I Chose to Stay Because There Is Still So Much I Don’t Know About Viet Nam
22/10/2026 16:55
I came to Hanoi for work. During my three years living here, my job took me to more than 140 Vietnamese households. At almost every home, the hosts invited me to stay for a meal after work. When my previous job came to an end and I had to choose between returning to Japan and continuing to live in Viet Nam, I chose to stay.
American Friends Help Ease the Pain of Agent Orange
22/10/2026 15:17
Providing scholarships, wheelchairs and livelihood assistance to families with victims of Agent Orange/dioxin, many Americans have spent decades helping the Vietnamese people. Their efforts have helped improve the lives of those affected and heal the wounds of war.
ZTE Launches M8000 Intelligent Computing Micro-Module Data Center, New-Gen AIDC IT POD Solution for Global Deployment
22/10/2026 10:24
ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions. ZTE has officially launched the new-generation integrated IT POD solution, ZXEDC M8000 Intelligent Computing Micro-Module, at Data Center World Asia, Asia’s premier data center event. Addressing industry pain points driven by the AI computing boom, soaring rack power density, uncertain business iteration, and the transition from air cooling to liquid cooling-the solution delivers a high-density, scalable and evolvable intelligent computing foundation for data center clients worldwide.
Mountains and Seas Unite for a New Chapter: "Sojourn in Guizhou" International Promotion Conference Held in Macao
22/10/2026 10:21
On October 17, the “Sojourn in Guizhou” International Promotion Conference, co-hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism, Information Office, Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of Guizhou Province, was held in Macao. Around 200 cultural and tourism representatives from Macao and Guizhou gathered to explore bilateral cooperation opportunities and jointly map out a blueprint for the sojourn industry.
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 21): Viet Nam Outlines Four Priority Themes for APEC Finance Ministers’ Process 2027
22/10/2026 10:16
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 21): Top Vietnamese leader concludes state visit to Denmark; Viet Nam, US step up cooperation on search and identification of martyrs' remains; Viet Nam outlines four priority themes for APEC Finance Ministers’ Process 2027; Viet Nam, Belgium expand cooperation, tap trade, investment potential.
65 Years of the Agent Orange Disaster: Dialogue to Spur Action
22/10/2026 10:15
Nearly two decades after the establishment of the Viet Nam-US Track II Dialogue Group on Agent Orange/dioxin, those who helped advance the initiative continue to seek solutions to support victims. At a seminar entitled “65 years of the Agent Orange disaster in Viet Nam,” held in Hanoi on October 21, participants emphasized the need to sustain long-term cooperation, prioritize families most severely affected by the consequences of Agent Orange, and accelerate dioxin remediation efforts.
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.
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