Vietnam Promotes Sci-tech Diplomacy to Enhance National Development Capacity
06/08/2026 11:14
Science and technology diplomacy must shift decisively from fostering connections to driving development, from signing agreements to ensuring implementation, and from mobilizing external resources to building endogenous capacity, thereby helping make science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation key drivers of the country's development.
Strongly Innovating People-to-People Diplomacy Toward More Proactive, Enabling, Connected, and Development-Oriented Approach
06/08/2026 09:56
On the morning of August 5 in Hanoi, as part of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened a plenary session on Party diplomacy and people-to-people diplomacy. The session was held in a hybrid format, connecting participants in person with 34 provinces and centrally governed cities nationwide, as well as Vietnam's representative missions abroad.
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 6): Vietnam, Thailand Parliaments Back Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
06/08/2026 09:29
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 6): Top leader highlights dynamic growth in Vietnam–Malaysia relations; Vietnam, Thailand parliaments back Comprehensive Strategic Partnership; Vietnam and Laos share experience in building self-reliant economy; Vietnam prioritizes post-war recovery cooperation with US: general staff chief.
People-to-People Exchanges Bring Thailand-Vietnam Relations Closer
05/08/2026 15:57
On August 4, the Can Tho Union of Friendship Organizations and the Can Tho Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association, in coordination with the Royal Thai Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, held a gathering to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand (1976-2026). Highlighting the importance of people-to-people exchanges, the Thai Consul General said that cultural, educational, tourism, culinary, artistic, and youth exchange activities have helped bring Thailand-Vietnam relations closer and foster stronger bonds between the two peoples.
Memories of Fidel Castro - Great Friend of Vietnamese People
05/08/2026 14:21
Having arrived in Cuba in 1963 and later serving as an interpreter and coordinator during President Fidel Castro’s historic visit to the liberated zone of Quang Tri in 1973, Nguyen Xuan Phong, former Director General of the Department of the Americas under the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recalled enduring memories of a steadfast and devoted friend of the Vietnamese people.
Vietnam Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting and Contributing to Global Peace Movement
05/08/2026 11:27
From August 2-7, 2026, representatives of the Vietnam Peace Committee and the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations attended the 2026 World Conference against A and H Bombs in Hiroshima, Japan, reaffirming Vietnam’s commitment to standing alongside the peace movement of the Japanese people and the global movement in support of nuclear disarmament.
Special Program Series "President Ho Chi Minh - Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro: A Special, Steadfast Bond" Opens
05/08/2026 11:00
On August 4, the President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi inaugurated the special program series "President Ho Chi Minh - Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro: A Special, Steadfast Bond" to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the leader of the Cuban Revolution. The program is jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Embassy of Cuba in Vietnam.
Vietnam Tourism Accelerates Towards Annual Target After Reaching 56%
05/08/2026 10:30
Vietnam will enter the peak season for welcoming international arrivals from late in the third quarter through the fourth quarter, making the tourism industry possess the foundations to maintain double-digit growth after welcoming nearly 14 million foreign visitors.
Vietnamese Community Mobilises Relief Efforts in Wake of Kumamoto Earthquake
05/08/2026 10:28
As of the morning of August 2, no additional casualties have been reported among the Vietnamese community following the earthquake that struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28. One Vietnamese worker was killed and another injured. Vietnamese associations have been delivering drinking water and food to affected workers.
EU - Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement Moves Forward in France
05/08/2026 10:22
The French Government believes that the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) will help strengthen the presence of French enterprises in Vietnam amid increasingly intense international competition.
ASEAN Law Forum 2026 Scheduled to Take Place on August 18
05/08/2026 10:16
The Minister of Justice has signed a Decision promulgating the Plan to organise the ASEAN Law Forum 2026 under the theme “The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in law-making and law enforcement in the digital era.” The Forum is scheduled to take place on August 18.
Thanh Hoa Collects DNA Samples From over 1,000 Martyrs’ Graves At Ham Rong Cemetery
05/08/2026 10:11
Collecting biological samples from more than 1,000 unidentified fallen soldiers’ remains at Ham Rong Martyrs’ Cemetery began on August 3, 2026, and is expected to be completed before August 25, 2026.
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 5): Vietnam, China Expand Connectivity to Generate Growth Drivers
05/08/2026 10:05
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 5): Vietnam, Cambodia strengthen security cooperation, law enforcement coordination; Parliamentary cooperation forms key pillar of Vietnam–Thailand comprehensive strategic partnership; Vietnam, China expand connectivity to generate growth drivers; Vietnam welcomes nearly 14 million foreign arrivals in January-July period.
India plans $5 billion rail investment in border regions
05/08/2026 07:00
India plans to invest as much as 450 billion rupees ($4.7 billion) into railway upgrades along its borders, according to people familiar with the move, marking one of its most significant strategic infrastructure pushes amid shifting regional dynamics.
India Is Quietly Splitting Into Multiple Silicon Valleys
04/08/2026 17:00
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
04/08/2026 15:53
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.
Fidel Castro's Legacy and Enduring Strength of Vietnam-Cuba Solidarity
04/08/2026 15:42
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).
Vietnamese Cultural Day Brings the Community Together in Germany
04/08/2026 15:10
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.
Local External Affairs Must Deliver Tangible Outcomes and Concrete Results
04/08/2026 15:01
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."
TUMI Introduces AXIS, A New Expression of Quiet Innovation for Modern Life
04/08/2026 10:00
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.
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