Friendship
Viet Nam-Algeria: Looking Back on History, Nurturing Friendship
According to a Viet Nam News Agency correspondent in Algiers, on the morning of September 27, Vietnamese and Algerian agencies jointly organised a screening of the documentary Viet Nam-Algeria: Far apart yet close, introducing the history and development of the friendship and comradeship between the two countries, their peoples and their respective revolutionary struggles to a large number of Algerian leaders and military personnel, as well as Vietnamese officials and the Vietnamese community in Algeria.
Friendship
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Pays Tribute to Fallen Kazakh Military Personnel
On September 28 in Hanoi, a delegation from the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), led by VUFO Vice President Dong Huy Cuong, visited the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Vietnam to pay tribute and sign the condolence book in memory of military personnel who died while on duty in Mangystau Province.
Friendship
Wanting One Year, Finding a Lifetime
At the age of 20, Tang Ping came to Hanoi from Guangxi, China, with plans to study in Viet Nam for just one year. Little did she know that this land would keep her there for so long. And she now wants to spend the rest of her life here. She recalls:
Five Bells for Peace Aboard the Odyssey
Five bells rang aboard the Odyssey in Ho Chi Minh City, carrying the peace wishes of international friends sharing the journey. The activity took place one day after members of the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise community gathered at the War Remnants Museum.
From Memory to the Future: Nurturing Peace, Friendship and Cooperation
On September 25, in Dong Hoi Ward, Quang Tri Province, the Viet Nam Peace and Development Council, in coordination with the Quang Tri Union of Friendship Organizations, held an international seminar titled “From memory to the future: The value of peace.”
General Secretary and President Calls for Expanded Vietnam-Canada People-to-people Exchanges
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam called on members of the Canada-Vietnam Friendship Association to work more closely with the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations and the Vietnam-Canada Friendship Association, and continue to enhance their role as a bridge between the two peoples.
War-Time Frames Tell the Story of Peace
On the occasion of the International Day of Peace on September 21, the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City inaugurated a newly renovated exhibition space featuring three thematic exhibitions: “Requiem,” “Agent Orange in the War in Viet Nam,” and “Viet Nam: War and Peace.” The documentary photographs invite the public to look back on a painful past while conveying a message about the value of peace to present and future generations.
Viet Nam-Armenia Friendship Association Congratulates Armenia on 35th Independence Day
Marking the 35th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia (September 21, 1991-September 21, 2026), the Viet Nam-Armenia Friendship Association visited the Embassy of Armenia in Viet Nam to extend its congratulations and affirmed that it would continue to coordinate in organising friendship exchanges between the peoples of the two countries.
Party General Secretary and President Meets American Friends
General Secretary and President To Lam affirmed that the Vietnamese people have not forgotten those who stood by them during the most difficult years.
The Bell of Peace Rings Out from the War Remnants Museum
On September 20, a programme in response to the United Nations International Day of Peace (September 21) was held at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, with the participation of representatives from peace and friendship organisations and more than 50 international guests from the Villa Vie Odyssey community and the Global Flagship of Peace initiative. In a space preserving memories of war, the bell of peace rang out alongside a message of dialogue, understanding and a shared commitment to the future.
The Bonds Between People Are Why I Love Viet Nam
Speaking about Viet Nam, where I currently live and work, brings me many emotions. What I notice most clearly about Ha Noi is the increasingly rapid pace of change across society. Residential complexes, shopping malls, roads and new bridges are continuously being built throughout the city. Some places have changed dramatically in just a few months. Particularly recently, it is easy to see that Hanoi is implementing major projects on drainage and water treatment to reduce flooding. This shows that the Government is taking urban infrastructure improvement very seriously.
10 Local Union Organizations Sign Agreement on Coordinating People-to-People Diplomacy for 2026-2027
The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations of 10 provinces and cities under Emulation Cluster No. 2 have signed an Emulation Agreement for 2026-2027, focusing on coordinating friendship activities, external information, the mobilisation of foreign non-governmental aid, work involving overseas Vietnamese, and organisational development.
KFHI Funds VND 5 Billion Project to Improve Life in Dong Duong
The Da Nang City People's Committee has approved the acceptance of the project "Child-Focused Community Transformation - CFCT (Phase I)" in Dong Duong Commune, funded by Korea Food for the Hungry International (KFHI) of the Republic of Korea. The project has a total budget of more than VND 5 billion and will be implemented through September 2031.
50 Years of Viet Nam-Philippines: Friendship and Cooperation
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh City Viet Nam–Southeast Asia Friendship Association, held a ceremony on September 16, marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and the Philippines (July 12, 1976 - July 12, 2026).
Opening of 14th Viet Nam-China People’s Forum: Joining Hands and Moving Forward Together to Build Community with Shared Future
On September 20, the opening ceremony of the 14th Vietnam–China People’s Forum was held in Wuyi Mountain, Nanping City, Fujian Province, China, under the theme “Joining hands and moving forward together to build a Viet Nam-China community with a shared future of strategic significance at a higher level.” The forum brought together a large number of experts and researchers from theoretical agencies, Party schools, academies, news agencies and media organizations, as well as the business communities of both countries.
30 Minutes of “Quintessential Viet Nam” Every Day
Affection for a country can stem from the simplest of things. For Kaneya Manabu, a Japanese national who formerly served as a police officer in Saitama Prefecture and later chose to make Viet Nam his home, one such thing is the workplace lunch nap. Though it lasts only about 30 minutes a day, this habit has given him a deeper appreciation for the local rhythm of life and a distinctly Vietnamese approach to balancing work and personal time.
Dien Bien Provides Professional Training for 14 Officials from Northern Lao Provinces
14 officials from the Lao provinces of Oudomxay and Phongsaly will participate in a training and field-study program, focusing on five topics, in Dien Bien from September 14 to October 15, 2026.
Viet Nam and Bulgaria Seek to Expand Sister-City Partnerships
This was shared by the Bulgaria-Viet Nam Parliamentary Friendship Group during a meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet, held at the Bulgarian National Assembly, as part of efforts to concretize the Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
Children’s Drawings Spread Spirit of Viet Nam-Denmark Friendship
The Embassy of Denmark in Viet Nam presented more than 100 paintings selected from the 2025-2026 "Denmark in Your Eyes" drawing contest to E Hospital. The innocent drawings by Vietnamese children brought colors, joy and messages about a greener future to pediatric patients, their families and medical staff, while contributing to strengthening friendship and people-to-people exchanges between Viet Nam and Denmark.
General Secretary and State President To Lam Meets with Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations
On September 15, 2026, following the successful 7th National Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, 2026-2031 term, General Secretary and State President To Lam met and held a working session with representatives of the newly elected Executive Committee.
Six Key Tasks of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for 2026-2031 Term
For the 2026-2031 term, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations has identified a shift in focus towards substantive effectiveness, with concrete, measurable products and results. The Political Report sets out six key tasks and solutions, along with three strategic breakthroughs.
Expanding Partnerships, Building Substantive and Effective Connections
At the 7th National Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for the 2026-2031 term on September 14, delegates proposed expanding the network of partners, strengthening coordination among channels of external relations, and turning friendship ties into practical connections and cooperation programs.
Phan Anh Son Elected President of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for 2026-2031 Term
On September 14 in Hanoi, the 7th National Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), for the 2026-2031 term, successfully concluded. Phan Anh Son, Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for the 6th term, was elected President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for the 7th term.
