Focus
Strengthening Structure, Expanding Partnerships, and Enhancing System-wide Effectiveness of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations
On July 18 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held a Conference on information sharing with its member organizations at the central level. The conference was chaired by VUFO President Phan Anh Son and Vice Presidents Dong Huy Cuong and Nguyen Ngoc Hung, with the participation of leaders and officials from VUFO’s departments and units, as well as representatives of central-level member organizations.
National
Party Central Committee Convenes 12th Plenum
The 12th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee opened in Ha Noi on the morning of July 18 under the chair of Party General Secretary To Lam.
Focus
Supporting Foreign NGOs in Adapting to Restructuring of Administrative Units in Vietnam
On July 17 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organization Affairs (the Committee) jointly held an information-sharing conference with foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The hybrid-format conference aimed to assist these organizations in adapting to the ongoing restructuring of administrative units in Vietnam, while also enhancing connectivity, information exchange, and activity orientation in the coming period.
Strengthening Structure, Expanding Partnerships, and Enhancing System-wide Effectiveness of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations
On July 18 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held a Conference on information sharing with its member organizations at the central level. The conference was chaired by VUFO President Phan Anh Son and Vice Presidents Dong Huy Cuong and Nguyen Ngoc Hung, with the participation of leaders and officials from VUFO’s departments and units, as well as representatives of central-level member organizations.
14:55 | 19/07/2025
Supporting Foreign NGOs in Adapting to Restructuring of Administrative Units in Vietnam
On July 17 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organization Affairs (the Committee) jointly held an information-sharing conference with foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The hybrid-format conference aimed to assist these organizations in adapting to the ongoing restructuring of administrative units in Vietnam, while also enhancing connectivity, information exchange, and activity orientation in the coming period.
16:43 | 17/07/2025
Strengthening Cooperation Between Vietnamese Localities and Guangxi (China)
On July 16, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received a delegation led by Wei Ran, Director General of the Foreign Affairs Office and President of the People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The two sides affirmed their strong commitment to consolidating and further deepening the sister-city and locality relations between Vietnam and China.
10:22 | 17/07/2025
Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep Elected President of the Vietnam-Brazil Friendship and Cooperation Association for the 2025-2030 Term
On July 15 in Hanoi, the Vietnam-Brazil Friendship and Cooperation Association held its third congress for the 2025-2030 term. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep was elected President of the Association for the new term.
11:29 | 16/07/2025
National
13th Party Central Committee Wraps up 12th Plenum
National
The two-day 12th plenary session of the 13th Party Central Committee concluded on July 19 afternoon, fulfilling the agenda set out at the start of the meeting.
09:39 | 20/07/2025
National
Vietnam News Today (Jul. 20): Northern Provinces, Coastal Regions from Quang Ninh to Dak Lak Urged to Brace for Storm Wipha
National
Vietnam News Today (Jul. 20): Deputy FM calls for greater contributions from young overseas Vietnamese intellectuals; Digital transformation unlocks new markets for Vietnamese businesses; Vietnam charts strong economic course with high-tech and FDI boost; Northern provinces, coastal regions from Quang Ninh to Dak Lak urged to brace for Storm Wipha.
09:28 | 20/07/2025
National
Vietnam News Today (Jul. 19): Vietnam Sets up National Committee for APEC 2027
National
Vietnam News Today (Jul. 19): Vietnam strengthens role in Vienna through deeper UN cooperation; Lao newspaper extols Laos - Vietnam friendship as exemplary symbol in international relations; Vietnam sets up National Committee for APEC 2027; Deputy minister calls for urgent action as Wipha storm forecast to hit Vietnam's mainland.
09:22 | 19/07/2025
Friendship
Restructuring Can Tho Union of Friendship Organizations Towards Streamlined and Effective Operations
This was the key message emphasized by Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep, Vice Chairwoman of the Can Tho City People's Committee, during the mid-year review conference on people-to-people diplomacy and the orientation and tasks for the second half of 2025, held on July 17 by the Can Tho Union of Friendship Organizations.
08:00 | 19/07/2025
Overseas Vietnamese
Ample Room for Vietnam - South Africa Cooperation
During his working visit, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam Vu Hong Thanh met with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Embassy of Vietnam to South Africa, and the Vietnamese community in the host country.
15:30 | 17/07/2025
Focus
Strengthening Cooperation Between Vietnamese Localities and Guangxi (China)
On July 16, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received a delegation led by Wei Ran, Director General of the Foreign Affairs Office and President of the People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The two sides affirmed their strong commitment to consolidating and further deepening the sister-city and locality relations between Vietnam and China.
10:22 | 17/07/2025
Focus
Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep Elected President of the Vietnam-Brazil Friendship and Cooperation Association for the 2025-2030 Term
On July 15 in Hanoi, the Vietnam-Brazil Friendship and Cooperation Association held its third congress for the 2025-2030 term. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep was elected President of the Association for the new term.
