Sri Lankan Ambassador Visits Bac Ninh to Boost People-to-people Exchanges
07:15 | 06/04/2026
The Viet Nam-Sri Lanka Friendship Association, in coordination with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Viet Nam, organized a working visit by Sri Lanka’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Viet Nam, Poshitha Perera, to Bac Ninh province on April 3.
Planting Friendship Trees in Can Tho
14:31 | 31/03/2026
Nam Can Tho University, the Can Tho Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City and relevant partners, held the 2026 Friendship Tree Planting Ceremony on March 30. The event carries practical significance, marking the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2016-2026).
Five Key Priorities to Enhance Effectiveness of Vietnam-Cambodia People-to-People Diplomacy
08:08 | 29/03/2026
On March 28 in Son La, the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association (the Association) held its 5th Executive Committee Conference for the 2021-2026 term, reaching consensus on key directions to enhance the effectiveness of people-to-people diplomacy in the new period, thereby contributing to strengthening Vietnam-Cambodia friendship.
Vietnam-Thailand Promote Academic Exchange and Joint Research
10:51 | 26/03/2026
Udon Thani Rajabhat University has always attached importance to developing international cooperation, with a particular focus on strengthening collaboration with partners from Vietnam.
Further Deepening Traditional Friendship between Vietnam and Bulgaria in New Era
11:14 | 04/03/2026
On March 2, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam-Bulgaria Friendship Association, held a gathering to commemorate the 148th National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria (March 3, 1878 - March 3, 2026) and the 76th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Bulgaria (1950 - 2026). The event provided an opportunity to review outstanding cooperation achievements, particularly in education and trade, while reaffirming the determination to further deepen the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Bulgaria in the new era.
Recognizing Contributions of Two George School Teachers to Promoting Vietnam-US People-to-People Exchange
16:05 | 22/01/2026
On January 21 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held a ceremony to present the Medal “For Peace and Friendship Among Nations” to Croucher Benjamin James, Head of the Department of History and Social Sciences, and Salamoni Jr. Amedeo, Instructor of Ceramics and Sculpture and Director of the Anderson and Walton Gallery, George School (United States).
American Students Engage in Cultural and Historical Exchange in Vietnam
14:26 | 20/01/2026
As part of a study and exchange visit to Vietnam from January 10 to 31, a delegation of 12 students and two teachers from George School (USA), led by Croucher Benjamin James, Head of the History Department, participated in a wide range of exchange activities, cultural and historical experiences, and charitable initiatives in various localities across Vietnam.
Vietnam-Chile: Linking People-to-People Exchanges with Local Connectivity and Concrete Cooperation Models
13:11 | 10/01/2026
On January 8 in Hanoi, the Vietnam-Chile Friendship and Cooperation Association (the Association) held a conference to review its activities in 2025 and outline orientations for 2026. The conference identified a key focus on promoting Vietnam-Chile cooperation in a practical and effective manner, linking people-to-people exchanges with local connectivity and concrete cooperation models.
Many Practical Vietnam-Thailand People-to-People Exchanges to Be Held in 2026
07:06 | 29/12/2025
The Viet Nam-Thailand Friendship Association of Hue city held its fourth congress for the 2025-2030 term on December 26. Speaking at the congress, Nguyen Van Thanh, President of the Central Viet Nam-Thailand Friendship Association, said that 2026 will be of special significance as Viet Nam and Thailand mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The Central Association will coordinate with the Thailand-Viet Nam Friendship Association and local chapters to organize many practical people-to-people exchange activities between the two countries.
Vietnam-Saudi Arabia People-to-People Exchanges and Cooperation Hold Significant Potential for Growth
15:30 | 24/12/2025
On December 24 in Hanoi, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Vietnam Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy, on a farewell courtesy visit upon the conclusion of his term of office in Vietnam.
