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35 Years of Giving Children Back their Childhood

28/03/2024 04:44

From 1989 to 2024, Christina Noble Children's Foundation helped around 900,000 children with chances of receiving a healthy life and decent education so that they have the ability to support themselves as adults.

UN Women Affirms it Commitments to Support Vietnam in Achieving SDGs

16/03/2024 18:10

Caroline Nyamayemombe talked about holding the position of UN Women Representative in Vietnam and the upcoming plans of the organization and its partners, towards accelerating progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Vietnam and no one is left behind.

UN Women Encourages Sports Investment for a Brighter Future for Girls

10/03/2024 11:12

According to UN Women, while investing in women and girls, it is important to invest in their physical activities. Sports increase their confidence and leadership skills, build network, while defy social stereotypes.

Merle Ratner in the Hearts of Vietnamese People

18/02/2024 09:45

After the passing of Merle Ratner, Vietnamese friends were moved to share recollections of her, an American left-wing activist.

Memorial Service for Merle Ratner: Solemn and Emotional

16/02/2024 16:36

The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations held a memorial service for Merle Ratner in Hanoi on the morning of Feb. 16 in in-person and virtual form.

Touching Free Buses to Bring Workers Back to Hanoi for Work

15/02/2024 11:08

To implement the plan to organize "Trade Union's Tet Journey - Spring 2024", on the morning of February 14 (the 5th day of Tet), the Labor Confederations of Hanoi, Nghe An, and Thanh Hoa simultaneously support nearly 300 workers from Nghe An and Thanh Hoa provinces returned to Hanoi for work.

The World in 2024: AI and Experts' Forecast

13/02/2024 06:05

According to experts, in 2024, although the world tends to recover economically, it will continue to face existing challenges. Artificial intelligence (AI) agrees with many of those forecasts.

Love and Warm Support on a Sea Voyage

11/02/2024 16:30

A delegation from southern provinces and cities, businesses, and press agencies went on a 5-day and night voyage, crossing more than 600 km by sea and road to bring New Year wishes to officers, soldiers, forces, and people in the southwest sea of Vietnam in January 2024. Although the weather is relatively favorable, for many members of them, seasickness is still a challenge. In the choppy waters, the dedicated care of Naval Region 5 Command's officers and soldiers is a precious medicine to help ease the uncomfortable feeling of seasickness.

Vietnam’s Cooperation with Major Partners: What’s the next steps?

11/02/2024 06:10

The spectacular achievements of foreign affairs last year have opened doors for cooperation and people-to-people exchanges in many fields. As Vietnam upgraded relations with three major partners, the United States, China, and Japan, what should businesses, people, artists, and youngsters do to exploit the potential and take advantage of opportunities? VietnamTimes has interviewed experts and insiders on this topic.

Warm "Trade Union Flight - Spring 2024" Brings Workers Home for Lunar New Year

07/02/2024 21:20

At 4:30 am on February 7 (2 days before Tet), at Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City), the "Trade Union Flight - Spring 2024" was organized by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor to send 50 workers home to celebrate Tet.

Over 1.8 Million Members and Workers Join "Tet of Reunion - Spring of Sharing"

01/02/2024 11:15

During the Lunar New Year of the Dragon in 2024, the online "2024 Tet Market of the Trade Union" program attracted over 192,000 union members and workers to participate with a total budget of over VND 60 billion. Activities to offer gifts and free air and train tickets were simultaneously organized by the Vietnam Trade Unions in many localities.

New Projects Launched to Support Students to Enhance Study Motivation

28/01/2024 13:09

To support students overcome with daily pressures and enhance their motivation to study, Save the Children collaborated with the Ho Chi Minh City Child Welfare Association and the Center of Help for Indigenous Value Promotion And Sustainable Environment (CHIASE), funded by the European Union, to set up school psychology support rooms at six project schools in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This activity is part of Save the Children’s contribution to the Ministry of Education and Training’s Happy School initiative.

Synergy, Pioneering Spirit Raise Vietnamese businesses' Position in International Arena

28/01/2024 11:59

After many years in the market, the cooperation with Tan Hiep Phat and many other businesses has brought Brenntag business success and a good view of the Vietnamese business community.

Trade Union Tet Market 2024 Opens in Hanoi

22/01/2024 17:16

The program "Trade Union Tet Market 2024" was opened in Hanoi on January 21. This is an activity chaired by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, and assigned to the Hanoi City Federation of Labor to organize. Trade Union Tet Market 2024 is also a highlight, marking 10 years of the Tet reunion program.

Story "Keeping the Forest" of Ta Oi and Co Tu community

19/01/2024 15:15

From those who rely on forest resources, the Ta Oi and Co Tu community have now found a way to harmonize the interests between the community and the forest through the Village Development Fund program and the community-level conservation groups of the CarBi 2 project. The project is implemented by WWF-Vietnam in collaboration with the Forest Protection Department and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Nam Dong and A Luoi districts of Thua Thien Hue province and Dong Giang and Tay Giang districts of Quang Nam province.

New Year Atmosphere Around the World

01/01/2024 01:57

Spectacular fireworks have been displayed around the world to kick off New Year's Eve celebrations. People around the world have diverse ways to say hello to a new year, with the hope that it will bring luck and happiness.

35 Foreign NGOs Honored for their Contributions to Vietnam's Development

28/12/2023 10:06

The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) - the Standing Agency of the Committee for Foreign Non-governmental Organization Affairs (Committee) awarded certificates of merit to 35 international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that have many positive contributions to Vietnam's economic, security, and social development in 2023. The ceremony was held in Hanoi on Dec. 26.

Vietnam - South Africa Needs to Exploit Diverse Areas of Cooperation

14/12/2023 16:42

Phan Anh Son, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) received Humile Mashatile, spouse of South African Vice President Paul Mashatile in Hanoi on December 14. The two sides discussed the potential for Vietnam-South Africa cooperation and agreed to coordinate in activities that contribute to strengthening friendly relations between the two peoples.

32 Vietnamese Football Teams in Japan Join Final Round of FAVIJA CHAMPIONS CUP 2023

11/12/2023 13:42

On December 10, the final round of the Vietnamese National Football Championship in Japan 2023 FAVIJA CHAMPIONS CUP 2023 took place at Redsland Stadium, Saitama, Japan.