11:29 | 16/07/2025
Viet's Home
Greg Norman Appointed Vietnam’s Tourism Ambassador for the 2025-2030 Term
On July 18 in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong presented Decision No. 1746/QD-BVHTTDL, dated June 11, 2025, issued by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, appointing Gregory John Norman, commonly known as Greg Norman, born in 1955 and an Australian national, as Vietnam’s Tourism Ambassador for the 2025-2030 term.
13:18 | 18/07/2025
Viet's Home
Vietnamese Mask Captivates at Asian Art Exhibition in India
Vietnamese masks are displayed the Pratirupa Asian art exhibition in India, contributing to spreading cultural values and connecting regional heritage.
15:48 | 17/07/2025
Viet's Home
Viet Scientist Couple Promoted to French Legion of Honor
On the occasion of France's National Day (July 14), the French President signed a decree promoting Professor Tran Thanh Van and Professor Le Kim Ngoc to the Legion of Honor - the highest order of the French State. This is a well-deserved recognition for the Vietnamese-born scientist couple for their outstanding contributions.
16:44 | 15/07/2025
Viet's Home
Sowing Knowledge, Sowing Hope for Drug Rehabilitation Learners in Gia Lai
A special class has been taking place daily at the Gia Lai Provincial Drug Rehabilitation Center. In this classroom, there are no report cards or academic rankings, only the nurturing of the very first letters for illiterate learners, marking their first steps on the journey to rebuilding their lives.
10:17 | 14/07/2025
Viet's Home
New Milestone in Vietnam-US Cooperation on Identifying War Martyrs’ Remains
Equipment, chemicals, and DNA testing procedures transferred by the United States to the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) have significantly increased the DNA extraction rate from the remains of war martyrs, from 22% to 70%. This new technology enables kinship comparison across four to five generations, marking a crucial breakthrough in bilateral cooperation on war legacy reconciliation between Vietnam and the United States.
09:00 | 13/07/2025
Viet's Home
GNI: Improving School Hygiene and Cooperatives Capacity in Vietnam
In Thanh Hoa province, GNI sponsored the construction of a new toilet project at Nguyen Dan Que Secondary School, Bien Thuong commune. The project has a total area of nearly 40m², including 10 compartments (06 female compartments, 04 male compartments). It is fully equipped with toilets for males and females, sinks and modern sanitary equipment. The total sponsor by GNI is more than VND 320 million.
08:30 | 13/07/2025
Viet's Home
Four Solutions for Vietnam to Further Enhance the Effectiveness of ICCPR Implementation
"The Vietnamese delegation has delivered a clear message affirming Vietnam’s consistent stance and policy, which places people at the center, both as the goal and the driving force of development." This was the affirmation of Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Thanh Tinh in an interview with the press following Vietnam’s fourth dialogue with the Human Rights Committee on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
15:09 | 11/07/2025
Viet's Home
Exhibition Traces 30 Years of Vietnam - US Diplomatic Ties, 200 Sets of War Records Returned
An exhibition tracing 30 years of Vietnam–US diplomatic ties (July 12) opened in Hanoi on July 10 to mark the 78th anniversary of Vietnamese War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day (July 27).
11:33 | 11/07/2025
Seas and islands
An Giang: “Comrade's House” Handed Over to Soldier Facing Housing Difficulties
Seas and islands
In Rach Gia Ward (An Giang), the Naval Region 5 Command held a handover ceremony for a “Comrade's House” to a soldier experiencing housing difficulties while serving at the unit on July 2.
15:04 | 04/07/2025
Seas and islands
Spreading the Love for the Fatherland from the Sea and Islands
Seas and islands
From May 23 to 29, Working Delegation No. 25, comprising 100 leaders and journalists from media agencies across the country, visited officers, soldiers, and civilians on the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago and DK1 platform.
16:11 | 01/06/2025
Seas and islands
Vietnam Endorses Common Voice on Ocean Jurisdiction
Seas and islands
Former Chief of the Government's Border Committee Tran Cong Truc affirmed that Vietnam’s consistent policy is to resolve maritime disputes through peaceful means, demonstrating its support for the global legal system.
12:15 | 10/05/2025
Overseas Vietnamese
Ample Room for Vietnam - South Africa Cooperation
During his working visit, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam Vu Hong Thanh met with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Embassy of Vietnam to South Africa, and the Vietnamese community in the host country.
15:30 | 17/07/2025
Overseas Vietnamese
Overseas Vietnamese in the Netherlands Express Pride in Vietnam’s Development
As part of her working visit to the Netherlands from July 10-12, 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang met with representatives of the Vietnamese community in the Netherlands.
