Friendship
New Plans to Strengthen Vietnam-Russia Bilateral Relationship
The online conference to celebrate the 73rd founding anniversary of Vietnam - Russia diplomatic relations (January 30, 1950 - January 30, 2023) was held on Jan 30 to the mutual importance of strengthening the friendship, solidarity and understanding between people of the two countries .
Friendship
Vietnam, Iran Seek Ways to Unlock Tourism Cooperation Potential
Vietnamese Ambassador to Iran Luong Quoc Huy has affirmed that tourism is a potential cooperation area between the two countries, pledging to facilitate the connectivity between their travel firms.
Friendship
People-to-people Diplomacy Important in Negotiating and Signing Paris Peace Accords
The Paris Peace Accords on ending the war and restoring peace in Vietnam is a milestone in Vietnamese diplomacy and our nation's history of struggle for independence, freedom, peace and reunification. People-to-people diplomacy has made an important contribution to that success.
Vietnam Successfully Undertakes International Responsibilities
"Vietnam's election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the term 2023-2025, after the end of its term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (term 2020-2022) shows the increasing position and prestige of Vietnam in the international arena," said Uch Leang, deputy head of the Department of Asian, African and Middle Eastern Studies under the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC)’s Institute of International Relations.
VUFO President Sets New Emulation Goals for 2023
"In 2023, Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) aims to improve the effectiveness of people-to-people diplomacy activities to achieve the country's socio-economic development goals," said VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga at a meeting with officers and staff at the beginning of the Lunar New Year 2023 on January 27, in Hanoi.
Calligraphy master Jean Sébastien Grill: My Mission is to introduce Vietnamese culture in France
Neatly dressed in a black ao dai, Jean Sébastien Grill focused on each pen stroke. Bold, soft, and curvilinear handwriting gradually appears on the paper. As the first foreigner to participate in the Spring Calligraphy Fair 2023 in Ho Van (the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, Hanoi)m he sees introducing Vietnamese culture in France as his personal mission.
93 years of CPV Establishment: Seminar on Vietnam - Canada Cooperation
It is proud and emotional when the song "Welcome to the Communist Party of Vietnam" by musician Do Minh, was played at a conference held in a land tens of thousands of kilometers far away.
Vietnam Joins Hands to Promote Int'l Cooperation on Gender Equality
Women remain underrepresented in ambassadorship and global governance positions, standing at around 1.6% of heads of states and 21.6% ambassadors around the world.
More than a Gift
Over the years, international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) have implemented meaningful projects in Vietnam, targeting women, children, and people with disabilities. Such support brings joy and better life quality to beneficiaries and helps them gain confidence, bravery, and a brighter future.
US Journalist, Anti-Vietnam War Activist Victor Navasky Passes Way at 90
Victor Navasky, became editor of The Nation - one of the oldest magazines in the United States - in 1978 and was its publisher emeritus until his death this week in New York.
Vietnam Through the Lenses of International Friends
Controlling the pandemic, opening the door to welcome international guests, and quickly rebounding in the socio-economy - those are the terms to describe Vietnam in 2022. What do international friends think of Vietnam after a struggling year?
Israel - Vietnam Friendship Association Established
This is one of the events towards 30 years of establishing diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Israel (1993-2023). Members of the Friendship Association include mainly generations of Israeli ambassadors, deputy ambassadors and diplomats who have worked in Vietnam for the past 20 years.
When the "Sprout" Grows
The “Sowing the Seeds of Friendship” program has helped strengthen the trust, solidarity, friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia, while educating the youth of the two countries on the bilateral relations, enhancing their sense of responsibility in preserving and reinforcing the long-lasting traditional solidarity and friendship between the two nations.
VUFO’s Top 10 Achievements in 2022
With a strong determination to innovate in both thinking and action, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations system from central to local levels has united to overcome unprecedented difficulties, deployed synchronized, comprehensive work tasks, and achieved good results in many fields. On the celebration of the Year of the Cat, the Vietnam Times introduces 10 outstanding results in the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) work in 2022.
Lunar New Year Greetings from Foreign Ambassadors to Vietnam
Foreign ambassadors extended Lunar New Year wishes to Vietnam's people.
Choisy-le-Roi City Shares Common Values on Peace, Solidarity with Vietnam
During the years of negotiating the Paris Peace Accords, the local government, along with the members of the French Communist Party and the people of Choisy-le-Roi city of France, gave their affection and support, both spiritually and materially, as well as accommodation for the Vietnamese delegates.
International Students Experience the Vietnamese Lunar New Year
International university students in Ho Chi Minh City are increasing year by year. During the festive Tet season, many special programs are organized for foreign students to have practical experiences about the Vietnamese Lunar New Year.
VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga Extends New Year Greetings
On the New year of the Cat - 2023, on behalf of the VUFO Presidium, I would like to send best wishes to all VUFO's staff in the field of people-to-people relations and VietnamTimes' readers!
VUFO in 2023: People-to-people Diplomacy Focuses on Socio-economic Development
In 2023, the focus of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) is "People-to-people diplomacy for socio-economic development." That is the affirmation of VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga in an interview with the press on the occasion of the New Year 2023.
Diplomatic Representatives Share Impression of Tet
Tet (Lunar New Year) is an enjoyable experience for foreigners in Vietnam. Welcoming the year of the Cat, ambassadors to Vietnam shared their feelings about Tet.
Logo Marking 50th Anniversary of Vietnam-Singapore Diplomatic Relations Announced
Vietnamese college student Le Thanh Hong of Singapore Polytechnics (Singapore) is the winner of "50-10 Logo Contest", as announced by the Organizing Committee on January 19, 2023. Hong's logo will be the official logo for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Singapore.
Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Indian State Appointed
Business and cultural ties between the two countries will be strengthened, said Velagapudi Kavitha Dutt, joint managing director of The KCP Limited, the new-ly Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Tamil Nadu.
Prime Minister Suggests Vietnam, Portugal Raise Bilateral Trade to US$1 Billion
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has suggested Vietnam and Portugal enhance their close coordination and taking huge advantages brought by the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) to soon raise the bilateral trade to US$1 billion in the upcoming time.
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Economy
UK Ready to Boost CPTPP’s Economic Firepower
UK ready to boost CPTPP’s economic firepower, said the Trade Minister on Vietnam visit
13:44 | 02/02/2023
