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Thanh Hoa Commits to Effective Implementation of Aid from Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations

17/12/2025 14:40

On December 16 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), in coordination with the Thanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee, organized the Conference on Strengthening Cooperation and Enhancing the Effectiveness of Aid between Thanh Hoa Province and Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations for the 2026-2030 period. At the conference, representatives of the Thanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee affirmed the province’s commitment to more effectively implementing over USD 5 million in aid from foreign non-governmental organizations in the coming period.

Learning Vietnamese in 4.0 Era: Studying Letters on Phone, Practicing Speaking with AI

09/12/2025 11:40

With just a mobile phone and artificial intelligence (AI) software, children can practice pronunciation, engage in conversation, and access Vietnamese in a more flexible and dynamic way than ever before. This is the new learning method adopted by many Vietnamese families in Australia as digital technology takes center stage.

Preserving Mother Tongue: Vietnamese Teacher’s Journey in Osaka

09/12/2025 11:26

In a small classroom in Osaka, there was once a child who declared, “I can’t speak Vietnamese anymore.” Yet after only a short time attending the class of Ngo Thi Dan (born 1986), the child not only regained the ability to speak Vietnamese but also learned to write beautifully, developed an interest in the subject, and proactively communicated with their grandparents in Vietnam. This story is a testament to teacher Dan’s tireless efforts - a volunteer teacher who is devoted each day to preserving the Vietnamese language in the land of cherry blossoms.

M.A. Nguyen Thuy Thien Huong: Flexibility and Creativity in Promoting Vietnamese Language in Malaysia

08/12/2025 13:53

In Malaysia’s multilingual environment, M.A. Nguyen Thuy Thien Huong, Lecturer in Vietnamese Language and Vietnamese Culture at the Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya (Malaysia), has become a bridge connecting the Vietnamese language with diverse groups of learners. Through her flexible and creative teaching methods, she has helped nurture a love for Vietnamese among the overseas Vietnamese community and spark interest among many international students.

Integrating Culture - Key to Sustain Vietnamese Among Younger Overseas Generations

07/12/2025 10:29

As Vietnamese children abroad are increasingly influenced by the local environment, many researchers and teachers of Vietnamese affirm that language teaching cannot be separated from cultural instruction. When each lesson becomes a cultural experience, children not only learn pronunciation and vocabulary but also gain deeper understanding of Viet Nam’s history, lifestyle, and values - an essential foundation for sustainably preserving the Vietnamese language within overseas communities.

Preserving and Promoting 75 Years of Tradition: Responsibility and Pride of Young Generation of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations

19/11/2025 15:47

These were the reflections shared by Pham My Le, Secretary of the Youth Union of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), at the Ceremony celebrating the 75th Anniversary of VUFO’s Traditional Day, as she spoke about the journey of training, growth, and the aspiration to contribute of the young generation in the cause of people-to-people diplomacy.

PeaceTrees Vietnam: Healing War Legacies, Building the Future

16/11/2025 17:54

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), VietnamTimes Magazine spoke with Claire Yunker, Executive Director of PeaceTrees Vietnam, a US humanitarian organization that has persisted for nearly 30 years in clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance, restoring areas devastated by war, and helping to build a peaceful and safe future for generations to come.

Le Nguyen Luu An: Young Voice Carrying Vietnamese Heritage Across Borders

13/11/2025 11:12

Born and raised in Malaysia, Le Nguyen Luu An - the youngest contestant to win the 2025 Overseas Vietnamese Language Ambassador Contest, has become a representative face of the young overseas Vietnamese generation who love and cherish their mother tongue. From the early days of learning Vietnamese in the class founded by her mother, to becoming a teaching assistant and promoting Vietnamese culture in Malaysia, An’s journey is a testament to the enduring value of the Vietnamese language within the overseas Vietnamese community.

[Infographics] History of Formation and Development of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations

11/11/2025 16:04

History of Formation and Development of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.

