Vietnamese Ambassador to the Philippines: People-to-People Diplomacy Geared Toward Practical Cooperation and Benefits for the People Friendship

Vietnamese Ambassador to the Philippines: People-to-People Diplomacy Geared Toward Practical Cooperation and Benefits for the People

In an interview with Vietnam Times Magazine, Vietnamese Ambassador to the Philippines Lai Thai Binh said that people-to-people diplomacy should be further promoted in a practical, multi-layered, and multi-stakeholder manner, with a strong focus on delivering tangible benefits to the people. This, he noted, will continue to strengthen the social foundation of bilateral relations as the two countries enter a new stage of development.
Vietnam Looks Forward to New Breakthroughs in Cooperation with the US National

Vietnam Looks Forward to New Breakthroughs in Cooperation with the US

At the celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the Independence Day of the US, held in Hanoi on the evening of July 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung affirmed that Vietnam wishes to continue working with the US to advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a stable, substantive, and effective manner, while looking forward to achieving new breakthroughs in trade, science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
Malaysian Ambassador Dato' Tan Yang Thai - "Ambassador of Compassion" Friendship

Malaysian Ambassador Dato' Tan Yang Thai - "Ambassador of Compassion"

On July 8 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) presented the "For Peace and Friendship Among Nations" Medal to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia to Vietnam Dato' Tan Yang Thai. The distinction recognizes the Ambassador's contributions to promoting friendship, people-to-people exchanges, and expanding substantive cooperation between Vietnam and Malaysia during his tenure.
Malaysian Ambassador Dato' Tan Yang Thai - "Ambassador of Compassion"

Malaysian Ambassador Dato' Tan Yang Thai - "Ambassador of Compassion"

On July 8 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) presented the "For Peace and Friendship Among Nations" Medal to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia to Vietnam Dato' Tan Yang Thai. The distinction recognizes the Ambassador's contributions to promoting friendship, people-to-people exchanges, and expanding substantive cooperation between Vietnam and Malaysia during his tenure.
07:00 | 09/07/2026
Vietnam-USA Society Expands Partner Network, Promotes Bilateral Cooperation

Vietnam-USA Society Expands Partner Network, Promotes Bilateral Cooperation

On July 7 in Hanoi, the Vietnam-USA Society (the Society) held its conference to review its work during the first six months of 2026 and outline priorities for the remaining six months of the year. The Society identified expanding its network of partners in the United States, strengthening people-to-people diplomacy, and promoting practical cooperation between the two countries as key priorities. Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Dong Huy Cuong attended the conference and delivered a keynote address.
10:35 | 08/07/2026
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Signs Condolence Book in Memory of Venezuela Earthquake Victims

Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Signs Condolence Book in Memory of Venezuela Earthquake Victims

On July 7 in Hanoi, a delegation from the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and the Vietnam-Venezuela Friendship Association, led by VUFO Vice President Dong Huy Cuong, visited the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Vietnam to sign the condolence book in memory of those who lost their lives in the recent earthquake in Venezuela.
09:39 | 08/07/2026
People-to-People Diplomacy Remains Pillar of Vietnam-Cambodia Relations

People-to-People Diplomacy Remains Pillar of Vietnam-Cambodia Relations

On June 26 in Hanoi, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam Touch Sopharath. During the meeting, both sides expressed their desire to strengthen coordination in implementing people-to-people diplomacy activities, contributing to the realization of the common understandings and commitments reached during high-level meetings between the leaders of the two countries and further fostering the Vietnam-Cambodia friendship.
10:23 | 27/06/2026
Vietnam Looks Forward to New Breakthroughs in Cooperation with the US National

Vietnam Looks Forward to New Breakthroughs in Cooperation with the US

National
At the celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the Independence Day of the US, held in Hanoi on the evening of July 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung affirmed that Vietnam wishes to continue working with the US to advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a stable, substantive, and effective manner, while looking forward to achieving new breakthroughs in trade, science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
17:03 | 09/07/2026
Vietnam News Today (July 9): Vietnam, Japan Seek New Strides in Defense Cooperation National

Vietnam News Today (July 9): Vietnam, Japan Seek New Strides in Defense Cooperation

