held in Europe Overseas Vietnamese

First National Great Unity Festival Held in Europe

Over two days, from 31 October to 1 November 2026, the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Europe held the “2026 National Great Unity Festival” at the Sapa Trade Centre in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, under the theme “Unity - Responsibility - Integration - Development”. Held in Europe for the first time, the event brought together representatives of Vietnamese communities from 29 countries.
10:59 | 02/11/2026
Karlovy Vary Region (Czech Republic) Considers Proposal to Teach Vietnamese in Schools World

Karlovy Vary Region (Czech Republic) Considers Proposal to Teach Vietnamese in Schools

Petr Kubis, Governor of the Karlovy Vary Region (Czech Republic), said he would consider a proposal to introduce Vietnamese language instruction in schools across the region to help younger generations of Vietnamese descent preserve their mother tongue and national identity. The proposal was discussed at a meeting on November 3 with a high-level delegation from the Central Committee of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front.
16:25 | 04/11/2026
India–ASEAN Economic Partnership: Strengthening Supply Chains and Shaping a Shared Asian Growth Story World

India–ASEAN Economic Partnership: Strengthening Supply Chains and Shaping a Shared Asian Growth Story

India and ASEAN are increasingly important economic partners in a rapidly transforming global economy. Their expanding merchandise trade, complementary production capabilities, strategic geographical positioning and growing regional value-chain linkages offer substantial opportunities for deeper economic integration.
16:00 | 03/11/2026
Viet Nam Joins Artemis Accords on Space Exploration World

Viet Nam Joins Artemis Accords on Space Exploration

On October 28, a ceremony to present the Artemis Accords to Viet Nam was held in Quang Ninh province as part of Viet Nam International Digital Week 2026.
09:08 | 30/10/2026
India-Indonesia Relations in the BRICS Context World

India-Indonesia Relations in the BRICS Context

The Modi-Prabowo bilateral at the New Delhi BRICS Summit points to a partnership whose importance is no longer confined to bilateral ties.
07:00 | 25/10/2026
Viet Nam Cultural Digital Map Officially Launched Travel

Viet Nam Cultural Digital Map Officially Launched

On November 1, at the Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy in Hanoi, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism officially launched the Viet Nam Cultural Digital Map (CMAP), providing a new channel for connecting cultural heritage, events and destinations with domestic and international visitors.
14:42 | 03/11/2026
Strengthening Tourism Promotion to Enhance Viet Nam's Global Appeal Travel

Strengthening Tourism Promotion to Enhance Viet Nam's Global Appeal

To achieve a breakthrough in Viet Nam's tourism industry, tourism promotion and marketing must be regarded as a driving force in expanding markets and enhancing the national tourism brand. Amid increasingly intense competition among destinations, these activities need to adopt a more focused and in-depth approach, leveraging the strength of partnerships to raise the international profile of Viet Nam's tourism brand.
16:38 | 28/10/2026
Da Nang Unveils 100 Outstanding Tourism Experiences Travel

Da Nang Unveils 100 Outstanding Tourism Experiences

More than 42,000 votes helped select 100 tourism experience spots, expanding opportunities to explore Da Nang’s heritage, cuisine and natural landscapes.
13:46 | 27/10/2026
Viet Nam Promotes Tourism at Warsaw International Travel Fair (Poland) Travel

Viet Nam Promotes Tourism at Warsaw International Travel Fair (Poland)

The Embassy of Viet Nam in Poland organized a dedicated space to promote Viet Nam’s tourism at the Warsaw Ptak Expo 2026 International Travel Fair, demonstrating its commitment to promoting Vietnamese tourism products and services and identifying Poland and the European Union (EU) as markets with significant development potential.
15:21 | 15/10/2026

“Anna Karenina” Translated Directly from Russian into Vietnamese For the First Time

The Viet Nam Women's Publishing House has recently released a Vietnamese translation of the novel “Anna Karenina” by the great Russian writer Lev Tolstoy, translated by Le Duc Man. For the first time, this literary masterpiece has been translated directly from the original Russian into Vietnamese, contributing to enriching literary exchanges between the two countries.
“Anna Karenina” Translated Directly from Russian into Vietnamese For the First Time

Viet Nam Unveils Its First Secure Semiconductor Chip and Platform

On November 3 in Hanoi, the Government Cipher Committee and the Military Industry and Telecommunications Group (Viettel) unveiled the VGC v1.0 chip and Viet Nam’s first secure semiconductor platform, whose design was developed domestically. The achievement marks a significant step forward in the development of core technologies, information security and national digital sovereignty.
Viet Nam Unveils Its First Secure Semiconductor Chip and Platform

Viet Nam, US Strengthen Technological Cooperation and Use of Archival Records to Search for Fallen Soldiers’ Remains

Recently in Washington, Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung called on US partners to increase the sharing of information, technology and resources to support Viet Nam’s efforts to search for, recover and identify the remains of fallen soldiers under the “500 Days and Nights Campaign.”
Viet Nam, US Strengthen Technological Cooperation and Use of Archival Records to Search for Fallen Soldiers’ Remains

Hanoi Audiences to Enjoy Six Italian Films for Free

Six films exploring life choices, teacher-student relationships, the pursuit of freedom and the strength of women will be screened at Italian Film Week 2026, taking place in Hanoi from October 27 to November 1. Admission is free, and the films will be screened with Vietnamese and English subtitles.
Hanoi Audiences to Enjoy Six Italian Films for Free
World Vision Provides Recovery Assistance to 260 Flood-Affected Households in Lai Chau Multimedia

World Vision Provides Recovery Assistance to 260 Flood-Affected Households in Lai Chau

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The assistance followed a visit by World Vision’s senior leadership team to affected communities in late September to learn about the challenges facing families recovering from the floods and landslides of July 2026.
17:17 | 16/10/2026
“Not Alone 2026” Campaign Launched to Protect Children Online Multimedia

“Not Alone 2026” Campaign Launched to Protect Children Online

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The “Not Alone” campaign was initiated by the Digital Trust Alliance (DTA), under the patronage of the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. It also receives support from international organisations, including the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and is implemented in coordination with the Department of Cybersecurity, the National Cybersecurity Association, and various agencies, organisations and businesses.
15:06 | 13/10/2026
Women Strengthen Livelihoods for a Better Future Multimedia

Women Strengthen Livelihoods for a Better Future

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Earlier this September, 20 women from four women-led cooperative groups in Tam Giang Commune, Ca Mau Province, joined training on business planning and financial management to strengthen their livelihood models and improve their sustainability.
16:10 | 06/10/2026
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