National
PM Attends Ground-breaking Ceremony of Hanoi’s Rental Housing, Metro Line Projects
The three rental housing projects include the Phap Van–Tu Hiep new urban area in Yen So ward, the city rental housing development project in Viet Hung ward, and the Him Lam Long Bien mixed-use housing complex. Together, they are expected to provide thousands of apartments, helping to meet growing housing demand among workers, students, civil servants, members of the armed forces, and low- and middle-income residents.
Friendship
Applying Ho Chi Minh's Ideology to People-to-People Diplomacy in Can Tho
Throughout his revolutionary life, President Ho Chi Minh paid special attention to people-to-people diplomacy. Not only did he lay the foundation for Viet Nam’s revolutionary diplomacy, but he also pioneered and developed a system of ideology on people-to-people diplomacy with profound strategic, humanitarian, and contemporary value. Today, these ideas remain an important theoretical foundation and guiding principle for Viet Nam's people-to-people diplomacy in the era of international integration. They also serve as the basis for the Can Tho Union of Friendship Organizations to continuously innovate and improve the quality of its work, contributing to the effective implementation of the Party’s and State’s foreign policy.
Travel
Vietnam Accelerates Tourism Digitalization with AI and Data Technologies
A newly issued decision, Decision No. 1033/QD-TTg approving the Digital Economy and Digital Society Development Programme for 2026 - 2030, places a strong emphasis on the tourism sector's digital transformation in Vietnam. The program prioritizes the use of digital technologies in the management and operation of tourism businesses, including accommodation providers, travel agencies, restaurants, and tourist attractions. The goal is to enhance operational efficiency while delivering more seamless, personalized, and engaging experiences for travelers.
Hungarian Ambassador to Vietnam Receives “For Peace and Friendship among Nations” Medal
On June 12 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations held a ceremony to award the “For Peace and Friendship Among Nations” Medal to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Viet Nam Tibor Baloghdi, in recognition of his significant contributions to promoting friendship and cooperation between the peoples of Viet Nam and Hungary.
14:55 | 13/06/2026
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone: Laos Gives Top Priority to Relations with Vietnam
On June 8 in Hanoi, a delegation from the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association, led by Nguyen Dac Vinh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture and Society, and President of the Association, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Sonexay Siphandone on the occasion of the Lao leader’s official visit to Vietnam and his participation in the ASEAN Future Forum 2026. At the meeting, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone affirmed that the Party, State, and people of Laos consistently attach great importance to and give top priority to preserving and promoting the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, and strategic connectivity with Vietnam.
14:52 | 08/06/2026
From Nha Rong Wharf: Journey to Shape the Future
On the morning of June 4, at the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) in Hanoi, the Vietnam-France Friendship and Cooperation Association organized a seminar entitled “From Nha Rong Wharf: A Journey to Shape the Future” to commemorate the 115th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s departure in search of a path for national salvation (June 5, 1911 - June 5, 2026).
11:33 | 05/06/2026
US Businesses Support Vietnam's Efforts to Identify Missing Persons from the War
On June 1 in Hanoi, the Vietnam-USA Society (under the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations) held a working session with a delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council Institute (USABCI), along with representatives of US organizations and businesses, to discuss programs supporting the search for and identification of persons missing in action from the war.
09:47 | 02/06/2026
National
PM Attends Ground-breaking Ceremony of Hanoi’s Rental Housing, Metro Line Projects
National
The three rental housing projects include the Phap Van–Tu Hiep new urban area in Yen So ward, the city rental housing development project in Viet Hung ward, and the Him Lam Long Bien mixed-use housing complex. Together, they are expected to provide thousands of apartments, helping to meet growing housing demand among workers, students, civil servants, members of the armed forces, and low- and middle-income residents.
14:03 | 22/06/2026
National
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 22): Vietnam-Singapore Trade Reflects Deeper Integration in Supply Chains
National
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 22): Vietnam-Singapore trade reflects deeper integration in supply chains; Da Nang, Copenhagen strengthen ties for green development; President Ho Chi Minh and Vietnam–Morocco friendship honored; Calls for justice for Vietnamese AO victims gain renewed support in France.
