Hanoi halts walking streets downtown amidst Covid-19 concerns
Hanoi has announced that it will suspend all festivals and activities that would attract large crowds around Hoan Kiem's pedestrian zone due to conerns o
![]() | Scottish in Hanoi goes to prison for drug offences A Vietnamese man in Hanoi was sentenced to 18 years in imprisonment for trafficking drugs while his Scottish accomplice was pronounced two-year jail. |
![]() | Hanoi residents fight against the second wave of Covid-19 New Covid-19 cases are increasing in Vietnam. To prevent the spread of the pandemic, Vietnamese government and citizens have prepared to deal with the situation. |
![]() | Antique bookshops in the Ha Noi's Old Quarter Among new and bustling bookshops along Dinh Le Street, there are still antique bookshops, a small alley, where the sounds of traffic longer is left ... |
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According to the Department of International Cooperation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnam’s National Day event, held on September 9 at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan, attracted significant attention and participation from Japanese citizens, international visitors, and the Vietnamese community in Japan.
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Vietnam Wins Two Global Championships at the World Scholar’s Cup 2025
The Global Round of the World Scholar’s Cup 2025 (WSC - a debating competition), held in Bangkok, Thailand, with the participation of 31 countries, witnessed Vietnam’s outstanding achievement as its teams claimed the championship in both the Junior Division (grades 6, 7, 8) and the Senior Division (grades 9, 10, 11), winning in the Team Bowl category.
September 13, 2025 | 15:49

Vietnam and United States Launch Pacific Friendship 2025 in Quang Tri
On September 9 in Quang Tri, the Government of Vietnam and the US Army Pacific Command officially launched the Pacific Friendship 2025 program. This marks the first time the annual program has been held to promote cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster response, medical and technical collaboration, and other civil activities for the Vietnamese people, while further strengthening the long-term relationship between the United States and Vietnam.
September 12, 2025 | 10:49

Vietnam Reaffirms Commitment to the Future of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
Vietnam has pledged to further contribute to United Nations peacekeeping operations, with a focus on protecting local communities, supporting conflict resolution, and advancing international peace initiatives.
September 12, 2025 | 00:00

HUFO Hosts Screening of "Red Rain" to Mark Vietnam’s 80th National Day
On the evening of September 9, in celebration of the 80th National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025), the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) organized a screening of the film Red Rain for the Consular Corps in the city as well as Lao and Cambodian students currently studying in Ho Chi Minh City.
September 11, 2025 | 10:53

Primaklima e.V. Supports Quang Tri in Enhancing Biodiversity
The People’s Committee of Quang Tri Province has issued Decision No. 1285/QD-UBND approving the project document “Enhancing biodiversity through coastal forest restoration: demonstrating biodiversity benefits,” funded by Primaklima e.V. with a non-refundable grant of 48,100 EUR, equivalent to 1.35 billion VND.
September 10, 2025 | 14:42

Promoting Tourism Activities between Vietnam and Azerbaijan
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Meaningful Medical Program Spreads Love in Can Tho
On September 8, at Thoi An Hoi Secondary School (Can Tho city), the Union of Friendship Organizations of Can Tho city in collaboration with Project Vietnam Foundation (PVF) - USA held the opening ceremony of the Charity Medical Examination and Treatment Program. The program gives dental care, scholarships and presents to students, people with disabilities and households in difficult circumstances.
September 10, 2025 | 00:00