Thu Phuong
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Returning to Vietnam to Learn the True Meaning of Peace
02/05/2025 10:54
Frank Howard Joyce, who joined the anti-Vietnam war movement in the 1960s, returned to Vietnam for the fifth time as Head of the delegation of the US National Council of Elders on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam's national reunification. For him, each visit offers a deeper understanding of the strength, spirit, and value of peace as embodied by the Vietnamese people.
Latin American News Agency Prensa Latina Shares Story of Vietnamese Veteran’s 1,200km Journey Back to Former Battlefield
26/04/2025 12:36
On April 24, Latin American news agency Prensa Latina published a story about 76-year-old war veteran Tran Van Thanh, who is riding more than 1,200 kilometers by motorbike from Vinh City (Nghe An Province) to Ho Chi Minh City. His goal is to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).
Vietnam Regards Development of Science, Technology, and Digital Transformation as Top Priority
26/04/2025 12:35
This is the statement made by Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), at the 81st session of ESCAP held on April 24 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Spirit of Peace and Cooperation: Precious Asset of Vietnamese and US Peoples
19/04/2025 09:19
That was the message conveyed by President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son during a reception with a delegation from the Fund for Reconciliation and Development (FRD) and the National Council of Elders (NCOE) of the United States held on April 17 in Hanoi.
Vietnam Welcomes Record-High Number of International Visitors
09/04/2025 07:34
In the first three months of this year, Vietnam welcomed more than 6 million international visitors, a nearly 30% increase compared to the same period last year, marking the highest figure ever recorded. According to experts, visa policies and various attractive factors have contributed to the remarkable growth of Vietnam's tourism sector.
Ambassador Marc E. Knapper: US Continues to Support Quang Tri in War Consequences Remediation
06/04/2025 15:29
On April 2, a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Deputy Minister Do Hung Viet and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper paid a visit and conducted a working session in Huong Hoa District, Quang Tri Province. Speaking at the event, Ambassador Marc E. Knapper affirmed that the US would continue to support Vietnam, particularly Quang Tri Province, in addressing the consequences of war.
Fostering Vietnam-Laos Friendship in Celebration of Bunpimay Festival
03/04/2025 10:28
On April 2 in Hanoi, a delegation from the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association, led by Nguyen Xuan Thanh, former Deputy Head of the Government Office and Vice President of the Association, visited the Embassy of Laos in Vietnam to extend their congratulations on the occasion of Laos’ Bunpimay traditional New Year 2025 (Buddhist calendar 2568).
Vietnam Sends 106-Member Team to Support Myanmar’s Earthquake Response
31/03/2025 10:43
A 106-member Vietnamese rescue delegation from the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security arrived at Yangon airport in Myanmar on March 30 afternoon to assist with earthquake relief efforts.
Youth as Peace Ambassadors and Bridges of Friendship
29/03/2025 15:33
This is the message shared by Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Dong Huy Cuong with delegates participating in an online dialogue titled “Shared Legacies, Shared Future” between US youth and students and their counterparts from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand on March 28.
Trump’s 25% Tariff: "Seismic Shock" to Global Auto Industry
28/03/2025 16:18
Experts in the automotive industry predict that this latest move by the US could disrupt global trade and supply chains.
New Milestone in Vietnam-Singapore People-to-People Exchange and Cooperation
27/03/2025 10:50
On March 26 in Hanoi, under the witness of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong; Vice Chairman of the Singapore International Foundation (SIF) Lian Wee Cheow and Vice President - Secretary General of the Vietnam-Singapore Friendship Association (VSFA) Nguyen Duc Hung signed and exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of people-to-people exchange.
Former American Soldier and the Violin’s Echo at Son My Memorial
22/03/2025 15:46
57 years after the Son My Massacre (also known as the My Lai Massacre), a former American soldier continues to return to this place, playing a solemn melody on his violin to honor the victims, ease the pain of war, and convey a message of peace to the world.
Dominique Des Miscault: French Artist Bridging Vietnam and France Through Culture
17/03/2025 14:36
Arriving in Vietnam since the 1990s, French artist Dominique Des Miscault has devoted her love to Vietnamese culture.
NUOY: Bringing Miracle of Medicine to Children with Birth Defects in Vietnam
15/03/2025 11:52
25 years ago, a group of volunteer doctors from NUOY (US) arrived in Vietnam with a heartfelt mission: to transform the lives of children born with congenital disabilities. Today, their work has given thousands of children a second chance at life and has strengthened Vietnam’s medical capabilities, turning what once seemed like miracles into everyday possibilities.
Indonesian Media Highlights General Secretary To Lam's State Visit
12/03/2025 16:07
The Indonesian national news agency Antara, Kompas newspaper, and several other media outlets have covered the solemn reception for General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, at the Presidential Palace - Merdeka Palace in Jakarta.
Son of Robert McNamara and His Quest for Truth About American War in Vietnam
11/03/2025 10:06
Craig McNamara, the son of former US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, burst into tears during a discussion about his father and the American war in Vietnam on March 6 in Hanoi.
Vietnam - Japan Festival 2025: Joining Hands - Towards the Future
10/03/2025 13:26
The 10th Vietnam - Japan Festival in Ho Chi Minh City 2025, themed “Joining Hands – Towards the Future” officially opened on March 8. The festival marks the beginning of a series of cultural, sports, trade, and tourism events, deeply imbued with national cultural identity, contributing to strengthening the profound friendship between the peoples of the two countries.
Vietnam Coast Guard Expands International Cooperation for Maritime Security
05/03/2025 13:40
The Vietnam Coast Guard engaged in cooperative and exchange activities with the Coast Guards of China and France.
"United, Inclusive, Resilient": ASEAN Future Forum Launches in Hanoi
27/02/2025 09:54
The ASEAN Future Forum 2025, themed 'Building a United, Inclusive, and Resilient ASEAN amidst Global Transformation,' opened in Hanoi on February 25. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh initiated the forum, announced at the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta last September.
Resolution 57: Key to Vietnam’s Breakthrough Development
20/02/2025 13:55
On December 22, 2024, the Politburo issued Resolution 57 on breakthroughs in science and technology, innovation, and national digital transformation. For the first time, these areas have been prioritized as the “top critical breakthrough,” serving as the main driving force for rapidly developing a modern productive force, refining production relations, innovating national governance methods, advancing socio-economic development, preventing the risk of stagnation, and propelling Vietnam toward prosperity in the new era.
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