My New Home: An Invitation to Visit Viets Home

My New Home: An Invitation to Visit

An invitation to sing karaoke from strangers in Ben Tre, a helping hand along a mountain road in Ha Giang, shared meals and encounters in a foreign land… Each of these small moments has gradually made me see Vietnam as home. If you ask me where my new home is, I will invite you here - a place where people who have never met can still treat one another with the warmth of family.
Foreigners Tell Vietnam’s Stories in Vietnamese Viets Home

Foreigners Tell Vietnam’s Stories in Vietnamese

Seven international teams of contestants chose a variety of topics on Vietnam’s history, culture and daily life to present at the final round of the National Vietnamese-Language Public Speaking Contest for Foreigners - Da Nang 2026.
Dien Bien Buries Remains of 10 Fallen Soldiers at Tong Khao Martyrs' Cemetery Viets Home

Dien Bien Buries Remains of 10 Fallen Soldiers at Tong Khao Martyrs' Cemetery

On September 25, Dien Bien province held a memorial service and burial ceremony for the remains of 10 fallen soldiers recovered from the Him Lam area at Tong Khao Martyrs' Cemetery in Thanh Nua commune.
Opening of 14th Viet Nam-China People’s Forum: Joining Hands and Moving Forward Together to Build Community with Shared Future

Opening of 14th Viet Nam-China People’s Forum: Joining Hands and Moving Forward Together to Build Community with Shared Future

On September 20, the opening ceremony of the 14th Vietnam–China People’s Forum was held in Wuyi Mountain, Nanping City, Fujian Province, China, under the theme “Joining hands and moving forward together to build a Viet Nam-China community with a shared future of strategic significance at a higher level.” The forum brought together a large number of experts and researchers from theoretical agencies, Party schools, academies, news agencies and media organizations, as well as the business communities of both countries.
10:07 | 21/09/2026
General Secretary and State President To Lam Meets with Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations

General Secretary and State President To Lam Meets with Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations

On September 15, 2026, following the successful 7th National Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, 2026-2031 term, General Secretary and State President To Lam met and held a working session with representatives of the newly elected Executive Committee.
14:28 | 16/09/2026
Expanding Partnerships, Building Substantive and Effective Connections

Expanding Partnerships, Building Substantive and Effective Connections

At the 7th National Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for the 2026-2031 term on September 14, delegates proposed expanding the network of partners, strengthening coordination among channels of external relations, and turning friendship ties into practical connections and cooperation programs.
09:13 | 15/09/2026
Phan Anh Son Elected President of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for 2026-2031 Term

Phan Anh Son Elected President of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for 2026-2031 Term

On September 14 in Hanoi, the 7th National Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), for the 2026-2031 term, successfully concluded. Phan Anh Son, Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for the 6th term, was elected President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for the 7th term.
17:16 | 14/09/2026
Vietnam News Today (Sep. 29): Vietnamese Field Hospital Returns Home After UN Peacekeeping Mission National

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 29): Vietnamese Field Hospital Returns Home After UN Peacekeeping Mission

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Vietnam News Today (Sep. 29): Viet Nam, RoK promote cooperation in policy communications; Canadian media highlight new milestone in Vietnam–Canada relations; Vietnamese field hospital returns home after UN peacekeeping mission; Northern Viet Nam set to face two cold spells in early October.
08:25 | 29/09/2026
Vietnam News Today (Sep. 28): Vietnam-Tanzania Joint Commission’s 2nd Session Promotes Deeper Economic, Trade Ties National

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 28): Vietnam-Tanzania Joint Commission’s 2nd Session Promotes Deeper Economic, Trade Ties

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Vietnam News Today (Sep. 28): Vietnam, Germany strengthen political trust, promote substantive cooperation; Vietnam-Tanzania Joint Commission’s 2nd session promotes deeper economic, trade ties; Fresh impetus for Vietnam-Norway bilateral relations; Top leader’s trip to US, Canada underscores Vietnam’s message in new era.
08:28 | 28/09/2026
Vietnam News Today (Sep. 27): Viet Nam, US Step Up Investment, Financial Cooperation National

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 27): Viet Nam, US Step Up Investment, Financial Cooperation

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Vietnam News Today (Sep. 27): Viet Nam, US step up investment, financial cooperation; Viet Nam demonstrates spirit of independence, self-reliance at UN forum; Viet Nam, India push tourism and aviation cooperation at Uttar Pradesh forum; Viet Nam, Canada poised for US$14-15 billion trade target by 2030.
14:13 | 27/09/2026
Viet Nam-Algeria: Looking Back on History, Nurturing Friendship Friendship

