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Gen Z Finds Their Chill with Zero Degree Green Tea During Stress Season

17/11/2025 03:44

October marks a brief pause before the urban hustle enters its year-end pressure peak. As the heat of final-quarter meetings builds up, many young people choose to go against the flow: slowing down, cooling off with short getaways, or simply unwinding wit

PeaceTrees Vietnam: Healing War Legacies, Building the Future

16/11/2025 17:54

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), VietnamTimes Magazine spoke with Claire Yunker, Executive Director of PeaceTrees Vietnam, a US humanitarian organization that has persisted for nearly 30 years in clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance, restoring areas devastated by war, and helping to build a peaceful and safe future for generations to come.

A Decade of Research Enhancing Food Safety: ILRI’s Contribution in Viet Nam

16/11/2025 17:04

The year 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO). This is also an opportunity to look back and appreciate long-term partnerships that have contributed to Viet Nam’s overall development. The partnership between the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Vietnamese counterparts has been clearly demonstrated through scientific collaboration, contributing to improved food safety (FS), better public health, and the development of a sustainable food system.

Hai Phong: Integrating People-to-People Diplomacy into Foreign Non-Governmental Projects

16/11/2025 09:47

In recent years, the integration of people-to-people diplomacy into the implementation of foreign non-governmental programs and projects in Hai Phong City has produced highly practical and meaningful results.

Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and Ensuring of Human Rights in Viet Nam

16/11/2025 09:38

Human rights, or the rights of the person, are a universal concept, a shared value of humankind and also a fundamental objective of nations in their struggles for peace, democracy, justice and social progress.

India's Aviation sector expands rapidly: Civil Aviation Minister

16/11/2025 08:50

India's aviation sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with a new airport open every 50 days, Civil Aviation Minister

Vietnam News Today (Nov. 16): New Momentum Expected from PM’s Upcoming Visit to Kuwait

16/11/2025 00:00

Vietnam News Today (Nov. 16): Kanagawa Governor hails growing ties with Vietnam during ongoing visit; New momentum expected from PM’s upcoming visit to Kuwait; Vietnam, US push forward trade talks, agricultural imports; Vietnam, UN share the goal of putting people at the center of development.

VUFO: Partnering with Plan International for Children’s Well-being

15/11/2025 18:47

This was shared by Le Quynh Lan, Country Director of Plan International Viet Nam, when speaking about the organization’s journey of more than 30 years accompanying Vietnamese children. For her, the support and connection provided by the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) has created important conditions that enabled Plan International to effectively implement development programs and spread humane, sustainable values for children.

Three Foreigners Are “Ambassadors” of Vietnamese Language

15/11/2025 15:28

Stephen Turban (US) is passionate about stand-up comedy; Kyo York from New York (US) is enamored with Trinh Cong Son’s music; and Andrey Nguyen (Russia) is fascinated by traditional Vietnamese cuisine. These three foreign young men came to Vietnam from distant countries, yet they share the same love for Vietnamese culture. To pursue that passion, they turned to the Vietnamese language as a bridge and a means of communication. By a stroke of fate, they have become “language ambassadors,” helping Vietnamese soar far and wide.

Ho Chi Minh City Steps Up Enforcement Against IUU Violations

15/11/2025 14:01

To enhance the effectiveness of efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have initiated criminal proceedings for facilitating illegal exit from the country, a decisive move in the city’s crackdown on IUU violations.

Dr. Tra My: People-to-people Ties are Key to Fostering Viet Nam-China Relations

15/11/2025 14:00

The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) serves as a reliable bridge, creating favorable conditions for the Viet Nam Business Association in China to connect with many reputable Chinese corporations and institutions, giving them opportunities to meet, exchange, and work directly with strategic partners in Vietnam. These were the remarks shared by Dr. Tra My, President of the Vietnam Business Association in China, regarding the outstanding results of cooperation with VUFO.

Research on Using Military Aircraft in Controlling IUU Fishing

15/11/2025 13:52

This was the request of Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Head of the Ministry of National Defense Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, when he chaired the 46th weekly meeting of the Ministry of National Defense Steering Committee on IUU.

Fisheries Resources Surveillance Team No. 3 Propagates Against IUU Fishing

15/11/2025 13:50

Fisheries Resources Surveillance Team No. 3 organized an information session on preventing illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing for nearly 20 fishing vessel owners at An Hoa fishing port (Dong Xuan Hamlet, Nui Thanh Commune, Da Nang) on the afternoon of November 10.

Vietnam News Today (Nov. 15): PM Pham Minh Chinh's Visit to Kuwait to Usher in New Phase of Bilateral Ties

15/11/2025 07:00

Vietnam News Today (Nov. 15): PM Pham Minh Chinh's visit to Kuwait to usher in new phase of bilateral ties: Ambassador; Vietnam, Laos promote trade, investment cooperation toward 5 bln USD trade target; Vietnam, RoK seek new drivers to advance comprehensive cooperation; Vietnam and Czech Republic boost digital transformation cooperation.

[Photo] Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Presents Report to President Ho Chi Minh on Occasion of its 75th Traditional Day

14/11/2025 10:57

On November 13 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held a ceremony to present its report to President Ho Chi Minh in commemoration of its 75th Traditional Day (November 17, 1950 - November 17, 2025) and the Patriotic Emulation Congress for the 2025-2030 period. The solemn program was attended by VUFO leaders, officials, and staff.

Viet Nam-Cuba Friendship Association in Proud 75-Year Journey of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations

14/11/2025 10:32

In 1950, the resistance war against French colonialism entered a new phase, as the Vietnamese revolution established official relations with revolutionary forces around the world, including the Soviet Union, China, and others. The Viet Nam Committee for the Protection of World Peace was founded in the Viet Bac resistance base as the first people-to-people diplomacy organization, serving as the predecessor of today’s Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO).

Vietnam News Today (Nov. 14): PM to visit Kuwait, Algeria, and Attend G20 Summit in South Africa

14/11/2025 07:00

Vietnam News Today (Nov. 14): PM to visit Kuwait, Algeria, and attend G20 Summit in South Africa; Vietnam and Cambodia boost defense cooperation, consolidate peaceful border; Vietnamese, Chinese Party communication bodies to maintain regular cooperation; HCM City ready to serve as a bridge linking Italy with Vietnam and ASEAN.

FNF: Bringing Spirit of “Freedom, Responsibility, and Innovation” into Cooperation Activities in Vietnam

13/11/2025 20:20

On November 12 in Hanoi, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF, Germany) held a farewell reception, marking the conclusion of its operations in Vietnam. The event served as an opportunity to acknowledge and express gratitude for the organization’s contributions to promoting Vietnam–Germany mutual understanding and development cooperation in Vietnam.

Russia 'Actively Preparing' For Putin's India Visit: Kremlin

13/11/2025 07:00

Russia is preparing for President Putin’s India visit by year-end, likely featuring key agreements.

Vietnam News Today (Nov. 13): Vietnam, Solomon Islands Sign MoU to Spur Cooperation

13/11/2025 07:00

Vietnam News Today (Nov. 13): Vietnam and Jordan expand bilateral cooperation toward sustainable future; Vietnam, Solomon Islands sign MoU to spur cooperation; Vietnam highly values win-win economic, commercial cooperation with US: Deputy PM; HCM City, Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture enhance collaboration.

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