"Follow the Dawn" Art Exchange: Toward a Better Life for Agent Orange Victims
On the evening of August 5, in Hanoi, "Follow the Dawn" was organized by the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin in coordination with relevant agencies. The program focuses on supporting Agent Orange victims' livelihoods, helping them overcome hardship and integrate more fully into the community.
UNICEF Provides Emergency Assistance to Flood-Affected Communities in Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An
In response to the severe damage caused by floods and landslides in the northern mountainous and north-central provinces of Vietnam, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Vietnam has partnered with relevant stakeholders to deliver emergency support in clean water and sanitation to affected households in Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An.
Quang San Museum of Art Unveils Vietnam's "Mona Lisa" by Mai Trung Thu
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the École des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine (1925-2025), the Quang San Museum of Art (189B/3 Nguyen Van Huong Street, An Khang Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) is presenting a special exhibition titled “Roots Ever Growing.”
Continued Emergency Support of VND 300 Billion to Address Flood Aftermath
On August 4, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc signed Decision No. 1662/QD-TTg on behalf of the Prime Minister, approving emergency financial assistance for the provinces of Dien Bien and Nghe An to address the consequences of recent flooding (second round of support).
Vietnam - Malaysia Tourism Cooperation Towards "Visit Malaysia 2026"
From July 29 to August 2, the "Malaysian Tourism, Arts, Culture and Cuisine Festival 2025" series of events was held in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. The series marks a new step in tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Malaysia. This is part of Malaysia's international promotion strategy, towards the "Visit Malaysia 2026" campaign and Vietnam is one of the leading key markets in the ASEAN region.
Vietnam Spreads Message of Peace at 2025 World Conference Against A and H Bombs
From August 2-6, 2025, representatives of the Vietnam Peace Committee (a member organization of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations) participated in the 2025 World Conference against A and H Bombs held in Hiroshima, Japan. At the event, Vietnam once again affirmed its stance in support of nuclear disarmament, advocating for a peaceful, just, and war-free world.
Four Vietnamese Students Win Medals at the 2025 International Olympiad in Informatics
On August 2, the Ministry of Education and Training announced that all four members of Vietnam’s national team participating in the 2025 International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), held in Sucre, the capital of Bolivia, had won medals: 1 Gold, 2 Silver, and 1 Bronze.
PM Pham Minh Chinh Visits Flood-ravaged Dien Bien Province, Urges Swift Relief Efforts
Days of relentless rainfall have battered Dien Bien, submerging over 200 ha of crops, damaging 554 homes, and triggering more than 450 points of subsidence that paralysed key roads. Preliminary estimates put the total economic loss at around 500 billion VND (19.23 million USD).
Vietnam Rejects Distorted Information Regarding Search for US Servicemen Missing
Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang has voiced Vietnam's response to information in a report by the US-based National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia regarding humanitarian cooperation in the search and identification of US servicemen missing during the war in Vietnam (MIA).
Ca Mau Raises Awareness of Civil and Political Rights under the ICCPR
The People's Committee of Ca Mau province has issued a Plan to disseminate and popularize civil and political rights in the province in 2025. This is a move to continue to widely disseminate the content of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and that of the Vietnamese legal system. It affirms the locality's strong commitment to ensuring human rights, while contributing to raising awareness of the rule of law in the community.
WHO Assists Nghe An Province in Post-flood Disease Prevention and Control
On July 31, Dr. Chu Trong Trang, Director of the Nghe An Center for Disease Control (Nghe An CDC), announced that the World Health Organization (WHO) had recently provided the province with 416,000 water disinfection tablets and 500 clean water bags.
Vietnam Strengthens Cross-Sector Fight against Invasive Species to Meet Biodiversity Goals
Vietnam is strengthening cooperation in managing invasive alien species, aiming to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable development.
More than 45,000 People Receive Livelihood Recovery Support from Oxfam Following Typhoon Yagi
More than 45,000 residents in Phu Tho and Lao Cai provinces have received emergency assistance and livelihood recovery support through a post-Typhoon Yagi recovery project funded by Oxfam. A wrap-up workshop held in Phu Tho highlighted practical outcomes, lessons learned, and policy recommendations for improving emergency aid efforts.
Vietnam Promotes International Cooperation For Climate, Migration Issues
Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long affirmed that Vietnam continues to be an active and responsible member in the implementation of global strategic and policy initiatives initiated by WMO.
Disaster Response Must Combine Emergency Relief with Sustainable Livelihood Recovery
Beyond emergency aid, the Yagi Typhoon Recovery Project implemented by Oxfam and its partners in Lao Cai, Yen Bai, and Hoa Binh (now Lao Cai and Phu Tho) also aims at livelihood restoration and sustainable development. Thoi Dai magazine interviewed Pham Quang Tu, Deputy Country Director of Oxfam in Vietnam, to clarify the dual approach of relief and recovery, and the key policy lessons drawn from local practice.
Madani Week: Warm Invitation to Discover the "Heart" of Malaysia
The Embassy of Malaysia in Vietnam held a press conference on July 29 to announce Madani Malaysia Week - a celebration of Malaysian tourism, cuisine, art, and culture set for 2025.
Czech Newspaper Impressed by Vietnamese Culture
Journalist Helena KOČOVÁ of the Czech newspaper Pravda, author of an article on Vietnamese culture, remarked: “If there is anything in this world that can truly unite people and nations across different cultures, it is music. This was demonstrated through a performance of Vietnamese traditional music and dance, presented on June 26, 2025, in a modern style and incorporating Czech songs.”
International Organization for Migration Commends Vietnam’s Efforts in Combating Human Trafficking
On July 28 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Public Security, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Vietnam, held a seminar and exhibition themed “Connecting Actions: Leaving No One Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking.” The event marked the occasion of the World/National Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30).
Ho Chi Minh City Launches Solar Power Support Campaign for Cuban Schools
On July 28, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with partners, organized a 72nd anniversary celebration of Cuba’s Moncada Barracks attack (26/7/1953-26/7/2025). At the event, a campaign to build solar power systems for primary schools in Cuba, themed “Sunshine without borders,” was launched.
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[Video] IOM Commends Vietnam’s Efforts in Combating Human Trafficking
On July 28 in Hanoi, a workshop and exhibition titled “United for Change: Leaving No One Behind in the Fight Against Trafficking in Persons” was held to mark the World and National Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30).
