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Vietnam Affirms Its Consistent Stance in Supporting Palestinian People for Peace and Freedom

09:12 | 13/12/2025

On December 12th in Hanoi, the Vietnam Committee for Solidarity with Palestinian People, the Vietnam-Palestine Friendship Association, and the Palestinian Embassy in Vietnam jointly organized a ceremony to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (November 29th).

Preserving and Promoting 75 Years of Tradition: Responsibility and Pride of Young Generation of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations

15:47 | 19/11/2025

These were the reflections shared by Pham My Le, Secretary of the Youth Union of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), at the Ceremony celebrating the 75th Anniversary of VUFO’s Traditional Day, as she spoke about the journey of training, growth, and the aspiration to contribute of the young generation in the cause of people-to-people diplomacy.

Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Traditional Day and Patriotic Emulation Congress for 2025-2030 Period

15:12 | 17/11/2025

On 17 November in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations solemnly celebrated the 75th Anniversary of its Traditional Day and convened the Patriotic Emulation Congress for the 2025-2030 period, while also proudly receiving the First-Class Labour Order.

Remark on 75th Anniversary of the Traditional Day of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations

14:30 | 17/11/2025

VietnamTimes Magazine respectfully presents the full text of the speech delivered by President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son at the Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Traditional Day (17 November 1950 - 17 November 2025), the Conferment of the First-Class Labour Order, and the National Patriotic Emulation Congress for the 2025-2030 period.

Congratulatory Letter from the President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations

09:40 | 17/11/2025

On November 17, 2025, in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations solemnly held the Ceremony Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of its Traditional Day, the Presentation of the First-Class Labor Order, and the Patriotic Emulation Congress for the 2025-2030 period. On this significant occasion, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son sent a congratulatory letter to all officials, public servants, employees, and individuals who have been and are directly engaged in people-to-people diplomacy within the system of the Union.

Strengthening Viet Nam-Europe People-to-People Ties Through Knowledge and Technology

08:41 | 17/11/2025

In a world marked by volatility, people-to-people diplomacy serves as a bridge that nurtures mutual understanding and trust among nations, providing a durable foundation for friendship and cooperation. From contributing to peace and stability to unlocking external resources, the people-to-people channel has increasingly demonstrated its capacity to mobilize knowledge, technology, finance, and international experience for development. Through exchanges and cooperation among peoples, Viet Nam not only gains access to advanced models but also strengthens bilateral and multilateral cooperation programs in education, health, science and technology, environment, and innovation, thereby transforming goodwill and friendship into actionable capacity.

75 Years of Active Support for Party Diplomacy and State Diplomacy - Tasks on the New Journey

17:16 | 16/11/2025

President Ho Chi Minh personally established and developed people-to-people diplomacy into a special and important channel in the history of the Vietnamese revolution, even before our country had official diplomatic or communication channels with other nations.

[Photo] Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Presents Report to President Ho Chi Minh on Occasion of its 75th Traditional Day

10:57 | 14/11/2025

On November 13 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held a ceremony to present its report to President Ho Chi Minh in commemoration of its 75th Traditional Day (November 17, 1950 - November 17, 2025) and the Patriotic Emulation Congress for the 2025-2030 period. The solemn program was attended by VUFO leaders, officials, and staff.

Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Actively Engages in and Organizes High-Level External Activities Abroad

11:28 | 12/11/2025

During 2024-2025, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) has taken the lead and cooperated with partners to organize numerous friendship exchanges and meetings in conjunction with visits and working trips by Party and State leaders to various countries, contributing to strengthening friendship between the people of Viet Nam and international friends.

[Infographics] History of Formation and Development of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations

16:04 | 11/11/2025

History of Formation and Development of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.

Initiatives to Extend the Circle of Friendship

12:11 | 10/11/2025

What should we do in the future to nurture and strengthen the bonds of friendship between the people of Viet Nam and the peoples of other nations? From this shared concern, international friends have sent Viet Nam their sincere ideas and initiatives.

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.

VUFO Youth Union: Building Aspirations, Unity, and Pioneering Spirit in the New Term

16:44 | 17/09/2025

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.”

Enhancing Operational Effectiveness Following Organizational Restructuring

10:40 | 19/08/2025

On August 18 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held the 13th Conference of the Standing Committee, 6th tenure, chaired by VUFO President Phan Anh Son and VUFO Vice President Nguyen Ngoc Hung. The conference was attended by members of the Standing Committee and representatives of several central agencies.

Strengthening Structure, Expanding Partnerships, and Enhancing System-wide Effectiveness of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations

14:55 | 19/07/2025

On July 18 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held a Conference on information sharing with its member organizations at the central level. The conference was chaired by VUFO President Phan Anh Son and Vice Presidents Dong Huy Cuong and Nguyen Ngoc Hung, with the participation of leaders and officials from VUFO’s departments and units, as well as representatives of central-level member organizations.

35 Years of FES in Vietnam: Fostering Dialogue, Advancing Equity

23:31 | 14/05/2025

Over the past 35 years (1990-2025), the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) has made significant contributions to Vietnam’s socio-economic development by promoting policy dialogue, social justice, and sustainable development. In recognition of these efforts, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) presented FES with a Certificate of Merit from its Presidium during a celebration held in Hanoi on May 12 to mark the organization’s 35 years of operation in Vietnam.

VUFO, FES Continue to Promote Cooperation to Support Development

20:51 | 13/05/2025

On May 12 in Hanoi, Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), received a delegation from the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) led by Dr. Sabine Fandrych, member of FES Executive Board in Berlin (Germany). The two sides agreed to promote development cooperation in the coming time.

Global Community Join Hands to Write the Next Chapter of Peace

06:18 | 01/05/2025

This is the message conveyed through the exchange "Time for peace: Writing the next chapter," held by the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) in partnership with the Peace Boat Organization and two esteemed Nobel Peace Prize-winning organizations—the Nihon Hidankyo and the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) in Ha Long City (Quang Ninh Province) on April 30.

Peace Boat and Vietnam "Continue Writing the Story of Peace"

08:08 | 30/04/2025

On April 30, the 120th voyage of the Peace Boat organization, departing from Yokohama (Japan), will dock at the Ha Long International Cruise Port, Vietnam, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification. Vietnam is the fourth stop on this journey.

Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations received Ethiopian State Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs

11:13 | 17/04/2025

On April 16 in Hanoi, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Nguyen Ngoc Hung received the State Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ambassador Birtukan Ayano.

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