National
Vietnam News Today (July 9): Vietnam, Japan seek new strides in defense cooperation; Vietnam and Mexico move towards new bilateral partnership framework; Vietnamese, Chinese firms deepen cooperation across multiple sectors; Vietnam emerging as new destination for Halal tourism.
07:00 | 09/07/2026
Celebrating French National Day in Ho Chi Minh City National

Celebrating French National Day in Ho Chi Minh City

National
On July 7, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations, the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam–France Friendship Association, and the Institute for Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) jointly organized a program celebrating the National Day of the French Republic and opening the exhibition “Vietnam-France Artistic Exchange 2026.”
14:17 | 08/07/2026
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Philippines: People-to-People Diplomacy Geared Toward Practical Cooperation and Benefits for the People Friendship

Vietnamese Ambassador to the Philippines: People-to-People Diplomacy Geared Toward Practical Cooperation and Benefits for the People

In an interview with Vietnam Times Magazine, Vietnamese Ambassador to the Philippines Lai Thai Binh said that people-to-people diplomacy should be further promoted in a practical, multi-layered, and multi-stakeholder manner, with a strong focus on delivering tangible benefits to the people. This, he noted, will continue to strengthen the social foundation of bilateral relations as the two countries enter a new stage of development.
16:47 | 09/07/2026
Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association Coordinates with Nghe An Province to Prepare for 50th Anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand Diplomatic Relations Friendship

Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association Coordinates with Nghe An Province to Prepare for 50th Anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand Diplomatic Relations

On July 8 in Nghe An Province, the Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association and the People's Committee of Nghe An Province agreed on a coordinated plan to organize activities marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand (August 6, 1976 - August 6, 2026).
07:05 | 09/07/2026
Malaysian Ambassador Dato' Tan Yang Thai - "Ambassador of Compassion" Friendship

Malaysian Ambassador Dato' Tan Yang Thai - "Ambassador of Compassion"

On July 8 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) presented the "For Peace and Friendship Among Nations" Medal to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia to Vietnam Dato' Tan Yang Thai. The distinction recognizes the Ambassador's contributions to promoting friendship, people-to-people exchanges, and expanding substantive cooperation between Vietnam and Malaysia during his tenure.
07:00 | 09/07/2026
Vietnam-USA Society Expands Partner Network, Promotes Bilateral Cooperation Friendship

Vietnam-USA Society Expands Partner Network, Promotes Bilateral Cooperation

On July 7 in Hanoi, the Vietnam-USA Society (the Society) held its conference to review its work during the first six months of 2026 and outline priorities for the remaining six months of the year. The Society identified expanding its network of partners in the United States, strengthening people-to-people diplomacy, and promoting practical cooperation between the two countries as key priorities. Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Dong Huy Cuong attended the conference and delivered a keynote address.
10:35 | 08/07/2026
Palestinian Ambassador Saadi Salama Awarded "For the Cause of Culture, Sports and Tourism" Medal Viet's Home

Palestinian Ambassador Saadi Salama Awarded "For the Cause of Culture, Sports and Tourism" Medal

On July 6 in Hanoi, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Lam Thi Phuong Thanh presented the "For the Cause of Culture, Sports and Tourism" Medal to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to Vietnam Saadi Salama.
15:08 | 07/07/2026
Nghe An's 500-Day and Night Campaign Collects 17,831 DNA Samples Viet's Home

Nghe An's 500-Day and Night Campaign Collects 17,831 DNA Samples

In response to the "500-day and night campaign to complete DNA sample collection for relatives of unidentified martyrs," after seven days of intensive DNA sample collection from relatives of fallen soldiers, the Nghe An Provincial Police collected 17,831 biological samples, making an important contribution to the ongoing efforts to search for, recover, and identify the remains of martyrs whose identities have yet to be established.
14:51 | 07/07/2026
GNI Supports Housing Improvements for Five Sponsored Children in Tuyen Quang Viet's Home

GNI Supports Housing Improvements for Five Sponsored Children in Tuyen Quang

Good Neighbors International in Vietnam (GNI) has recently implemented a housing improvement initiative for five sponsored children under the Quang Binh Community Development Project (Quang Binh CDP). Through this initiative, GNI provides partial financial support to help families repair or build homes that are appropriate to their actual living conditions.
15:37 | 06/07/2026
More than 1,300 Fallen Soldiers' Remains Recovered After 111 Days of Campaign Viet's Home

