Remarkable encounter between President Ho Chi Minh, Israel’s first PM

Remarkable encounter between President Ho Chi Minh, Israel’s first PM

While researching the life of Ben-Gurion, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s correspondent in Israel unexpectedly found a special connection between the two leaders in 1946 when both were in Paris, seeking international support for their nations’ struggle for independence. President Ho Chi Minh and Israeli PM Ben-Gurion, drawn together by their countries’ shared history and indomitable spirit in the fight for freedom, engaged in conversations for around two weeks.
Top leader gives encouragement to flood victims in Phu Tho

Top leader gives encouragement to flood victims in Phu Tho

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam arrived in the northern province of Phu Tho in the late afternoon of September 12 to inspect flood prevention and control efforts and to provide support and encouragement to residents affected by Typhoon Yagi and subsequent flooding.
Vietnam to begin phasing out 2G service

Vietnam to begin phasing out 2G service

By September 15, 2026, the 2G network will be officially shut down nationwide, freeing up frequency resources for more advanced telecommunications technologies. This move aligns with the development goals of both network providers and the country.
Vietnam battles aftermath of typhoon Yagi

Vietnam battles aftermath of typhoon Yagi

In recent days, Typhoon Yagi has inflicted severe damage across several northern provinces, disrupting the economy, society, and daily life for local residents. Party and State leaders have been on the ground at critical locations to oversee rescue and relief operations.
Hanoi preserves traditional craft villages

Hanoi preserves traditional craft villages

Hanoi is home to 831 craft villages, including 331 officially recognised as traditional craft villages. These villages produce high-quality, diverse products, with 27.48% meeting the "One Commune, One Product" (OCOP) standard. Annual revenue from the craft villages ranges between 10 and 50 billion VND (405,000 – 2.02 million USD).
Lao leader's spouse visits late Party chief's widow

Lao leader's spouse visits late Party chief's widow

Naly Sisoulith, the spouse of General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith now on a state to Vietnam, visited Ngo Thi Man, the widow of Nguyen Phu Trong, and offered incense to the late General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee at his residence in on September 10.
Vietnam – Laos great friendship and special solidarity

Vietnam – Laos great friendship and special solidarity

General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse are on a state visit to Vietnam. The visit from September 10-13 is made at the invitation of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse.
Vietnam-Russia traditional friendship grows stronger

Vietnam-Russia traditional friendship grows stronger

Vietnam and Russia established a comprehensive strategic partnership on March 1, 2001. To date, the Vietnam-Russia traditional friendship has developed extensively across all areas of cooperation and continues to be strengthened and enhanced.
Artisan preserving traditional folk toy

Artisan preserving traditional folk toy

For many generations of Vietnamese people, clay statues were once an indispensable folk toy of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Over the past time, with the appearance of modern and attractive toys, the traditional folk toy has gradually fallen into oblivion. At present, perhaps, Phung Dinh Giap from the northern province of Bac Ninh, is likely the last artisan, who stills crafts the traditional toy when the Mid-Autumn Festival comes.
Vietnam - Mozambique traditional friendship

Vietnam - Mozambique traditional friendship

Mozambican President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi and his spouse are on a three-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse. This trip marks President Nyusi's first visit to Vietnam since taking office and also the first visit by a Mozambican president to the Southeast Asian nation in over 17 years.