Ensuring French Resources Continue to Contribute to Viet Nam
13/09/2026 11:56
More than 50 French non-governmental organisations are operating in Viet Nam. In his congratulatory letter to the 7th National Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for the 2026-2031 term, French Ambassador to Viet Nam Olivier Brochet acknowledged the Union’s role in supporting these organisations, while highlighting the expanding network of French-Vietnamese partners through cooperation between the Embassy of France and the Viet Nam-France Friendship and Cooperation Association.
Effective Cooperation, Stronger People-to-People Ties between Viet Nam and Russia
13/09/2026 11:48
The Committee for External Relations of Saint Petersburg (Russia) has recognized its effective cooperation with the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, considering it a symbol of the enduring solidarity between the peoples of the two countries. In its congratulatory letter to the 7th National Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for the 2026-2031 term, the Committee expressed its confidence that the Congress would mark a new stage of development for the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.
International Friends and Partners Congratulate Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations’ Congress
13/09/2026 11:35
Amid the country’s ongoing process of renewal and advancement, the 7th National Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, for the 2026-2031 term, marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Union in carrying out people-to-people diplomacy. Ahead of the Congress, international friends and partners from many regions have sent letters and messages of congratulations, recognizing the Union’s contributions and expressing their desire to continue working alongside it in the years ahead.
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations to Hold National Congress
13/09/2026 11:14
The 7th National Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), for the 2026-2031 term, is scheduled to take place on September 14 in Ha Noi. The Congress will be held under the theme “Proactive adaptation - Breakthrough innovation - Practical effectiveness.”
India launches tap-and-pay option for real-time payments ahead of full Apple Pay rollout
13/09/2026 07:00
India's payments authority launched a tap-and-pay option in its real-time payments network on Thursday, ahead of an expected full launch of Apple Pay in the country.
Lighting Way: Bringing Peace of Mind to A Tuc Highland Village
12/09/2026 22:10
Bringing light to remote villages deep in the Truong Son mountain range, contributing to security and national defence in border areas, while also promoting local socio-economic development - these are the practical values brought by the lighting project to residents of A Tuc Village (Lia Commune, Quang Province).
Events That Bring Partners Together
12/09/2026 15:51
People-to-people diplomacy activities have now become “events” that “bring together” Vietnamese organizations, businesses, localities and projects with international partners for cooperation and partnership, creating practical and tangible outcomes for their respective tasks.
For Impact That Lasts Beyond the Project
12/09/2026 15:35
According to Karolina Rutkowska, Country Programme Director of VVOB in Viet Nam, a cooperation programme only truly creates value when its results extend beyond the implementation period, while also building the capacity, working methods and commitment needed to sustain the changes after the project ends.
HCMC Friendship Dialogue: Connecting Localities, Promoting Practical Cooperation
12/09/2026 15:25
The 3rd Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue (FD 2026) will take place in the city from September 10-12, 2026, under the theme “Local Diplomacy: Driving Innovation and Sustainable Growth.” The event continues to promote the role of people-to-people diplomacy and local diplomacy in connecting cities, organizations, businesses and people from different countries.
World Vision Supports 102 Dien Bien Households Recover After Floods
12/09/2026 15:22
From September 9-10, World Vision International in Viet Nam, in coordination with the Dien Bien Red Cross Society and local authorities, provided emergency assistance totaling VND 441 million to 102 households affected by floods, helping them stabilize their lives after the disaster.
Vietnam, Russia Issue Joint Statement on Further Strengthening Ties in New Period
12/09/2026 15:21
In the statement, Vietnam and Russia clarified concrete measures to bolster their cooperation in specific fields, including political and diplomatic affairs, defence and security, economy and trade, fuel and energy, transport, industry and agriculture, science – technology, education – training, health care, and people-to-people exchanges.
A Father’s Love Led Me to Viet Nam
12/09/2026 15:20
Nearly a year ago, we, reporters from Viet Nam Times Magazine, had the opportunity to meet Alisher Mukhamedov, President of the Uzbekistan-Viet Nam Friendship Association. During that conversation, he shared many stories about Uzbekistan and his affection for Viet Nam. Recalling the unfinished stories, we sent him a letter to ask how he was doing. A few days later, he wrote back:
Thanh Hoa Completes Sample Collection at 25 Martyrs' Cemeteries
12/09/2026 15:15
As part of the "500-day-and-night campaign to accelerate the search, recovery, and identification of martyrs' remains," Thanh Hoa has completed sample collection at all 25 martyrs' cemeteries in the province, obtaining samples from 2,602 graves for DNA analysis.
Young Generations of Viet Nam and Russia Connect Through Education and Culture
12/09/2026 15:08
During a visit to School No. 1253 in Moscow on September 9, Madame Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of General Secretary and President To Lam, emphasized the role of education in fostering mutual understanding among the younger generations of both countries and expressed a desire to strengthen connections between Vietnamese and Russian schools.
Vietnam News Today (Sep. 12): Viet Nam, Poland Hold Deputy Foreign Minister-Level Political Consultation
12/09/2026 15:02
Vietnam News Today (Sep. 12): Vietnamese PM’s working trip significant for BRICS, bilateral cooperation; Viet Nam, Poland hold deputy foreign minister-level political consultation; Algeria pushes for implementation of commitments, business connectivity; Viet Nam, Bulgaria bolster parliamentary cooperation, materialize strategic partnership.
EU-India ties and new supply chain opportunities
12/09/2026 07:00
India is framed as a partner for gradual, sector-by-sector diversification—electronics, pharma ingredients, textiles—starting with a few EU states and Indian states.
Black Sticky Rice Brings Greater Prosperity to Ta Lao
11/09/2026 17:02
Women who know how to build social media channels to promote their hometown’s culture; women who have become small-scale traders with stable incomes of tens of millions of Vietnamese dong; women who participate in community activities; and women who preserve their ethnic culture - these are the women of Ta Lao (Quang Tri). They are taking part in a black sticky rice cultivation model under the Resilience First project, taking charge of their own lives and changing their destinies amid the lush forests and rugged mountains.
"President Ho Chi Minh with China - A Journey of Friendship, Aspiration for Peace and Development," Exhibition Opens in Kunming (China)
11/09/2026 15:35
Over 100 documents, materials, and images about President Ho Chi Minh, many of which are being published for the first time, were exhibited in Kunming (Yunnan, China), contributing to clarifying Ho Chi Minh's revolutionary activities in China and the process of fostering friendship between Viet Nam and China.
Expectations and Recommendations - Part 3
11/09/2026 15:30
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.
Remembering Onaka Shinichi - A Great Friend of Viet Nam-Japan Peace and Friendship
11/09/2026 14:30
On September 4, 2026, Former Vice President of the Hiroshima Prefecture Japan -Viet Nam Friendship Association, Former Secretary-General of the Hiroshima City Anti-Atomic Bomb Committee Onaka Shinichi passed away. His passing leaves behind immeasurable sorrow for his family, friends, and colleagues in the peace and international friendship movement, as well as many Vietnamese people who had met, worked with, and received his sincere affection.
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