More than 1,300 Fallen Soldiers' Remains Recovered After 111 Days of Campaign

After 111 days of implementing the "500-Day Campaign to Accelerate the Search, Recovery, and Identification of Fallen Soldiers' Remains," authorities have recovered the remains of more than 1,300 fallen soldiers, collected samples from over 27,000 martyrs' graves, and accelerated unexploded ordnance clearance efforts, gradually advancing the goal of reuniting Vietnam's fallen heroes with their families and comrades.
09:16 | 05/07/2026
Integrating Local Cultural Values ​Into Tourism Activities Viet's Home

Integrating Local Cultural Values ​Into Tourism Activities

More and more highland communities develop tourism products upon natural landscapes, traditional crafts, and lifestyles to tell the story of their local cultures.
13:09 | 02/07/2026
Champasak Proposes Expanded Cooperation with Can Tho Across Multiple Sectors Viet's Home

Champasak Proposes Expanded Cooperation with Can Tho Across Multiple Sectors

Dong Van Thanh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Can Tho Party Committee, and Chairman of the Can Tho People's Council, together with the city's Vice Chairpersons of the People's Council, received a delegation from the People's Council of Champasak Province, Laos, led by Alounxay Sounnalath, Member of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Secretary of the Champasak Provincial Party Committee, and Chairman of the Champasak People's Council, during their working visit to Can Tho on the afternoon of June 30.
09:20 | 02/07/2026
Olympic Champion Shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh Aspires New Viet-RoK Film Project Viet's Home

Olympic Champion Shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh Aspires New Viet-RoK Film Project

On June 29th, the Vietnamese-Republic of Korea (RoK) co-production film "The Last Bullet", inspired by Olympic gold medalist shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh, was officially announced.
08:11 | 02/07/2026
Vietnam Intensifies Monitoring Drug Use Crimes at Private Rental Accommodations Viet's Home

Vietnam Intensifies Monitoring Drug Use Crimes at Private Rental Accommodations

The issue of drug abuse and related criminality is evolving, characterized by a distinct spatial shift. As security at traditional accommodation establishments, offenders are exploiting the privacy of private apartments and vacation rentals, to conduct illicit activities, effectively bypassing conventional law enforcement monitoring.
10:40 | 30/06/2026

Legal Reforms Facilitate Corporate Securities Issuance

New regulations on securities offerings, issuance, and corporate bonds are being implemented in a coordinated manner to strengthen the legal framework, enhance market discipline, and help businesses access medium- and long-term capital.
Legal Reforms Facilitate Corporate Securities Issuance

Import Procedures for Goods Entering the New Zealand Market

The Vietnam Trade Office in New Zealand has recently shared the General Commercial Import Process regulated by New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). The process focuses on six key steps that Vietnamese businesses should understand to facilitate the export of goods to the New Zealand market.
Import Procedures for Goods Entering the New Zealand Market
Naval Region 4 Handed Over Four Houses to Policy Beneficiary Families Seas and islands

Naval Region 4 Handed Over Four Houses to Policy Beneficiary Families

Seas and islands
The Naval Region 4 Command, in coordination with local Party committees and authorities of Bac Ai and Bac Ai Tay communes of Khanh Hoa Province, held a ceremony to inaugurate and hand over four newly built houses to families whose parents participated in the resistance war and were exposed to Agent Orange on the afternoon of July 7.
09:16 | 09/07/2026
Truong Sa: Every Family a “Living Landmark” on the Frontline of the Sea Seas and islands

Truong Sa: Every Family a “Living Landmark” on the Frontline of the Sea

Seas and islands
On the occasion of Vietnamese Family Day (June 28), stories from households in the Truong Sa Special Zone highlight how family bonds on these remote islands extend far beyond individual homes. They are strengthened by comradeship, solidarity between the military and civilians, and mutual support, providing a firm foundation for both soldiers and residents as they safeguard the nation's maritime frontier.
10:45 | 30/06/2026
Dream of Soldiers on a Remote Island Seas and islands

