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Korean diplomat apologizes for paper disgracing Vietnamese women
A Republic of Korean diplomat has just apologized to Vietnamese women after protests at home slammed a local newspaper as “cold and insensitive” in portraying the women as merely dying to marry a Korean man. -
EU relations crucial to Vietnam: PM
The European Union is a crucial partner, Prime Minister Phan Van Khai said after he received the visiting Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy, Benita Ferrero-Waldner, in Hanoi on April 21. -
Help stop trade in women and children, Vietnam labor unions told
Labor unions should help women get jobs, a Vietnamese labor official said at a conference in Hanoi Tuesday on the role of the unions in preventing trafficking of women and children. -
Han Myung-sook approved as ROK's 1st female PM
The Republic of Korea (ROK) National Assembly approved the nomination of Han Myung-sook as the country's first female prime minister on Wednesday afternoon. -
International women world fair 2006
Welcome 11th APEC Women Leader’s Network Meeting in Hanoi -
Russia presents historical documents to Vietnam
The Russian Government on April 18 presented Vietnam with a number of documents on the relations between the former Soviet Union and Vietnam. -
Help stop trade in women and children, Vietnam labor unions told
Labor unions should help women get jobs, a Vietnamese labor official said at a conference in Hanoi Tuesday on the role of the unions in preventing trafficking of women and children. -
Viet Nam-US Society expresses condolences over death of US peace activist
The Viet Nam-US Society has expressed its condolences over the death of William Coffin, a well-known peace activist and leader of the Anti-Vietnam war movement in the US during the 1960s and '70s. -
Vietnamese School Founder in Cambodia
A woman of small business has made a contribution to founding the overseas Vietnamese Group and opening a Vietnamese school in Cambodia. When getting older, she opened a Vietnamese newspaper stall in Phnom Penh and became a sponsor for Vietnamese misleading girls. -
UN commission praises nation's economic progress
Poverty alleviation is Vietnam's overriding concern and the Government's approach to this issue has been praiseworthy, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) has said in a report on March 30 of the results of its economic and social survey of Asia and the Pacific in 2006. -
Young surgeon's wartime diaries help reconcile US, Viet Nam, says AP
The Associated Press (AP) on April 2 carried an article saying that the poignant wartime diaries of a Vietnamese military surgeon, named Dang Thuy Tram, have reconciled the US and Viet Nam after a US intelligence officer saved them from being burned. -
Young scholars pioneer Vietnamese studies in the US
In the 1950s, there were only few Vietnamese language classes in America. Since then, several Vietnamese Studies Departments have been established at famous US universities and have educated many scholars in Vietnamese studies. In recent years, many of these scholars have visited Vietnam on study tours. -
French people support Vietnamese Agent Orange victims
Visitors to the first international photo festival opened in Sarcelles city, 20 km east of Paris, France, on April 8, signed their names into a petition, expressing their support to Vietnamese Agent Orange/dioxin victims in the lawsuit against US chemical producers. -
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has decided to provide Vietnam with US $15 million to help in contagious disease control.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has decided to provide Vietnam with US $15 million to help in contagious disease control. -
US Organisation presents scholarships to poor students
The Roever Educational Programme of the US, REAP International, has presented 40 scholarships, each worth 600,000 VND, to poor students in southern Binh Thuan, Ben Tre, Dong Nai and Tra Vinh provinces. -
Get-together celebrates neighbouring countries' lunar New Year
A get-together was held in Hanoi on April 7 to celebrate the traditional New Year festival of Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar, drawing a crowd of diplomatic corps, officials and students of these nationalities. -
Overseas Vietnamese in Laos get together
The Vietnamese State and Government always helps facilitate the overseas Vietnamese community in Laos in conformity with Lao legal regulations. -
Vietnamese water puppetry shines in France
Vietnam's water puppetry has attracted almost 1,000 French children to each show presented at the on-going Imagine Festival in Paris, said the festival's organising board. -
US to fund Vietnam mine clearance
The US plans to donate US$3.3 million to support the continuation of mine removal in Vietnam in fiscal year 2006, its embassy in Hanoi said in a press release on Tuesday. -
Viet Nam's population, poverty reduction achievements praised
