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Proactively Identifying Development Needs to Expand Cooperation with Foreign NGOs

26/10/2026 14:17

Shifting from waiting for aid to proactively specifying development needs, and from support for individual projects to long-term cooperation, is essential to mobilizing international resources more effectively to achieve sustainable development goals.

Documentary on Ho Chi Minh’s Diplomacy Screened in Qatar

26/10/2026 11:58

The Embassy of Viet Nam in Qatar recently partnered with Katara Cultural Village to screen the documentary “Ho Chi Minh’s Diplomacy” in Doha, Qatar. The event aimed to introduce President Ho Chi Minh’s diplomatic thought and style to international audiences, while promoting cultural exchanges and strengthening understanding and friendship between Viet Nam, Qatar and other countries.

Viet Nam, US Strengthen Technological Cooperation and Use of Archival Records to Search for Fallen Soldiers’ Remains

26/10/2026 10:57

Recently in Washington, Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung called on US partners to increase the sharing of information, technology and resources to support Viet Nam’s efforts to search for, recover and identify the remains of fallen soldiers under the “500 Days and Nights Campaign.”

Deputy Minister Ho An Phong Elected President of Viet Nam-Belarus Friendship Association for 2026-2031

26/10/2026 10:23

The fifth National Congress of the Viet Nam-Belarus Friendship Association, held in Ha Noi on October 24 for the 2026-2031 term, elected a new Executive Committee. Ho An Phong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, was elected President of the Association for the 2026-2031 term. The Congress also set out directions for renewing and improving the quality of exchanges and connections between the peoples of the two countries.

India’s manufacturing ecosystem is undergoing a transformation

26/10/2026 07:00

India's manufacturing ecosystem is undergoing a major transformation including defense from import dependence towards self-reliance. Profits are catching up fast, and it is no longer just a growth story.

Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 25): Viet Nam, Mozambique Seek Stronger Agricultural Ties

25/10/2026 08:00

Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 25): General Secretary and President To Lam wraps up official visit to EU, Belgium; Polish Prime Minister begins three-day official visit to Viet Nam; Viet Nam, Mozambique seek stronger agricultural ties; Lao, Vietnamese firms sign US$30 million real estate and smart farm deals.

India-Indonesia Relations in the BRICS Context

25/10/2026 07:00

The Modi-Prabowo bilateral at the New Delhi BRICS Summit points to a partnership whose importance is no longer confined to bilateral ties.

Oxfam and VCCI-HCM Help Businesses Improve Management and Connect with Markets

24/10/2026 17:18

Training and consultancy programmes have helped many shrimp and rice businesses and cooperatives improve management, working conditions and customer outreach. To continue developing, these enterprises need support in terms of expertise, resources and market connections tailored to their specific circumstances.

Tay Ninh and Thanh Hoa Seek Investment Partners and Market Expansion Opportunities in Bulgaria

24/10/2026 17:09

During a recent working visit to Bulgaria, the provinces of Tay Ninh and Thanh Hoa connected with local businesses to explore investment opportunities and expand markets for their goods. Two letters of intent for cooperation were also signed between the Trakia Economic Zone (Bulgaria) and two entities from Thanh Hoa Province.

Seven decades of the India-UNDP partnership

24/10/2026 17:00

Years before the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was formally established in 1965, UN technical cooperation was already supporting India's efforts to strengthen its scientific and engineering capabilities.

Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 24): European Media Highlights Substantive Progress in Vietnam-EU Relations

24/10/2026 09:00

Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 24): European media highlights substantive progress in Vietnam-EU relations; Vietnam to make more active, responsible contributions to UN efforts; Japan helps Viet Nam strengthen maritime law enforcement capacity; Vietnam successfully researches new-generation Japanese encephalitis vaccine.

Children of Viet Nam Awards Scholarships to Disadvantaged Students in Da Nang

23/10/2026 11:13

On October 20, the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Thang Dien Commune People's Committee and the US-based organization Children of Viet Nam, awarded 100 scholarships to disadvantaged students in the commune, helping them continue their education in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Poland Inaugurates Memorial Plaque Honouring Architect Who Helped Preserve Hoi An

23/10/2026 11:01

The Embassy of Vietnam in Poland, in coordination with the authorities of the city of Lublin, has inaugurated a memorial plaque honouring architect Kazimierz Kwiatkowski (Kazik), who made significant contributions to the preservation of Vietnam’s cultural heritage, particularly Hoi An Ancient Town and the My Son Sanctuary.

First Congress of the Dong Thap Union of Friendship Organizations for the 2026-2031 Term

23/10/2026 10:56

On October 20, the Dong Thap Union of Friendship Organizations held its first Congress for the 2026-2031 term. Nguyen Quang Minh was re-elected as President of the Union for the new term.

Promoting People-to-People Diplomacy to Build a Solid Foundation Rooted in “the People’s Hearts”

23/10/2026 10:09

Viet Nam Times Magazine is pleased to introduce the article “Ho Chi Minh thought - A spiritual legacy of national liberation and enhancing Viet Nam’s international standing” by Kusum Jain, President of the India-Viet Nam Solidarity Committee (IVSC). The article was submitted to the Second Political Essay Contest on Protecting the Party’s Ideological Foundation in 2026, organised by the Party Committee of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front and Central Mass Organisations, and received a Consolation Prize.

Da Nang Taps Foreign NGO Resources to Promote Green Development

23/10/2026 09:15

On October 22, an international conference titled “Foreign NGO Affairs in the New Context: Towards a Green Economy, Circular Economy and Sustainable Development - An Inevitable Global Trend” took place in Da Nang, attracting nearly 100 international organizations and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in Viet Nam. The conference focused on discussing orientations and solutions for mobilizing international resources to promote the green economy, circular economy and sustainable development.

Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 23): Vietnam Values EU as Priority Partner, Seeks Deeper Strategic Ties

23/10/2026 08:38

Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 23): Vietnam values EU as priority partner, seeks deeper strategic ties; Vietnam–Denmark ties gain fresh momentum with comprehensive strategic partnership; Vietnam and Belgium look to broaden strategic partnership; UK Royal Navy’s patrol vessel pays second visit to Ho Chi Minh City.

India converts gas-fuelled plant for green ammonia

23/10/2026 07:00

The facility is targeting an annual output of 1.1 million tonnes of green ammonia.

India’s Startups Are Srengthening the Country’s Space Tech Boom

22/10/2026 21:00

India's aerospace industry is set to grow at twice the pace of the global market, with space startups leveraging state backed funds, forming constructive partnerships with ISRO, to create a globally competitive space ecosystem in South Asia.

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.

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