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.
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”.
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.
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Sets New Priorities for People-to-People Diplomacy
On October 29 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations held a conference to disseminate and implement the Resolution of its 7th National Congress for the 2026-2031 term.
08:19 | 01/11/2026
Expanding Opportunities for Viet Nam-Saudi Arabia Cooperation
Strengthening information exchange, exploring the establishment of a friendship association, fostering educational and academic ties, and promoting business cooperation were among the proposals discussed by President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Viet Nam Thamer Mohammed A. Algosaibi, during a meeting in Hanoi on October 28. The discussions aimed to tap into the potential for cooperation and strengthen ties between the peoples of the two countries.
16:03 | 28/10/2026
Spreading Responsibility for Safeguarding Party’s Ideological Foundation from Viet Nam to International Community
On October 19 in Hanoi, the Party Committee of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front and Central Mass Organizations held a closing ceremony and award presentation for the second Political Essay Contest on Safeguarding the Party’s Ideological Foundation, 2026. The contest attracted 10,220 entries, a 16-fold increase from the previous year, with broad participation from officials, Party members, Youth Union members, members of mass organizations, Vietnamese living abroad and international friends.
09:47 | 20/10/2026
Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Thanh Tu Elected President of Viet Nam-Sweden Friendship Association for 2026-2031 Term
On September 30 in Hanoi, the 6th National Congress of the Viet Nam-Sweden Friendship Association for the 2026-2031 term elected Nguyen Thanh Tu, Deputy Minister of Justice, as President of the Association. For the new term, the Association has identified the need to strongly renew its content and methods of operation, expanding from friendship exchanges to substantive connections and cooperation that deliver concrete results.
17:02 | 01/10/2026
National
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): 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
National
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 31): Viet Nam, Argentina See Ample Potential to Elevate Bilateral Ties
National
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 31): Viet Nam, Argentina see ample potential to elevate bilateral ties; Viet Nam, Greece boost cooperation in legal education, training; Standard Chartered projects Viet Nam growth to peak at 11% in 2027; Vietnamese culture takes center stage at UN Mission in Abyei.
07:57 | 31/10/2026
National
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 30): General Phan Van Giang Attends 20th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Cebu
National
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 30): Phan Van Giang attends 20th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Cebu; Viet Nam, Cambodia boost border management, crime prevention; UK, Viet Nam aim for high-income, high-value economy under vision 2045; Viet Nam’s trade surpasses 1 trillion USD in 10 months.
07:00 | 30/10/2026
Friendship
From Wartime Solidarity to Lasting Friendship
On October 30 in Hanoi, the Embassy of Cuba in Viet Nam held a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the first visit to Viet Nam by a high-level Cuban delegation. The visit began on October 29, 1966, during the height of the war, and became a special milestone in the solidarity between Viet Nam and Cuba.
15:51 | 02/11/2026
Friendship
Promoting Role of People-to-People Diplomacy in Viet Nam-Spain Relations
Recently in Hanoi, marking the occasion of Spain’s National Day (October 12), the Hanoi Viet Nam-Spain Friendship Association held a friendship gathering and launched two new chapters, contributing to the expansion of people-to-people diplomacy networks and the promotion of cooperation between the two countries.
10:03 | 02/11/2026
Friendship
Viet Nam-Sweden: A Friendship That Endures
Decades later, those involved in Viet Nam–Sweden healthcare cooperation still reunite, while the children of some Swedish experts have even spent their holidays working in Quang Ninh. Elisabeth Dahlin and Anders Öhrström share these stories as they reflect on 50 years of healthcare cooperation between the two countries.
14:49 | 01/11/2026
Focus
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Sets New Priorities for People-to-People Diplomacy
On October 29 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations held a conference to disseminate and implement the Resolution of its 7th National Congress for the 2026-2031 term.
08:19 | 01/11/2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
Expats in Vietnam
I Chose to Stay Because There Is Still So Much I Don’t Know About Viet Nam
I came to Hanoi for work. During my three years living here, my job took me to more than 140 Vietnamese households. At almost every home, the hosts invited me to stay for a meal after work. When my previous job came to an end and I had to choose between returning to Japan and continuing to live in Viet Nam, I chose to stay.
16:55 | 22/10/2026
Vietnamese Culture
Learning to Livestream Agricultural Products
Farmers from groups and cooperatives in Ca Mau, An Giang, Can Tho and other localities are learning to promote their products on social media by introducing their local rice, dried fish and other specialties directly in front of a phone camera. Their first livestreaming sessions have helped build confidence, but there is still much for them to learn and organise to sustain the activity once they return to their local communities.
16:42 | 20/10/2026
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.
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.
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
Connecting International Resources to Promote Green Development and Climate Change Adaptation
Strengthening multilateral cooperation, mobilizing green finance, applying science and technology, and enhancing community participation are among the solutions proposed by international organizations to promote green development, climate change adaptation, and sustainable livelihoods in Viet Nam.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Talents Shine in the Republic of Korea
The final round of the Viet Nam-Korea Got Talent 2026 competition, themed “Shining Vietnamese Talents,” recently took place in Changwon City, Gyeongsangnam Province, as part of the Migrants’ Arirang Multicultural Festival (MAMF) 2026.
08:07 | 30/10/2026
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
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
World
Poland Inaugurates Memorial Plaque Honouring Architect Who Helped Preserve Hoi An
The Embassy of Vietnam in Poland, in coordination with the authorities of the city of Lublin, has inaugurated a memorial plaque honouring architect Kazimierz Kwiatkowski (Kazik), who made significant contributions to the preservation of Vietnam’s cultural heritage, particularly Hoi An Ancient Town and the My Son Sanctuary.
11:01 | 23/10/2026
World
India enlarged defense cooperation with Tajikistan, Turkmenistan in Central Asia
India has sold its homegrown, short-range surface-to-air missile system called Akash, to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan gaining a foothold in Central Asia.
07:00 | 14/10/2026
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
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
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
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
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.”
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.
Viet Nam Trade Office in Argentina Promotes Trade and Investment Cooperation with Western Argentine Provinces
On October 7, 2026, during a working meeting with representatives of an Argentine consulting group and businesses, Ngo Manh Khoi, who is in charge of the Viet Nam Trade Office in Argentina, discussed opportunities to promote bilateral trade and investment, focusing on minerals, renewable energy, agricultural and food products, and the key products of western Argentina.
SAP-VN Provides Mobile Dental Care in Da Nang for the First Time
A total of 311 disadvantaged adults and children in Thu Bon Commune, Da Nang, have received free dental examinations, consultations and treatment. This marks the first time the US-based Social Assistance Program for Viet Nam (SAP-VN) has conducted a mobile dental care program in Da Nang.
Multimedia
World Vision Shares Approach to Empowering Girls in School Eye Care
Multimedia
Representatives of World Vision International in Vietnam recently attended a workshop in Da Nang entitled “Girls Taking the Lead in School Eye Care”, organised by the Fred Hollows Foundation Vietnam.
19:32 | 03/11/2026
Multimedia
Save the Children Provides Nearly VND 69 Billion in Support to Dak Lak
Multimedia
On July 29, the Dak Lak Provincial People's Committee and Save the Children Vietnam held a conference to review the implementation of their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), attended by nearly 50 delegates, including provincial leaders, representatives of departments, agencies and local authorities, project partners and Save the Children Vietnam's management team.
18:30 | 03/11/2026
Multimedia
World Vision Provides Recovery Assistance to 260 Flood-Affected Households in Lai Chau
Multimedia
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
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