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Seminar: New Dynamics in International Coalition-Building - Implications for Vietnam’s Foreign Policy
On September 24, 2025, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Peace and Development Council held a roundtable discussion on “New Dynamics in International Coalition-Building through Recent Developments - Implications for Vietnam’s Foreign Policy.” The event was chaired by President of the Council Ha Hung Cuong.
Friendship
Maintain Dialogue Mechanism and Share Experiences Between Young Vietnamese and Philippine Officers
The young officer exchange program holds an important role in enhancing understanding, consolidating trust, and fostering friendship, solidarity and cooperation between the two countries' armies and peoples.
Friendship
Da Nang Affirms its Role as Bridge in Vietnam - Germany Relations
In recent years, the cooperative relationship between Da Nang and German localities, organizations, and enterprises has steadily expanded, improved in quality, and undergone positive developments.
Strengthening Vietnam-Czech Republic Cooperative and Friendship
A delegation of the National Assembly of Vietnam, led by Nguyen Thi Thanh, member of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly, paid a visit and worked in the Czech Republic from September 18 to 21.
Netherlands to Strengthens Economic Relations, High-tech Cooperation with Vietnam
The remarks were made by Director General of the Asia-Oceania Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Dominique Kuhling at the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on September 19, 2025 in the Netherlands.
Six Pillar Areas to Develop Vietnam-Australia Bilateral Relations
According to Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam, the 2024-2027 action plan between Vietnam and Australia to implement the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework will focus on 6 pillar areas.
Can Tho Strengthens Cooperation with Germany on Vocational Education Development
On the afternoon of September 17, Vice Chairwoman of the Can Tho City People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep met with Andrea Maria Suhl, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City, to discuss strengthening cooperation in vocational education and key economic sectors.
Fostering Science - Technology and Innovation Cooperation between Vietnam and France
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang received the Franco-Vietnamese Friendship Parliamentarian Group of the French Senate on September 19, 2025, at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hanoi.
Fidel Castro in Quang Tri: Cuba’s Embrace Amid the Flames of War
Fifty-two years ago, in September 1973, when Quang Tri was still engulfed in the smoke and fire of war, Fidel Castro - the leader of the Cuban Revolution - became the first foreign head of state to set foot in the liberated zone of South Vietnam. That visit not only marked an enduring solidarity but also stood as a vivid symbol of internationalist spirit between the two nations.
US Embassy Hands over 6 Hectares of Dioxin-remediated Land at Bien Hoa Airbase Area
At Bien Hoa Airport (Dong Nai Province) on September 15, the Ministry of National Defense, in coordination with the US Embassy in Vietnam, held a ceremony to hand over an area of land that had been cleaned of dioxin, to launch the construction of a thermal treatment technology system as part of the Dioxin Remediation Project at Bien Hoa Airport, and to sign an agreement to supplement non-refundable ODA funding for the Project to Improve the Quality of Life of Persons with Disabilities in priority provinces.
VUFO Youth Union: Building Aspirations, Unity, and Pioneering Spirit in the New Term
On September 16 in Hanoi, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held its 9th Congress for the 2025-2030 term under the theme: “Proudly and steadfastly following the Party, the youth of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations nurture great aspirations, unite, pioneer, and advance strongly in the nation’s era of development.”
Nearly VND 420 Billion Raised for Cuba in One Month
Within just one month of its launch, the campaign “65 Years of Vietnam-Cuba Solidarity” has raised VND 416 billion, 6.4 times higher than the original target. Many localities across the country are actively organizing activities in response, contributing to strengthening the special friendship between the two nations.
Bulgaria Always Cherishes and Attaches Special Importance to Relations with Vietnam
These were the remarks of Bulgarian National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova during her meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet.
Turkey Seeks to Strengthen Relations with Vietnam
This was shared by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Berris Ekinci at the celebration of the 80th National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, recently held in Ankara, Turkey.
75 Years of Vietnam-Hungary Relations: Strengthening Friendship and Cooperation
The Vietnam-Hungary Friendship Association held a Friendship Gathering on September 14 in Hanoi to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Hungary and the 35th anniversary of the Association’s founding. The event was attended by Hungarian Ambassador to Vietnam Tibor Baloghdi, Vice President of the Hungary - Vietnam Friendship Association Varaljai Marton, and around 500 members, reaffirming the close and enduring relationship between the peoples of the two countries.
Vietnam-Slovakia Friendship Exchange Strengthens Bilateral Ties
The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Vietnam-Slovakia Friendship Association organized a Vietnam-Slovakia Friendship Exchange on the evening of September 13 in Hanoi to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Strengthening Vietnam-US Relations through the Friendship Festival in Can Tho
On the evening of September 13, at Luu Huu Phuoc Park in Can Tho City, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, the US Diplomatic Mission in Vietnam, and the People’s Committee of Can Tho City jointly organized the 2025 Vietnam-US Friendship Festival. The event formed part of a series of activities commemorating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the US (1995-2025).
50 Years of Vietnam-Germany Relations: Bac Ninh Boosts Cooperation and Community Ties
The Vietnam - Germany Friendship Association of Bac Ninh Province held a meeting and discussion to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Federal Republic of Germany. Attendees included leaders of the Bac Ninh Union of Friendship Organizations, the Office of the Provincial People’s Committee, and representatives of the FNF Institute (Germany) in Vietnam on September 13.
Colorful Vietnam - US Friendship Festival in Can Tho
Towards the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam - US diplomatic relations (1995 - 2025), the 2025 Vietnam - US Friendship Festival, co-organized by the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, the US Diplomatic Mission in Vietnam, and the People’s Committee of Can Tho City, featured vibrant sideline activities on September 13 at Luu Huu Phuoc Park in Can Tho.
Ambassador Knapper: US Will Continue to Accompany Vietnam in Strategic Goals
Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung received US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper for a courtesy call on September 12 in Hanoi.
Promoting Cooperation between Palmerston North and Vietnamese Localities
The Mayor of Palmerston North (New Zealand) affirmed that the city will continue to work closely with the Embassy of Vietnam in New Zealand to make practical contributions to the implementation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, while being ready to foster stronger cooperative relations between Palmerston North and localities in Vietnam.
Swedish Director Bo Öhlén Promotes Vietnamese History and Culture
On September 10, 2025, in Stockholm, Sweden, renowned Swedish film director Bo Öhlén was awarded the Medal for the Cause of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, as per Decision No. 2483/QĐ-BVHTTDL dated July 17, 2025, by the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam.
Making Hanoi’s People-to-People Diplomacy a National Model
Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai has signed Directive No. 45-CT/TU of the Standing Board of the Hanoi Party Committee on “Strengthening People-to-People Diplomacy of the Capital City of Hanoi until 2030, with a Vision to 2045.”