07:00 | 22/06/2026
National
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 21): Vietnam Affirms Position in ASEAN, Creating New Growth Space
National
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 21): Vietnam, Japan strengthen cooperation on intellectual property protection; Vietnam-France Business Forum 2026 elevates strategic cooperation in AI era; Vietnam affirms position in ASEAN, creating new growth space; Singapore, Vietnam see closer links in industrial, technology and energy supply chains.
07:00 | 21/06/2026
Friendship
Journalist Nakamura Goro: A Lifetime Spent Telling Vietnam's Untold Stories
Some journalists come to a country as part of their profession. Some allow that country to become an inseparable part of their conscience and worldview. For Japanese journalist Nakamura Goro, Vietnam is an unforgettable part of both his career and his life.
14:27 | 22/06/2026
Friendship
Applying Ho Chi Minh's Ideology to People-to-People Diplomacy in Can Tho
Throughout his revolutionary life, President Ho Chi Minh paid special attention to people-to-people diplomacy. Not only did he lay the foundation for Viet Nam’s revolutionary diplomacy, but he also pioneered and developed a system of ideology on people-to-people diplomacy with profound strategic, humanitarian, and contemporary value. Today, these ideas remain an important theoretical foundation and guiding principle for Viet Nam's people-to-people diplomacy in the era of international integration. They also serve as the basis for the Can Tho Union of Friendship Organizations to continuously innovate and improve the quality of its work, contributing to the effective implementation of the Party’s and State’s foreign policy.
10:40 | 22/06/2026
Friendship
35-Year Legacy - Bridge of Friendship, Cooperation, and Development
Over the course of 35 years of establishment and development, the Can Tho Union of Friendship Organizations has continuously affirmed its role as a core force in people-to-people diplomacy, becoming an important bridge fostering friendship between the people of Can Tho and international friends. Through these efforts, it has made significant contributions to the city’s socio-economic development and international integration.
10:58 | 19/06/2026
Friendship
Vietnamese Locality and Thai Business Strengthen Cooperation
Thanh Hoa province, in collaboration with the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand and WHA Group, held a seminar to introduce Thanh Hoa province to Thai investors and businesses.
10:06 | 19/06/2026
Viet's Home
Da Nang and Turku (Finland) Strengthen Friendly Cooperative Relations
As part of its working visit to Finland on June 17, a delegation from Da Nang visited and held discussions with the authorities of Turku, Finland. This important external relations activity aimed to further consolidate and strengthen the friendly cooperative relationship between Da Nang and Turku, established in 2018, while also exchanging views and proposing directions for future cooperation.
15:32 | 22/06/2026
Viet's Home
Good Neighbors Vietnam (GNI), Hai Phong City Union of Friendship Organizations Join Hands to Implement a Community Aid Program
On June 18, 2026, Good Neighbors Vietnam (GNI) and the Hai Phong City Union of Friendship Organizations signed a cooperation agreement to implement a program providing aid shipments to disadvantaged people and vulnerable groups in Hai Phong City from 2026 to 2030.
15:53 | 20/06/2026
Viet's Home
Vietnamese Women Aspire to Become Driving Force for Development in New Era
The 14th National Congress of Vietnamese Women concluded with a high degree of consensus on the goals, orientations, and key tasks for the 2026-2031 term. Building on the achievements of the previous term, the Congress identified the promotion of the resilience, intellect, and aspirations of Vietnamese women as a pathway toward becoming a vital driving force for the country's development in the new era.
14:22 | 19/06/2026
Viet's Home
Building ASEAN Media Bridge through National Press Festival 2026
On June 18, as part of the National Press Festival 2026 and in celebration of the 101st anniversary of the Vietnamese Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 - June 21, 2026), more than 50 journalists from Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand participated in a fact-finding visit to Hai Phong City. The program not only provided international journalists with a vivid perspective on the development of the port city but also contributed to strengthening exchanges and cooperation among media organizations in the region.
13:54 | 19/06/2026
Viet's Home
Vietnam and Malaysia Strengthen University Cooperation Links
Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia Dinh Ngoc Linh visited and held a working session on June 16 with the Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU), one of Malaysia’s leading private universities in information technology, cybersecurity, digital economy, and innovation.