Dream of Soldiers on a Remote Island

Seas and islands
During their voyage on Ship 936, the long-distance sea training delegation from the Naval Academy visited officers, soldiers, and civilians on several islands in the Truong Sa Special Zone (Khanh Hoa province). At each destination, the heartfelt and warm encounters with the military and local residents in this remote area left a profound impression on officers and trainees. These experiences deepened their understanding of the steadfast will and indomitable spirit of those who are tirelessly safeguarding the sacred sovereignty of the Fatherland.
12:06 | 28/06/2026
Vietnamese Summer Language Class 2026 Opens in the Czech Republic Overseas Vietnamese

Vietnamese Summer Language Class 2026 Opens in the Czech Republic

The opening ceremony of the Vietnamese Summer Language Class 2026 was recently held at Sapa Trade Center in the Czech Republic, continuing a 24-year journey of preserving and promoting the Vietnamese mother tongue within the Vietnamese community abroad.
15:28 | 08/07/2026
Largest Vietnamese Community Cultural Event in Western Australia to Open in Perth Overseas Vietnamese

Largest Vietnamese Community Cultural Event in Western Australia to Open in Perth

The Consulate General of Vietnam in Perth, the Australia - Vietnam Talent Network (AVTN) and Global Trade Connection have officially announced Vietnamese Culture Day 2026 - Vietnam in full colour - the largest Vietnamese community cultural event in Western Australia. The event is scheduled to take place on November 7, 2026, at Forrest Place located in the heart of Perth.
09:52 | 08/07/2026
Vietnam Showcases Its Culture at WTO Open Day 2026 Overseas Vietnamese

Vietnam Showcases Its Culture at WTO Open Day 2026

On July 5, Vietnam's exhibition booth attracted a large number of visitors at WTO Open Day 2026, held at the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland, helping to promote the country's culture and image to the international community.
16:06 | 06/07/2026
Vietnamese Summer Language Class Opens in Romania Overseas Vietnamese

Vietnamese Summer Language Class Opens in Romania

The opening ceremony for the 2026 Vietnamese Summer Language Class was recently held at the Embassy of Vietnam in Romania, marking the beginning of a meaningful summer program for young members of the Vietnamese community in the country.
07:19 | 03/07/2026
Venezuela Declares Seven Days of National Mourning for Earthquake Victims World

Venezuela Declares Seven Days of National Mourning for Earthquake Victims

Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodriguez declared seven days of national mourning to honor the victims of the twin earthquakes that struck the country last week on July 1, as the death toll continued to rise and rescue operations remained underway.
06:46 | 04/07/2026
Europe Faces Historic Heatwave, More Than 1,000 Deaths Reported World

Europe Faces Historic Heatwave, More Than 1,000 Deaths Reported

The World Health Organization (WHO) says more than 1,300 deaths across Europe have been linked to the historic heatwave that has gripped the continent since June 21.
10:14 | 01/07/2026
Myanmar Destroys Over 50 Tons of Drugs on International Anti-Drug Day World

Myanmar Destroys Over 50 Tons of Drugs on International Anti-Drug Day

To mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, authorities in Myanmar destroyed more than 50 tons of illicit drugs worth an estimated USD 525 million. They also accused armed groups of exploiting the ongoing conflict to expand drug production and trafficking.
08:08 | 01/07/2026
French Adventurer to Cycle 19,000 km to Vietnam, Taking on 14 of Asia and Europe's Highest Passes World

French Adventurer to Cycle 19,000 km to Vietnam, Taking on 14 of Asia and Europe's Highest Passes

On July 6, Bastien Rebotton, a 29-year-old from France's southeastern Savoie region, will set off on a 19,000-kilometre cycling journey to Vietnam. According to his plan, he will conquer 14 mountain passes above 2,000 metres across several countries and is expected to reach O Quy Ho Pass in Lao Cai Province on September 24, before spending about a month exploring Vietnam.
09:41 | 29/06/2026
French Magazine Highlights Must-Try Dishes of Vietnam Cuisine Travel

