People-to-people diplomacy is a key, regular task of the entire political system and people. People’s organisations, citizens, businesses, entrepreneurs, intellectuals, artists and overseas Vietnamese are at its centre and are the principal actors and direct participants in implementation, according to a new directive of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat.
Politburo Member and National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man presented 80-year Party membership badges to veteran Party members in Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of November 6, as assigned by the Politburo.
Running from December 2025 to May 2029 in Dak Lak and Son La provinces, the EU-funded the SustainCoffee project aims to directly support more than 400 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and coffee cooperatives.
The 2026 course has attracted 770 participants from 40 countries and territories, reflecting both the demand for professional development and the dedication of overseas Vietnamese teachers to preserving and passing on the Vietnamese language within their communities.
Amid increasingly deep regional economic integration, Vietnam and Laos need to strengthen connectivity in transport, energy, trade, investment, logistics and supply chains, while making full use of their geo-economic advantages, strategic positions and close ties.
Recent fluctuations in global energy markets highlighted the need for ASEAN member states to improve preparedness and cooperation. Stockpiling cooperation will enable ASEAN to strengthen energy security while optimising costs through resource sharing.
The Russian October Revolution laid the foundation for the longstanding friendship between Vietnam and Russia. Despite ups and downs of history, the traditional Vietnam-Russia friendship has been strengthened and nurtured by generations, with bilateral ties elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Discussions focus on six key areas, including advanced materials and their applications for sustainable development; environmentally friendly material processing technologies; product lifecycle engineering; sustainable machine design; low-carbon industries and the circular economy; and artificial intelligence and digital transformation in material and mechanical engineering.
Bac Ninh aims to attract projects that participate in global production and supply chains, apply advanced and green technologies, and support industries. Priority sectors include semiconductors, artificial intelligence, digital technology, robotics, new materials and renewable energy.
Upholding Buddhism’s spirit of compassion and relief for those in need, Buddhist monks, nuns and followers nationwide have actively engaged in disaster relief, assistance for disadvantaged people, care for the elderly, orphans and persons with disabilities, and the construction of charity houses, bridges, roads and schools. Social welfare programmes carried out during the 2022–2026 tenure had a total value of more than 7.5 trillion VND (293.1 million USD).
The establishment of the Kim Bang Delacour's Langur Species and Habitat Conservation Area in Ninh Binh province provides a solid legal and scientific foundation for completing the dossier to seek UNESCO recognition of the Van Long–Kim Bang–Tam Chuc Cultural and Ecological Landscape Complex as a World Heritage Site.
Ambassador Nguyen Le Thanh called on Vietnamese and Danish partners to identify priority areas and promote research and training programmes, knowledge transfer and technology application in line with Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science – technology development, innovation and national digital transformation.
Recent fluctuations in global energy markets highlighted the need for ASEAN member states to improve preparedness and cooperation. Stockpiling cooperation will enable ASEAN to strengthen energy security while optimising costs through resource sharing.
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