09:56 | 19/06/2026
Viet's Home
Dong Thap to Collect DNA Samples from More Than 21,000 Unidentified Martyrs’ Graves
As part of the “500-day-and-night campaign to accelerate the search, recovery, and identification of fallen soldiers’ remains,” Dong Thap Province is implementing the collection and transfer of samples from fallen soldiers’ remains for DNA analysis. According to the plan, samples will be collected from more than 21,000 martyrs’ graves that remain unidentified or lack sufficient information across the province, with the aim of gradually determining their identities and fulfilling the wishes of their relatives and families.
14:38 | 17/06/2026
Viet's Home
Japanese Doctors Help Bring Smiles to Children in Da Nang
From May 20 to June 19, the Japan Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation, led by Professor Yamamoto Tadashi, collaborated with Quang Nam General Hospital to provide free medical screenings and corrective surgeries for children and underprivileged patients in Da Nang.
09:08 | 16/06/2026
Viet's Home
Strengthening National Coordination Mechanism for Persons with Disabilities
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has recently signed Decision No. 1059/QD-TTg consolidating the National Committee on Persons with Disabilities of Vietnam (the Committee). The restructuring of this inter-sectoral coordinating body is expected to enhance the effectiveness of policy consultation, coordination, and implementation of programs supporting persons with disabilities, thereby safeguarding their rights and promoting social inclusion for more than seven million persons with disabilities nationwide.
11:08 | 15/06/2026
Seas and islands
Vietnam Chairs Opening Session of the 36th Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS
Seas and islands
Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu called on States Parties to continue implementing UNCLOS fully and effectively, and to support the work of institutions established under the Convention.
11:37 | 17/06/2026
Seas and islands
Promoting Love for Vietnam’s Seas and Islands in Dak Lak
Seas and islands
The Naval Academy, in coordination with the Dak Lak Provincial Party Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization, held a communication session on Vietnam’s seas and islands at the Provincial Party Committee’s Reporters’ Conference on the morning of June 10.
09:40 | 12/06/2026
Seas and islands
Khanh Hoa Fishermen Bring Cameras Underwater
Seas and islands
Underwater cameras, positioning devices, and 24/7 remote monitoring systems are becoming increasingly common in marine farming areas across Khanh Hoa Province. Amid efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and declining marine resources, the province is making a strong shift toward high-tech aquaculture.
15:40 | 21/05/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Young Vietnamese in Czech Share Stories of Growing Up Between Two Cultures
The photo exhibition "Little Hanoi, Next Generation" opened to the public on June 17 in Prague (Czech Republic), creating a space for dialogue on identity, memory, and the coming-of-age journeys of second-generation Vietnamese in the Czech Republic.
10:36 | 22/06/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
2026 Japanese Law Knowledge Contest for Vietnamese People Launches in Tokyo
On June 17th, at the Vietnamese Embassy in Tokyo (Japan), a ceremony was held to launch the 2026 Japanese law knowledge contest for the Vietnamese community in Japan.
15:01 | 20/06/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnam, Austria Strengthen Cooperation In Fire Prevention, Firefighting, Rescue, And Disaster Response
According to the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Europe, on June 17th in Upper Austria, a meeting between Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vu Le Thai Hoang, Standing Vice President of the Vietnam-Austria Friendship Association Nguyen Do Tung Cuong and Rosenbauer Group representatives was held. Rosenbauer Group is currently the world's largest enterprise in the field of research and production of equipment, devices, and technological solutions for fire prevention, firefighting, rescue, and emergency response. Receiving the delegation was Rosenbauer Group Chairman Robert Ottel, and Vice President for the Asia-Pacific region Herbert Poellinger.
15:00 | 20/06/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Musical to Recreate Princess Anio’s Love Story in Japan
A musical project titled Princess Anio has been officially announced in Nagasaki, Japan, recreating the historical love story between Princess Ngoc Hoa and Japanese merchant Araki Sotaro. The project is expected to help promote the values of friendship and people-to-people exchanges that have nurtured Viet Nam-Japan relations for more than four centuries.
