Swiss ambassador hails 2026 election as important milestone for Vietnam

Swiss ambassador hails 2026 election as important milestone for Vietnam

Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam Thomas Gass underscored the significance of the March 15 election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, while expressing optimism for intensified parliamentary collaboration to reinforce Vietnam-Switzerland ties during an interview recently granted to the Vietnam News Agency.

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OIF Administrator praises Vietnam’s role, contributions

Administrator of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) Caroline St-Hilaire has commended Vietnam’s role, standing and significant contributions, expressing her hope that the country would continue supporting the organisation’s common objectives.

Vietnamese ambassador visits Bulgaria's rose capital to deepen local ties


Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet on March 11 paid a working trip to Kazanlak to boost cooperation between the Bulgarian city and Vietnam’s northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, while also discussing plans to showcase Vietnam’s image at the 2026 Rose Festival.

Vietnam - China cooperation prospects highlighted amid evolving landscape


Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh on March 12 delivered a keynote address at an academic seminar entitled “Ambassador’s Dialogue,” jointly organised by the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies and the School of Global Leadership under Renmin University of China in Beijing.
Vietnam chairs consultations in preparation for 11th NPT Review Conference

Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (U.N.) in New York, in his capacity as the President-designate of the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), chaired a series of consultations with regional groups and member states at U.N. bodies in Geneva from March 9–10.

Vietnam steps up partnership with UNDP, WHO in tackling air pollution


Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha met with UNDP Resident Representative Ramla Khalidi and WHO Representative in Vietnam Angela Pratt in Hanoi on March 11 to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in improving air pollution and addressing air quality in Vietnam.

U.N. adopts resolution designating International Coffee Day


The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution designating October 1 as International Coffee Day, aiming to raise global awareness of the economic, social and cultural significance of coffee and its role in sustainable development.
Vietnam peaceful place Subhash Chandar calls home

PANO - Indian entrepreneur Subhash Chandar has held many key positions in multinational corporations operating across the globe. For the past 20 years, he has chosen Vietnam as his base, running business while serving as a bridge connecting the Indian business community with investment opportunities in Vietnam.

Foreign diplomats in Ho Chi Minh City join Tet celebrations


The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) on February 7 held the program “Diplomatic Families Celebrate the Lunar New Year 2026 of the Horse” for families of consuls general from various countries in the city, featuring a wide range of distinctive Vietnamese traditional cultural activities.

Lost German tourists found safe in Hoang Lien National Park


The People’s Committee of Ta Van commune in Lao Cai province reported that the local rescue force found two foreign tourists at 11 a.m. on September 29 in Hoang Lien National Park in Sin Chai village.
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