The article describes Viet Nam as a vibrant, atmospheric, and culturally rich nation. Citing the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), it notes that the number of Australians visiting Viet Nam in the first quarter of 2025 surged by 54% compared to the same period in 2019, outpacing all other international destinations. […]

The Viet Nam–Australia Friendship Association elected a 40-member Executive Board for the 2025-2030 term, with Prof. Dr. Tran Tho Dat, Chairman of the Science and Training Council at the National Economics University, named President. At the event (Photo: Vietnamtimes)  The Viet Nam–Australia Friendship Association (VAFA) will continue promoting tourism linkages, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people interactions […]

Congratulating Viet Nam on its recent achievements, Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn hailed Viet Nam as one of Australia’s most trusted partners, and wished to deepen all-around cooperation to foster a peaceful, stable, and prosperous region. Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn and her spouse Simeon Beckett paid a state visit to Viet Nam from September 9 to […]

Viet Nam’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 term reflects international recognition of the country’s socio-economic achievements over the recent past as well as its commitment to promoting and protecting human rights while ensuring social welfare and improving living standards for its citizens. The Vietnamese delegation attends the voting […]

On October 16 at Ho Guom Opera House (Hanoi), the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and the Vietnam-USA Society held a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam-America Friendship Association (October 17, 1945 – October 17, 2025). The event offered an opportunity to look back on eight decades of […]