Friendship
Ambassador Choi Young Sam: Vietnam-RoK Relations Will Continue to Grow in Depth and Sustainability
Concluding his diplomatic tenure in Vietnam, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (RoK) to Vietnam Choi Young Sam expressed confidence in the continued deepening and sustainable development of Vietnam-RoK relations, underpinned by growing mutual trust, close cooperation, and increasingly strong bonds between the peoples of the two countries. In an interview with Vietnam Times Magazine, Ambassador Choi Young Sam expressed the hope that the two countries would continue to further strengthen their bilateral partnership across a wide range of fields, including the economy, technology, innovation, and people-to-people exchanges.
National
Building and Developing Viet Nam into A Strong Maritime Nation
On behalf of the Party Central Committee, General Secretary and State President To Lam signed and promulgated the resolution of the third plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee on building and developing Viet Nam into a strong maritime nation (Resolution No. 20-NQ/TW, dated July 28, 2026).
Friendship
Connecting International Resources to Develop Youth Skills and Sustainable Employment
To help young people transition smoothly from education to employment and maintain stable jobs, a comprehensive support pathway is needed, spanning career guidance, training, practical experience, and continuous skills development throughout their careers. Participants at a recent workshop proposed engaging businesses earlier in the training process while connecting international resources with the specific needs of localities, educational institutions, and disadvantaged youth.
Promoting Vietnam-Romania Educational Cooperation
On July 29 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) hosted a meeting and exchange with a delegation from the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (Romania) during the delegation's working visit to Vietnam. The event contributed to strengthening connections among educational institutions, alumni, and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
15:39 | 29/07/2026
Viet Nam-Sri Lanka Friendship Association for 2026-2031 Term: Prioritize Connections Among Localities, Businesses, and Universities
During the 2026-2031 term, the Viet Nam-Sri Lanka Friendship Association has identified expanding its network of partners and strengthening exchanges in culture, education, Buddhism, and tourism as key priorities. In the coming time, the Association has been encouraged to promote connections among localities, businesses, and universities in the two countries.
10:35 | 29/07/2026
Strengthening People-to-People Ties, Unlocking Viet Nam-Iran Cooperation Potential
On July 24 in Hanoi, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Viet Nam Akbar Ghasemi Ali Abadi. The two sides reaffirmed the importance they attach to the Viet Nam-Iran friendship and agreed to step up people-to-people exchanges, expand connections among localities, businesses, and organizations of the two countries, and contribute to advancing bilateral relations in a more substantive manner commensurate with their potential.
15:57 | 25/07/2026
Promoting Vietnam-Palestine Traditional Friendship through People-to-People Diplomacy
On July 22 in Hanoi, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to Vietnam Shadi Abu Zarqa. In a warm and trusting atmosphere, the two sides reaffirmed the importance they attach to the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Palestine and exchanged views on directions for strengthening cooperation in the coming period.
10:50 | 23/07/2026
National
Local External Affairs Must Deliver Tangible Outcomes and Concrete Results
National
On August 2 in Hanoi, as part of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held the 22nd National Conference on External Relations under the theme "Elevating local external relations to effectively mobilize international resources for development."
15:01 | 04/08/2026
National
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 4): Vietnam Cultural Day Promotes Heritage, Deepen People-to-people Ties with Austria
National
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 4): Vietnam's FDI inflows surge 58% to 38 billion USD in seven months; Vietnam's import-export turnover up 28% in first seven months; Vietnam Cultural Day promotes heritage, deepen people-to-people ties with Austria; European visitor surge boosts Vietnam's tourism growth in first 7 months.
09:30 | 04/08/2026
National
Building and Developing Viet Nam into A Strong Maritime Nation
National
On behalf of the Party Central Committee, General Secretary and State President To Lam signed and promulgated the resolution of the third plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee on building and developing Viet Nam into a strong maritime nation (Resolution No. 20-NQ/TW, dated July 28, 2026).
14:29 | 03/08/2026
Friendship
Fidel Castro's Legacy and Enduring Strength of Vietnam-Cuba Solidarity
On August 3 in Hanoi, the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics held a ministerial-level scientific seminar titled "Comrade Fidel Castro - Great leader of the Cuban revolution, resolute internationalist, and great friend of the Vietnamese people" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of President Fidel Castro Ruz (August 13, 1926 - August 13, 2026).
15:42 | 04/08/2026
Friendship
Vietnamese and Republic of Korean Students Join Hands for Children in Hai Phong
On August 2 in Quyet Thang commune, Hai Phong city, 70 Vietnamese and Republic of Korea students concluded a seven-day volunteer journey under the Hyundai Happy Move Global Youth Volunteers Programme 2026, carrying out a range of activities to improve learning conditions and support local children.
