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Black Sticky Rice Brings Greater Prosperity to Ta Lao

11/09/2026 17:02

Women who know how to build social media channels to promote their hometown’s culture; women who have become small-scale traders with stable incomes of tens of millions of Vietnamese dong; women who participate in community activities; and women who preserve their ethnic culture - these are the women of Ta Lao (Quang Tri). They are taking part in a black sticky rice cultivation model under the Resilience First project, taking charge of their own lives and changing their destinies amid the lush forests and rugged mountains.

"President Ho Chi Minh with China - A Journey of Friendship, Aspiration for Peace and Development," Exhibition Opens in Kunming (China)

11/09/2026 15:35

Over 100 documents, materials, and images about President Ho Chi Minh, many of which are being published for the first time, were exhibited in Kunming (Yunnan, China), contributing to clarifying Ho Chi Minh's revolutionary activities in China and the process of fostering friendship between Viet Nam and China.

Expectations and Recommendations - Part 3

11/09/2026 15:30

Drawing on their dedication and expertise, scholars, veterans, businesspeople, tourists, artists, young people, overseas Vietnamese, as well as Vietnamese and foreign diplomats, have shared their views and aspirations for the upcoming Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.

Remembering Onaka Shinichi - A Great Friend of Viet Nam-Japan Peace and Friendship

11/09/2026 14:30

On September 4, 2026, Former Vice President of the Hiroshima Prefecture Japan -Viet Nam Friendship Association, Former Secretary-General of the Hiroshima City Anti-Atomic Bomb Committee Onaka Shinichi passed away. His passing leaves behind immeasurable sorrow for his family, friends, and colleagues in the peace and international friendship movement, as well as many Vietnamese people who had met, worked with, and received his sincere affection.

Green Circularity in Ta Rut: Sustainable Path Forward Through Indigenous Black Pigs

11/09/2026 14:14

Making the most of local agricultural by-products, using biogas wastewater to fertilize crops, and reducing the need to collect firewood from the forest are among the practical benefits of the “Circular care for indigenous black sows” project in Ta Rut commune, Quang Tri province. The project not only provides livelihoods and improves incomes for ethnic minority communities but also opens up a pathway toward sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture in the highlands.

BRICS+ enters a new phase

11/09/2026 13:00

New Delhi will host the BRICS Summit this week at a consequential moment for both the grouping and Indian foreign policy

Continuing Story of Viet Nam-Cuba Friendship, Together

11/09/2026 11:36

The “sister organization” is how the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) referred to the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations in its congratulatory message to the Union’s 2026-2031 National Congress. ICAP expressed its appreciation for the support and solidarity extended to Cuba and its wish for the two organizations to continue working together to strengthen friendship and cooperation.

Building Set of Criteria to Assess Effectiveness of People-to-People Diplomacy

11/09/2026 11:16

The Can Tho Union of Friendship Organizations has proposed issuing a set of criteria to assess people-to-people diplomacy activities based on effectiveness, outreach and sustainability; developing a shared database; strengthening personnel training; and enhancing inter-regional coordination.

Top Leader of Viet Nam Honoured with 2026 Lev Tolstoy International Peace Prize

11/09/2026 10:28

Russian President Vladimir Putin described General Secretary and President To Lam as a respected and visionary political figure and a true patriot who has chosen the path of devoted service to the Fatherland and the protection of national interests.

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 11): Vietnam, Mongolia Step Up Economic Connectivity, Parliamentary Cooperation

11/09/2026 09:55

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 11): Thai King and Queen to make first state visit to Vietnam; Vietnam, Mongolia step up economic connectivity, parliamentary cooperation; New directions for Vietnam-Russia cooperation in science, education; Vietnam, France seek new impetus for comprehensive strategic partnership.

Expectations and Recommendations - Part 2

10/09/2026 15:37

Drawing on their dedication and expertise, scholars, veterans, businesspeople, tourists, artists, young people, overseas Vietnamese, as well as Vietnamese and foreign diplomats, have shared their views and aspirations for the upcoming Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.

Hai Phong: Focusing Resources on Key Programs

10/09/2026 15:00

Following the merger, the Hai Phong Union of Friendship Organizations is not aiming to organize more events. Instead, it is focusing its resources on key programs aligned with the city’s development priorities, supported by long-term partners and with the capacity to mobilize international resources.

Expectations and Recommendations - Part 1

10/09/2026 14:39

Drawing on their dedication and expertise, scholars, veterans, businesspeople, tourists, artists, young people, overseas Vietnamese, as well as Vietnamese and foreign diplomats, have shared their views and aspirations for the upcoming Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.

Building More Bridges of Viet Nam-China Friendship

10/09/2026 14:16

On the occasion of the National Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for the 2026-2031 term, the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries sent a congratulatory letter. In the letter, the Association acknowledged the contributions of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations to promoting friendship between the peoples of the two countries, and expressed its hope that the two sides would continue to organize exchange programs and build more bridges for Viet Nam-China cooperation.

[Infographic] Contributing to Formulation of Foreign Policy Directions, Strategies and Policies

10/09/2026 14:04

In recent years, the research and policy advisory work of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations has undergone significant qualitative improvements, increasingly affirming its role as an important foundation directly supporting the formulation of directions, strategies and policies for people-to-people diplomacy, while more closely aligning with the country’s foreign policy priorities and political tasks.

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 10): Vietnam–France Ties Poised for New Phase of Strategic Cooperation

10/09/2026 09:36

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 10): Major shifts expected in Vietnam–Russia technology cooperation; Vietnam–France ties poised for new phase of strategic cooperation; Bright spots spur Vietnam-India trade growth in first half; Da Nang ranks sixth among Asia's most revisited destinations.

[Infographic] Enhancing Effectiveness of Bilateral People-to-People Diplomacy

09/09/2026 16:33

At the central level, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations has played a facilitating role in developing large-scale bilateral exchange mechanisms. These mechanisms flexibly combine efforts to strengthen political trust and promote the traditional friendship between peoples with substantive cooperation in the economy, digital transformation, green growth, and climate change response. At the local level, provincial and municipal Union of Friendship Organizations have proactively organized annual friendship event series, each reflecting the distinctive characteristics of its locality. These initiatives have transformed grassroots people-to-people exchanges into a practical driving force directly supporting local needs for international integration, investment attraction, and aid mobilization.

[Infographic] Strengthening Organizational Structure - Expanding Partner Network

09/09/2026 16:01

Building on the thorough implementation of the directives, resolutions, and conclusions of the Party and State, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations has proactively streamlined and reorganized its organizational structure. It has also strengthened and enhanced the operational capacity of its standing body and member organizations.

In Disaster, We Held Your Hands

09/09/2026 15:24

More than two months have passed since the twin earthquakes struck Caracas, Venezuela, on the evening of June 24, 2026. Yet when recalling those days, Vladimir Castillo Soto of the Simón Bolívar Institute for Peace and Solidarity among Peoples, Venezuela, still cannot hide his emotion. His face lights up when he mentions two words: Viet Nam. “I am not simply telling the story of a relief effort,” he begins in a contemplative voice. “I am telling the story of how a people affirmed to the world what the words ‘comradeship and brotherhood’ truly mean.”

[Infographic] Party’s Orientation on People-to-People Diplomacy

09/09/2026 12:37

The 2019-2026 period marked a new stage in the development of the Party’s perspectives and guidelines on foreign affairs, including people-to-people diplomacy.

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