Viet Nam-Algeria: Looking Back on History, Nurturing Friendship

According to a Viet Nam News Agency correspondent in Algiers, on the morning of September 27, Vietnamese and Algerian agencies jointly organised a screening of the documentary Viet Nam-Algeria: Far apart yet close, introducing the history and development of the friendship and comradeship between the two countries, their peoples and their respective revolutionary struggles to a large number of Algerian leaders and military personnel, as well as Vietnamese officials and the Vietnamese community in Algeria.
15:44 | 29/09/2026
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Pays Tribute to Fallen Kazakh Military Personnel Friendship

Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Pays Tribute to Fallen Kazakh Military Personnel

On September 28 in Hanoi, a delegation from the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), led by VUFO Vice President Dong Huy Cuong, visited the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Vietnam to pay tribute and sign the condolence book in memory of military personnel who died while on duty in Mangystau Province.
15:14 | 29/09/2026
Wanting One Year, Finding a Lifetime Friendship

Wanting One Year, Finding a Lifetime

At the age of 20, Tang Ping came to Hanoi from Guangxi, China, with plans to study in Viet Nam for just one year. Little did she know that this land would keep her there for so long. And she now wants to spend the rest of her life here. She recalls:
15:37 | 28/09/2026
Five Bells for Peace Aboard the Odyssey Friendship

Five Bells for Peace Aboard the Odyssey

Five bells rang aboard the Odyssey in Ho Chi Minh City, carrying the peace wishes of international friends sharing the journey. The activity took place one day after members of the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise community gathered at the War Remnants Museum.
09:00 | 28/09/2026
Finding Confidence in Learning English Viets Home

Finding Confidence in Learning English

Speaking to Viet Nam Times Magazine, Luke Bradley, Senior Group Learning Experience Manager at Apollo English, shared what has impressed him about Vietnamese children in their English-learning journey: their positivity, perseverance and the small steps that help them become increasingly confident.
14:34 | 29/09/2026
Dien Bien Buries Remains of 10 Fallen Soldiers at Tong Khao Martyrs' Cemetery Viets Home

Dien Bien Buries Remains of 10 Fallen Soldiers at Tong Khao Martyrs' Cemetery

On September 25, Dien Bien province held a memorial service and burial ceremony for the remains of 10 fallen soldiers recovered from the Him Lam area at Tong Khao Martyrs' Cemetery in Thanh Nua commune.
09:26 | 29/09/2026
My New Home: An Invitation to Visit Viets Home

My New Home: An Invitation to Visit

An invitation to sing karaoke from strangers in Ben Tre, a helping hand along a mountain road in Ha Giang, shared meals and encounters in a foreign land… Each of these small moments has gradually made me see Vietnam as home. If you ask me where my new home is, I will invite you here - a place where people who have never met can still treat one another with the warmth of family.
16:07 | 28/09/2026
Foreigners Tell Vietnam’s Stories in Vietnamese Viets Home

Foreigners Tell Vietnam’s Stories in Vietnamese

Seven international teams of contestants chose a variety of topics on Vietnam’s history, culture and daily life to present at the final round of the National Vietnamese-Language Public Speaking Contest for Foreigners - Da Nang 2026.
15:12 | 28/09/2026
Extending Care, Bringing Joy to Children This Mid-Autumn Festival Viets Home

Extending Care, Bringing Joy to Children This Mid-Autumn Festival

From children who lost their parents during the pandemic to those facing difficult circumstances, Tan Hiep Phat continues to stand alongside children during the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival, bringing gifts and care to communities in many localities.
09:08 | 27/09/2026
Five Years of “Walking Through Life with Children”: The Love That Remained After the Pandemic Viets Home

Five Years of “Walking Through Life with Children”: The Love That Remained After the Pandemic

Five years on, the children who lost their fathers or mothers to COVID-19 have gradually grown up. Some have learned to study independently and help their grandparents around the house.
10:35 | 26/09/2026
500-Day Campaign: 2,803 Martyrs’ Remains Recovered Viets Home

500-Day Campaign: 2,803 Martyrs’ Remains Recovered

As of September 23, 2026, the forces involved in the campaign had searched for and recovered 2,803 sets of martyrs’ remains in Viet Nam, Laos and Cambodia. At the same time, samples had been collected from nearly 200,000 martyrs’ graves, reaching 94.78% of the target.
14:09 | 25/09/2026
A Woman with Cerebral Palsy Turns Her Job Search into a Journey of Creating Opportunities Viets Home

A Woman with Cerebral Palsy Turns Her Job Search into a Journey of Creating Opportunities

After being rejected 21 times when applying for jobs, Trần Ngọc Ánh did not give up on her desire for independence.
09:49 | 24/09/2026

Growth meets green: How India is building a climate strategy without slowing development

For much of the developing world, economic growth and climate action have often been presented as competing priorities. India is increasingly attempting to demonstrate that the two can advance together.
Growth meets green: How India is building a climate strategy without slowing development