09:43 | 04/08/2026
Friendship
Ambassador Choi Young Sam: Vietnam-RoK Relations Will Continue to Grow in Depth and Sustainability
Concluding his diplomatic tenure in Vietnam, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (RoK) to Vietnam Choi Young Sam expressed confidence in the continued deepening and sustainable development of Vietnam-RoK relations, underpinned by growing mutual trust, close cooperation, and increasingly strong bonds between the peoples of the two countries. In an interview with Vietnam Times Magazine, Ambassador Choi Young Sam expressed the hope that the two countries would continue to further strengthen their bilateral partnership across a wide range of fields, including the economy, technology, innovation, and people-to-people exchanges.
17:05 | 03/08/2026
Friendship
Connecting International Resources to Develop Youth Skills and Sustainable Employment
To help young people transition smoothly from education to employment and maintain stable jobs, a comprehensive support pathway is needed, spanning career guidance, training, practical experience, and continuous skills development throughout their careers. Participants at a recent workshop proposed engaging businesses earlier in the training process while connecting international resources with the specific needs of localities, educational institutions, and disadvantaged youth.
17:05 | 01/08/2026
Viets Home
168 Sets of Martyrs’ Remains Recovered at Le Thi Rieng Park
On August 1, the Ho Chi Minh City High Command announced that competent forces had discovered and recovered eight additional sets of fallen soldiers’ remains in Area B of Le Thi Rieng Park, Hoa Hung ward. The latest discovery brought the total number of sets of remains found in the area since June 23 to 168.
09:47 | 04/08/2026
Viets Home
Ho Chi Minh City Holds Walk for Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims
On August 2, the 2026 "Walk for Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims" took place on Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Ho Chi Minh City to mark the 65th anniversary of the Agent Orange disaster in Vietnam (August 10, 1961 - August 10, 2026). The event aimed to raise public awareness and mobilize resources to support Agent Orange/dioxin victims.
15:18 | 03/08/2026
Viets Home
Memories That Lead Vietnam’s Fallen Soldiers Home
Many searches for the remains of Vietnamese fallen soldiers in Cambodia do not begin with maps or military records, but with the memories of local people. Decades later, those memories continue to quietly guide search teams, helping bring the fallen home while further strengthening the enduring friendship between the peoples of Vietnam and Cambodia.
15:04 | 29/07/2026
Viets Home
Promoting Quantum Technology Development Cooperation In Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian countries have both shared opportunities and challenges in developing human resources, research infrastructure, cooperation with businesses, and policy framework completion.
11:04 | 29/07/2026
Viets Home
Cao Bang Receives Over VND 64 Billion in Donations for Social Welfare Programs
In the first six months of 2026, the "For the Poor" Fund of Cao Bang Province received more than VND 64 billion in contributions from government agencies, organizations, businesses, and individuals both within and outside the province to support social welfare programs.
15:58 | 28/07/2026
Viets Home
What Ensures Fairness Behind Every “Scratch & Win Instantly” Promotional Code?
Behind every promotional code printed beneath a bottle label is a carefully designed system built to ensure randomness, transparency, and fairness.
15:37 | 28/07/2026
Viets Home
Nghe An Targets Gathering of 180 Martyrs’ Remains in 2026-2027 Dry Season
During the 2026-2027 dry season and 2027, Nghe An province aims to gather 180 sets of martyrs’ remains from within Vietnam and abroad, while planning to complete samples from unidentified remains in October 2026, ahead of the 80th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day.
09:16 | 28/07/2026
Viets Home
Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology Ramps up Scientific Diplomacy
From July 19-23, during their working visit to the Republic of Austria, the delegation from the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology carried out scientific and people-to-people diplomacy activities with an aim to expand international cooperation and connect the Vietnamese scientific community and intellectuals abroad.
09:25 | 27/07/2026
India Is Quietly Splitting Into Multiple Silicon Valleys
For two decades, the story of India’s Global Capability Centres was really a story about two or three cities. Bengaluru ran the engineering. Hyderabad and the National Capital Region picked up much of the rest.
Vinamilk’s Journey to Build a Better Future for Vietnamese Children
Ahead of the new school year, more than 500 students in Hiep Thanh Commune, Lam Dong Province, took part in Vietnam Rising Day, a community event jointly organized by Vinamilk and the Vietnam Children's Fund.
TUMI Introduces AXIS, A New Expression of Quiet Innovation for Modern Life
TUMI, international travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand, unveils AXIS for Fall/Winter 2026, a forward-thinking collection that redefines modern travel and lifestyle with precision design and global sensibility.
Removing Bottlenecks, Opening Wider Access for Vietnamese Fruit to the Chinese Market
Rising demand in China, together with efforts to address bottlenecks related to growing area codes and packing facility codes, is creating new opportunities for Vietnamese fruit to accelerate exports and expand its market share in the billion-consumer market.
