
Vietnam, Japan to Further Promote University Training for Information Technology
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between Vietnam Japan University (VJU) and the National Institute of Information and Communication Technology of Japan (NICT) took place on May 29 in Hanoi, affirming the joint effort to promote information technology training.

Vietnam Spotlighted at Seoul Food 2023
More than 30 Vietnamese enterprises attended Seoul International Food Exhibition (Seoul Food 2023) from May 30 to June 2.

Free Trade Agreement to Enhance Vietnam - Israel Bilateral Ties in All Fields
Vietnam's Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc stressed the breakthroughs in Vietnam - Israel economic cooperation Vietnam on May 30, at the ceremony on Israel's National Day Celebration and the celebration of the 30th founding anniversary of Vietnam - Israel bilateral relations.

Digital Technology Supports Ethnic Minority Youth In Self-Protection
EMPoWR project takes advantage of information technology in the establishment of an online platform where the youth can gain useful knowledge and skills

Banks' Digital Transformation: Where Does Vietnam Stand?
Digital payments have been growing at 40% for the last four years, one of the world’s fastest digital transformation rates.

USABC Commits to Support Vietnam's Macroeconomic Stability and Resilience
President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) Ted Osius reaffirmed the support for Vietnam’s digital transformation strategy and green energy transition, promoting mutually beneficial trade and investment relationships between the U.S. and the ten countries of Southeast Asia.

Da Nang International Fireworks Festival Returns After 3 Years
The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) - an iconic tourism event will return for its 11th edition on June 2 2023 with 8 participating teams from Vietnam, Australia, Canada, Finland, the UK, Italy, Poland and France.

Vietnam Posts Trade Surplus of US$9.8 Billion in Five Months
The General Statistics Office (GSO) on May 29 announced that the total import and export turnover of goods in May 2023 was estimated at US$55.86 billion, up 5.3% over the previous month and down 12.3% over the same period last year.

Many Promising Opportunities for Singaporean Investors in Vinh Phuc Province
According to Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam - Singapore Friendship Organization Nguyen Duc Hung, education, tourism and logistics are the three most promising areas for Singapore to invest in Vinh Phuc.

Ho Chi Minh City's Charity Group Builds Two Bridges in Ca Mau Province
Two rural bridges, sponsored by the Vong Tay Viet Nam charity group, have been inaugurated in the southernmost province of Ca Mau

Quang Nam Province Thanks US Veterans for War Consequence Settlement Efforts
Quang Nam province strengthens coordination with the the Vietnam Veterans of America to overcome the consequences of the war

Discussions Continue on War Legacies in Vietnam
In the aftermath of the Vietnam-American War, Vietnamese and foreigners have held multiple discussion on how to address the issue of war legacies. Today, these discussion continue, focusing on the proper allocation of resources.
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[Photos] Families Explore Traditional Cultural Values on International Children's Day
To celebrate this year's International Children's Day, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology held "Children's Day: Learn cultural heritage with kids" on May 27- 28. The event created a space for families to bond and learn about Vietnamese culture through fun activities.

Vietnam willing to join efforts for CPTPP elevation, IPEF negotiations: Minister
Vietnam is ready to coordinate with other CPTPP member countries in implementing the 2023 rotating chair New Zealand’s initiatives on elevating the deal as a model one of the region and the world, affirmed Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.

Representative of German NGO Wants to Continue Friendship with Vietnam
"5 years in Vietnam left my family with good memories. When we return to Germany, we will contact the Vietnamese community to make friends," said Axel Blaschke, Resident Representative of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) in a meeting with Phan Anh Son, Vice President, General Secretary of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) in Hanoi on May 26.

Strengthening People-to-people Exchanges Between Vietnamese and Americans
During a meeting with Dong Huy Cuong, Director of the Institute of International Studies and People-to-people Diplomacy (under the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations) in Hanoi on May 26, Pam DeVolder, Counselor of Information - Culture, US Embassy to Vietnam suggested organizing cultural exchange activities to connecting the two peoples.

Bulgarian Holiday Celebrated in Vietnam, Proving Friendship Between the Two Countries
The Bulgarian Culture, Education, and Slavic Writing Day held in Vietnam is a testament to the friendship between the two countries, said Marinela Petkova, Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria an event in Hanoi on May 27.

Australian Tourists Favor Vietnam
Australian tourists are considered easy-going travelers, comfortable with spending. However, effective and long-lasting attraction requires unique, vibrant products.

Truong Sa Archipelago in Hearts of Overseas Vietnamese
In 10 journeys to bring overseas Vietnamese back to their homeland, many young Vietnamese set foot on Truong Sa (Spratly). This place aroused in them a strong love for their homeland.

Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association in Can Tho City Seek to Promote Relations
On May 27, speaking at the Congress of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association in Can Tho City for the term of 2023-2028, Vice Chairman of Central Committee of the Association Tran Tan Ngo suggested that the Congress continue to work on "Sowing seeds of friendship," considering this as an important task in the activities of the Association in the locality.

All Measures on Table to Amplify Vietnam-UK Trade
Vietnam - UK bilateral trade enjoys continuous growth.

Strengthening International Solidarity in Africa
Living and working in Bambari, Major Nguyen Van Hien, a Vietnamese officer at the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission (MINUSCA) (Central African Republic) always feels the warm affection and international solidarity of colleagues from different countries and local people.

Ho Chi Minh City Eyes Stronger Cooperation with Czech
Ho Chi Minh City keens on stronger trade and investment cooperation with the Czech Republic