10:00 | 19/06/2026
World
Sharing Values of Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam and Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage at UNESCO Headquarters
On June 17, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, and as part of a series of activities marking the 50th anniversary of relations between Vietnam and UNESCO, the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO, in collaboration with the Hanoi People's Committee and the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to UNESCO, organized the cultural program “Dao Hoc” (Education Path) to commemorate the 950th anniversary of the establishment of Quoc Tu Giam, Vietnam’s first national university.
10:34 | 22/06/2026
World
India-US Ties in Shaping Quad’s Future
The Quad’s momentum currently faces its principal challenge not from India’s or the US’s relations with Australia and Japan, but from a complicated Indo-US relationship.
19:00 | 13/06/2026
World
Thai Media Highlights Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Visit to Vietnam
In recent days, Thai media outlets have extensively covered Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s official visit to Vietnam and his participation in the third ASEAN Future Forum, held from June 8-9, 2026, emphasizing the significance of the trip for Vietnam-Thailand relations and regional cooperation.
09:11 | 13/06/2026
World
Vietnam Promotes Human-Centered AI Development
Recently, Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam in Geneva, attended and delivered remarks at the plenary session of the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC114) organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
10:11 | 11/06/2026
Travel
Vietnam Accelerates Tourism Digitalization with AI and Data Technologies
A newly issued decision, Decision No. 1033/QD-TTg approving the Digital Economy and Digital Society Development Programme for 2026 - 2030, places a strong emphasis on the tourism sector's digital transformation in Vietnam. The program prioritizes the use of digital technologies in the management and operation of tourism businesses, including accommodation providers, travel agencies, restaurants, and tourist attractions. The goal is to enhance operational efficiency while delivering more seamless, personalized, and engaging experiences for travelers.
10:43 | 22/06/2026
Travel
American Tourist Delighted by Act of Kindness from Boatman in Hoi An
After a foreign tourist accidentally dropped a cellphone into the river while visiting the Bay Mau Coconut Forest in Hoi An, Da Nang, a 70-year-old basket boat operator immediately jumped into the water to retrieve it.
10:12 | 19/06/2026
Travel
Vietnam Accelerates Digital Transformation in Tourism Development
Practical examples have shown that digital transformation is not merely about technology. It is also driving more convenient travel experiences, higher-quality services, and more attractive destinations.
09:59 | 19/06/2026
Travel
Vietnam Welcomes Record Number of International Tourists
According to tourism industry statistics, Vietnam welcomed 10.6 million international visitors in the first five months of 2026, up 14.9% year-on-year and the highest figure ever recorded for the same period.
16:17 | 15/06/2026
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.
Photo Exhibition by Three French Photographers on Vietnam
As part of the Hue Festival, three French photographers - Daniel Roussel, Gilbert Bertrand, and Lily Franey - will present a photo exhibition on Vietnam and its people entitled Vietnam Crossroads at the wall surrounding the University of Education, Hue University (32-36 Le Loi Street, Hue).
Free Film Week for International Children's Day Held Nationwide
A free film week celebrating International Children's Day 2026 is being held nationwide from May 31 to June 7, featuring a wide range of animated and live-action films for young audiences.
Children Under 6 to Receive Annual Health Checkups
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has issued new “Guidelines on Professional Content for Periodic Health Checkups for Children Under 6 Years Old,” stipulating that children in this age group will receive health examinations at least once a year across multiple medical specialties to help detect physical, mental, and developmental issues early.
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
Lo Lo Chai Village Promoted to International Visitors Through Swiss Partnership
Multimedia
On May 19, a delegation from the Embassy of Switzerland in Vietnam, led by Ambassador Thomas Gass, visited the community-based tourism village of Lo Lo Chai in Lung Cu Commune, Tuyen Quang Province.
11:42 | 21/05/2026
Multimedia
Vibrant Football Tournament of Vietnamese Community in Japan Celebrates President Ho Chi Minh’s Birth Anniversary
Multimedia
On May 17, a football tournament for the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in the Kansai region was held at the Kashihara Sports Complex in the ancient capital of Nara, Japan.
21:19 | 18/05/2026
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