India Is Supposed to Take Steps to Build Strategic Sectors

Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur said India must build capacity in strategic sectors such as semiconductors to shield the economy from an uncertain global environment
India Is Supposed to Take Steps to Build Strategic Sectors

Germany Ready to Sign $8 Billion India Submarine Deal, Envoy Says

Germany's relationship with India has assumed greater importance amid growing global uncertainty, with the two countries looking to deepen cooperation in trade, defence and labour mobility, German ambassador to India, Jasper Wieck, said at a press conference Wednesday.
Germany Ready to Sign $8 Billion India Submarine Deal, Envoy Says

‘Semiconductor sector poised to take off in India’: More Singapore firms show interest

After a thriving career of nearly four decades in the semiconductor industry, Sabu Mohamed Ayub retired in 2024, hoping to catch some well-earned rest.
‘Semiconductor sector poised to take off in India’: More Singapore firms show interest
2026 Mid-Autumn Festival: Brings Care to Disadvantaged Children Seas and islands

2026 Mid-Autumn Festival: Brings Care to Disadvantaged Children

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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
Coast Guard Region 2 Launches IUU Fishing Crackdown Seas and islands

Coast Guard Region 2 Launches IUU Fishing Crackdown

Seas and islands
Coast Guard Region 2 Command on September 3 said that during the first days of the peak month for combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, Coast Guard Ship 4038 of Squadron 212, Coast Guard Flotilla 21, has intensified patrols and inspections in the southwestern waters, while combining these activities with legal awareness campaigns and guidance for fishermen to help prevent illegal fishing.
10:21 | 07/09/2026
Mobilizing Resources to Support Officers, Soldiers, and Residents in Border and Island Areas Seas and islands

Mobilizing Resources to Support Officers, Soldiers, and Residents in Border and Island Areas

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On August 24, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City said it had carried out a range of practical activities to support officers, soldiers and residents in border and island areas. The city has mobilised significant social resources to improve living and training conditions, while providing encouragement and strengthening the morale of forces stationed and performing duties along the nation’s borders and at sea.
09:41 | 26/08/2026
Vietnamese Oratory for Young Generation in RoK Overseas Vietnamese

Vietnamese Oratory for Young Generation in RoK

The final round of the 2026 First Vietnamese Oratory Contest recently took place in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK), providing a platform for the younger generation to use Vietnamese through stories about their families, Vietnamese culture, Viet Nam-RoK experiences, and their dreams.
09:23 | 28/09/2026
Harnessing Strengths of Overseas Vietnamese to Drive New Momentum in Viet Nam-Russia People-to-People Diplomacy Overseas Vietnamese

Harnessing Strengths of Overseas Vietnamese to Drive New Momentum in Viet Nam-Russia People-to-People Diplomacy

With his new role on the Executive Committee of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for the 7th term (2026–2031), Dr. Do Xuan Hoang, President of the Association of Vietnamese People’s Organizations in the Russian Federation, said the greatest advantage of the overseas Vietnamese lies in its deep understanding of both countries. This is the “key” to mobilizing the resources of businesspeople and intellectuals for concrete cooperation programmes in culture, the economy and technology, thereby creating new momentum for Viet Nam-Russia people-to-people diplomacy.
14:00 | 25/09/2026
Mid-Autumn Festival Brings Vietnamese Youth Together in Japan Overseas Vietnamese

Mid-Autumn Festival Brings Vietnamese Youth Together in Japan

On September 20, more than 100 Vietnamese children and their families in Sakai City, Osaka, Japan, took part in a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration. Activities featuring traditional Vietnamese cultural elements helped the younger generation maintain their Vietnamese language skills, learn more about traditional culture, and strengthen their connection with their homeland and roots.
15:48 | 22/09/2026
Promoting Important Role of Vietnamese Youth in Japan Overseas Vietnamese

Promoting Important Role of Vietnamese Youth in Japan

The seminar titled "Vietnamese Youth in Japan – Resolution 23-NQ/TW, Promoting the Role of the Young Generation", co-organized by the Consulate General of Viet Nam in Osaka (Japan) and Viet Nam-Japan Cultural and Educational Cooperation Promotion Center (VJCE) was recently held in Japan.
14:27 | 17/09/2026
Four European countries support India’s bid for a permanent UNSC seat World

Four European countries support India’s bid for a permanent UNSC seat

India’s push for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council received fresh backing on Monday from four European nations — Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic
14:00 | 24/09/2026
SCO meet: India pushes 2026–2030 action plan, seeks deeper economic cooperation World

SCO meet: India pushes 2026–2030 action plan, seeks deeper economic cooperation

The 25th Meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) Member States responsible for foreign economic and trade activities was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Thursday, with participating countries reviewing ongoing economic and trade cooperation
15:00 | 21/09/2026
UAE–India Defence Industry Forum begins in Abu Dhabi World

