Phan Anh
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Innovating Religious and Belief Affairs to Strengthen the Great National Unity Bloc
15/06/2026 15:27
Accompanying the nation and living by the principle of “serving both faith and society,” more than 27 million religious followers in Vietnam have made significant contributions to patriotic emulation movements, social welfare initiatives, humanitarian activities, and charitable work. Looking back over the past decade, Conclusion No. 02/KL-MTTW-ĐCT issued by the Presidium of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) has more clearly defined the requirements for innovation in religious and belief affairs: placing the people, including religious communities, at the center; focusing strongly on grassroots engagement and staying close to the people; promoting the positive cultural and moral values and resources of religions; and contributing to strengthening social consensus in a new stage of national development.
Vietnam Fatherland Front and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Promote Cooperation and People-to-People Exchanges
09/06/2026 15:52
On June 8 in Hanoi, Bui Thi Minh Hoai, Politburo Member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF), received Xian Hui, Vice Chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), on the occasion of the delegation’s visit and working trip to Vietnam. The two sides agreed to further leverage their role as a bridge between the peoples of the two countries, promote the implementation of agreed areas of cooperation, contribute to deepening Vietnam-China relations, and realize the common understandings reached by the senior leaders of the two Parties and two States.
AFF 2026: Advancing Resilient, People-Centered ASEAN
08/06/2026 10:09
According to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong, the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 (AFF 2026) will provide a platform for leaders, scholars, businesses, youth, and partners to discuss solutions for strengthening ASEAN centrality, enhancing resilience, and promoting people-centered development amid a rapidly changing regional and global landscape.
Viet Nam and Venezuela Promote People-to-People Exchanges and Share Development Experience
28/05/2026 14:06
On May 26, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and Venezuela’s Simon Bolivar Institute for Peace and Solidarity among Peoples (ISB) held their annual online talks to review the outcomes of past cooperation and discuss joint programs for the 2026-2027 period. The two sides agreed to promote cooperation in people-to-people exchanges, agriculture, business connectivity, and the sharing of development experience.
President of Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Extends Vesak 2026 Greetings
27/05/2026 13:46
On the occasion of Vesak 2026 - Buddhist Calendar Year 2570, Bui Thi Minh Hoai, Politburo Member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF), sent a congratulatory letter to senior Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns, lay Buddhists, and Buddhist followers.
Innovating Approaches to HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control
27/05/2026 08:45
Community-based HIV testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), multi-day Methadone dispensing, and the involvement of community groups are helping HIV/AIDS prevention and control efforts reach at-risk populations and patients more effectively. Based on practical experience in many localities, the health sector is gradually adjusting its implementation methods toward greater flexibility, reducing barriers to accessing services and supporting long-term treatment adherence.
US NGOs Support Persons with Disabilities in Hai Phong in Improving Living Conditions
26/05/2026 10:02
According to the Hai Phong Union of Friendship Organizations, 100 wheelchairs sponsored by two US non-governmental organizations have been donated to disadvantaged persons with disabilities in An Hai Ward and Phu Lien Ward (Hai Phong City), helping support their mobility and daily activities.
Overseas Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Help Expand Vietnam’s Economic “Soft Power”
25/05/2026 16:27
Business networking forums in Australia, investment promotion activities in Europe, and artificial intelligence (AI) projects led by overseas Vietnamese intellectuals all demonstrate that the Vietnamese community abroad is becoming increasingly engaged in connecting markets, technology, and investment opportunities for Vietnam.
General Secretary and President To Lam’s Visit to Thailand: Advancing Trade, Logistics and Supply Chains
25/05/2026 15:32
The official visit to Thailand by General Secretary and President To Lam takes place in the context of Vietnam-Thailand relations having just been elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. According to Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong, the visit is expected to generate new momentum for cooperation in trade, investment, logistics, supply chain connectivity and emerging areas of development for both countries.