Seas and islands
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Updates on Rescue Efforts after Khoi Nguyen 18 Vessel Sinks at Sea
Seas and islands
According to information from Vietnam's competent authorities, the Khoi Nguyen 18 vessel, carrying 62 people, sank while operating in adverse weather conditions in the East Sea.
09:19 | 28/07/2026
Seas and islands
Vietnam Reaffirms Goodwill in Adhering to 1982 UNCLOS
Seas and islands
Vietnam has reaffirmed its commitment to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and called for disputes in the East Sea to be resolved through peaceful means, cooperation and full respect for international law, diplomatic processes and legal mechanisms.
14:00 | 13/07/2026
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
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Cultural Day Brings the Community Together in Germany
On August 2, the Vietnamese Students' Association in Hamburg organised Vietnam Culture Day 2026 in the northern German city of Hamburg, creating a space for community connection while showcasing the distinctive features of Vietnamese culture, arts and cuisine to local residents and international friends.
15:10 | 04/08/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Overseas Vietnamese Support Disadvantaged People in the Czech Republic
On the morning of July 31, at Giac Dao Pagoda in Cheb, the Czech Republic, the Association of Vietnamese People - Asia Dragon trade center - Cheb City and surrounding areas, in coordination with the Buddhist Association of Giac Dao Pagoda, organized the handover of the first batch of relief supplies under a charitable program supporting disadvantaged people in the Karlovy Vary Region.
14:54 | 02/08/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese in Japan Rescue Victim and Provide Relief After Earthquake in Kumamoto
Five Vietnamese workers and local residents rescued a nearly 90-year-old woman from a collapsed house in Yatsuhiro city, Kumamoto, Japan. Vietnamese missions, associations, and volunteers also urgently delivered food and drinking water to earthquake-affected areas in Kumamoto.
10:21 | 31/07/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Building Bridges Connecting Overseas Vietnamese with the Homeland
As Vietnam enters a new era of national development, the important contributions of overseas Vietnamese, those living far from home but always turning towards their homeland and roots, cannot be overlooked.
14:32 | 30/07/2026
World
Vietnam Seeks Continued WTO and WEF Support to Strengthen Integration Capacity
During working meetings with leaders of the WTO and the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang called for continued support to help Vietnam strengthen its integration capacity, attract investment, and develop new growth drivers.
11:16 | 29/07/2026
Countries cooperate for strengthening of maritime security in the Indian Ocean region
With over 90% of the country's trade by volume relying on safe Sea Lines of Communication, the South African Navy is upgrading its Maritime Domain Awareness through integrated coastal radar networks and satellite monitoring.
07:00 | 29/07/2026
World
China Ready to Strengthen Cooperation with ASEAN: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on July 21 that, as the most important pillar of stability in the region, China stands ready to strengthen cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
14:16 | 23/07/2026
World
ASEAN, India reaffirm commitment to strengthening longstanding partnership
Since the establishment of our dialogue relations 34 years ago, this partnership has continued to grow,' says Philippine foreign affairs secretary
09:00 | 23/07/2026
Travel
Hanoi Ranked Among World’s Top 10 Best Street Food Cities
According to Radical Storage, the attraction of Hanoi comes from the combination of traditional food rich in regional identity, reasonable cost, and the experience of enjoying food directly on the streets and alleys of the old quarter.
10:37 | 01/08/2026
Travel
Phu Quoc Ranked Among Most Ideal Destinations With Competitive Cost
The Tourism Information Technology Centre under the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism has announced that Phu Quoc has been named by leading online travel platform Expedia among the world’s 10 most notable islands of 2026. The island was recognised as an ideal destination for travellers seeking a luxurious holiday at a competitive cost.
10:36 | 01/08/2026
Travel
“Cham Lung Cu” Strengthens Tourism Appeal in Vietnam’s Northernmost Region
The “Cham Lung Cu” check-in site in Tuyen Quang province contributes to diversifying tourism products and enhancing the appeal of Vietnam’s far northern region.
10:58 | 29/07/2026
Travel
Implement Transnational Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia Tourism Programme
The move aims to strengthen tourism cooperation among the three countries, assess the current situation, and identify difficulties in connecting tour routes to propose measures to promote tourism development in the coming period.
11:14 | 28/07/2026
Opera Masterpiece "La Traviata" to Be Staged in Vietnam with More Than 100 Italian Artists
La Traviata - Giuseppe Verdi’s more than 170-year-old opera masterpiece - will first be staged by Ho Guom Opera House in coordination with Giuseppe Verdi Trieste Opera House and performed by more than 100 Italian artists on July 30 and 31, 2026.
New VAT Refund Rules for Goods Purchased by Foreigners and Overseas Vietnamese upon Departure from Vietnam
The Minister of Finance has issued Circular No. 84/2026/TT-BTC stipulating value-added tax (VAT) refunds for goods purchased in Vietnam by foreigners and overseas Vietnamese and carried with them upon exit.
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).
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.
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
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
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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