Ireland and UNDP Deepen Partnership to Promote Inclusive Governance in Vietnam
23/03/2026 15:46
Recently, Irish Minister of State Charlie McConalogue T.D. officially announced €400,000 in funding to the United Nations Development Programme to continue Ireland’s support for the Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI) in Vietnam in 2026.
Nearly 400 Delegates and Ambassadors Attend “Friendship Spring Excursion 2026” at Huong Pagoda
23/03/2026 10:49
On March 21, 2026, at Huong Pagoda, the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Hanoi Department of Tourism and the authorities of Huong Son commune, organized the “Friendship Spring Excursion 2026” program. The event attracted nearly 400 delegates, including representatives of diplomatic missions, international organizations, ambassadors, heads of foreign representative offices in Vietnam, as well as travel enterprises and agencies from Hanoi.
Hanoi Announces 125 Elected Members of 17th Municipal People’s Council
23/03/2026 09:51
Hanoi elected the full quota of 32 deputies to the National Assembly and 125 members to the municipal People’s Council, ensuring compliance with the prescribed structure and composition. No constituency was required to hold a re-election or additional vote.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 23): Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Leaves for Official Visit to Russia
23/03/2026 07:00
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 23): Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh leaves for official visit to Russia; Cambodian solidarity front delegation visits Ninh Binh to boost bilateral ties; Vietnam accelerates roadmap for green energy transition; Nurturing love for Vietnamese language among Vietnamese youth in Japan.
Air India tightens fitness norms for crew
23/03/2026 07:00
New Air India fitness policy has strict measures for cabin crew found to be underweight, overweight or obese
Indian gas tankers getting ready to sail through Hormuz, data shows
22/03/2026 22:00
Two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tankers are preparing to sail through the Strait of Hormuz in coming days after a pause in voyages, with no crude oil tankers having transited the waterway in the past 24 hours, according to shipping data and sources.
Vietnam Among World’s 28 Most Beautiful Countries
22/03/2026 13:07
According to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism, Condé Nast Traveler has recently named Viet Nam among the 28 most beautiful countries in the world. The magazine praised the S-shaped country as a paradise for nature lovers and those who enjoy outdoor experiences.
Vietnam-Japan Advance New Generation ODA for Green Transition
22/03/2026 09:07
According to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam, on March 18, JICA Vietnam coordinated with the Ministry of Finance of Vietnam to organize a high-level seminar on new generation ODA, focusing on a program loan worth 50 billion yen (approximately 320 million USD) to support Vietnam’s green transition toward green growth and climate change adaptation goals.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 22): Vietnam Reaffirms Russia as Key Strategic Partner
22/03/2026 07:00
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 22): Vietnam and Indonesia to deepen strategic cooperation across key sectors; PM’s official visit to bolster Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership; PM holds dialogue with Japanese businesses to deepen economic ties; Vietnam reaffirms Russia as key strategic partner, says ambassador.
99.68% Voter Turnout Reflects Strength of National Unity
21/03/2026 16:16
Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pham Thu Hang, has responded to a question from an AFP reporter regarding voter turnout and the significance of the high participation rates recorded in recent elections.
New Classrooms for Lao Cai Students from Vietnam-Azerbaijan Friendship
21/03/2026 10:08
The inauguration ceremony for a classroom building at Tran Phu Primary School was held on March 18 in Luc Yen commune (Lao Cai province), attended by Shovgi Mehdizada, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to Vietnam, and Kanat Tumysh, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Vietnam.
Seminar on “Scientific Foundations of Viet Nam’s People-to-People Diplomacy”
21/03/2026 07:09
On March 20 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) convened a seminar titled “Scientific foundations of Viet Nam’s people-to-people diplomacy.” The event formed part of a national-level research project, “Studying people-to-people diplomacy worldwide in the new context and proposing solutions for Viet Nam.”
Religious Freedom in Vietnam - Numbers That Do Not Lie
20/03/2026 15:21
The increase of more than 10 million followers of various religions over the past 20 years is clear evidence that the Party and the State not only do not hinder but also facilitate religious freedom.
Da Nang to Implement Diverse Vietnam-Laos Exchange Activities in 2026
20/03/2026 10:57
Recently, the Vietnam–Laos Friendship Association of Da Nang City convened its first Executive Committee meeting for the 2024–2029 term, following the recent provincial merger, to outline plans for exchange activities with Laos in 2026. The meeting was chaired by Tran Anh Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Da Nang City People’s Committee.
People-to-People Diplomacy Drives Practical Cooperation for Development
20/03/2026 10:55
As Viet Nam steps up the implementation of its economic diplomacy strategy to support national development, people-to-people diplomacy has undergone significant changes, effectively contributing to the country’s socio-economic development programs.
Hanoi Event Marks St. Patrick’s Day and Three Decades of Vietnam-Ireland Relations
20/03/2026 08:15
On March 19 in Hanoi, the Embassy of Ireland in Vietnam hosted a reception to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day and mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Ireland (April 5, 1996- April 5, 2026).
India Leverages 32-Million Diaspora, Scales Up Aid
20/03/2026 07:00
India is attempting to run a 21st-century foreign policy on what remains, by global standards, a modest diplomatic budget—lean in size but increasingly stretched in ambition—leaning heavily on its 32-million-strong diaspora and a widening arc of development assistance to project influence far beyond its borders.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 20): Vietnam and China Navies Launch 40th Joint Patrol in Gulf of Tonkin
20/03/2026 07:00
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 20): Vietnam maintains constructive cooperation with EU in combating IUU fishing; Vietnam and China Navies launch 40th joint patrol in Gulf of Tonkin; Vietnam respects and ensures human rights, including freedom of religion or belief; Vietnam–China railway connectivity seen as strategic breakthrough in economic cooperation.
MILAN 2026: India’s naval display with strategic vision in the Indo-Pacific
19/03/2026 22:00
For ten days in February, the eastern Indian port city of Visakhapatnam transformed into the focal point of global maritime diplomacy.
India’s Economy: Sustaining Growth Momentum in a New Phase
19/03/2026 10:26
Over three decades of sustained 6%-7% annual growth has transformed India from a half-trillion-dollar economy to a $4 trillion powerhouse.
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