Hazel M.
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Vietnamese Community in Brazil Celebrates Xuan Que Huong 2025
On January 11, in São Paulo, Brazil, the Vietnamese Embassy solemnly organized the Xuan Que Huong (Homeland Spring) 2025 program to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - February 3, 2025) and to celebrate the Year of the Snake.
13/01/2025 13:55

Naval Region 3 Brings Tet Atmosphere to Fatherland's Outpost Islands
On January 8-9, officers and soldiers of Naval Region 3 visited the people and officers on Vietnam's outpost islands. This is their annual activity to transport Tet gifts and wishes to the islands' residents.
10/01/2025 15:58

World Leaders Share New Year Message
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz are among the first world leaders to deliver New Year's messages to their nations for 2025.
31/12/2024 22:04

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Praises Successful Vietnam-Australia Partnership
On December 27, in Hanoi, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh praised the successful cooperation between Vietnam and Australia during his meeting with outgoing Australian Ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski.
28/12/2024 08:18

Vietnam Plays an Active Role in Enhancing ASEAN-Bangladesh Relations
The Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh, as the rotating chair of the ASEAN Dhaka Committee (ADC), hosted the committee’s 62nd meeting in Dhaka on December 26, with participation from ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
27/12/2024 18:28

Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024 Officially Opens
The Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024 was held on December 19 at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi. This was Vietnam's second time organizing the expo, following the inaugural event in 2022.
19/12/2024 11:18

Vietnam Ready to Share Experiences with New Caledonia in Tourism and Agriculture
From December 13-15, 2024, a working delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese, led by Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang, Chairwoman of the Committee, visited and worked in New Caledonia, French territory in the Pacific.
15/12/2024 21:27

UN Deputy Secretary-General Praises Vietnam's Contributions to Peacekeeping
The Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN) and the Vietnamese Military Attaché’s Office organized a ceremony in New York on December 9 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) (December 22, 1944 - 2024) and the 35th anniversary of the All People’s Defence Festival (December 22, 1989 - 2024).
10/12/2024 18:15

Long An Holds Competions to Enhance Cultural Exchange between Vietnam - Korean Students
Twelve student teams from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) competed in the finals of the “Shining Student Talent” competition, held in Long An province on November 29.
02/12/2024 03:22

Vietnam Attends International Association of Prosecutors in Hong Kong (China)
At the invitation of Paul Lam, the Secretary for Justice of Hong Kong, Deputy Prosecutor General Nguyen Duy Giang of the Vietnam Supreme People’s Procuracy attended the 11th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) held in Hong Kong (China) on November 28-29.
29/11/2024 23:40

Vietnam, US Collaborate to Enhance Investment Environment
Addressing administrative and legal hurdles to foster a more favorable investment climate for investors, particularly US businesses, was a central theme at the seventh US-Vietnam Business Summit held on November 27 in Hanoi.
29/11/2024 12:03

IFRC supports the construction of new fishing boats for Quang Nam fishermen
The People's Committee of Quang Nam province has issued Decision No. 2802/QD-UBND approving the project aid funded by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) of Kuwait with a total implementation capital of more than 9.3 billion VND.
28/11/2024 17:48

Vietnamese Embassy to Sri Lanka Joins International Christmas Charity Fair 2024
The Vietnamese Embassy's booth at the Fair in Sri Lanka drew significant interest from the public, diplomatic representatives, and international tourists.
28/11/2024 01:36

UN Women Remains Close Collaboration with Vietnam for Gender Equality and Women's Advancement
On November 27, in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet received Christine Arab, Director of the Asia-Pacific Region of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) during her working trip to Vietnam.
27/11/2024 23:44

Malaysia and Vietnam Aim to Enhance Collaboration in Energy and Halal Sectors
A delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade, led by Minister Nguyen Hong Dien, held a working session with TNB Renewables Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur on November 22. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in renewable energy and exploring opportunities for joint projects in wind power development.
27/11/2024 16:24

Artist Phan Thanh Liem: Water Puppet Stuns Brazilian Audience
Having just returned from a tour with the cultural diplomatic delegation of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, artist Phan Thanh Liem remains deeply moved by the experience of performing for audiences halfway across the globe. The excitement and enthusiasm of these distant audiences have invigorated his mission to preserve and promote traditional Vietnamese culture worldwide.
27/11/2024 15:49

13th Diplomatic Charity Fair: Vietnam Joins Hands to Support Disadvantaged children in Hungary
The Vietnamese Embassy to Hungary recently participated in the 13th Diplomatic Charity Fair organized by the Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest (DSB). The event took place at the Balna Budapest Defense Center under the patronage of the spouse of Hungarian Foreign Minister Szilvia Szijjártó-Nagy.
27/11/2024 14:46

Long Sap - Pa Hang International Border Gate Launched
The inauguration is a vivid demonstration of the traditional friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive strategic comprehensive between the two countries, said Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos, at the launching event.
20/11/2024 11:28

Football Tournament Connects Vietnamese Community in Southern Germany
On November 17, the Vietnamese Football Tournament in Southern Germany was held in Rosenheim city, marking 10 years of development of FC Vietnam Rosenheim (2014-2024).
20/11/2024 01:04

Vietnam Welcomes French Businesses to Invest in Low-carbon Agriculture
On November 18, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha had a working session with the French Employers' Confederation (MEDEF) delegation led by Francois Corbin, Special Representative of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and Vice President of MEDEF, who is on a visit to Vietnam.
19/11/2024 16:48