On July 6 in Hanoi, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Lam Thi Phuong Thanh presented the "For the Cause of Culture, Sports and Tourism" Medal to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to Vietnam Saadi Salama.

Vietnam News Today (Apr. 12): Vietnamese FM’s official visit to boost stronger ties with Thailand; PM hosts new Bulgarian ambassador; HCM City and US state eye stronger economic cooperation; Vietnam, Russia discuss ways to foster cultural cooperation.

The Japan-Vietnam Festival is a win-win event which has become a highlight in the bilateral cultural partnership over the years, said Tsutomu Takebe, Special Advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance.