Fanasy Nguyen Le
For Fanasy Nguyen Le's latest contributions to VietnamTimes, see below:
Fostering Science - Technology and Innovation Cooperation between Vietnam and France
20/09/2025 10:10
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang received the Franco-Vietnamese Friendship Parliamentarian Group of the French Senate on September 19, 2025, at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hanoi.
169 Vietnamese Officers and Employees to Deploy to UN Peacekeeping Mission
18/09/2025 11:35
On September 16, the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department held a ceremony to pledge determination in front of the President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, before the 4th Engineer Team leaves to receive peacekeeping missions at the UN Mission UNISFA (Abyei).
Many Favorable Conditions for Ho Chi Minh City - RoK Investment and Business Cooperation
18/09/2025 10:30
Ho Chi Minh City always attaches great importance to and appreciates the cooperation between Vietnam and Republic of Korea (RoK), especially with Gyeonggi Province - one of the leading economic, science and technology centers of the East Asian country. Ho Chi Minh City is ready to create the most favorable conditions for Korean businesses to invest and cooperate.
Meaningful Medical Program Spreads Love in Can Tho
10/09/2025 00:00
On September 8, at Thoi An Hoi Secondary School (Can Tho city), the Union of Friendship Organizations of Can Tho city in collaboration with Project Vietnam Foundation (PVF) - USA held the opening ceremony of the Charity Medical Examination and Treatment Program. The program gives dental care, scholarships and presents to students, people with disabilities and households in difficult circumstances.
Sa Pa Among Top Mountainous and Small Town Destinations in Asia
06/09/2025 07:08
With breathtaking natural scenery, ethnic villages with typical local culture, Vietnam's mountainous town of Sapa has risen to 6th place in the list of Agoda’s leading mountainous and small town destinations in Asia.
Vietnam and Italy Expand Economic Cooperation towards Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
06/09/2025 07:06
On September 4, in Hanoi, the Vietnam-Italy Business Forum took place. The event was under the chairmanship of the Ministry of Finance of Vietnam in collaboration with the Italian Trade Promotion Agency (ITA) and the Italian National Confederation of Industry (Confindustria).
Vietnam Booth at Maputo International Fair (Mozambique) Attracts Many Visitors
29/08/2025 13:37
Attending the Maputo International Fair (FACIM 2025) is an opportunity for Vietnam to promote the image of the country, its people, the potential for economic, trade-investment cooperation, contributing to promoting substantive and effective cooperation between Vietnam and Mozambique and partners.
Ho Chi Minh City Sets 8,5% GRDP Growth Target in 2025
28/08/2025 14:15
On August 26, the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City issued a plan to promote socio-economic growth in the last months of 2025. This plan sets an ambitious goal, which is to ensure that Ho Chi Minh City successfully implements the growth target of 8.5% or more in 2025. The growth of the last 6 months of 2025 must reach 10.3%, it specifies. This goal aims to create a solid foundation to contribute to promoting double-digit growth in the period 2026 - 2030.
Strengthening Vietnam - Indonesia Ties
28/08/2025 14:13
On August 26, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations and the Vietnam-Indonesia Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City held a gathering to celebrate the 80th National Day of the Republic of Indonesia (17/8/1945 - 17/8/2025).
Vietnam Day in Finland Attracts 5000 Visitors
21/08/2025 16:44
The event was recently held at Narinkkatori Square, in the center of Helsinki, Finland. It is considered to be the largest cultural diplomacy event of the Vietnamese community in Finland to date.
Many Policies to Attract Overseas Vietnamese Scientists and Foreign Experts
21/08/2025 16:40
The Ministry of Science and Technology proposes many policies for experts and scientists who are overseas Vietnamese and foreign experts.
Vietnam Accompanies ASEAN in 25 years of Integration Initiative
15/08/2025 10:35
Recently, at the ASEAN Secretariat Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Ambassador Ton Thi Ngoc Huong, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to ASEAN, chaired the Seminar and Exhibition to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the ASEAN Integration Initiative (IAI).
Special Viet - French Photo Book Launches in Paris
15/08/2025 07:08
According to a VNA reporter in Paris, a special bilingual photo book was officially launched to the overseas Vietnamese public and French friends. The launch event was held on the evening of August 12, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Huong Sac Association in Paris.
Building 80th National Achievement Exhibition Tour on National Day
14/08/2025 08:36
On August 11, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism sent document No. 1796/CDLQGVN-LH to travel businesses across the country on the construction of a tour "Exhibition of National Achievements on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of National Day".
Australia Hands Over US $240,000 Equipment Package to Vietnamese Peacekeepers
14/08/2025 08:31
The handover ceremony took place on August 12 in Hanoi. At the event, the Australian Ministry of Defense handed over a package of supplies and equipment worth the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department, to improve the capacity to train and deploy forces in United Nations (UN) missions.
5000 People Walk for Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims
11/08/2025 13:23
On August 10, the Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin in Ho Chi Minh City and partners organize a charity walk for people who affected by Agent Orange/Dioxin at Dam Sen Cultural Park. The event was held to observe the 64th anniversary of the Day of the Agent Orange Disaster in Vietnam (August 10,1961 - August 10,2025) and the Day for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (August 10).
Vietnam - Malaysia Tourism Cooperation Towards "Visit Malaysia 2026"
05/08/2025 14:37
From July 29 to August 2, the "Malaysian Tourism, Arts, Culture and Cuisine Festival 2025" series of events was held in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. The series marks a new step in tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Malaysia. This is part of Malaysia's international promotion strategy, towards the "Visit Malaysia 2026" campaign and Vietnam is one of the leading key markets in the ASEAN region.
Mui Ne Among Southeast Asia's Leading Water Sports Destinations
02/08/2025 09:03
Mui Ne, with unique terrain and natural conditions, recently earned it the distinction of "Southeast Asia's Leading Water Sport Destination," according to National Geographic Traveller.
Notable Economic Growth of Vietnam: Solid Prospects Stemmed from a Stable Foundation
02/08/2025 09:00
For the first half of 2025, Vietnam's economy grew by 7.52%, the highest in more than a decade, exceeding the forecasts of many international organizations. It strengthened confidence in the resilience and breakthrough ability of Vietnam's economy in the context of a volatile global environment.
Vietnam Promotes International Cooperation For Climate, Migration Issues
01/08/2025 07:10
Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long affirmed that Vietnam continues to be an active and responsible member in the implementation of global strategic and policy initiatives initiated by WMO.