Shin Sakurai, former Chairman of the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD), spoke highly of Viet Nam's achievements in population affairs, hunger elimination and poverty reduction at a seminar in Ha Noi on April 5. -
Brunei prince donates $50,000 to Vietnam Agent Orange victims
Brunei's Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah and his wife Wednesday donated US$50,000 to the Vietnam Association for Agent Orange Victims to help its poor members. -
Australia holds trans-Vietnam tour to raise awareness of muscular dystrophy
Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Bill Tweddell yesterday waved a flag to start a race called ChallengeMD! with the participation of 32 Australian riders to raise money to help fight Muscular Dystrophy (MD) and raise awareness of MD. -
Australian exhibits sculpture in Hanoi
Australian artist Nerine Martini opened an exhibition in Hanoi Friday displaying her sculpture based on a traditional boat from the central Vietnamese town of Hoi An. -
Vietnamese, Thai and Lao women share experiences
Vietnamese, Thai and Lao women shared experiences in ensuring gender equality and improving women's roles in society. -
Expat youths take part in charity on trip home to Vietnam
Twelve expat Vietnamese youngsters arrived in Vietnam Monday sponsored by the US Catalyst Foundation for a 10-day trip to help local underprivileged kids and discover their home country in the process. -
Australian students to help Vietnamese orphans
Applied health students from Charles Sturt University in Australia’s New South Wales state will head to Vietnam next week to work with children with disabilities in a Ho Chi Minh City orphanage. -
“Winter soldier” – truth about American war in Vietnam
In spite of being made 35 years ago and shown in many countries, the film “Winter soldier” will be shown in American cinemas since 16 January 2006 only.
Why does it take 35 years? -
Vietnam-US cultural exchange in Washington
On the occasion of the New Lunar Year and in preparation for the “Binh Tuat” Tet (Year of Golden Dog), in the evening of January 21st, the Vietnamese Embassy to the US held a cultural exchange including food and film festivals. -
International representatives support Vietnamese AO/dioxin victims
Victims of Agent Orange (AO) and other toxic chemicals demanded US chemical companies pay compensation in an international appeal released at the end of a two-day conference on the effects of AO/dioxin in Ha Noi. -
American veterans stand for justice for Vietnamese AO victims
All American veterans who are expected to attend an international conference on Agent Orange (AO) and its effects on people to be held in Ha Noi on March 28-29, said they will strive for justice for AO victims in Viet Nam. -
US Vietnam vets meet children affected by AO
A generation after the Vietnam War, a US military veteran whose team once sprayed Agent Orange on the country came face to face with disabled children whose suffering is blamed on the defoliant. -
Int'l conference appeals justice for AO victims
Governments, international and national organizations, and non-government organizations are urged to provide material and spiritual support for victims of Agent Orange/dioxin in Viet Nam. -
The Spouse of the Brunei Darussalam’s Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah visited the Vietnam Women’s Union
On the second day of the Brunei’s Crown Prince’s official visit to Vietnam, his spouse visited the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) and Vietnam Women’s Museum -
“An air of Vietnam” in France
On 9 March 2006, the Vietnamese Student Association, located in Rennes France organized a cultural program titled “An air of Vietnam”. -
Vietnam honored in a Belgian school
An impressive activity recently took place to honor Vietnam in school Attenet Royal, which is situated in one of the major districts of Brussels – Belgian capital city. -
From nervous newcomer to confident contributor to Hanoi Community
From nevous newcomer to confident contributor to the Hanoi community, Barbara Ali shares her story about her involvement with the Hanoi international women’s club. -
Mrs. Susan Schnall - who disseminated leaflets against American war in Vietnam – was conferred the medal "For Peace and Friendship among Peoples
On February 9th, 2006, at the Head Office of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, Ms. Susan Schnall - a member of the American Women Organization for Peace and Global Exchange, -
Open letter from the Vietnam Women’s Union to the Judges of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals
Hanoi, 13 March 2006
Esteemed Judges of the United States of America, -
Women leaders meeting
On the occasion of 96th anniversary of International Women’s Day on March 8th and 1966 years of up rising of the Two Ladies Trung, on March, 4th, Presidium of the Central Vietnam Women’s Union held a familiar meeting with women leaders. -
Enhancing cooperation between Vietnam Women’s Union and Germany partners in Affection Fund Development Cooperation Project
