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Expectations and Recommendations - Part 2

10/09/2026 15:37

Drawing on their dedication and expertise, scholars, veterans, businesspeople, tourists, artists, young people, overseas Vietnamese, as well as Vietnamese and foreign diplomats, have shared their views and aspirations for the upcoming Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.

Hai Phong: Focusing Resources on Key Programs

10/09/2026 15:00

Following the merger, the Hai Phong Union of Friendship Organizations is not aiming to organize more events. Instead, it is focusing its resources on key programs aligned with the city’s development priorities, supported by long-term partners and with the capacity to mobilize international resources.

Expectations and Recommendations - Part 1

10/09/2026 14:39

Drawing on their dedication and expertise, scholars, veterans, businesspeople, tourists, artists, young people, overseas Vietnamese, as well as Vietnamese and foreign diplomats, have shared their views and aspirations for the upcoming Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.

Building More Bridges of Viet Nam-China Friendship

10/09/2026 14:16

On the occasion of the National Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for the 2026-2031 term, the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries sent a congratulatory letter. In the letter, the Association acknowledged the contributions of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations to promoting friendship between the peoples of the two countries, and expressed its hope that the two sides would continue to organize exchange programs and build more bridges for Viet Nam-China cooperation.

[Infographic] Contributing to Formulation of Foreign Policy Directions, Strategies and Policies

10/09/2026 14:04

In recent years, the research and policy advisory work of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations has undergone significant qualitative improvements, increasingly affirming its role as an important foundation directly supporting the formulation of directions, strategies and policies for people-to-people diplomacy, while more closely aligning with the country’s foreign policy priorities and political tasks.

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 10): Vietnam–France Ties Poised for New Phase of Strategic Cooperation

10/09/2026 09:36

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 10): Major shifts expected in Vietnam–Russia technology cooperation; Vietnam–France ties poised for new phase of strategic cooperation; Bright spots spur Vietnam-India trade growth in first half; Da Nang ranks sixth among Asia's most revisited destinations.

[Infographic] Enhancing Effectiveness of Bilateral People-to-People Diplomacy

09/09/2026 16:33

At the central level, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations has played a facilitating role in developing large-scale bilateral exchange mechanisms. These mechanisms flexibly combine efforts to strengthen political trust and promote the traditional friendship between peoples with substantive cooperation in the economy, digital transformation, green growth, and climate change response. At the local level, provincial and municipal Union of Friendship Organizations have proactively organized annual friendship event series, each reflecting the distinctive characteristics of its locality. These initiatives have transformed grassroots people-to-people exchanges into a practical driving force directly supporting local needs for international integration, investment attraction, and aid mobilization.

[Infographic] Strengthening Organizational Structure - Expanding Partner Network

09/09/2026 16:01

Building on the thorough implementation of the directives, resolutions, and conclusions of the Party and State, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations has proactively streamlined and reorganized its organizational structure. It has also strengthened and enhanced the operational capacity of its standing body and member organizations.

In Disaster, We Held Your Hands

09/09/2026 15:24

More than two months have passed since the twin earthquakes struck Caracas, Venezuela, on the evening of June 24, 2026. Yet when recalling those days, Vladimir Castillo Soto of the Simón Bolívar Institute for Peace and Solidarity among Peoples, Venezuela, still cannot hide his emotion. His face lights up when he mentions two words: Viet Nam. “I am not simply telling the story of a relief effort,” he begins in a contemplative voice. “I am telling the story of how a people affirmed to the world what the words ‘comradeship and brotherhood’ truly mean.”

[Infographic] Party’s Orientation on People-to-People Diplomacy

09/09/2026 12:37

The 2019-2026 period marked a new stage in the development of the Party’s perspectives and guidelines on foreign affairs, including people-to-people diplomacy.

Lao-Viet Nam Friendship Association Congratulates Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations on National Congress

09/09/2026 12:01

On the occasion of the National Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for the 2026-2031 term, the Lao-Viet Nam Friendship Association sent a congratulatory message. The message recognized the contributions made by the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations to the cause of protecting, building and developing the country, and to peace, friendship, national independence and international solidarity.

New Thinking for New Opportunities

09/09/2026 11:27

Over the next term, developments in the world and at home will open up new spaces for people-to-people diplomacy. This calls for new thinking in implementing work in this field.

What Does “Serving the National Interest” Mean in People-to-People Diplomacy?

09/09/2026 11:00

In the article “Promoting comprehensive foreign affairs at new height,” General Secretary and President To Lam affirmed that diplomacy in the new era must “ensure the highest national interests; take peace, independence, self-reliance and self-strengthening as its foundation; place the people at the center of all policies; and regard contributing to the international community as a responsibility.” This is an important orientation for diplomatic affairs, including people-to-people diplomacy. Viet Nam Times Magazine has compiled a number of orientations and directives from the Party, as well as experts’ views, on the concept of “serving the national interest” in people-to-people diplomacy.

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 9): Prime Minister Le Minh Hung to Attend 18th BRICS Summit in India

09/09/2026 10:33

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 9): Top leader highlights promising Viet Nam–Russia maritime cooperation; Prime Minister Le Minh Hung to attend 18th BRICS Summit in India; Ireland Ambassador ready to promote media cooperation with Viet Nam; Overseas Vietnamese ready to contribute to national transformation.

A Trusted Bridge Connecting Viet Nam with Friends Around the World

08/09/2026 18:22

Looking back on 10 years of cooperation with the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, Margot Carlson Delogne, Founder of the 2 Sides Project (United States), said that relations between the two sides have been built on friendship, trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to peace and understanding among peoples. In a congratulatory letter to the National Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for the 2026-2031 term, she expressed her hope that the two sides would continue working together for peace, friendship, and a shared spirit of humanity.

ECOVACS at IFA Berlin 2026: Named as No.1 Brand in Global Home Robotics, Bringing Robotics to More of Everyday Life

08/09/2026 10:01

ECOVACS has been named the global No.1 home robotics brand in a newly released research report by Forbes China, which recognizes its leadership across multiple home robotics categories. Built on in-house R&D and manufacturing capabilities and scalable technology stacks, the company has expanded from floor care to windows, lawns, and pools, with its service robotics now serving more than 38 million households across nearly 180 markets worldwide.

I Have Become a Citizen of Viet Nam

08/09/2026 09:29

June 23, 2026 became a special milestone in the life of Hastie Gonzalez Brizaida (Cuba). It was the day she received the decision granting her Vietnamese citizenship, took the name Tran Ngoc Linh and became entitled to enjoy the full rights and fulfill the obligations of a Vietnamese citizen.

A Robot's Handshake

08/09/2026 09:14

At the 2nd China-ASEAN Artificial Intelligence Industry Development Summit Forum in May 2026, a soft "click" of a mechanical joint rang out as the robotic arm slowly extended and reached out to shake hands with Nguyen Quan, former Minister of Science and Technology of Viet Nam. The moment lasted only a few seconds, but to me, it was a fulfilling conclusion to a long journey, as well as the beginning of a new dream that I have nurtured for two decades in Viet Nam.

Together with Viet Nam, I Want to Unlock Its Untapped Potential

08/09/2026 09:05

Viet Nam's production resources are highly diverse. However, much of the potential remains "asleep" in the lower segments of the value chain. In an interview with Viet Nam Times Magazine, Liu Yitong, Executive Director of the Vista Institute for International Economics in China, said that Viet Nam and China need broader and more diverse connectivity to help address this challenge.

India expands its electronics manufacturing base

08/09/2026 07:00

Walk into a modern electronics factory in India, and the scale of change is visible almost immediately.

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