CHAI (United States): Healthcare Cooperation Builds Trust and Fosters Relationships
05/06/2026 15:48
From pediatric HIV treatment and tuberculosis prevention to support for data management and supply chains, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI/United States) has worked alongside Vietnam in advancing public healthcare. In an interview with Vietnam Times Magazine, CHAI Vice President Zachary Katz praised Vietnam’s achievements in the health sector and expressed confidence in the prospects for future cooperation.
Hung Yen - Japan: Strengthening Connectivity, Promoting Investment - Trade Cooperation, and Expanding Relations
05/06/2026 14:57
On June 3, the People’s Committee of Hung Yen Province, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam, organized the Hung Yen-Japan Connectivity Program. The event aimed to strengthen connectivity, promote investment and trade cooperation, and expand relations between Hung Yen Province and Japanese partners and businesses in a new stage of development.
From Nha Rong Wharf: Journey to Shape the Future
05/06/2026 11:33
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).
Vietnam, Cuba Promote People-to-People Exchanges and Local-Level Cooperation
05/06/2026 11:18
On June 3, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) held an online meeting to review the results of their cooperation in recent years and discuss directions for collaboration in the 2026-2031 period. The two sides agreed to promote people-to-people exchanges, cooperation between localities, education for younger generations about the special Viet Nam-Cuba friendship, and coordination of activities marking the 100th birth anniversary of Leader Fidel Castro.
Gia Lai Allocates Over VND 2.1 Trillion for Safe Housing Projects
05/06/2026 10:52
In 2026, Gia Lai Province is implementing 16 emergency resettlement and population stabilization projects in disaster-prone areas, with a total investment of more than VND 2.1 trillion. The projects aim to provide safe housing for 1,495 households across eight communes that face high risks of landslides, flooding, and other natural disasters.
Vietnamese Crafts and Cuisine Draw Crowds at UN Bazaar 2026
05/06/2026 10:52
The 2026 UN International Bazaar was held on June 3 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, United States, with the participation of around 60 booths representing United Nations member states.
Heritage-Based Tourism Unlocks New Development Resources
05/06/2026 10:50
Amid the growing trend of combining heritage preservation with the development of cultural and spiritual tourism, Thanh Hoa has emerged as one of Vietnam’s notable destinations thanks to its rich network of temples and shrines associated with the UNESCO-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Practices Related to the Beliefs in the Mother Goddesses of Three Realms of the Vietnamese People. Efforts to preserve the essence of this heritage while promoting tourism are opening up new development opportunities for the province.
Ho Chi Minh City And Italian Businesses Promote Strategic Cooperation
05/06/2026 10:49
At the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Republic of Italy, on the evening of June 2nd, the leaders of Ho Chi Minh City affirmed that they will continue to create favorable conditions for the Italian Consulate General and the Italian business community to operate effectively, while promoting extensive multifaceted cooperation.
Vietnam-Sweden Children's Film Week Opens in Hanoi
05/06/2026 10:44
On June 1, 2026, the Vietnam Film Institute, in collaboration with the Swedish Embassy in Vietnam, organized the opening ceremony of the Vietnam-Sweden Children's Film Week at Ngoc Khanh Cinema (Vietnam Film Institute).
Import And Export Turnover In The First Five Months Of 2026: Highlights And Breakthroughs
05/06/2026 10:43
Foreign trade activities in the first five months recorded a strong breakthrough with total turnover reaching US $99.07 billion, an increase of 3.2% compared to the previous month and a 25.8% increase compared to the same period last year.
Nguyen Anh Tuan Re-Elected President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour
05/06/2026 09:57
At the 14th Congress of the Vietnam Trade Union for the 2026–2031 term, Nguyen Anh Tuan was re-elected as President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL). The 14th Executive Committee, comprising 135 official members, was also consolidated.
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 5): Timor-Leste PM to Visit Vietnam, Attend ASEAN Future Forum
05/06/2026 07:00
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 5): Timor-Leste PM to visit Vietnam, attend ASEAN Future Forum; Vietnam sustains growth momentum in first five months, bolstering double-digit target; Vietnam sees regional cooperation as foundation of broader international strategy: Thai scholar; International arrivals to Vietnam reach record high in first five months.
14th Vietnam Trade Union Congress to Elect 135 Members to New Executive Committee
04/06/2026 18:14
The 14th Vietnam Trade Union Congress for the 2026–2031 term will elect 135 members to the 14th Executive Committee of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL).
Vietnam Co-Chairs Mekong-US Partnership Senior Officials’ Meeting
04/06/2026 13:40
On June 2-3, at the Secretariat of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Jakarta, Indonesia, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang, Head of Vietnam’s ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) delegation, co-chaired the 2026 Mekong-US Partnership (MUSP) Senior Officials’ Meeting and attended the 38th ASEAN-US Dialogue (AUSD 38).
Vietnam and France Promote Parliamentary and Defense-Security Cooperation
04/06/2026 10:49
During meetings with a delegation from the French National Assembly's Defense and Armed Forces Committee on June 2, leaders of Vietnam's National Assembly and Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the need to strengthen parliamentary cooperation, advance strategic areas of collaboration, and make defense-security cooperation a key pillar of bilateral relations.
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 4): Vietnam, Philippines Enhance Defense Cooperation Following Upgraded Partnership
04/06/2026 07:00
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 4): Vietnam, Philippines enhance defense cooperation following upgraded partnership; Vietnam seen as ASEAN’s resilient growth bright spot; Vietnamese cuisine and handicrafts impress at UN International Bazaar 2026; Vietnam attracts nearly 35% more FDI in first five months.
Fostering Understanding of Peace and Reconciliation Among Future Generations: USABCI President
03/06/2026 15:44
The Vietnam Wartime Accounting Initiative (VWAI) reflects a shared commitment to education, humanitarian action, and post-war reconciliation, according to Margaret Hanson-Muse, President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council Institute (USABCI). In an interview with Vietnam Times, she discussed the organization's efforts to support accounting for those missing in action in Vietnam, engage younger generations in understanding the value of peace, and strengthen trust and cooperation between Vietnam and the United States.
Vietnamese Professionals and Students Association in the United States Launches VPS 2.0
03/06/2026 14:50
On June 2, the Vietnamese Professionals and Students Association in the United States (VPS) officially launched VPS 2.0, marking a new strategic phase in its journey to connect the Vietnamese professional and student community in the United States with Vietnam.
Vietnam, China, Laos, and Myanmar Launch Joint Anti-Drug Crime Crackdown
03/06/2026 14:38
On the afternoon of June 2 in Hanoi, Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security convened a conference to launch a joint awareness campaign and coordinated offensive against drug-related crimes involving Vietnam, China, Laos, and Myanmar. The three-month operation will run from June 15 to September 15, 2026, focusing on border areas and major drug hotspots across the four countries.
India manufacturing activity rose in May despite cost pressures, PMI shows
02/06/2026 18:00
India's manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in three months in May on sustained demand even as cost pressures were among the most intense in nearly four years and business optimism softened to its lowest since February, a survey showed on Monday.
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