On 11th February, 2006, Mme. Ha Thi Khiet, member of the Central Party Committee, President of Vietnam Women’s Union had a meeting with a delegation from Germany Savings Banks’ Foundation for International Cooperation (SBFIC) -
Vietnamese traditional dress to be shown in US museum
Vietnamese ao dai (traditional long dress) will be introduced at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles of the US from April 18 to July 9. -
UN deputy chief praises VN's efforts in combating drugs and crime
Antonio Maria Costa, Undersecretary General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has praised Viet Nam's commitments and achievements in the fight against drugs and crime. -
APEC Women Leaders’ Network (WLN) and the participation of VWU
APEC Women Leaders’ Network (WLN) was founded in 1996 with the goal of stimulating women’s participation in all areas of investment, trade and coooperation in the Asia Pacific on the principle of gender equality, contributing to the sustainable growth and human development in the region -
Gala welcomed 2006 Lunar New Year
On February 17, 2006, (January7th lunar calendar) in Paris, France, Vietnamese Association in France in cooperation with the Vietnam Embassy in France and Vietnam mission to UNESCO organized the Gala to welcome 2006 Lunar New Year. -
American ex-pat loves Vietnam's Tet spirit
"I felt welcome everywhere I went, and I felt I could have stayed for days in any of the towns to share the Tet spirit," said Daniel Levitt, HIV/AIDS and Health Manager of USAID Vietnam. -
British woman helps disabled orphans in Hoi An
Jacqueline Louise Jacqueline, a 39-year-old British woman, is voluntarily working in the ancient town of Hoi An, central Quang Nam province, to help orphaned children with disabilities. -
French violinist to perform in Hanoi
Isabelle Durin, the No 1 violinist of the Ile-de-France National Symphony Orchestra, will give performances on February 15 and 16 at the Opera House and French Culture Centre in Hanoi. -
Australia wishes to tighten co -operation with Viet Nam
Australia wishes to tighten mutual cooperation with Viet Nam not only in economics but also in education and poverty elimination, said John Joseph Acquilina, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales, Australia. -
Musical instrument “Dan bau” (Monocord) performed by A Vietnamese victim of Agent Orange in France.
In the evening of Octorber 31st 2005, Nguyen Thanh Tung a youngster with two eyes blind as an effect of Agent Orange performed solo the Vietnamese musical instrument “Dan bau” (Monochord) at the Concert-Hall of Cahlos city, Lot Province, 500 km to the South-East of Paris (France). The performance was successful beyond expectation. -
Vietnam, a model of modern and civilised socialism: Professor A. Lilov
The great achievements made by Vietnam were not only a bright example, but also an evidence of a model in building a market economy, and opening foreign relations and international integration, said Professor Alexander Lilov, director of the Bulgarian Centre for Economic and Strategic Research (CESR). -
Conference to get opinions on Gender Equality Law
In Hanoi, in the morning of November 28th 2005, the National Committee for the Advancement of Women held the Conference to get opinions on the 3rd Draft of the Gender Equality Law in regards to the issues stated in the Convention on Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) such as: political participation, jobs, education, health care, marriage and family, gender violence and rural areas. -
Vietnamese people and land introduced to ASEAN friends
A film show on the Vietnamese people and land was held in New Delhi on December 27 by the Vietnamese Women's Union. -
Get-together for Overseas Vietnamese to be held
A get-together for overseas Vietnamese return home to welcome the traditional lunar New Year festival (Tet) will be held at Melia hotel in Hanoi on January 23, according to the Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (COVA). -
Overseas Vietnamese Club for Science and Technology set up
An Overseas Vietnamese Club for Science and Technology made its debut at a ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 28 with a six-member executive board. -
American translates Nguyen Trai’s poems into English
An American professor and a Vietnamese poet have co-operated in translating poems by Nguyen Trai, a famous figure in Vietnamese literature in the 1500s, into English. -
French people support Vietnamese Dioxin victims
In the afternoon of November 6th, Champ-de-Mars Square in Paris was more crowded than usual. Balloons and posters of orange color attracted high attention. -
Merit Medal “For the Development of Vietnamese women” conferred on international and Vietnamese friends
On 15th December 2005, the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) conferred solemnly the Merit Medal “For the Development of Vietnamese women” -
Sympathetic Swiss soul