Khanh Hoa Fishermen Bring Cameras Underwater
21/05/2026 15:40
Underwater cameras, positioning devices, and 24/7 remote monitoring systems are becoming increasingly common in marine farming areas across Khanh Hoa Province. Amid efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and declining marine resources, the province is making a strong shift toward high-tech aquaculture.
Fukuoka Discusses Directions for Supporting Vietnamese Community in Japan
21/05/2026 10:00
On May 19, Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Trinh Thi Mai Phuong received and held talks with the Fukuoka Chapter of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association, led by Chapter Chairman Murakami Takahide, to discuss orientations for strengthening educational and cultural cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and support for the Vietnamese community in Japan.
Promoting Ho Chi Minh’s Diplomatic Thought in Japan
19/05/2026 14:18
On May 17, at the Higashihiroshima City General Welfare Center in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka, in coordination with the Vietnamese Association in Central and Southern Japan, the Hiroshima-Vietnam Peace and Friendship Association, and the Vietnamese Youth and Student Association in Hiroshima, organized a program commemorating the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh under the theme “Diplomatic thought and contemporary values.”
Vietnam Fatherland Front Launches “Month for Listening to the People” and “Digital Villages”
14/05/2026 10:45
Following the 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF), VFF leaders announced that they will review all emulation movements, boldly terminate activities deemed merely formalistic, and simultaneously introduce new models such as the “Month for Listening to the People,” “Digital Front,” and “Digital Villages” to strengthen direct engagement with citizens and improve the effectiveness of supervision and social criticism.
Bui Thi Minh Hoai Re-elected President of Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee for 2026-2031
14/05/2026 10:18
On the morning of May 13, continuing the working agenda, the 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) heard a report on the results of the first conference of the 11th Central Committee of the VFF for the 2026-2031 term.
Oldest and Youngest Delegates Share Expectations for the Vietnam Fatherland Front Congress
09/05/2026 10:13
The 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front for the 2026-2031 term will take place in Hanoi from May 11 to 13, with the participation of more than 1,300 delegates. Among them, Major General Vo So, aged 97, and Lo Thi Nga, aged 23, are two special delegates representing two generations who share their expectations for the role of the Vietnam Fatherland Front in uniting people from all walks of life, improving livelihoods, and strengthening the great national unity bloc.
“Extended Arms” in HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control
08/05/2026 14:15
Providing counseling via social media, supporting community-based HIV testing, connecting patients to ARV treatment, and bringing people who have discontinued treatment back to healthcare facilities are among the tasks currently carried out by many community-based organizations (CBOs) across localities. As HIV/AIDS becomes increasingly difficult to address through traditional approaches, community groups are emerging as an important supporting force for the grassroots HIV/AIDS prevention and control system.
355 Disadvantaged Students in Ha Tinh Receive Zhi Shan Scholarships
02/05/2026 08:15
Over April 28-29, the Zhi Shan Foundation, in coordination with the Ha Tinh Provincial Center for Social Work and Vocational Education for Persons with Disabilities and local authorities, organized the first round of scholarship awards for 2026, granting support to 355 disadvantaged students in the province with a total budget exceeding VND 310 million.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam to Visit India
30/04/2026 16:13
At the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, together with a high-level Vietnamese delegation, will pay a State visit to the Republic of India from May 5 to May 7, 2026.
Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Vietnam Extend Congratulations on 51st Anniversary of Liberation of the South and National Reunification
30/04/2026 15:48
On the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2026), numerous foreign diplomatic missions in Vietnam have sent congratulatory messages, affirming the historical magnitude and contemporary significance of the event, while expressing confidence in Vietnam’s development prospects as well as in their friendly relations and cooperation with the country.
Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day Through the Eyes of International Friends: Solemnity and Community Cohesion
27/04/2026 06:14
Attending the rituals of Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day, many international friends have expressed their impressions of the solemn atmosphere, the sense of community cohesion, and the way Vietnamese people preserve their traditions.
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