UAE–India Defence Industry Forum begins in Abu Dhabi

Event showcases Indian capabilities, links firms to UAE’s growing hub
07:00 | 20/09/2026
US Officials Praise Viet Nam’s Growth, Bilateral Ties World

US Officials Praise Viet Nam’s Growth, Bilateral Ties

The United States highly values Viet Nam’s development and bilateral relations, with the two countries seeking comprehensive cooperation in the areas of economics, security, culture and technology.
16:30 | 18/09/2026
Vietnam Welcomes 6.5 Million Tourists During National Day Holiday Travel

Vietnam Welcomes 6.5 Million Tourists During National Day Holiday

According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, during the five-day National Day holiday from August 29 to September 2, the country’s tourism sector is estimated to have welcomed and served approximately 6.5 million tourist arrivals, an increase of 18.1% compared with the same period in 2025.
16:16 | 03/09/2026
Turning Vietnamese Cuisine into Tourism Asset Travel

Turning Vietnamese Cuisine into Tourism Asset

Vietnam topped the list of the world’s 10 most attractive culinary destinations for 2026, as voted by readers of The New Zealand Herald, surpassing countries renowned for their cuisine such as Italy, Japan, Thailand, and France.
10:23 | 26/08/2026
Vietnam Tightens Tourism Safety Measures Amid Flood Risks Travel

Vietnam Tightens Tourism Safety Measures Amid Flood Risks

On August 22, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued an official dispatch to the People’s Committees of Cao Bang, Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, Phu Tho, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Son La, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces and cities, requesting strengthened tourism management and measures to ensure tourist safety.
15:54 | 24/08/2026
Explore Central Vietnam Aboard the Hue-Phong Nha Heritage Train Travel

Explore Central Vietnam Aboard the Hue-Phong Nha Heritage Train

On the occasion of Vietnam’s National Day holiday on September 2, Vietnam National Railways officially launched the HQ1/HQ2 pair of heritage trains connecting Hue and Phong Nha under the theme “Journey to Wonders - World Heritage Sites.”
21:42 | 23/08/2026

Vietnamese Artists Join International Art Exchange in Bangkok

From August 28 to September 3, a series of artistic exchange, creative practice and exhibition activities took place at 333 Gallery in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together artists from Vietnam, Russia and Thailand.
Vietnamese Artists Join International Art Exchange in Bangkok

Hanoi Offers Free Bus and Train Rides for Independence Day Holiday

From August 29 to September 2, Hanoi offers free rides on buses and two urban railway lines, while also deploying additional transport arrangements to meet the travel needs of residents and tourists.
Hanoi Offers Free Bus and Train Rides for Independence Day Holiday

Many Activities to Celebrate National Day

On the occasion of the 81st anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945-September 2, 2026), Hanoi will hold fireworks displays at five locations, along with a wide range of vibrant programs and experiential activities in various areas to serve residents and visitors.
Many Activities to Celebrate National Day

Vietnam Introduces New Rules for Foreigners’ Entry and Residence

Law No. 118/2025/QH15, amending and supplementing a number of provisions of 10 laws related to security and public order, took effect on July 1, 2026. The law introduces a number of important amendments and supplements to the Law on entry into, exit from, transit through, and residence in Vietnam of foreigners. The new regulations focus on improving visa policies, facilitating entry into and residence in Vietnam for foreigners, accelerating digital transformation, reducing administrative procedures, while ensuring state management requirements concerning security and public order in the new situation.
Vietnam Introduces New Rules for Foreigners’ Entry and Residence
Son La Project Strengthens Ethnic Minority Livelihoods Multimedia

Son La Project Strengthens Ethnic Minority Livelihoods

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After three years of implementation, the project “Improving the Livelihoods of Ethnic Minority Communities in Son La Province through Agriculture and Nutrition Improvement” has delivered positive results in improving livelihoods and nutrition while strengthening women’s roles within their families. At its closing workshop in Hanoi on September 24, stakeholders reviewed key achievements and lessons learned and discussed ways to sustain and scale up effective models.
14:48 | 25/09/2026
Vietnamese and Korean Students Explore Mid-Autumn Traditions Together Multimedia

Vietnamese and Korean Students Explore Mid-Autumn Traditions Together

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Beyond learning about cultural traditions, the programme gave students an opportunity to communicate with one another, practise the languages they are studying and gain a deeper understanding of each other’s cultures.
14:40 | 25/09/2026
Korean Samulnori Brings New Rhythms to Students Multimedia

Korean Samulnori Brings New Rhythms to Students

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The Samulnori class, part of the “Overseas Gugak School” project for students of the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam, has officially begun.
19:17 | 20/09/2026
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