Valerie Mai
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Each Vietnamese Citizen to Receive VND 100,000 to Celebrate National Day
The Prime Minister has issued Official Dispatch No. 149/CD-TTg on giving gifts to citizens on the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).
30/08/2025 17:18
Committee for Foreign Non-governmental Organization Affairs Works with Cao Bang Province
Continuing the working program in Cao Bang province, on August 22, the Committee for Foreign Non-governmental Organization Affairs Works, led by Do Thi Kim Dung, Deputy Head of the People's Aid Coordinating Committee (PACCOM) under the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, held a working session with the Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Finance, Office of the People's Committee, Police, and the Union of Friendship Organizations of the province.
25/08/2025 10:17
National-level Launching Ceremony to Aid Cuban People with Food, Medical and Essential Supplies
On August 13 in Hanoi, a national-level launching ceremony was held for a program to support the Cuban People themed “65 Years of Vietnam–Cuba Friendship.” The 65-day campaign (from August 13 to October 16, 2025) aims to mobilize a minimum of 65 billion VND to provide medical supplies, essential goods, and support for sustainable development initiatives, contributing to efforts that help the Cuban people overcome current challenges.
15/08/2025 07:00
Vietnam News Today (June 27): PM concludes WEF Tianjin 2025 engagement, working visit to China
Vietnam News Today (June 27): Party General Secretary attends NA Standing Committee’s commendation ceremony, Party chief receives Australian Ambassador to Vietnam, PM concludes WEF Tianjin 2025 engagement, working visit to China, NA adopts Law on Vietnam’s participation in UN peacekeeping operations, Vietnam ready to launch two-tier local government model from July 1...
27/06/2025 08:44
VUFO Supports Initiatives to Enhance People-to-people Exchanges between Vietnam and the Philippines
At a meeting with a delegation of the Philippines-Vietnam Friendship Association led by its President Mario Ferdinand Anyon Pasion on May 29 in Hanoi, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son affirmed that VUFO supports initiatives to enhance exchanges between the people of the two countries, not only on a macro level but also in coordination between the two friendship associations.
30/05/2025 10:20
Solid Bridge for People-to-people Relations between Vietnam and Germany
Speaking at the 40th Anniversary of the Vietnam - Germany Friendship Association (May 23, 1985 - May 23, 2025), held on May 23 in Hanoi, Nguyen Toan Thang, Permanent Vice President of the Association, reaffirmed the organization's vital role as a reliable bridge, deepening ties and understanding between the two peoples.
24/05/2025 10:52
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations received Ethiopian State Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On April 16 in Hanoi, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Nguyen Ngoc Hung received the State Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ambassador Birtukan Ayano.
17/04/2025 11:13
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Receives Relatives of Former US Pilot
On April 8 in Hanoi, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Dong Huy Cuong received Steven Charles Morrissey and Joyceleane Claire Morrissey, relatives of a former US pilot missing in Vietnam.
09/04/2025 09:29
Young People - Source of Vitality and Bright Future for Vietnam - China Relations
The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hosted the "Engage with Vietnamese and Chinese students across generations" at the Vietnam - China Friendship Palace (Hanoi), on March 20. The event celebrates the 75th anniversary of Vietnam - China diplomatic relations and the Vietnam - China Humanistic Exchange Year 2025. General Secretary To Lam attended and delivered a speech.
24/03/2025 11:15
Information Sharing Session Held to Discuss Potentials in Vietnam - Türkiye Relations
On March 13 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, in collaboration with the Turkish Embassy to Vietnam, held an information-sharing session on Türkiye.
17/03/2025 12:59
Da Nang Students Learn Korean Culture through Vibrant Activitie
On March 9, the University of Foreign Languages Studies at the University of Danang (UD), in collaboration with the Korean Language Center in Ho Chi Minh City (KLECH), hosted the "Korean Cultural Experience Day 2025." The event featured a variety of engaging and vibrant activities, drawing nearly 600 participants, including junior high school, high school, and university students from Danang City.
11/03/2025 12:56
Friendship Medal Granted to American Friend who Helped Thousands of Vietnamese Patients
Bearing in mind memory of a stranger's cry, Virginia Mary Lockett, an American physiotherapist, sold her house to move to Vietnam. Over the years, she has quietly helped stroke and brain injury patients. In recognition of her contributions to protecting and caring for people's health and developing friendly relations between Vietnam and the United States, the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam awarded her the Friendship Medal.
27/02/2025 13:05
Vietnam Professor wins Global Health Innovation Leadership Award
Prof. Dr. Tran Xuan Bach, Vice President of the Vietnam Young Physicians Association, lecturer at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, was honored with the 2025 Global Healthcare Innovation Leadership Award.
24/02/2025 14:44
NCF to Continue Accompanying Vietnamese Children with Craniofacial Deformities
The statement was made by Chen Yi Ling, Director of Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation (NCF) at the opening ceremony of NCF's office in Vietnam, on February 22 in Hanoi.
24/02/2025 00:47
VUFO President Received and Worked with Sri Lankan Ambassador to Vietnam
On February 14, in Hanoi, Phan Anh Son, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), received Poshitha Perera, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sri Lanka to Vietnam.
19/02/2025 16:02
Francophone Space Launched at Hanoi Medical University
On February 17, Hanoi Medical University held the launching ceremony of the "Francophone Space", marking an important step in developing the studying and teaching of the French language and promoting international cooperation in medical education.
19/02/2025 12:24
ReSurge International, VUFO Continue Cooperate to Support Children With Birth Defects
On February 11, in Hanoi, Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), received and worked with Claire Lachance, President and CEO of ReSurge International (USA).
13/02/2025 17:00
United Nations Secretary-General Sends Lunar New Year Wishes
On January 25, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2025, expressing his hope that the Year of the Snake will bring humanity good health, happiness, and prosperity.
26/01/2025 23:08
Vietnamese Tet Introduced to International Friends
In the joyful atmosphere of the traditional New Year, the Vietnamese community in Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Egypt organize festivals to recreate the astmosphere and customs of the homeland's Tet. Not only does this help to connect overseas Vietnamese with their roots, these events also introduce Vietnamese culture and cuisine to international friends.
26/01/2025 22:14
Vietnamese Embassy in Laos Visits to Overseas Citizens on Tet Occasion
On Tet occasion, Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos, Nguyen Minh Tam, along with the Embassy staff, visited Phat Tich Pagoda. They extended New Year greetings and offered gifts to the families of leaders from various tenures of the General Association, City Associations, and the volunteer teachers of Vietnamese.
25/01/2025 17:41
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