Vietnam, Cambodia extend road transport pact to Tan Nam–Meun Chey
Vietnam and Cambodia have agreed to extend the implementation of their bilateral Road Transport Agreement and related protocols to the Tan Nam (Tay Ninh, Vietnam) –Meun Chey (Prey Veng, Cambodia) border gate pair, a move expected to strengthen cross-border transport and trade.
Vietnamese rescuers awarded "Hero of Venezuela" medal
Vietnam's rescue and relief team has been awarded the first-class "Hero of Venezuela" medal, a noble reward from the Venezuelan Government, in recognition of their courageous humanitarian efforts following the devastating earthquakes in the Latin American country.
Vietnam to host two key ASEAN occupational safety and health meetings
Vietnam is scheduled to host two major meetings of the ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health Network (ASEAN-OSHNET) in the central city of Da Nang from July 7 to 9, reaffirming its active role in promoting regional cooperation on safer and healthier workplaces.
Vietnamese association leader receives Global Citizen Community Award in Japan
Le Thuong, President of the Vietnamese Association in Japan's Kansai region, was presented with the Global Citizen Community Award by the International Friendship Promotion Association (IHA) in Osaka on July 5, as part of the 18th International Friendship Cultural Exchange Programme.
Venezuela honours international rescue teams, sends thanks to Vietnam’s top leader
Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez chaired a ceremony in La Guaira state on July 3 to honour international rescue forces for their considerable contributions to search and rescue operations following the twin earthquakes that struck the South American nation on June 24.
Thailand ramps up measures against potential super El Niño
The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) of Thailand has ordered authorities to accelerate preparations to respond to a potential super El Niño, forecast to emerge in late 2026 and persist into 2027, raising the risk of drought and putting pressure on water resources nationwide.
Vietnam adopts action plan to combat money laundering, terrorist financing
Vietnam has adopted a national action plan to fulfil its commitments on combating money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, with the goal of being removed from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) increased monitoring list while safeguarding national interests.
Ministry assigns mission to military relief team heading to earthquake-hit Venezuela
The Ministry of National Defence held a meeting in Hanoi on June 28 to assign tasks for the force tasked with supporting relief operations in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that struck the South American country on June 24.
Vietnam, Laos conduct joint border patrol
The Huong Phung Border Guard Station under the Quang Tri provincial Border Guard Command and Border Companies 320 and 321 of the Military Command of Laos’s Savannakhet province carried out a bilateral patrol along sections of the Vietnam–Laos border on June 25.
Vietnamese language contest deepens Vietnam – Laos cultural, educational ties
The second "Future Vietnamese Language Ambassadors" contest, held recently in Vientiane, has highlighted the growing role of the Vietnamese language in fostering the special relations between Vietnam and Laos, while enhancing cultural exchange and practical cooperation between the two countries.
After 30 years of hypertension, Filipino patient is diagnosed with rare endocrine disorder in Vietnam
Mr. Luis Caballero, a Filipino national who had lived with hypertension for more than 30 years and persistent hypokalemia for over two decades, was diagnosed with a complex endocrine disorder and successfully treated at Hong Ngoc General Hospital, one of Vietnam’s leading healthcare providers.