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Young People Contribute to Disaster Preparedness in Quang Tri
Young people in Khe Sanh have participated in training, community consultations and field surveys to support efforts to identify flash flood and landslide risks in their communities.
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National Programme on Child Protection Launched
On September 11 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Health launched the National Programme on Child Protection and Prevention and Reduction of Child Labour for 2026-2030.
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[Infographic] From “Receiving Aid” to “Shaping Development Partnerships”
The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations has proactively and actively served as a bridge between foreign non-governmental organisations and ministries, sectors, organisations and localities, promoting cooperation aligned with the country’s development priorities.
![[Infographic] Contributing to Formulation of Foreign Policy Directions, Strategies and Policies](https://cdn.thoidai.com.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2026/092026/10/14/croped/5-gop-phan-xay-dung-dinh-huong-chien-luoc-chinh-sach-doi-ngoai20260910140307.jpg?260910020425)
[Infographic] Contributing to Formulation of Foreign Policy Directions, Strategies and Policies
In recent years, the research and policy advisory work of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations has undergone significant qualitative improvements, increasingly affirming its role as an important foundation directly supporting the formulation of directions, strategies and policies for people-to-people diplomacy, while more closely aligning with the country’s foreign policy priorities and political tasks.
![[Infographic] Enhancing Effectiveness of Bilateral People-to-People Diplomacy](https://cdn.thoidai.com.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2026/092026/09/16/croped/3-nang-cao-hieu-qua-dnnd-song-phuong20260909162944.jpg?260909043333)
[Infographic] Enhancing Effectiveness of Bilateral People-to-People Diplomacy
At the central level, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations has played a facilitating role in developing large-scale bilateral exchange mechanisms. These mechanisms flexibly combine efforts to strengthen political trust and promote the traditional friendship between peoples with substantive cooperation in the economy, digital transformation, green growth, and climate change response. At the local level, provincial and municipal Union of Friendship Organizations have proactively organized annual friendship event series, each reflecting the distinctive characteristics of its locality. These initiatives have transformed grassroots people-to-people exchanges into a practical driving force directly supporting local needs for international integration, investment attraction, and aid mobilization.
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[Infographic] Strengthening Organizational Structure - Expanding Partner Network
Building on the thorough implementation of the directives, resolutions, and conclusions of the Party and State, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations has proactively streamlined and reorganized its organizational structure. It has also strengthened and enhanced the operational capacity of its standing body and member organizations.
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[Infographic] Party’s Orientation on People-to-People Diplomacy
The 2019-2026 period marked a new stage in the development of the Party’s perspectives and guidelines on foreign affairs, including people-to-people diplomacy.
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[Infographic] Building Synchronized, Streamlined, Strong and Effective Organizational Structure at Central and Local Levels
From 2019 to 2026, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations built a synchronized, streamlined, strong and effective organizational structure at both the central and local levels.
Back-to-school Gifts Bring Joy to Children in Tuyen Quang
More than 10,000 T-shirts and warm jackets, along with over 4,000 backpacks, have been distributed to children sponsored by Plan International Viet Nam in Tuyen Quang Province ahead of the new school year.
100 Asian Youth Orchestra Musicians Perform at Ho Guom Theatre
On the evenings of August 12 and 13, the Asian Youth Orchestra (AYO), featuring more than 100 talented young musicians from countries and territories across Asia, performed for the first time on the stage of Ho Guom Theatre.
Viet Nam, Australia Cultivate Media Cooperation in Digital Age
Head of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for Publicity Trinh Van Quyet led a delegation comprising officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Voice of Viet Nam (VOV), and Viet Nam News Agency (VNA), to visit the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in Sydney on August 10 (local time).
Da Nang Hospital Launches Central Vietnam’s First Child Protection Board
Da Nang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital has launched the first Child Protection Board in a hospital in Central Vietnam, along with a dedicated Child Counseling and Support Room.
Exhibition Celebrates 80 Years of Italian Women’s Stories and Achievements
A photo and documentary exhibition celebrating the achievements and contributions of Italian women over the past eight decades opened at Casa Italia on June 11, offering Vietnamese and international audiences a glimpse into Italy’s social transformation through the stories of women. The event forms part of activities marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic.
Children and Youth Showcase Climate Action Initiatives at World of Childhood Festival
The exhibition "Children and Youth Taking Action on Climate Change" was organized by the Central Council of the Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Organization in collaboration with Plan International Vietnam.
Lo Lo Chai Village Promoted to International Visitors Through Swiss Partnership
On May 19, a delegation from the Embassy of Switzerland in Vietnam, led by Ambassador Thomas Gass, visited the community-based tourism village of Lo Lo Chai in Lung Cu Commune, Tuyen Quang Province.
Vibrant Football Tournament of Vietnamese Community in Japan Celebrates President Ho Chi Minh’s Birth Anniversary
On May 17, a football tournament for the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in the Kansai region was held at the Kashihara Sports Complex in the ancient capital of Nara, Japan.
Vietnamese Community in Japan Marks Hung Kings Anniversary with Cultural Festival in Osaka
On April 19, in Ikuno Ward, Osaka City (Japan), the 9th Vietnam Cultural Festival, reenacting the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Ceremony, was held in a solemn, warm atmosphere rich in national identity.
Vietnam Reaffirms Support for Persons with Disabilities at 2026 Commemoration
The ceremony marking Vietnam Disability Day 2026, themed “Breaking Limits - Chasing Dreams - Shining with Confidence,” was jointly organized by the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, and the US Embassy in Vietnam.
Voter Turnout in General Election Hits Record High
According to preliminary reports from 34 provinces and centrally governed cities, 76,198,214 out of 76,423,940 eligible voters cast their ballots, representing a turnout of 99.7 per cent - the highest rate on record.
Women’s Football Tournament Promotes Gender Equality in Lai Chau
In celebration of International Women’s Day (8 March), from 5-7 March 2026, the Plan Office in Lai Chau, in collaboration with the Lai Chau Women’s Union and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committees of Dao San and Khong Lao communes, organised a women’s football tournament under the theme “Kicking Away Gender Stereotypes.”
A Photographic Reunion across Decades: Continuum: Vietnam
More than three decades after first travelling across Vietnam with a camera and a notebook, British photojournalist Andy Soloman has returned to the country, not only to photograph it again, but to reconnect with the people whose lives he captured in the early 1990s.
Experiencing Vietnamese Tet Through Foreign Eyes
Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is more than just a holiday. It is a celebration of family, culture, and new beginnings. And for many foreigners, it becomes an unforgettable cultural journey.
WVIV Provides Relief Supplies to Disaster-Affected Communities in Thanh Hoa
In a timely effort to support families and children severely impacted by Storm No. 10 in 2025 (Bualoi), on February 3 in Thanh Hoa Province, World Vision International in Vietnam (WVIV), in coordination with the Thanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee, the provincial Red Cross Society, and YoungOne Corporation, organized a ceremony to present relief supplies to residents of Co Lung Commune (formerly part of Ba Thuoc District).
