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Viktor Petrov - a Soviet Friend and an Unprecedented Solidarity Movement with Vietnam
In the memory of Viktor Alekseevich Petrov, former member of the Asia–Africa Solidarity Committee and the Soviet Committee to Support Vietnam under the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1973 to 1991, the solidarity movement with the Vietnamese people in the Soviet Union and around the world was “unprecedented.” From the days of intense anti-war protests to the present, now in his eighties, he still holds steadfast, loyal feelings toward Vietnam.
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Sharing 80 Years of National Development Achievements with Brazilian Journalists
In Brasília, the Embassy of Vietnam in Brazil recently held a press conference to provide Brazilian media and friends with updates on Vietnam’s achievements in politics, foreign affairs, economy, and society after 80 years of defending, building, and developing the nation, while also reviewing bilateral relations between the two countries.
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Babette - Uncle Ho's Goddaughter and Memories of Vietnam
Nearly 80 years after President Ho Chi Minh's trip to France to attend the Fontainebleau Conference, his goddaughter, Elisabeth Helfer Aubrac, affectionately known as Babette, is preparing to return to Vietnam on this year's Independence Day (September 2), as the country celebrates its 80th anniversary. For Babette, this is far more than a trip - it is a return to a land where part of her childhood memories, closely intertwined with her beloved godfather, are kept.
Pedro de Oliveira: From Lecture Halls of São Paulo to Bridge Connecting Vietnam and Brazil
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In 1968, at the University of São Paulo (Brazil), a screening of films about the war in Vietnam marked a turning point in the life of freshman Pedro de Oliveira. From that moment, he began a lifelong journey of attachment to a country on the other side of the globe. For more than half a century, Pedro de Oliveira has been a journalist and historian devoted to researching Vietnam, while also serving as a tireless “bridge” connecting the peoples of the two countries, contributing to the development of Vietnam-Brazil friendship.
August 19, 2025 | 14:19
Enhancing Operational Effectiveness Following Organizational Restructuring
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On August 18 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held the 13th Conference of the Standing Committee, 6th tenure, chaired by VUFO President Phan Anh Son and VUFO Vice President Nguyen Ngoc Hung. The conference was attended by members of the Standing Committee and representatives of several central agencies.
August 19, 2025 | 10:40
President of Switzerland-Vietnam Friendship Association Commends Vietnam’s 80 Years of Progress
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On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025), Anjuska Marija Weil, President of the Switzerland-Vietnam Friendship Association, expressed her deep emotion at witnessing the remarkable development of Vietnam - a country for which she and many international friends once stood in solidarity in the struggle for peace and independence. Today, Vietnam is thriving and increasingly strengthening its ties with Switzerland.
August 19, 2025 | 07:00
Vietnam - Cuba: A Bond Since the Early Days of Hardship
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At the national launch ceremony of the Campaign to Support the Cuban People held on August 13 in Hanoi, witnesses, diplomats, and officials who had studied or worked in Cuba recalled historic milestones and the steadfast friendship between the two nations over the past 65 years, while reaffirming their determination to stand by Cuba in overcoming today’s challenges.
August 19, 2025 | 07:00
Vietnamese Navy Joins Friendship Parade in Malaysia
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A delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy together with officers and sailors of Frigate 016 - Quang Trung took part in a street parade as part of the 3rd ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise (AMNEX-3), hosted by the Royal Malaysian Navy on August 17, in George Town (Penang, Malaysia).
August 18, 2025 | 14:46
Cuban President Expresses Gratitude for Support from the Vietnamese People
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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez expressed his profound gratitude for the strong support of the Vietnamese people for Cuba on August 16, describing it as “an honorable gift” from a hardworking, heroic, and widely admired nation.
August 18, 2025 | 14:42
Botz László - Hungarian Officer and International Mission in Vietnam
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In 1973, at the age of 29, young officer Botz László arrived in Vietnam as part of the Hungarian delegation of the International Commission for Control and Supervision (ICCS) tasked with overseeing the implementation of the Paris Agreement. That peacekeeping mission opened the door to his lifelong attachment to the S-shaped country - a loyal affection that he has continued to nurture for more than half a century.
August 17, 2025 | 14:30
Swiss Friends and the Vietnamese Flag on top of Notre Dame Cathedral
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In 1969, while the world’s attention was fixed on the Paris Conference, three young Swiss men quietly raised the flag of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam atop the Notre Dame Cathedral. More than fifty years later, two of them, Olivier Parriaux and Bernard Bachelard, set foot in Vietnam for the first time. They did not come seeking recognition, but to affirm a simple truth: their journey with Vietnam has never ceased.
