The “Vietnam Culture Week” was held in Ottawa, Canada on September 11 as part of activities to mark the 73rd anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) and the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Canada.

Vietnamese students won 29 individual and 14 team prizes at the Bulgaria International Mathematics Competition 2018 (BIMC 2018) which took place in Burgas, Bulgaria last week.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has called on the Bulgarian National Assembly (NA) to support the Governments of Vietnam and Bulgaria in taking measures to develop the bilateral ties comprehensively and pragmatically.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has assured Bulgarian leaders that the Vietnamese government and people want to strengthen friendship and cooperation with Bulgaria.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Uong Chu Luu had meetings with a number of Bulgarian leaders on April 27 to exchange experience in justice cooperation and other areas, as part of his ongoing visit to the Balkan country.

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu has suggested Bulgaria promote cooperation with Vietnam in the fields of its strength such as agriculture, processing industry and food production.

Deputy General Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong was elected as Chair of the Vietnam – Bulgaria Friendship Association for the 2018-2023 tenure.

Thousands of people on March 8 attended the opening of the second “Bulgarian Rose Festival with Friends 2018” at Hanoi’s West Lake Water Park.

A Bulgarian rose festival – the second of its kind – will kick off next week in Hanoi’s Water Park near the West Lake, organisers have said. ​

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations and the Vietnam-Bulgaria Friendship Association of HCM City co-hosted a ceremony on March 2 to celebrate Bulgaria’s 140th National Day (March 3).

Vietnamese authorities have handed over a suspected drug trafficker to Bulgaria at the extradition request of the European nation.

A festival will be organised in Hanoi with the aim of introducing Bulgarian wine to Asia. The special beverage holds a significant place in Bulgarian culture, habits and traditions.

A photo exhibition and seminar on late President Ho Chi Minh took place in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 30, attracting 200 officials and guests from both nations.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc spoke highly of Bulgarian Ambassador Evgueni Stefanov Stoytchev’s dedication to boost the Vietnam-Bulgaria relations when the outgoing ambassador came to bid farewell to him on October 4.