15:37 | 14/07/2025
Overseas Vietnamese
Honoring Viet Traditional Attires in London (UK)
The event "Viet Traditional Attires London Walk", taking place at the heart of the British capital, attracted the attention of many locals and tourists. Participants wearing traditional costumes as well as modern innovative designs were spot on the streets of London.
10:13 | 11/07/2025
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese People in Poland: A United, Multifaceted Community
During the working visit to Poland from July 5-8, 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang had many meaningful activities with the Vietnamese community in Poland.
10:23 | 10/07/2025
World
India Advocates Climate Equity at COP28 for Developing Nations
India is home to nearly 18% of the world’s population, but it accounts for only 4% of cumulative historic carbon emissions.
09:34 | 19/07/2025
World
Malaysia Pushes ASEAN Joint Procurement to Cut HIV Treatment Costs
The ASEAN Regional Dialogue on Affordable ARV Drugs and Promoting Community-Based Testing (CBT) for Key Populations is organised by the Malaysian Ministry of Health from July 17 to 19 in Kuching, Sarawak. More than 15 health experts from Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines, Singapore and host Malaysia are attending the workshop.
12:08 | 18/07/2025
World
At SCO meet, Jaishankar highlights India's focus on startups, medicine, and digital tools
India External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said that India has taken the lead in promoting innovation, startups, traditional medicine, and digital public infrastructure within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
07:00 | 17/07/2025
World
Thai Pagoda Earns Spot on UNESCO Tentative List
The central pagoda of Wat Arun Ratchawararam, situated along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, stands as one of the country’s most iconic architectural landmarks, holding profound cultural and historical significance.
16:59 | 16/07/2025
Travel
SCMP: Ta Van (Sapa) Is Best Destination to Escape the Crowd in Southeast Asia
SCMP, the long-standing and well-known publication based in Hong Kong (China), has recently named Ta Van in Sa Pa one of the most beautiful hilltop villages in Asia.
15:38 | 17/07/2025
Travel
Time Out: Ho Chi Minh City Ranks among "Top 20 Most Colorful Destinations in the World"
In an article recently released by Time Out magazine, Berlew Design Studio, a Nottingham-based design firm, conducted research to analyze the importance of colors in travel experience.
16:28 | 16/07/2025
Travel
Lonely Planet: Thong Nhat Train Named World's Best Train Toutes in 2025
The Thong Nhat railway with a North-South journey across Vietnam earned first spot by the Lonely Planet in the list of the 24 best train routes in the world to experience in 2025.
14:59 | 20/06/2025
Travel
Vietnam Through Australian Eyes: Land of Flavor, Warmth, and Timeless Charm
According to The New Zealand Herald, Vietnam ranked as the ninth most popular travel destination for Australian tourists last year, with nearly 450,000 visitors making their way to this country.
16:02 | 14/05/2025
New Book About Da River by French Historian Released
The book "Da River: A History of a Border Region of Vietnam" by Assoc. Prof. Philippe Le Failler, French historian Philippe Le Failler, was recently launched.
Bustling Trade And Border Tourism Through Huu Nghi International Border Gate
In the first 6 months of this year, the number of visitors entering and exiting through Huu Nghi International Border Gate (Lang Son Province) increased by 16% compared to the same period last year. This reflects the increased demand for border trade and tourism through the gate.
Message of Solidarity in Response to Climate Change
Through emotional and realistic frames, the exhibition "Visualising Climate Change" contributes to raising public awareness of the severity of climate change, while spreading a message calling for action for a sustainable future.
Vietnam Moves Up 8 Places In World Happiness Index
Vietnam is the third-happiest place to live in Asia, trailing behind Taiwan and Singapore, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report.
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Multimedia
[Photo] Peace Boat delegates immersed in Quang Ninh's Hues
Multimedia
On April 30, the 120th voyage of the Peace Boat Organization, departing from Yokohama (Japan), docked at Ha Long International Cruise Port, Quang Ninh Province. During the stopover in Vietnam, the delegation visited the Quang Ninh Museum and the 2025 OCOP Fair, where they experienced the cultural heritage, history and culinary quintessence of the Northeast region.
22:08 | 30/04/2025
Multimedia
Hanoi Hosts Friendship Exchange Celebrating 2025 Traditional New Year of Asian Countries
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On April 26, a program titled "Happy Lunar New Year for Some Asian Countries 2025" was held in Hanoi. The event, organized by the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations in collaboration with the embassies of Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, offered an opportunity for international friends to share the joy of the New Year and to strengthen solidarity and friendship among nations.
08:21 | 29/04/2025
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Vietnamese People's Army Forcers in full dress parade rehearsal to celebrate the 50th anniversary of National Reunification
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On the morning of 27 April 2025, along Le Duan Boulevard, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, the Parade and Marching Subcommittee for the ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification held the full dress rehearsal for the parade. Vietnam People's Army Forcers proudly join the parade.
16:19 | 28/04/2025
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