Friendship
Vietnamese Vegetarian Cuisine Introduced to Diplomatic Community in the United States
On March 6, the Vietnamese Embassy to the US, in collaboration with the ASEAN Spouses Circle in Washington (ASC), organized the "Vietnamese Vegetarian Culinary Experience" event to introduce the unique characteristics of Vietnamese vegetarian cuisine to the diplomatic community and international friends in the USA.
Overseas Vietnamese
Overseas Vietnamese in Japan Voice Expectations for New Policy Directions Ahead of National Elections
Nguyen Duy Anh, Honorary President of the Vietnamese Association in Fukuoka (Japan), has arranged his work schedule to return to Vietnam to cast his vote in person, expressing expectations for policy decisions in the country’s new stage of development, according to VNA.
National
Early Election Held for Voters in Truong Sa
Soldiers and residents at 20 out of 22 polling stations in Truong Sa Special Administrative Zone (Khanh Hoa province) cast their ballots for deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term on the morning of March 8, one week earlier than the official nationwide election day.
PACCOM and Vietnam Foundation Promote Digital Education in Border-Area Schools
On March 6 in Hanoi, the People’s Aid Coordinating Committee (PACCOM) and the Vietnam Foundation (United States) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for cooperation in implementing the Khan Academy Vietnam program at 248 multi-level schools located in border communes and several other localities coordinated by the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.
18:21 | 08/03/2026
People-to-People Diplomacy: Change to Reach Further
Spring is always a season of new beginnings and hope. With a 75-year tradition as its foundation, under the leadership of the Party, the State, and the Viet Nam Fatherland Front, and with the determination of the entire system, Viet Nam’s people-to-people diplomacy possesses all the necessary conditions to undertake a strong transformation: changing to elevate capacity, changing to adapt, changing to proactively open new spaces for cooperation, and to reach further in its mission of connecting the people of Viet Nam with peoples around the world.
07:05 | 17/02/2026
Outstanding Highlights of Viet Nam’s People-to-People Diplomacy in 2025
The year 2025 marked a dynamic and effective period for Viet Nam’s people-to-people diplomacy. Amid complex developments in the global and regional landscape, the activities of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) were implemented with clear innovations in mindset, approaches, content, and methods. These efforts contributed to expanding cooperation and spreading Viet Nam’s values of peace and humanity to the international community, affirming its role as a pillar of Viet Nam’s comprehensive and modern diplomacy.
19:19 | 16/02/2026
Promoting People-to-People Cooperation on the Occasion of the 55th Anniversary of Vietnam-Chile Relations
On February 10 in Hanoi, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received Ambassador of Chile to Vietnam Nasly Isabel Bernal Prado, who paid a courtesy call upon assuming her post in Vietnam.
09:15 | 12/02/2026
National
Early Election Held for Voters in Truong Sa
National
Soldiers and residents at 20 out of 22 polling stations in Truong Sa Special Administrative Zone (Khanh Hoa province) cast their ballots for deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term on the morning of March 8, one week earlier than the official nationwide election day.
10:04 | 10/03/2026
National
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 10): Defense Minister Highlights Enduring Friendship with Cambodia
National
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 10): Timor-Leste Ambassador calls Vietnam a “tiger” and pillar of ASEAN economy; Defense minister highlights enduring friendship with Cambodia; Vietnam welcomes nearly 4.7 million foreign visitors in January–February; Vietnam may activate petroleum price stabilization measures amid Middle East tensions.
07:00 | 10/03/2026
National
VNeID Supports Voters in Looking Up Polling Stations and Candidate Lists
National
On March 8, the Department of Administrative Management of Social Order (C06) under the Ministry of Public Security announced that, in addition to checking polling station information on voter cards and the publicly posted lists at polling stations or commune-level People’s Committee offices, citizens can also access election-related information through the “Election of the 16th National Assembly” feature on the VNeID application.
