Politics
Vietnam, DPRK tighten bilateral friendship
President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Vu Xuan Hong paid a working visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
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Society
Children’s painting contest highlights Vietnam-US friendship
One hundred children aged 7-15 have participated in a painting contest that highlights the friendship between Vietnam and the US.
Politics
Ho Chi Minh City ceremony marks Indian Independence Day
The 68th anniversary of India’s Independence Day was marked in Ho Chi Minh City during a ceremony on August 14.
Culture - Sports
Da Nang to host Japan-Vietnam show
Japan's well-known artists will take part in the annual Vietnam-Japan Culture Exchange at Da Nang city's Administrative Centre Park on August 28-30.
Politics
Vietnam People’s Public Security anniversary marked in Laos
The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos held a banquet in Vientiane on August 10 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Public Security.
Health
Nghe An develops healthcare facilities
The central province of Nghe An plans to invest in developing Vinh City into a hi-tech medical centre for the North Central region.
Culture - Sports
Hoa Binh preserves Vietnam-Laos friendship relic site
The People’s Committee of northern mountainous Hoa Binh province hosted a workshop on August 7 to discuss ways to preserve a relic site proving the Vietnam-Laos friendship located in the locality.
Politics
Prime Minister greets Myanmar’s central bank governor
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has applauded cooperation between the central banks of Vietnam and Myanmar, which he said has contributed practically to the two countries’ relations.
Politics
HCM City ceremony marks Singapore’s 50th National Day
Ho Chi Minh City hopes to continue fostering its friendship and people-to-people contacts with Singapore, said Chairman of the Vietnam-Singapore Friendship Association in the city Nguyen Thanh Rum.
Business
Works begin on two Panko textile-garment plants
Construction of the Panko Tam Thang textile-garment plant and Ducksan Vina garment accessory plant commenced on July 30 at the Tam Thang industrial park in the central province of Quang Nam.
Cultural activity marks HCM City-Busan friendship
A series of cultural and art activities were arranged during “Busan Day
2015” in Ho Chi Minh City on July 24 as part of events to mark 20 years
of friendship and cooperation between Busan city of the Republic of
Korea (RoK) and HCM City.
VUFO bolsters international friendship activities
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) held a
conference reviewing people-to-people relationships between Vietnam and
other countries in the first six months of 2015 and to outline plans for
the remaining months of the year.
Politics
Vietnam-Russia friendship space-flight celebrated
The Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association and the Military Technical
Academy held a ceremony in Hanoi on July 22 to celebrate the 35th
anniversary of the Vietnam-Russia friendship space-flight mission (July
23).
Politics
TimelinePresident vows to continue supporting Laos
President Truong Tan Sang told Lao PM Thongsing Thammavong on July 18 that Vietnam is always willing to assist and cooperate with Laos in socio-economic development and human resources training.
Politics
Prime Minister welcomes Chinese Vice Premier
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung received Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli in Hanoi on July 16.
Society
Chinese friendship activist honoured with insignia
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) awarded the
insignia “For Peace and Friendship among Nations” for Li Xiaolin, head
of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign
Countries, at a ceremony in Hanoi on July 18.
Politics
Chinese Vice Premier visits friendship palace construction site
China’s Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli has hailed the significance of the
Vietnam-China Friendship Palace, which, once completed, will be a symbol
of the two countries’ friendship and serve as a venue for their people
to meet and hold exchange activities.
Politics
Cambodian PM appreciates Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen praised the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship
Association (VCFA)’s efforts to promote friendship between the two
countries in recent years.
Society
Vietnamese-French professor spouses awarded Friendship Orders
Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan presented the Friendship Order to
Professor Tran Thanh Van and his wife Professor Le Kim Ngoc on July 8
for their contributions to science and childcare and protection in
Vietnam.
Society
Vietnam-Indonesia friendship association’s congress convenes
The Vietnam-Indonesia Friendship Association (VIFA) held its third
congress on July 6 in Hanoi, electing Nguyen Dang Tien, General Director
of Radio The Voice of Vietnam as the Chairman for the 2015-20 tenure.
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