Vietnam-Netherlands Friendship Meeting Through Film Frames and Historical Memories
10:30 | 24/12/2025
On December 23 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Vietnam-Netherlands Friendship and Cooperation Association, organized the Vietnam-Netherlands Friendship Meeting program. Through interactive activities and documentary film screenings, the event aimed to share information about the friendship between the peoples of the two countries, while promoting understanding and strengthening connections between the Association and its partners.
Viet Nam-UAE: Key Advances in Tourism, Culture, and People-to-people Exchanges
05:46 | 04/12/2025
The celebration of the 54th National Day of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) (1971–2025), held under the theme “Unity,” took place solemnly in Hanoi on the evening of December 2.
"Vietnamese & American Sons and Daughters Meeting": Healing War Wounds and Deepening Vietnam-US People-to-People Bonds
17:11 | 02/12/2025
On December 1 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, the Vietnam-USA Society, and the “Two Sides Project” (2SP/USA) held a meeting between the children of Vietnamese martyrs and the families of American service members who were killed in action or went missing during the war in Vietnam. On this occasion, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations presented Commemorative Medals and Certificates of Merit to collectives and individuals of 2SP.
International Friends, Foreign Affairs Experts Offer Recommendations to Strengthen Ties Between Vietnamese People and the World
09:09 | 01/12/2025
Expanding and enhancing the effectiveness of the “Nurturing Friendship” program; promoting people-to-people diplomacy to boost economic cooperation; and increasing priority for addressing issues such as climate change and population aging - these are among the recommendations put forward by international friends, experts, and veteran diplomats to foster long-term cooperation and friendship between the Vietnamese people and friends around the world.
Da Nang and “Three-Step Formula” for Sustainable People-to-People Diplomacy
11:52 | 12/11/2025
After nearly three decades of establishment and development, the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organizations (DAFO) has affirmed its position as a model example in Vietnam’s people-to-people diplomacy - a comprehensive, effective, and sustainable operational model that creatively connects with international friends and contributes positively to the city’s integration process along the Han River.
Vietnam-America Friendship Association: 80 Years of Fostering Understanding and Friendship
10:38 | 17/10/2025
On October 16 at Ho Guom Opera House (Hanoi), the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and the Vietnam-USA Society held a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam-America Friendship Association (October 17, 1945 - October 17, 2025). The event offered an opportunity to look back on eight decades of nurturing friendship, mutual understanding, and cooperation between the peoples of the two nations, while reaffirming the vital role of people-to-people diplomacy in Vietnam-US relations.
Vietnam-US Relations: 30 Years of Cooperation and the Path Ahead
15:23 | 03/10/2025
On October 2 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), in cooperation with the US Embassy in Vietnam, held a seminar entitled “30 Years of Vietnam - United States Relations: Achievements and Prospects.” This was the fourth event in a series of activities organized by VUFO to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
ASEAN Cultural and Culinary Bazaar 2025
13:36 | 15/09/2025
The embassies of the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the Kingdom of Cambodia organized the ASEAN Cultural and Culinary Bazaar 2025 on September 13.
People-to-people Diplomacy: Guidelines of Historical Significance
17:30 | 01/09/2025
People-to-people diplomacy is a unique creation and a valuable legacy of Vietnam’s foreign affairs, founded, guided, and directly carried out by President Ho Chi Minh.
Some Reflections on Implementing Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology on Vietnam’s People-to-People Diplomacy over the Past 80 Years
07:00 | 31/08/2025
Vietnam’s people-to-people diplomacy was formed and developed on the foundation of Ho Chi Minh’s ideology: combining national strength with the strength of the times; making more friends and fewer enemies; solidarity and great unity; taking the people as the root; integrating the comprehensive strength of Party diplomacy, State diplomacy, and people-to-people diplomacy. This cause has continuously grown and matured, making worthy contributions to the glorious pages of Vietnam’s modern diplomacy over the past 80 years, and is now standing at the threshold of being reorganized to meet the demands of the new era of nation's rise.
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