16:20 | 09/03/2026
Friendship
Seminar: Promotes Diplomacy and Deeper Global Integration in New Era
The Vietnam Peace and Development Council held a seminar titled “Promoting diplomacy and enhancing international integration in the new era of development in line with the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress” on March 6. The event attracted the participation of many researchers, experts, and officials working in the field of foreign affairs.
11:21 | 10/03/2026
Friendship
Vietnamese Vegetarian Cuisine Introduced to Diplomatic Community in the United States
On March 6, the Vietnamese Embassy to the US, in collaboration with the ASEAN Spouses Circle in Washington (ASC), organized the "Vietnamese Vegetarian Culinary Experience" event to introduce the unique characteristics of Vietnamese vegetarian cuisine to the diplomatic community and international friends in the USA.
11:18 | 10/03/2026
Friendship
52nd Anniversary of the Loss of Vietnamese and Algerian Officials and Journalists in Soc Son Plane Crash
On March 6, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the People's Committee of Soc Son commune, organized a ceremony commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the deaths of Vietnamese and Algerian diplomats, military officers, journalists, and technicians in a plane crash on March 8, 1974, in Soc Son commune, Hanoi.
10:59 | 10/03/2026
Focus
PACCOM and Vietnam Foundation Promote Digital Education in Border-Area Schools
On March 6 in Hanoi, the People’s Aid Coordinating Committee (PACCOM) and the Vietnam Foundation (United States) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for cooperation in implementing the Khan Academy Vietnam program at 248 multi-level schools located in border communes and several other localities coordinated by the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.
18:21 | 08/03/2026
Viet's Home
Vietnam and UNODC Strengthen Cooperation in Combating Human Trafficking
On March 9 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), organized an awareness-raising event on human trafficking aimed at forcing victims to commit crimes in scam centers. The event also introduced UNODC’s campaign #TrappedInScamCrime (#Mắcbẫytộiphạmlừađảo) in Vietnam.
15:34 | 10/03/2026
Viet's Home
Launch of MekongElevate Project “Green and Sustainable Adaptation for Ethnic Minority Communities”
On March 4 in Dak Lak Province, CARE in Vietnam, in collaboration with the Center for Community Development (CDC), officially launched the MekongElevate project titled “Green and Sustainable Adaptation for Ethnic Minority Communities.”
14:12 | 06/03/2026
Viet's Home
Vu Van Tien: Commitments Must Not Be Treated as Slogans but as Disciplined Action and Accountability to Voters
On March 5 in Hai Phong City, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hai Phong City held a voter meeting with candidates for the 16th National Assembly (constituency No. 6). At the meeting, the candidates presented their action programs to voters, emphasizing a spirit of responsibility, innovation, and substantive commitments should they be elected to the National Assembly.
16:40 | 05/03/2026
Viet's Home
Australia-funded GREAT 2 Lao Cai Project Supports Nearly 6,000 Households
This figure was announced at a regular meeting held on March 4 by the Steering Committee of the project “Promoting Gender Equality through Enhancing the Economic Efficiency of Agricultural Production and Tourism Development in Lao Cai Province” (the Australia-funded GREAT 2 Lao Cai Project). The meeting aimed to review implementation progress, discuss the Year 3 activity plan, and propose budget allocations for several sub-projects.
14:42 | 05/03/2026
Viet's Home
Bringing Election Information to Every Village, Parish, and Border Area
Preparations for March 15 - the election day for deputies to the 16th National Assembly and members of People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term are being carried out in an urgent and serious manner across localities nationwide. In remote and mountainous communes and areas inhabited by ethnic minorities, voter outreach and communication activities are organized in ways suited to local characteristics and community customs.
11:18 | 02/03/2026
Viet's Home
Application of Population Data and VNeID Enhances Efficiency of Election Organization
The utilization of the National Population Database and the VNeID electronic identification application is being implemented in a coordinated manner in preparation for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and deputies to the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term. These digital solutions contribute to improving the accuracy of voter lists, enhancing transparency, and ensuring adherence to the election timeline nationwide.
07:05 | 02/03/2026
Viet's Home
From Village to Lecture Hall to Learn “Code”
Through the “Girls in Tech” project supported by Plan International Vietnam, many students in remote villages in Quang Tri have been assisted in pursuing their dreams.
10:55 | 27/02/2026
Viet's Home
FAVIJA and Japanese Students Donate Wheelchairs to Persons with Disabilities in Vietnam
From February 24-25, 2026, the Vietnam-Japan International Exchange Organization (FAVIJA), in coordination with volunteer students from the Rotary Club of Chuo University (Japan), presented 10 wheelchairs free of charge to disadvantaged children and persons with disabilities in several southern provinces and cities of Vietnam.
10:40 | 27/02/2026
Seas and islands
Ninh Binh Tightens Management of Fishing Vessels, Prepares for the Fifth EC Inspection Mission
Seas and islands
The People’s Committee of Ninh Binh province has requested relevant departments, agencies, and local authorities to strengthen the review and rectification of fishing vessel management, tighten control over fisheries exploitation activities, prevent the occurrence of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing violations, and prepare necessary conditions for the fifth inspection mission of the European Commission (EC).
14:33 | 10/03/2026
National
Early Election Held for Voters in Truong Sa
National
Soldiers and residents at 20 out of 22 polling stations in Truong Sa Special Administrative Zone (Khanh Hoa province) cast their ballots for deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term on the morning of March 8, one week earlier than the official nationwide election day.
10:04 | 10/03/2026
Seas and islands
Bountiful Tuna Season Coupled with Tightened IUU Controls: Khanh Hoa Begins the New Year with Sustainable Fishing
Seas and islands
Offshore voyages extending through the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026 have yielded promising tuna catches for fishermen in Khanh Hoa Province. Alongside positive signals in both output and market prices, local authorities have intensified the management of fishing fleets, vessel monitoring, electronic logbooks, and traceability systems, steering the sector toward responsible and sustainable fisheries.
15:59 | 04/03/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Overseas Vietnamese in Japan Voice Expectations for New Policy Directions Ahead of National Elections
Nguyen Duy Anh, Honorary President of the Vietnamese Association in Fukuoka (Japan), has arranged his work schedule to return to Vietnam to cast his vote in person, expressing expectations for policy decisions in the country’s new stage of development, according to VNA.
11:17 | 10/03/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Communities in the Gulf Remain Safe amid Escalating Middle East Tensions: Embassies
All Vietnamese citizens in Israel and the Gulf countries remain safe as the conflict in the Middle East continues to develop in a complex manner. Vietnamese representative missions in the affected areas have activated 24/7 citizen protection mechanisms, maintained close contact with the community, and prepared emergency response plans.
10:53 | 04/03/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Binh Ngo Spring 2026: Strengthening Community Bonds, Vietnam-Indonesia Cooperation
According to a VNA correspondent in Jakarta, on the evening of February 28, the Embassy of Vietnam in Indonesia held the Binh Ngo Spring Community Tet celebration with the participation of representatives of the Vietnamese community, Vietnamese businesses, families of staff from Vietnamese representative agencies in Indonesia, and international friends.
16:37 | 02/03/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Ready to Take Necessary Measures to Ensure Safety of Vietnamese Citizens in Middle East
Amid increasingly complex military developments in the Middle East, on February 28, Vietnamese embassies in the Gulf region issued urgent notices advising Vietnamese citizens in their respective jurisdictions to limit non-essential travel and avoid security-sensitive locations to ensure their safety.
15:12 | 02/03/2026
World
India wins praise after third T20 World Cup crown
The cricketing world hailed white‑ball powerhouse India as they etched their name deeper into history with a third men’s Twenty20 World Cup title on Sunday, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad.
13:59 | 10/03/2026
World
UN and Many Countries Warn of Escalating Conflict Risk in Middle East
In response to coordinated airstrikes by Israel and the United States against Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory actions, the United Nations and numerous countries and international organizations have simultaneously called for restraint, warning of a serious escalation risk to regional peace and security.
