Book Launch Of "Back To The Realm Of Memories" By Vietnamese And Bulgarian Authors Held in Hanoi
21/10/2026 10:32
The book launch of " Back to the Realm of Memories," a collection of 35 stories by Vietnamese and Bulgarian authors, was recently held at the "Hanoi Autumn 2026" program. These are the memories of people studying and working in Bulgaria and forming the close bond between the people of the two countries.
Vietnamese Cuisine Builds Cultural Bridges in Hwaseong
21/10/2026 10:24
The 3rd World Food Culture Festival was held on October 18 in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, the Republic of Korea (RoK), with Viet Nam as its main theme. The event provided a platform for the Vietnamese community to showcase its cuisine and traditional culture while strengthening exchanges with local residents.
Aris Alip: The Filipino Friend Who Helped Build the TYM Fund
21/10/2026 10:21
More than three decades ago, Dr. Jaime Aristotle B. Alip, known as Aris Alip, a Filipino microfinance expert, helped lay the foundations for the Tinh Thuong Microfinance Institution (TYM), expanding poor Vietnamese women's access to capital and opportunities to develop sustainable livelihoods. Through their initial cooperation, he built lasting relationships with Vietnamese organizations and friends.
Fukuoka to Host “Vietnamese Village” at 2026 Unity Festival
21/10/2026 10:02
The 2nd Great National Unity Festival for the Vietnamese Community Overseas in Fukuoka, Japan, will take place on November 14-15, featuring the “Vietnamese Village in Fukuoka.” The cultural space will showcase regional traditions, the Vietnamese language, cuisine and stories of the homeland to Vietnamese residents and the Japanese public.
Vietnamese And Bulgarian Businesses Seek Further Cooperation Opportunities
21/10/2026 09:56
On October 17th in Hanoi, the Viet Nam-Bulgaria Friendship Association organized a program titled "Business Exchange to Promote Economic, Trade and Tourism Cooperation between Viet Nam and Bulgaria”. The program aims to strengthen business connections, expand cooperation opportunities, and contribute to deepening the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Learning to Livestream Agricultural Products
20/10/2026 16:42
Farmers from groups and cooperatives in Ca Mau, An Giang, Can Tho and other localities are learning to promote their products on social media by introducing their local rice, dried fish and other specialties directly in front of a phone camera. Their first livestreaming sessions have helped build confidence, but there is still much for them to learn and organise to sustain the activity once they return to their local communities.
Italian Ambassador to Viet Nam: Culture Brings Peoples of Two Countries Closer Together
20/10/2026 15:36
Culture has the power to connect people directly, transcending differences in language and geographical distance. Speaking to a reporter from Viet Nam Times Magazine at a press conference for Italian Film Week on October 19, Italian Ambassador to Viet Nam Marco Della Seta shared his views on the role of culture, education and younger generations in people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. He also revealed that the Embassy is promoting the establishment of an Italian Cultural Centre in Hanoi.
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Wins Seven Awards in Party Ideological Foundation Protection Contest
20/10/2026 15:18
Four of the seven winning entries were submitted by authors from Russia, Brazil, Switzerland and India. The Party Committee of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations was awarded a Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Collective Performance.
Hanoi Audiences to Enjoy Six Italian Films for Free
20/10/2026 14:57
Six films exploring life choices, teacher-student relationships, the pursuit of freedom and the strength of women will be screened at Italian Film Week 2026, taking place in Hanoi from October 27 to November 1. Admission is free, and the films will be screened with Vietnamese and English subtitles.
The Joy of Work for Agent Orange Victims
20/10/2026 14:46
Livelihood loans enable people affected by Agent Orange to engage in farming and animal husbandry, while scholarships and suitable working environments help others pursue their chosen professions. With jobs and incomes, they are also better able to manage their lives independently and provide for their families.
Spreading Responsibility for Safeguarding Party’s Ideological Foundation from Viet Nam to International Community
20/10/2026 09:47
On October 19 in Hanoi, the Party Committee of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front and Central Mass Organizations held a closing ceremony and award presentation for the second Political Essay Contest on Safeguarding the Party’s Ideological Foundation, 2026. The contest attracted 10,220 entries, a 16-fold increase from the previous year, with broad participation from officials, Party members, Youth Union members, members of mass organizations, Vietnamese living abroad and international friends.
Top Vietnamese Leader Receives Denmark’s Highest-Ranked Honour
20/10/2026 09:16
General Secretary and President Lam said he wishes to dedicate this great honour to the Vietnamese people, generations of Vietnamese and Danish people who laid the foundations for and have nurtured the two countries’ friendship over the past 55 years, and those in both countries who are carrying this legacy forward and ushering bilateral relations into a new chapter of development.
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 20): Top Leader Arrives in Copenhagen, Beginning State Visit to Denmark
20/10/2026 09:10
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 20): Top leader arrives in Copenhagen, beginning State visit to Denmark; A bright spot in friendly relations and cooperation between Viet Nam and the EU; 800-year Viet Nam–RoK historical bond opens new chapter for cultural ties; Viet Nam–EFTA Free Trade Agreement targeted for implementation in 2027.
India enhances ability for cancer drug price caps, lowering prices of 137 medicines
20/10/2026 07:00
India will reduce the prices of as many as 137 cancer drugs by 70%, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said on Saturday, as it widened price controls in a bid to make treatment more affordable.
Carlsberg Asia Partners with Grab to Deliver a New Dining Experience
19/10/2026 16:20
Carlsberg brewing expert Zoran Gojkovic showcases Hanoi’s vibrant local dining scene and invites diners to discover the culinary heritage of Hue, with exciting limited-time offers on Grab Dine Out and Grab rides.
Hong Kong and Chinese Enterprises Go Global Together: Bringing Enormous Opportunities to Global Talent in the UK
19/10/2026 16:05
Global Talent & Career Showcase was organised by Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) on 17 and 18 October 2026 at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. The showcase was supported by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London. Over 200 quality job openings offered by more than 50 leading enterprises from Hong Kong and China, with more than 4,500 visits recorded.
India’s Economic Growth Deserves Celebration with a growth forecast about 7%
19/10/2026 12:00
Economist Kyunghoon Kim says India's economic growth over the past decade deserves celebration as global institutions raise their growth forecasts above 7%.
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 19): Vietnam Seeks to Expand Trade Ties With New Markets in Middle East
19/10/2026 09:06
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 19): Vietnam, Iceland boost economic, trade, investment ties; Vietnam seeks to expand trade ties with new markets in Middle East; Vietnam and EFTA pen landmark free trade agreement in Hanoi; Viet Nam climbs GII rankings: Turning innovation into competitiveness.
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 18): Viet Nam, Switzerland Outline Priorities to Deepen Comprehensive Partnership
18/10/2026 07:00
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 18): Viet Nam, Switzerland outline priorities to deepen comprehensive partnership; Liechtenstein Prime Minister arrives in Hanoi, starting official visit to Viet Nam; Viet Nam, Hungary promote cooperation in agriculture, science, technology; Young people set to shape the future of Viet Nam-Russia friendship.
Football and Friendship Unite 20 International Teams in Hanoi
17/10/2026 17:54
ISA 7s World Cup - Hanoi 2026, an international seven-a-side football tournament, will take place on October 31 and November 1 at Hoang Mai Stadium in Hanoi, bringing together 20 teams representing international communities in Vietnam to celebrate cultural diversity, international friendship and the unifying power of football.
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