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[Photo] Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Presents Report to President Ho Chi Minh on Occasion of its 75th Traditional Day
14/11/2025 10:57
On November 13 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held a ceremony to present its report to President Ho Chi Minh in commemoration of its 75th Traditional Day (November 17, 1950 - November 17, 2025) and the Patriotic Emulation Congress for the 2025-2030 period. The solemn program was attended by VUFO leaders, officials, and staff.
Viet Nam-Cuba Friendship Association in Proud 75-Year Journey of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations
14/11/2025 10:32
In 1950, the resistance war against French colonialism entered a new phase, as the Vietnamese revolution established official relations with revolutionary forces around the world, including the Soviet Union, China, and others. The Viet Nam Committee for the Protection of World Peace was founded in the Viet Bac resistance base as the first people-to-people diplomacy organization, serving as the predecessor of today’s Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO).
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 14): PM to visit Kuwait, Algeria, and Attend G20 Summit in South Africa
14/11/2025 07:00
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 14): PM to visit Kuwait, Algeria, and attend G20 Summit in South Africa; Vietnam and Cambodia boost defense cooperation, consolidate peaceful border; Vietnamese, Chinese Party communication bodies to maintain regular cooperation; HCM City ready to serve as a bridge linking Italy with Vietnam and ASEAN.
FNF: Bringing Spirit of “Freedom, Responsibility, and Innovation” into Cooperation Activities in Vietnam
13/11/2025 20:20
On November 12 in Hanoi, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF, Germany) held a farewell reception, marking the conclusion of its operations in Vietnam. The event served as an opportunity to acknowledge and express gratitude for the organization’s contributions to promoting Vietnam–Germany mutual understanding and development cooperation in Vietnam.
Russia 'Actively Preparing' For Putin's India Visit: Kremlin
13/11/2025 07:00
Russia is preparing for President Putin’s India visit by year-end, likely featuring key agreements.
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 13): Vietnam, Solomon Islands Sign MoU to Spur Cooperation
13/11/2025 07:00
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 13): Vietnam and Jordan expand bilateral cooperation toward sustainable future; Vietnam, Solomon Islands sign MoU to spur cooperation; Vietnam highly values win-win economic, commercial cooperation with US: Deputy PM; HCM City, Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture enhance collaboration.
Economic Diplomacy: Perspective from Activities of Viet Nam-Singapore Friendship Association
13/11/2025 07:00
In the context of Viet Nam actively implementing its policy of economic diplomacy to serve national development, the activities of the Viet Nam-Singapore Friendship Association (VSFA) have undergone significant and appropriate shifts, harmoniously combining people-to-people diplomacy with economic diplomacy. The Association’s initiatives and action programs are always oriented toward individuals and communities, closely aligned with, and practically supporting Viet Nam’s socio-economic development programs.
Language Competition: Promoting Vietnamese Language in Land of Rising Sun
12/11/2025 15:38
In recent years, Vietnamese language contests in Japan, such as speech competitions, photo contests, and proficiency exams, have been flourishing. These activities not only help improve language skills but also contribute to preserving and promoting the mother tongue within the community of around 600,000 Vietnamese people living, studying, and working in Japan. They also serve as a platform for international students studying Vietnamese to practice and demonstrate their understanding of the Vietnamese language and culture.
Viet Nam-Cuba Solidarity: Command of Heart
12/11/2025 14:55
On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Cuba (December 2, 1960 - December 2, 2025), Cuban Ambassador to Viet Nam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes shared with VietnamTimes magazine his reflections on the special friendship between the two countries.
Are US-India ties set for a rebound after Trump’s trade talk optimism?
12/11/2025 14:36
A potential visit by US President Donald Trumpto India could provide the impetus to conclude trade talks between New Delhi and Washington, analysts say.
Da Nang and “Three-Step Formula” for Sustainable People-to-People Diplomacy
12/11/2025 11:52
After nearly three decades of establishment and development, the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organizations (DAFO) has affirmed its position as a model example in Vietnam’s people-to-people diplomacy - a comprehensive, effective, and sustainable operational model that creatively connects with international friends and contributes positively to the city’s integration process along the Han River.
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Actively Engages in and Organizes High-Level External Activities Abroad
12/11/2025 11:28
During 2024-2025, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) has taken the lead and cooperated with partners to organize numerous friendship exchanges and meetings in conjunction with visits and working trips by Party and State leaders to various countries, contributing to strengthening friendship between the people of Viet Nam and international friends.
Viet Nam-USA Society: 80 Years of Remarkable Journey
12/11/2025 11:13
Through people-to-people diplomacy, messages of reconciliation have been conveyed and acknowledged by the leaders of both countries. It was the efforts of people-to-people diplomacy, with the Viet Nam-USA Society at its core, through various channels connecting American organizations and individuals who supported normalization and the establishment of relations with Viet Nam, that served as a driving force leading to the normalization of relations and the establishment of diplomatic ties between Viet Nam and the United States on July 12, 1995.
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 12): Vietnam, US Hold Ministerial-level Talks on Reciprocal Trade Agreement
12/11/2025 07:00
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 12): Vietnam, US hold ministerial-level talks on reciprocal trade agreement; Vietnam, China strengthen cooperation in border management; Vietnam, India launch 2025 UN peacekeeping bilateral exercise; UOB upgrades GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 7.7%.
Multitasking and Juggling Jobs? No Big Deal. Gen Z Shares How They Stay Energized and Alert Despite Late Nights and Sleepless Hours
12/11/2025 00:00
Energetic, multitasking, and always striving for growth, many young people today are willing to take on two or three jobs at once — not only to increase their income but also to sharpen their skills and expand their career experiences.
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[Infographics] History of Formation and Development of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations
11/11/2025 16:04
History of Formation and Development of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.
Sincere, Flexible, and Creative: Identity of Vietnam’s People-to-People Exchanges with Neighboring Countries
11/11/2025 14:25
These are among the reflections drawn from personal experience shared by Tran Thi Xuan Oanh, Director General of the Asia-Africa Department under the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), in an interview with VietnamTimes Magazine.
New Mindsets and Approaches in Mobilizing Foreign Non-Governmental Aid
11/11/2025 13:16
Looking back on 75 years of people-to-people diplomacy, we can feel even more deeply that foreign non-governmental aid is not merely a flow of material resources; it is a flow of trust and humanity.
Vietnam and Brazil Promote Multi-sectoral Cooperation
11/11/2025 12:55
Vietnam and Brazil aim to strengthen cooperation in the fields of agriculture, trade and investment, market expansion and the signing of FTAs.
UNESCO General Conference Adopts Draft Resolution Proposed By Vietnam
11/11/2025 12:49
Vietnam’s initiative on the “International Decade for Culture for Sustainable Development” has been highly appreciated by UNESCO and its member states for aligning with the Organization’s strategies and current global priorities.
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