Peace activists from peace organisations and councils of various countries around the world gathered at the World Peace Council (WPC) meeting that opened in Hanoi on November 24.
National Assembly Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu, who is also Chairman of the Vietnam Peace Committee, addresses the meeting (Photo: //thoidai.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Peace activists from peace organisations andcouncils of various countries around the world gathered at the World PeaceCouncil (WPC) Executive Committee's meeting that opened in Hanoi on November 24.
Opening the event, National Assembly Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu, who isalso Chairman of the Vietnam Peace Committee, noted that in 68 years offormation and development, the WPC has made important contributions to theworld movements of fostering solidarity with nations struggling for peace,independence, democracy and progress.
The council greatly supported the formation of a large network of peoplesupporting Vietnam during the country’s fights for national independence andreunification in the past as well as the current construction and developmentcause.
Luu expressed hope that through the meeting, the first one held afterthe council’s congress in Brazil in 2016, participants will discuss frankly andobjectively on peace and security in the region and the world, and shareexperience of their country’s peace activities, thus designing a specific planof actions to increase its role and influence in the maintenance of peace.
President of the WPC Socorro Gomes said that over the past years, the councilhas actively protested wars, interferences and coup d’états and demanded fairpolitical solutions to disputes.
She noted that fighting for peace, democracy and justice is anunchangeable trend of the current era, which is backed by the council.
During the two-day event, participants also sought measures to implementspecific activities of the council in the 2017-2020 period.
On the occasion, Luu presented the Friendship Order to Pallab Sengupta,Secretary General of the All-India Peace and Solidarity Organisation torecognise his efforts in strengthening the friendship between India andVietnam.
At the event, Luu also presented the insignia of “For peace andfriendship among nations” to President Socorro Gomes, General Secretary AthanasiosPafilis, and Executive Secretary Iraklis Tsavdaridis of the WPC.-VNA
The Executive Committee of the World Peace Council has adopted a declaration in support of the Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin and chosen the 10th of August as “the Day for Vietnamese AO Victims”.
The Hanoi municipal People’s Committee held a meeting in Hanoi on November 23 with an international delegation attending the Congress of the World Peace Council (WPC) Executive Committee.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
National Assembly Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu, who is also Chairman of the Vietnam Peace Committee, addresses the meeting (Photo: //thoidai.com.vn) 