August 17, 2025 | 10:23
Diverse Proposals to Promote Hanoi - ASEAN People-to-people Cooperation
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Applying digital technology, enhancing youth exchanges, expanding sustainable urban cooperation, promoting multimedia communications - These are among the proposals raised at the "People-to-people Diplomacy of Hanoi: 30 Years Accompanying and Promoting Vietnam-ASEAN Relations" seminar, aiming to further boost Hanoi-ASEAN people-to-people diplomacy towards greater depth and effectiveness.
August 17, 2025 | 10:18
Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long: Viet Nam Peace and Development Council Is Key Organization in People-to-People Diplomacy
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On the morning of August 16, at the 5th Congress for the 2025-2030 term of the Viet Nam Peace and Development Council, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long attended and affirmed: The Viet Nam Peace and Development Council has effectively promoted its streamlined organizational model and its flexible, creative, and efficient working methods, becoming an important organization in people-to-people diplomacy.
August 16, 2025 | 20:00
National-level Launching Ceremony to Aid Cuban People with Food, Medical and Essential Supplies
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On August 13 in Hanoi, a national-level launching ceremony was held for a program to support the Cuban People themed “65 Years of Vietnam–Cuba Friendship.” The 65-day campaign (from August 13 to October 16, 2025) aims to mobilize a minimum of 65 billion VND to provide medical supplies, essential goods, and support for sustainable development initiatives, contributing to efforts that help the Cuban people overcome current challenges.
August 15, 2025 | 07:00
Vietnam-Algeria Friendship Association for 2025-2030 Term: Promoting Economic Cooperation and People-to-People Exchanges
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On August 12 in Hanoi, the Vietnam-Algeria Friendship Association (the Association) held its 4th National Congress for the 2025-2030 term to review activities from 2016 to 2025 and outline directions for strengthening economic, cultural, and people-to-people cooperation, thereby contributing to consolidating the friendship between the two countries. Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Tuong Van was elected President of the Association for the new term.
August 13, 2025 | 15:59
Vietnam and Cuba Sign Agreement On Judicial Cooperation
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From August 11–12, a delegation from Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice, led by Party Central Committee member and Minister Nguyen Hai Ninh, paid a visit to Cuba to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the judicial sector.
August 13, 2025 | 15:01
New Momentum for Vietnam-Myanmar Relations Through People-to-People and Economic Cooperation
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On August 11 in Hanoi, President of the Vietnam-Myanmar Friendship Association Chu Cong Phung received Wai Linn, the newly appointed Chargé d’Affaires of Myanmar in Vietnam. The two sides agreed to continue close coordination to promote people-to-people exchanges and economic cooperation, thereby contributing to strengthening the friendship between the two countries.
August 12, 2025 | 16:55
Ample Room to Further Enhance Vietnam-Bolivia Economic and Trade Relations
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Bolivia is ready to open its mining sector to Vietnamese enterprises and expand exports of agricultural and forestry products, including quinoa, soybeans, corn, logs, and raw timber, to Vietnam.
August 12, 2025 | 07:00
Party General Secretary strengthens Vietnam–RoK ties in Seoul meeting
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During a meeting on August 10 in Seoul with 100 representatives from the RoK’s intellectuals, associations, people’s organisations, businesses, and non-governmental organisations operating in Vietnam, Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his gratitude to Korean friendship, economic, cultural associations, universities, research institutes, individuals, and NGOs for their significant contributions to nurturing the Vietnam–RoK relationship.
August 11, 2025 | 09:00
Advancing Vietnam-Bulgaria Bilateral Relations Towards Greater Substance and Effectiveness
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On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Bulgaria (1950-2025), Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet paid a courtesy call and held talks with Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev at the headquarters of the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
August 09, 2025 | 16:16
Angolan Media: President Luong Cuong’s Visit Boosts Bilateral Cooperation Between the Two Countries
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On the afternoon of August 6, Angolan media outlets simultaneously reported on the State visit of President Luong Cuong and his spouse to Angola at the invitation of President João Lourenço and his spouse.
August 09, 2025 | 06:00
Vietnam and Egypt Pledge to Deepen Bilateral Defense Cooperation
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On August 4, at the headquarters of the Egyptian Ministry of Defense in Cairo, General Abdel Mageed Saqr, Egypt’s Minister of Defense, emphasized his country’s desire to cooperate with Vietnam in the field of national defense.
August 07, 2025 | 07:05
Da Nang Hosts Vietnam-RoK Festival to Deepen Bilateral Ties
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The Vietnam-RoK Festival 2025 officially opened at East Sea Park in Da Nang on the evening of August 1st, marking the 33rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK). The event was organized by the Da Nang People’s Committee in collaboration with relevant partners.
August 05, 2025 | 15:48
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