

The Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association (VLFA) under the umbrella of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) celebrated its 50th founding anniversary with a gathering in Hanoi on January 13.
President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son chaired a discussion with an Indian delegation in Hanoi on December 16 to share insight on Vietnam’s current situation and enduring friendship between Vietnam and India, as part of the 12th Vietnam-India People's Friendship Festival.
A delegation of 24 volunteers from the Hanoi branch of the Missionary Training Centre (MTC) under the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) and five staff members from the Asia Area Office of LDS Charities (LDSC) in Hong Kong (China) led by President of the Hanoi branch Rob Howell held a working session with the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) in Hanoi on December 16.
President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received an international delegation of Protestant pastors and two representatives of the US-based Institute for Global Engagement (IGE), in Hanoi on December 4.
Greek Ambassador to Vietnam Georgios Stilianopoulos has been honoured with the “For Peace and Friendship Among Nations” insignia of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) in recognition of his contributions to promoting the bilateral relations.
Following the passing of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong, senior leaders from various countries, international organisations, parties, and friendship organisations worldwide have sent condolences to the CPV Central Committee, the President, Prime Minister, and people of Vietnam, and the late leader’s family.
Vietnam always considers India a top important partner, a trusted friend, and pays great attention to developing its comprehensive strategic partnership with India, said President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son on July 23.
Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Mawe on June 28 was honoured with the “For peace and friendship among nations” insignia in recognition of her substantial and practical contributions to the two countries' relations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Vietnam from June 19-20 is expected to create a momentum for the bilateral ties to develop to a new height, according to scholars.
In today’s bulletin, we meet a special American who took part in protests demanding an end to the unjust US war in Vietnam in the late 1960s and 70s. He is Professor Ron Carver, a peace activist who was awarded the “For peace and friendship among nations” insignia by the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations for his ceaseless support of the Vietnamese people’s “Struggle for Peace”.