Cultivating affection for generations of Lao students and students studying in Hue is how veterans and volunteer army members educate the two countries' young generations and future generations to maintain and promote "the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Viet Nam and Laos."

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue commended the Laos-Vietnam Friendship Association for its contributions to the friendship and special solidarity between the two countries, during a reception for its President Boviengkham Vongdara in Vientiane on May 17.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 15 (US time) had meetings with American friends who have stood by Vietnam and its people as part of his working visit to the US.

Vietnam supports humanitarian activities by countries, the United Nations and international partners to assist people affected by the Ukraine conflict, Vice Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Doan Khac Viet said at the ministry’s routine press meeting on May 12.

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) held a friendship gathering with Uzbekistan friends via video teleconference on April 28 to mark the 30th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (1992 - 2022).

"The establishment and operation of the Vietnam-Nepal Friendship Association is a new development step in the friendship, cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and Nepal," said President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Nguyen Phuong Nga.

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association, and the Truth National Political Publishing House on April 19 celebrated the 61st anniversary of the Hiron victory (April 19, 1961 - April 19, 2022). This represents the traditional solidarity and friendship between the Vietnamese and the Cuban people.

To celebrate the Laos Bunpimay festival, on April 4, the delegation of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association visited the Lao Embassy in Hanoi.

On April 24, the VIenam Union of Friendship Organizations of Vinh Phuc province (VUFO Vinh Phuc) in collaboration with the Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Association of Vinh Phuc province held a meeting with Cambodian students in the "Flourishing the Seeds of Friendship" program on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the year of establishing diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Cambodia (June 24, 1967 - June 24, 2022).

The Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association in Thai Nguyen province has more than 130,000 members and is expanding with exciting, and practical activities. The association contributes to the friendship between Vietnam and Laos, between Thai Nguyen province and Laos provinces and cities.

Traditional new year festivals of Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar have been celebrated in several localities of Vietnam

A fashion show presenting a special Ao Dai, made from Indonesian Batik fabric, was held on April 3 in Ho Chi Minh City.

France launched a USD-784,300 project to support Vietnam’s heritage conservation

The Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) has pledged to maintain coordination with relevant agencies of the central province of Quang Nam to speed up the process of achieving operation permit certificate in Quang Nam in the near future.

Japan aids US$ 648.148 (almost JPY 70 million) to clear bombs and mines in the central province of Quang Binh.

Australia has delivered 3.6 million Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses to Vietnam over recent weeks through a procurement agreement with UNICEF and in partnership with Vietnam's Ministry of Health

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his entourage arrived in Hanoi on May 19, successfully concluding their trip to the US to attend the ASEAN-US Special Summit, and to make visits to the US and the United Nations.

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue and visiting Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin held talks in Hanoi on May 18, sharing view on the need for their countries to further intensify overall relations and parliamentary ties so as to step up the strategic partnership.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Greek counterpart Katerina Sakellaropoulou shared delight at the growth of Vietnam-Greece ties and agreed on measures to promote the relations during their talks in Hanoi on May 16.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception for visiting Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou in Hanoi on May 16.

The Canada-Vietnam Friendship Association (CVFS) held a virtual workshop to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30), gathering the participation of many Canadians and Vietnamese expatriates.

An event was co-held by the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) and the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in Vietnam to promote women’s roles in diplomacy in Hanoi on April 25.

Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to surge by 30 billion USD if the country succeeds in its digital transformation of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), an official has said.

With 60 friendship associations with countries and regions at the central level, hundreds of friendship associations in localities, VUFO has organized thousands of activities, contributing to strengthening the friendship between countries," said Director General of the VUFO's Multilateral Affairs Department Dong Huy Cuong.

Vietnam remained on top of the ongoing SEA Games 31, earning additional 27 gold medals on May 19 and surpassing its initial target of winning 140-150 at the event.

Vietnam dropped the COVID-19 test requirement for visitors entering the country starting May 15 as the pandemic has been brought under control.

The homepage of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the international media have run articles reflecting their impressions with the brilliant and magnificent opening ceremony of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi in the evening of May 12.

The 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), the region’s biggest sporting event, officially began with a grand opening ceremony held at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on May 12 evening.

Vietnamese artists from around the world honor the important Vietnamese territory.

Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang emphasised the demand that China respect Vietnam’s sovereignty while replying to reporters’ question about China’s three-month fishing ban in the East Sea, including the waters of Vietnam, on April 29.

The Vietnamese association in Thailand’s Udon Thani province, and monks and nuns of Khanh An pagoda on March 14 held a requiem for 64 soldiers who sacrificed their lives to defend Gac Ma (Johnson South) Reef in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago 34 years ago.

The commemoration of the Gac Ma Battle in March is an occasion to honour officers and soldiers who live and work on the DK platforms amid the vast sea, many of whom sacrificed their lives to safeguard the national sovereignty at sea.