People-to-People Diplomacy: Soft Power Strengthening Vietnam - Poland Friendship
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On November 28 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held a friendship gathering to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Poland.
December 01, 2025 | 07:12
People-to-People Exchanges Strengthen Vietnam–Romania Friendship
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On November 29 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and the Vietnam–Romania Friendship Association held a Friendship Gathering to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Romania and the 107th National Day of Romania.
December 01, 2025 | 06:08
Promoting People-to-People Exchanges Between Vietnamese and Palestinian Youth
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On November 25 in Hanoi, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, on the occasion of her official visit to Vietnam from November 25-27.
November 26, 2025 | 10:43
Opening Ceremony of 13th Viet Nam-China People’s Forum: Strengthening Relations from People’s Foundation
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On November 24 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries held the Opening Ceremony of the 13th Viet Nam-China People’s Forum under the theme “75 Years of Viet Nam-China Friendship: Building a Stronger People-to-People Foundation”.
November 24, 2025 | 18:12
Vietnam-US Friendship Festival: Enhancing Mutual Understanding and Strengthening Trust Between Peoples of Two Countries
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On November 23 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, the US Mission to Vietnam, and the Hanoi People’s Committee jointly organized the Vietnam-US Friendship Festival. This event is part of a series of activities commemorating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
November 24, 2025 | 10:52
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Traditional Day and Patriotic Emulation Congress for 2025-2030 Period
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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.
November 17, 2025 | 15:12
Remark on 75th Anniversary of the Traditional Day of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations
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VietnamTimes Magazine respectfully presents the full text of the speech delivered by President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son at the Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Traditional Day (17 November 1950 - 17 November 2025), the Conferment of the First-Class Labour Order, and the National Patriotic Emulation Congress for the 2025-2030 period.
November 17, 2025 | 14:30
Congratulatory Letter from the President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations
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On November 17, 2025, in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations solemnly held the Ceremony Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of its Traditional Day, the Presentation of the First-Class Labor Order, and the Patriotic Emulation Congress for the 2025-2030 period. On this significant occasion, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son sent a congratulatory letter to all officials, public servants, employees, and individuals who have been and are directly engaged in people-to-people diplomacy within the system of the Union.
November 17, 2025 | 09:40
Strengthening Viet Nam-Europe People-to-People Ties Through Knowledge and Technology
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In a world marked by volatility, people-to-people diplomacy serves as a bridge that nurtures mutual understanding and trust among nations, providing a durable foundation for friendship and cooperation. From contributing to peace and stability to unlocking external resources, the people-to-people channel has increasingly demonstrated its capacity to mobilize knowledge, technology, finance, and international experience for development. Through exchanges and cooperation among peoples, Viet Nam not only gains access to advanced models but also strengthens bilateral and multilateral cooperation programs in education, health, science and technology, environment, and innovation, thereby transforming goodwill and friendship into actionable capacity.
November 17, 2025 | 08:41
Multilateral People-to-People Diplomacy: Some Lessons and Reflections
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Throughout 75 years of formation and development, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and its member organizations have affirmed their core role in people-to-people diplomacy, contributing to strengthening and expanding the network of international friends, promoting and safeguarding national interests, and enhancing the position of Viet Nam in the international arena.
November 17, 2025 | 08:11
Hai Phong: Integrating People-to-People Diplomacy into Foreign Non-Governmental Projects
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In recent years, the integration of people-to-people diplomacy into the implementation of foreign non-governmental programs and projects in Hai Phong City has produced highly practical and meaningful results.
November 16, 2025 | 09:47
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and Ensuring of Human Rights in Viet Nam
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Human rights, or the rights of the person, are a universal concept, a shared value of humankind and also a fundamental objective of nations in their struggles for peace, democracy, justice and social progress.
November 16, 2025 | 09:38
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[Photo] Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Presents Report to President Ho Chi Minh on Occasion of its 75th Traditional Day
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On November 13 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held a ceremony to present its report to President Ho Chi Minh in commemoration of its 75th Traditional Day (November 17, 1950 - November 17, 2025) and the Patriotic Emulation Congress for the 2025-2030 period. The solemn program was attended by VUFO leaders, officials, and staff.
November 14, 2025 | 10:57
Viet Nam-Cuba Friendship Association in Proud 75-Year Journey of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations
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In 1950, the resistance war against French colonialism entered a new phase, as the Vietnamese revolution established official relations with revolutionary forces around the world, including the Soviet Union, China, and others. The Viet Nam Committee for the Protection of World Peace was founded in the Viet Bac resistance base as the first people-to-people diplomacy organization, serving as the predecessor of today’s Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO).
November 14, 2025 | 10:32
Economic Diplomacy: Perspective from Activities of Viet Nam-Singapore Friendship Association
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In the context of Viet Nam actively implementing its policy of economic diplomacy to serve national development, the activities of the Viet Nam-Singapore Friendship Association (VSFA) have undergone significant and appropriate shifts, harmoniously combining people-to-people diplomacy with economic diplomacy. The Association’s initiatives and action programs are always oriented toward individuals and communities, closely aligned with, and practically supporting Viet Nam’s socio-economic development programs.
November 13, 2025 | 07:00
Viet Nam-Cuba Solidarity: Command of Heart
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On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Cuba (December 2, 1960 - December 2, 2025), Cuban Ambassador to Viet Nam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes shared with VietnamTimes magazine his reflections on the special friendship between the two countries.
November 12, 2025 | 14:55
Da Nang and “Three-Step Formula” for Sustainable People-to-People Diplomacy
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After nearly three decades of establishment and development, the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organizations (DAFO) has affirmed its position as a model example in Vietnam’s people-to-people diplomacy - a comprehensive, effective, and sustainable operational model that creatively connects with international friends and contributes positively to the city’s integration process along the Han River.
November 12, 2025 | 11:52
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Actively Engages in and Organizes High-Level External Activities Abroad
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During 2024-2025, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) has taken the lead and cooperated with partners to organize numerous friendship exchanges and meetings in conjunction with visits and working trips by Party and State leaders to various countries, contributing to strengthening friendship between the people of Viet Nam and international friends.
November 12, 2025 | 11:28
Viet Nam-USA Society: 80 Years of Remarkable Journey
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Through people-to-people diplomacy, messages of reconciliation have been conveyed and acknowledged by the leaders of both countries. It was the efforts of people-to-people diplomacy, with the Viet Nam-USA Society at its core, through various channels connecting American organizations and individuals who supported normalization and the establishment of relations with Viet Nam, that served as a driving force leading to the normalization of relations and the establishment of diplomatic ties between Viet Nam and the United States on July 12, 1995.
November 12, 2025 | 11:13
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[Infographics] History of Formation and Development of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations
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History of Formation and Development of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.
November 11, 2025 | 16:04
