Party leader lauds outgoing US ambassador’s contributions to Việt Nam-US ties

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng hosted a reception for outgoing US Ambassador to Việt Nam Daniel Kritenbrink in Hà Nội on Thursday, during which the Vietnamese leader recognised the diplomat’s contributions to the increasingly practical and effective development of the comprehensive partnership between Việt Nam and the US.

Canadian rapper grabs the beat in Hà Nội

Canadian Luc Loewen, who goes by the name Nuce, is quickly finding his footing on the music scene. His recently produced music video “It’s Alright” was shot on the streets of the capital with Luc posing as a Grab driver.

Quality helmets donated to special needs school in Hà Nội A ceremony was held on Thursday to hand over quality helmets to students and teachers at special needs Bình Minh Primary School in Hà Nội, along with helmet-wearing tutorials and road safety training, as part of Helmet for Kids programme by the AIP Foundation to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Việt Nam, a bright spot in the fight against HIV and AIDS Việt Nam is seen as a bright spot in HIV/AIDS prevention and control as the epidemic has been well controlled in the country in recent years, experts said at a conference.

U.S. Department of State launches new YSEALI Academy at Fulbright University Vietnam The U.S. Department of State intends to provide $5 million to establish the YSEALI Academy at Fulbright University Vietnam in HCM City, to deliver capacity-building seminars to entry-to mid-level professionals aged 25-40 from across Southeast Asia around the themes of technology and innovation, public policy, and entrepreneurship. 

HCM City partners with US for smart cities project The US Trade and Development Agency will provide funds for technical assistance to HCM City for adopting advanced data analytics.

Repatriation ceremony of US servicemen’s remains takes place1 A repatriation ceremony of remains of US servicemen who died during the war in Vietnam was held at the US MIA Office in Hà Nội on Thursday.

US and Việt Nam now can call each other friends: US Ambassador

The US-Việt Nam partnership is the strongest it has ever been, the US Ambassador to Việt Nam Daniel Kritenbrink said ahead of the 25th anniversary of two countries’ diplomatic ties. 

HCM City leader hosts US Ambassador The ambassador's visit would help enhance the friendship between Việt Nam and the US during the year the two countries mark the 25th anniversary of their diplomatic relations (July 11, 1995).

Made-in-Việt Nam face masks donated to New York, South Korea  1 150,000 Vietnamese-made facemasks were gifted to New York City by Hà Nội People’s Committe on Monday to support the fight against COVID-19 in one of the world’s worst-hit epicentres.