Vietnamese author's  journey to the Dayton Literary Peace Prize

Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai is the only Vietnamese author to reach the 2021 finalist of Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Bảo Ngọc talks to her about the journey to this prestigious prize.

President Phúc discusses trade, investment and vaccines with world leaders in New York President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc met with foreign leaders as part of his working trip to New York on September 23, discussing trade, investment, cooperation and COVID-19 vaccine donations.

Việt Nam, US step up cooperation in tackling war consequences

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoàng Xuân Chiên met with Patrick Leahy, president pro tempore of the US Senate on September 22 (local time) in Washington DC, with their discussion focusing on war-aftermath mitigation projects in Việt Nam

President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc receives US friends in New York

President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc received left-wing friends from the US in New York on the afternoon of September 21 (local time), as part of his trip to the country to attend the high-level general debate of the United Nations General Assembly’s 76th session (UNGA 76).

Efforts made to bring a special Mid-Autumn Festival for kids amid COVID-19 pandemic

Many children in HCM City, the country’s coronavirus epicentre, have enjoyed a special Mid-Autumn Festival this year despite social distancing regulations thanks to joint efforts of authorities, organisations and volunteers.

President Phúc, VP Harris vow to further cooperation on COVID-19 response, economic ties

Vietnamese State President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and visiting US Vice President Kamala Harris expressed pleasure at the blossoming bilateral ties during their talks on Wednesday in Hà Nội.

US pledges additional 1 million Pfizer vaccine doses to Việt Nam1

The US will donate an additional one million doses of the Pfizer vaccine to Viet Nam, said US Vice President Kamala Harris during talks with Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Wednesday.

Let’s not forget Agent Orange victims

Võ Trâm Anh, a young Vietnamese French woman, has created graphic works to help people, especially the young generation, learn more about the history and consequences of the deadly chemical.

Never forgotten

Exactly 60 years ago on August 10, American troops first sprayed Agent Orange chemicals across southern Vietnam. Six decades later the effects are still causing devastation to millions of victims and their families. To ensure they are never forgotten, a young French Vietnamese designer has opened an exhibition depicting the history of Agent Orange.

Agent Orange, a war legacy affecting generations

Việt Nam has experienced several decades of war and the country is still suffering from this legacy. Dioxin, or Agent Orange, remains one such challenge that the Government of Việt Nam and its citizens are still grappling with today. As Việt Nam reaches sixty years since the chemical was first used in the war in the country, it is important we do not forget the victims of this tragedy.