16:40 | 02/03/2026
World
Seminar Marking 50th Anniversary of Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia
On February 25, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York (United States), on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), the ASEAN Committee in New York organized a symposium under the theme: “The Contribution of the TAC as a Regional Framework under Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter.” The Vietnamese delegation, led by Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Head of the Permanent Mission of Viet Nam to the United Nations, attended the event.
08:14 | 28/02/2026
World
India has strengthened its position after the AI Impact Summit in Delhi
India has strengthened its position after the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, where 89 countries and international organisations signed a declaration supporting India’s AI vision.
07:00 | 26/02/2026
Travel
Vietnam's New Competitive Advantage in Tourism
In the global tourism landscape, cuisine is becoming a special "language" for countries to define their image and win over tourists. With its rich and distinctive culinary traditions, Vietnam has a great opportunity to transform its culinary culture into a national asset.
18:10 | 08/03/2026
Travel
Vietnam’s Tourism Sector Kicks Off 2026 with 14 Million Tet Holiday Arrivals
During the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday of the Year of the Fire Horse 2026, Vietnam’s tourism sector welcomed approximately 14 million visitors, marking a 12% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The spring tourism landscape recorded balanced growth in both domestic and international arrivals, spreading from major urban centers to numerous localities and generating momentum toward the sector’s 2026 growth targets.
14:28 | 25/02/2026
Travel
Vietnam Remains One of the World’s Most “Affordable” Destinations in 2026
According to the French online newspaper Journal du Net (JDN), Vietnam is emerging as one of the world’s most affordable destinations, particularly attractive to Europeans seeking a place to live or enjoy an extended stay.
10:15 | 22/02/2026
Travel
Nearly 4,200 Cruise Passengers “First-Foot” Da Nang During the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026
In the early days of the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026, Da Nang consecutively welcomed international cruise ships carrying nearly 4,200 European and American visitors for sightseeing tours. The arrivals created a vibrant atmosphere from the very beginning of the year and signaled a promising start to the city’s marine tourism season.
16:16 | 20/02/2026
Lunar New Year 2026 (Year of the Horse) Weather Forecast
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has released its weather outlook for regions nationwide during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday of the Year of the Horse, from February 13 to 22, 2026 (corresponding to the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month to the 6th day of the Lunar New Year).
Promoting Vietnam’s Ao Dai at London Fashion Week 2026
On February 3 in Hanoi, the project “Ao Dai Fashion Week London 2026”, aimed at promoting Vietnamese culture, was officially introduced to the media and the public under the message “A Runway of Heritage, A Future of Style.”
Dinh Bac Wins Golden Boot at 2026 AFC U23 Championship
Striker Nguyen Dinh Bac claimed the Golden Boot at the AFC U23 Championship 2026 with four goals, setting a historic milestone for Vietnamese football.
Vietnamese Banh My Shines on Global Culinary Map
Every corners of Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and many provinces across the nation, the Vietnamese Banh My has conquered not only local but also global diners. The dish represent an unique culinary harmony, blending a savory fillings with a signature crispy baguette that is irresistible.
Multimedia
A Photographic Reunion across Decades: Continuum: Vietnam
Multimedia
More than three decades after first travelling across Vietnam with a camera and a notebook, British photojournalist Andy Soloman has returned to the country, not only to photograph it again, but to reconnect with the people whose lives he captured in the early 1990s.
16:37 | 09/03/2026
Multimedia
Experiencing Vietnamese Tet Through Foreign Eyes
Multimedia
Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is more than just a holiday. It is a celebration of family, culture, and new beginnings. And for many foreigners, it becomes an unforgettable cultural journey.
13:17 | 20/02/2026
Multimedia
WVIV Provides Relief Supplies to Disaster-Affected Communities in Thanh Hoa
Multimedia
In a timely effort to support families and children severely impacted by Storm No. 10 in 2025 (Bualoi), on February 3 in Thanh Hoa Province, World Vision International in Vietnam (WVIV), in coordination with the Thanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee, the provincial Red Cross Society, and YoungOne Corporation, organized a ceremony to present relief supplies to residents of Co Lung Commune (formerly part of Ba Thuoc District).
10:09 | 04/02/2026
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