Where Ban Blossoms and Love Stories Bloom
02/11/2026 16:21
Every spring, as white ban flowers blanket the forests of the Northwest, Tham Le Cave - known as the Love Cave of the Thai people in Muong Lo, recalls a time when young men and women gathered to meet and get to know one another through the sounds of the khèn and pí flutes and traditional courtship songs. Although these old customs have gradually faded, memories of a place filled with love and affection continue to be preserved and passed down by local artisans as a cherished part of the ethnic community's cultural heritage.
From Wartime Solidarity to Lasting Friendship
02/11/2026 15:51
On October 30 in Hanoi, the Embassy of Cuba in Viet Nam held a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the first visit to Viet Nam by a high-level Cuban delegation. The visit began on October 29, 1966, during the height of the war, and became a special milestone in the solidarity between Viet Nam and Cuba.
Under Her Gaze: Three Encounters with Da Nang’s Iconic Lady Buddha
02/11/2026 11:08
When traveling around the Son Tra peninsula (Da Nang city), a pair of heavenly eyes watches over you. Standing at 67 meters tall on a giant lotus base, the Lady Buddha eternally observes the waves lapping against the shores of Da Nang. The towering concrete statue also doubles as a temple, inviting daily pilgrimages to pray within her sacred space.
First National Great Unity Festival Held in Europe
02/11/2026 10:59
Over two days, from 31 October to 1 November 2026, the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Europe held the “2026 National Great Unity Festival” at the Sapa Trade Centre in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, under the theme “Unity - Responsibility - Integration - Development”. Held in Europe for the first time, the event brought together representatives of Vietnamese communities from 29 countries.
Promoting Role of People-to-People Diplomacy in Viet Nam-Spain Relations
02/11/2026 10:03
Recently in Hanoi, marking the occasion of Spain’s National Day (October 12), the Hanoi Viet Nam-Spain Friendship Association held a friendship gathering and launched two new chapters, contributing to the expansion of people-to-people diplomacy networks and the promotion of cooperation between the two countries.
Viet Nam News Today (Nov. 2): Vietnam’s Trade Surpasses US$1 Trillion as Domestic Value-added Challenge Persists
02/11/2026 09:02
Viet Nam News Today (Nov. 2): US Coast Guard cutter visits Ho Chi Minh City; Mexican media shows interest in Vietnam’s development path; Strengthening Viet Nam–RoK Friendship through a cultural and arts exchange program in Ninh Binh; Vietnam’s trade surpasses US$1 trillion as domestic value-added challenge persists.
Viet Nam-Sweden: A Friendship That Endures
01/11/2026 14:49
Decades later, those involved in Viet Nam–Sweden healthcare cooperation still reunite, while the children of some Swedish experts have even spent their holidays working in Quang Ninh. Elisabeth Dahlin and Anders Öhrström share these stories as they reflect on 50 years of healthcare cooperation between the two countries.
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Sets New Priorities for People-to-People Diplomacy
01/11/2026 08:19
On October 29 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations held a conference to disseminate and implement the Resolution of its 7th National Congress for the 2026-2031 term.
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 31): Viet Nam, Argentina See Ample Potential to Elevate Bilateral Ties
31/10/2026 07:57
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 31): Viet Nam, Argentina see ample potential to elevate bilateral ties; Viet Nam, Greece boost cooperation in legal education, training; Standard Chartered projects Viet Nam growth to peak at 11% in 2027; Vietnamese culture takes center stage at UN Mission in Abyei.
Viet Nam Joins Artemis Accords on Space Exploration
30/10/2026 09:08
On October 28, a ceremony to present the Artemis Accords to Viet Nam was held in Quang Ninh province as part of Viet Nam International Digital Week 2026.
Vietnamese Talents Shine in the Republic of Korea
30/10/2026 08:07
The final round of the Viet Nam-Korea Got Talent 2026 competition, themed “Shining Vietnamese Talents,” recently took place in Changwon City, Gyeongsangnam Province, as part of the Migrants’ Arirang Multicultural Festival (MAMF) 2026.
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 30): General Phan Van Giang Attends 20th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Cebu
30/10/2026 07:00
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 30): Phan Van Giang attends 20th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Cebu; Viet Nam, Cambodia boost border management, crime prevention; UK, Viet Nam aim for high-income, high-value economy under vision 2045; Viet Nam’s trade surpasses 1 trillion USD in 10 months.
Connecting International Resources to Promote Green Development and Climate Change Adaptation
29/10/2026 23:00
Strengthening multilateral cooperation, mobilizing green finance, applying science and technology, and enhancing community participation are among the solutions proposed by international organizations to promote green development, climate change adaptation, and sustainable livelihoods in Viet Nam.
Qashier Launches QashierGM, an AI General Manager That Works With the Whole Team
29/10/2026 17:50
Qashier, the unified merchant operating system serving more than 25,000 businesses across Southeast Asia, today launched QashierGM, an AI general manager that works with a merchant’s whole team. Available at no additional cost to all Qashier merchants in Singapore, QashierGM lives in QashierHQ, the web and mobile app (Android and iOS) merchants use to manage their sales, payouts, products and staff. Owners can ask it about sales, payouts and products in plain language. Merchants on the Qashier plan also get Crew, a new team chat where staff can bring QashierGM into any conversation by tagging @GM. Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines follow in November.
India’s farm story: A decade of Transformation
29/10/2026 11:00
Our ambition should be to develop Indian agriculturalproducts with globally recognised quality, traceability, safety and branding
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 29): Prime Minister Le Minh Hung Seeks WEF Support for Innovation, Sustainable Growth
29/10/2026 08:00
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 29): Prime Minister Le Minh Hung seeks WEF support for innovation, sustainable growth; Viet Nam, Belarus seek ways to strengthen strategic partnership; Viet Nam joins Artemis Accords to advance peaceful space exploration; Viet Nam, Dominican Republic pledge wider people-to-people exchanges.
Strengthening Tourism Promotion to Enhance Viet Nam's Global Appeal
28/10/2026 16:38
To achieve a breakthrough in Viet Nam's tourism industry, tourism promotion and marketing must be regarded as a driving force in expanding markets and enhancing the national tourism brand. Amid increasingly intense competition among destinations, these activities need to adopt a more focused and in-depth approach, leveraging the strength of partnerships to raise the international profile of Viet Nam's tourism brand.
Expanding Opportunities for Viet Nam-Saudi Arabia Cooperation
28/10/2026 16:03
Strengthening information exchange, exploring the establishment of a friendship association, fostering educational and academic ties, and promoting business cooperation were among the proposals discussed by President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Viet Nam Thamer Mohammed A. Algosaibi, during a meeting in Hanoi on October 28. The discussions aimed to tap into the potential for cooperation and strengthen ties between the peoples of the two countries.
Italian Ambassador Highlights Role of Youth in Strengthening Viet Nam-Italy Ties
28/10/2026 15:46
During his visit and exchange with students at Nguyen Sieu Secondary and High School in Hanoi, as part of an international student exchange program with Galileo Galilei High School in Siena, Italy, Italian Ambassador to Viet Nam Marco Della Seta emphasized the fundamental role of education and people-to-people diplomacy in strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
Viet Nam-Brazil: Turning Cooperation Commitments into Reality
28/10/2026 15:10
The implementation of the Strategic Partnership Action Plan for 2025-2030 has set out specific tasks for Viet Nam and Brazil, particularly in economic and trade cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was re-elected on October 25, 2026, as the two countries continue to implement their existing agreements.
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