French Magazine Highlights Must-Try Dishes of Vietnam Cuisine

In early July, French magazine Biba Magazine published an article stating that Vietnam attracts French travelers not only with its landscapes but also with its diverse and refined cuisine. The magazine introduced a range of dishes and culinary experiences that it considers unmissable when visiting the S-shaped country.
06:43 | 04/07/2026
Vietnam Gains Growing Appeal on the Regional Tourism Map Travel

Vietnam Gains Growing Appeal on the Regional Tourism Map

Southeast Asia is considered to be a destination for budget-conscious, mass-market travelers. However, according to Fortune magazine, international experts believe that Vietnam is shifting towards a high-quality tourism development model, targeting higher-spending tourists with longer stays.
07:13 | 02/07/2026
Can Tho Diversifies Tourism Products to Attract More Visitors Travel

Can Tho Diversifies Tourism Products to Attract More Visitors

Tourism activities in Can Tho have continued to recover strongly during the first months of 2026, maintaining solid growth momentum. This positive transformation has further reinforced tourism's position as a key economic sector and an important driver of the city's overall development.
09:11 | 01/07/2026
Developing Phong Nha-Ke Bang into a World-Class Tourist Destination Travel

Developing Phong Nha-Ke Bang into a World-Class Tourist Destination

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province is emerging as the world's largest destination for cave adventure tourism. However, tourism development in Phong Nha-Ke Bang has yet to match its enormous potential, as the destination still lacks a diversified tourism ecosystem and specialized service chains capable of meeting the needs of visitors across different market segments.
07:13 | 01/07/2026

Conclusion No. 57-KL/TW: Highest Priority to the Search, Recovery, and Identification of Fallen Soldiers' Remains

On behalf of the Secretariat, Tran Cam Tu, Politburo Member and Standing Member of the Secretariat, signed and promulgated Conclusion No. 57-KL/TW, dated June 24, 2026, on the organization of activities in preparation for the 80th Anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2027).
Conclusion No. 57-KL/TW: Highest Priority to the Search, Recovery, and Identification of Fallen Soldiers' Remains

Elderly to Receive Free Annual Health Check-ups at Least Once a Year In Vietnam

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has signed Decision No. 1116/QĐ-TTg dated June 22, 2026, issued by the Prime Minister, which amends and supplements Decision No. 1579/QĐ-TTg dated October 13, 2020, approving the Program on Elderly Care to 2030.
Elderly to Receive Free Annual Health Check-ups at Least Once a Year In Vietnam

Hanoi Recognizes Additional Historical and Scenic Sites

Twelve historical-cultural relics and scenic sites located in Chuong My Ward, Phuc Loc Commune, Ung Hoa Commune, and Vat Lai Commune have been officially recognized. This marks the second time this year that new heritage sites in the capital have been granted official status.
Hanoi Recognizes Additional Historical and Scenic Sites

Plan for Organizing “Vietnam Culture Day” for 2026-2030 Period

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra signed Decision No. 1111/QD-TTg dated June 19, 2026, issued by the Prime Minister, promulgating the Plan for Organizing “Vietnam Culture Day” for the 2026-2030 period.
Plan for Organizing “Vietnam Culture Day” for 2026-2030 Period
Da Nang Hospital Launches Central Vietnam’s First Child Protection Board Multimedia

Da Nang Hospital Launches Central Vietnam’s First Child Protection Board

Multimedia
Da Nang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital has launched the first Child Protection Board in a hospital in Central Vietnam, along with a dedicated Child Counseling and Support Room.
12:21 | 25/06/2026
Exhibition Celebrates 80 Years of Italian Women’s Stories and Achievements Multimedia

Exhibition Celebrates 80 Years of Italian Women’s Stories and Achievements

Multimedia
A photo and documentary exhibition celebrating the achievements and contributions of Italian women over the past eight decades opened at Casa Italia on June 11, offering Vietnamese and international audiences a glimpse into Italy’s social transformation through the stories of women. The event forms part of activities marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic.
07:16 | 12/06/2026
Children and Youth Showcase Climate Action Initiatives at World of Childhood Festival Multimedia

Children and Youth Showcase Climate Action Initiatives at World of Childhood Festival

Multimedia
The exhibition "Children and Youth Taking Action on Climate Change" was organized by the Central Council of the Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Organization in collaboration with Plan International Vietnam.
15:17 | 02/06/2026
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