AI Accompanies Overseas Vietnamese Children in Nurturing Their Love for Vietnamese Language

03/11/2025 16:07

From the online classes of the Yeu Tieng Viet (Love Vietnamese) School in Australia, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a “companion” that helps hundreds of overseas Vietnamese students explore the beauty of their mother tongue in a more lively and creative way. Thanks to AI, every lesson, every story, and every picture has become a journey that connects the children more closely with their homeland.

eCDT: Digital Key to Lifting IUU “Yellow Card”

01/11/2025 13:14

As Vietnam’s fisheries sector strives to address the European Commission’s (EC) recommendations regarding the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, technology has emerged as a key factor in this effort. From fishermen’s smartphones to the electronic catch documentation and traceability (eCDT) system at fishing ports, digital data is enhancing transparency across the entire supply chain, providing a sustainable solution for origin control and international market integration.

Nurturing Vietnamese in the RoK

29/10/2025 14:17

At the land of kimchi, in Gyeongsangnam province, a Vietnamese language class has been maintained regularly. It is taught by Nguyen Thi Thanh Dung (35 years old, from Da Nang) - a Vietnamese woman married to a Korean man. For her, teaching Vietnamese is not only about passing on a language, but also about preserving the memories, culture, and love for the homeland in the hearts of Vietnamese-origin children.

Save the Children Japan Improves Livelihoods and Healthcare for Women and Children in Mountainous Areas

18/10/2025 14:15

On October 17 in Hanoi, the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam and Save the Children Japan signed a grant agreement for the project “Improving Livelihoods for Ethnic Minority Communities in Son La Province through Agriculture and Nutrition Enhancement.” This marks the third and final year of the project, with a total budget of USD 1.8 million for the three-year period (2023-2026).

Hanoi Becomes First Locality to Issue Separate Directive on People-to-people Diplomacy

12/10/2025 14:44

That was the message shared by Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Viet Thao, President of the Vietnam–Venezuela Friendship Association, at a conference held on October 9 in Hanoi. The event, organized by the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations, discussed the implementation of Directive No. 45-CT/TU dated August 8, 2025, by the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, on strengthening people-to-people diplomacy in the capital through 2030, with a vision toward 2045.

WAIPA Adopts Three Resolutions to Promote Women’s Empowerment

21/09/2025 07:08

The Meeting of Women Parliamentarians of AIPA (WAIPA) discussed and unanimously adopted three Resolutions on: promoting cooperation to increase women’s political participation and leadership in ASEAN; empowering women and promoting gender equality through developing the care economy; and advancing gender equality by improving women’s digital skills.

30 Years of Bringing Japan Closer to Hanoi Through Culture and Friendship

12/09/2025 09:15

Promoting Shogi culture, guiding Ikebana flower arrangements, and hosting photo exhibitions on Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange were among the activities held to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association of Hanoi (September 18, 1995 - September 18, 2025).

ChildFund Australia: 297 Projects - Over VND 1200 Billion for Future of Vietnamese Children

30/08/2025 18:11

Over nearly three decades of operation in Vietnam, ChildFund Australia has implemented 297 projects with a total budget of nearly AUD 72 million, equivalent to more than VND 1.2 trillion. These projects cover various areas such as child protection, education, healthcare, clean water, and livelihoods, thereby creating safe and sustainable development opportunities for millions of children.

[Photo] Imprints of the Independence Day Parades Throughout History

29/08/2025 07:09

From the historic Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 1945 to the grand parades and marches in the following years, each Independence Day has left a heroic mark in the hearts of the people, affirming the strength of great solidarity and the country's aspiration to rise.

“Autumn of Independence” - Precious Historical Artifacts of President Ho Chi Minh First Time Introduced

28/08/2025 07:05

A photocopy of Nguyen Ai Quoc's identity card at 6 Villa des Gobelins Street, Nguyen Ai Quoc's business card as a photographer, President Ho Chi Minh's letter to the Central Executive Committee of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany - these are artifacts introduced for the first time at the "Autumn of Independence" exhibition, opening on August 25 in Hanoi.

Sports Exchange Contributes to Enhance Vietnam-Cuba Friendship

25/08/2025 07:17

On August 23 in Hanoi, the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association of Hanoi organized the Vietnam-Cuba Open Pickleball Friendship Tournament 2025, along with a donation in support of the Cuban people. This substantial activity was held in celebration of the "Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Year," commemorating the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's August Revolution and Independence Day (September 2), and looking ahead to the 65th anniversary of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic relation establishment (December 2, 1960 – December 2, 2025).

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