A Swiss woman - Tim Aline Rebeaud, who has been awarded the Henry Dunant prize -
US thanks Viet Nam for Katrina relief aid
Former US Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton have expressed their gratitude to Viet Nam for its generous contribution to the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund, which was set up following Hurricane Katrina that struck the American Central Gulf Coast and northern regions last August. -
Confer the Merit Medal “For the Development of Women in Vietnam” on Mme. Nancy Fee – Country Coordinator of the United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS in Vietnam
On 18 October, 2005, the Central Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) conferred the Merit Medal “For the Development of Women in Vietnam” on Mme. Nancy Fee – Country Coordinator of the United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS in Vietnam -
A great love for Vietnamese lacquer
All observers of Mrs. Tamiko Hattori's exhibition at her residence in Hanoi were very impressed by her professional hand-made lacquer paintings, which follow the Vietnamese style. Mrs. Tamiko Hattori is the spouse of Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam -
Embroidery festival impressions
Peaceful Da Lat city in the Highlands of Vietnam awoke to the sounds of tourist company buses bringing in thousands of domestic and foreign travelers to attend a festival of embroidery. The festival gathered over 2,500 embroidery experts from Hue, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Da Nang, Sai Gon and Da Lat. -
Vietnamese designers benefit from fashion center in Saigon
The Japanese Zen Plaza in Saigon is a joint-venture project between the Hasegawa Company and a Saigon cooperative -
Taiwan gives helping hand to Vietnamese brides
Taiwan has invested some US$300 million to help Vietnamese women who have tied the knot with Taiwanese nationals integrate into the local community, according to a workshop in Hanoi Aug 16. -
Vietnam, US mark 10 years of diplomatic ties
So far, Vietnam-US relations develop strongly in all fields. The Vietnam-US relationship has developed rapidly in various fields and brought many benefits to the two nations’ future -
Workshop on strengthening the cooperation for women’s advancement of the two countries: Lao – Vietnam.
The workshop held in 2 days, 11 – 12 August in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR. -
Vietnamese traditional costume exhibit
Recently, Art Division, Ministry of Culture and Information organized an exhibit introducing traditional costumes of 54 Vietnamese ethnics at Van Ho Exhibit Center. This is considered the most sufficient ethnical costume collection ever since. -
Towards 60th foundation anniversary of Women’s International Democratic Federation
Founded on 1st December 1945 and attached with the post Second World War struggle of women in the world for peace, national independence and women’s rights, the Women’s International Democratic Federation (WIDF) will celebrate its 60th Birthday at the end of 2005. -
Building grassroots socialist democracy and women’s leadership A week with the Vietnam Women’s Union
My week with the Vietnam Women’s Union confirmed what I already had experienced and heard from others – that the VWU is the most effective and hard working mass organization in Vietnam. -
UNICEF assists VietNam's child protection programme
The .United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) plans to provide Viet Nam with 1.76 million USD for child protection activities this year, a UNICEF official said. -
An American woman who knows Vietnam best
As a researcher, writer, and humanitarian aid activist, Ms Lady Bortons has been living and working in Vietnam since 1978. -
First Lady of Indonesia visited Vietnam Women’s Museum
On the visit to Vietnam of the President of Indonesia and First Lady Ani Bambang Yadhoyono paid a visit to the Vietnam Women’s Museum and was warmly welcomed by the staff and director of the museum, Mme. Nguyen Thi Tuyet -
Vietnam Women’s Union delegation visited German
Under the cooperation framework of the Vietnam Women’s Union, the German Savings Banks Foundation and the Agriculture and Rural Development Bank of Philippine (CARD Bank), (which is funded by the Federal German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development), a delegation of the Vietnam Women’s Union, led by Mme. Nguyen Thanh Hoa, Vice President of the Vietnam Women’s Union made a working visit to Germany from 20 June to 1 July, 2005. -
Conferring the State’s Friendship Medal on Minister- Counselor in charge of Development Cooperation of Belgium Embassy
In the afternoon of 11 July, 2005, a Ceremony to confer the” Friendship Medal of the State of Vietnam” on Mr. Marcus Leroy, Minister-Counselor in charge of Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of Belgium Embassy was held at the Headquarter of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU).
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