Lighting Way: Bringing Peace of Mind to A Tuc Highland Village
12/09/2026 22:10
Bringing light to remote villages deep in the Truong Son mountain range, contributing to security and national defence in border areas, while also promoting local socio-economic development - these are the practical values brought by the lighting project to residents of A Tuc Village (Lia Commune, Quang Province).
Events That Bring Partners Together
12/09/2026 15:51
People-to-people diplomacy activities have now become “events” that “bring together” Vietnamese organizations, businesses, localities and projects with international partners for cooperation and partnership, creating practical and tangible outcomes for their respective tasks.
For Impact That Lasts Beyond the Project
12/09/2026 15:35
According to Karolina Rutkowska, Country Programme Director of VVOB in Viet Nam, a cooperation programme only truly creates value when its results extend beyond the implementation period, while also building the capacity, working methods and commitment needed to sustain the changes after the project ends.
HCMC Friendship Dialogue: Connecting Localities, Promoting Practical Cooperation
12/09/2026 15:25
The 3rd Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue (FD 2026) will take place in the city from September 10-12, 2026, under the theme “Local Diplomacy: Driving Innovation and Sustainable Growth.” The event continues to promote the role of people-to-people diplomacy and local diplomacy in connecting cities, organizations, businesses and people from different countries.
World Vision Supports 102 Dien Bien Households Recover After Floods
12/09/2026 15:22
From September 9-10, World Vision International in Viet Nam, in coordination with the Dien Bien Red Cross Society and local authorities, provided emergency assistance totaling VND 441 million to 102 households affected by floods, helping them stabilize their lives after the disaster.
Vietnam, Russia Issue Joint Statement on Further Strengthening Ties in New Period
12/09/2026 15:21
In the statement, Vietnam and Russia clarified concrete measures to bolster their cooperation in specific fields, including political and diplomatic affairs, defence and security, economy and trade, fuel and energy, transport, industry and agriculture, science – technology, education – training, health care, and people-to-people exchanges.
A Father’s Love Led Me to Viet Nam
12/09/2026 15:20
Nearly a year ago, we, reporters from Viet Nam Times Magazine, had the opportunity to meet Alisher Mukhamedov, President of the Uzbekistan-Viet Nam Friendship Association. During that conversation, he shared many stories about Uzbekistan and his affection for Viet Nam. Recalling the unfinished stories, we sent him a letter to ask how he was doing. A few days later, he wrote back:
Thanh Hoa Completes Sample Collection at 25 Martyrs' Cemeteries
12/09/2026 15:15
As part of the "500-day-and-night campaign to accelerate the search, recovery, and identification of martyrs' remains," Thanh Hoa has completed sample collection at all 25 martyrs' cemeteries in the province, obtaining samples from 2,602 graves for DNA analysis.
Young Generations of Viet Nam and Russia Connect Through Education and Culture
12/09/2026 15:08
During a visit to School No. 1253 in Moscow on September 9, Madame Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of General Secretary and President To Lam, emphasized the role of education in fostering mutual understanding among the younger generations of both countries and expressed a desire to strengthen connections between Vietnamese and Russian schools.
Vietnam News Today (Sep. 12): Viet Nam, Poland Hold Deputy Foreign Minister-Level Political Consultation
12/09/2026 15:02
Vietnam News Today (Sep. 12): Vietnamese PM’s working trip significant for BRICS, bilateral cooperation; Viet Nam, Poland hold deputy foreign minister-level political consultation; Algeria pushes for implementation of commitments, business connectivity; Viet Nam, Bulgaria bolster parliamentary cooperation, materialize strategic partnership.
EU-India ties and new supply chain opportunities
12/09/2026 07:00
India is framed as a partner for gradual, sector-by-sector diversification—electronics, pharma ingredients, textiles—starting with a few EU states and Indian states.
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.
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