VNT writers

Lo Lo Chai Village Promoted to International Visitors Through Swiss Partnership

21/05/2026 11:42

On May 19, a delegation from the Embassy of Switzerland in Vietnam, led by Ambassador Thomas Gass, visited the community-based tourism village of Lo Lo Chai in Lung Cu Commune, Tuyen Quang Province.

Vibrant Football Tournament of Vietnamese Community in Japan Celebrates President Ho Chi Minh’s Birth Anniversary

18/05/2026 21:19

On May 17, a football tournament for the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in the Kansai region was held at the Kashihara Sports Complex in the ancient capital of Nara, Japan.

Vietnamese Community in Japan Marks Hung Kings Anniversary with Cultural Festival in Osaka

21/04/2026 14:57

On April 19, in Ikuno Ward, Osaka City (Japan), the 9th Vietnam Cultural Festival, reenacting the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Ceremony, was held in a solemn, warm atmosphere rich in national identity.

Vietnam Reaffirms Support for Persons with Disabilities at 2026 Commemoration

19/04/2026 08:12

The ceremony marking Vietnam Disability Day 2026, themed “Breaking Limits - Chasing Dreams - Shining with Confidence,” was jointly organized by the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, and the US Embassy in Vietnam.

Voter Turnout in General Election Hits Record High

22/03/2026 09:10

According to preliminary reports from 34 provinces and centrally governed cities, 76,198,214 out of 76,423,940 eligible voters cast their ballots, representing a turnout of 99.7 per cent - the highest rate on record.

The Election in Vietnam Through Eyes of International Friends: Foundation for Stability and Cooperation

12/03/2026 11:20

According to ambassadors, experts, and foreign nationals working in Vietnam, the upcoming elections for the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term represent an important milestone in the country’s political life. The event contributes to strengthening social consensus and reinforcing the international community’s confidence in Vietnam’s development prospects.

Vietnam’s Elections Through the Eyes of International Friends: Vibrant, Transparent, and Increasingly Modern

12/03/2026 10:18

Brilliant red flags with yellow stars line many streets, campaign posters appear across residential areas, and a wide range of communication activities are being carried out on digital platforms - these are familiar images in the days leading up to the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term in Vietnam, as observed by many international friends.

Women’s Football Tournament Promotes Gender Equality in Lai Chau

10/03/2026 14:06

In celebration of International Women’s Day (8 March), from 5-7 March 2026, the Plan Office in Lai Chau, in collaboration with the Lai Chau Women’s Union and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committees of Dao San and Khong Lao communes, organised a women’s football tournament under the theme “Kicking Away Gender Stereotypes.”

Experiencing Vietnamese Tet Through Foreign Eyes

20/02/2026 13:17

Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is more than just a holiday. It is a celebration of family, culture, and new beginnings. And for many foreigners, it becomes an unforgettable cultural journey.

WVIV Provides Relief Supplies to Disaster-Affected Communities in Thanh Hoa

04/02/2026 10:09

In a timely effort to support families and children severely impacted by Storm No. 10 in 2025 (Bualoi), on February 3 in Thanh Hoa Province, World Vision International in Vietnam (WVIV), in coordination with the Thanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee, the provincial Red Cross Society, and YoungOne Corporation, organized a ceremony to present relief supplies to residents of Co Lung Commune (formerly part of Ba Thuoc District).

WVI Provides Over VND 6.4 Billion in Aid to Families Affected by Storm No. 10 in Thanh Hoa

23/01/2026 15:39

According to Decision No. 257/QD-UBND dated January 21, 2026, issued by the Thanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee, the emergency international aid is intended to provide relief to disadvantaged households in the communes of Co Lung, Pu Luong, Quy Luong, Trung Thanh, Thien Phu, Phu Xuan, Nam Xuan, Trung Son, Thanh Vinh, Thach Quang, Muong Lat, Quang Chieu, Nhi Son, Tam Chung, and Muong Chanh, which suffered the consequences of Storm No. 10 in 2025.

VietHope to Provide 163 Scholarships to Disadvantaged Students in Hue

22/01/2026 07:10

A total of 163 scholarships funded by VietHope (the United States) have served as a significant source of encouragement, helping to strengthen confidence and determination among disadvantaged pupils and university students at high schools and universities across Hue City.

International Friends, Foreign Affairs Experts Offer Recommendations to Strengthen Ties Between Vietnamese People and the World

01/12/2025 09:09

Expanding and enhancing the effectiveness of the “Nurturing Friendship” program; promoting people-to-people diplomacy to boost economic cooperation; and increasing priority for addressing issues such as climate change and population aging - these are among the recommendations put forward by international friends, experts, and veteran diplomats to foster long-term cooperation and friendship between the Vietnamese people and friends around the world.

Foreign Tourists Join Hands in Post-Flood Recovery in Vietnam

24/11/2025 11:51

In recent days, provinces such as Gia Lai, Dak Lak, and several coastal areas in Central Vietnam have faced severe storms and flooding. Once the floodwater began to recede, foreign tourists traveling in Vietnam stepped forward to support recovery efforts.

5th International Conference on Cooperation between Vietnam and Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations to Take Place on December 4

24/11/2025 07:00

The Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organization Affairs (COMINGO) will organize the “5th International Conference on Cooperation between Vietnam and Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations, Partners for Prosperous and Sustainable Development” on December 4, 2025.

Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Traditional Day and Patriotic Emulation Congress for 2025-2030 Period

17/11/2025 15:12

On 17 November in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations solemnly celebrated the 75th Anniversary of its Traditional Day and convened the Patriotic Emulation Congress for the 2025-2030 period, while also proudly receiving the First-Class Labour Order.

Proposals for Building Vietnam’s People-to-People Diplomacy in New Era