More mechanisms needed to facilitate activities of foreign NGOs: PM
Vietnam needs to have more mechanisms in place to create favourable conditions for foreign NGOs to develop the nation, and bolster diplomatic, friendship, and cooperative ties with foreign countries in the context of global integration, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said.
The meeting of the Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organisation Affairs in Hanoi on July 5 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam needs to have more mechanisms in place to create favourable conditions for foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to develop the nation, and bolster diplomatic, friendship, and cooperative ties with foreign countries in the context of global integration, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on July 5.
Attending a conference held in Hanoi by the Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organisation Affairs (COMINGO), PM Phuc laid stress on the role of NGOs in popularising Vietnam’s achievements, enhancing people-to-people diplomacy with countries worldwide, and making contributions to prevent and rebut misleading information and allegations against the Vietnamese revolution.
Lauding the excellent performance of the committee during the 1996-2017 period, he stressed that the Vietnamese Party and Government always see the work of non-government organisations as an inseparable part of the necessary people-to-people diplomacy, and that NGOs have successfully operated in tandem with the country’s diplomacy, security, and politics.
In the past 20 years, NGOs have provided more than 4.35 billion USD for Vietnamese healthcare, education, society, recovery from post-war consequences, and climate change response, among others. Meanwhile, they have helped Vietnamese ministries, organisations, and localities to access practical experience and skills.
They have joined the Government’s efforts in poverty alleviation and sustainable development, PM Phuc noticed.
He asked ministries and localities to renew their management methods, inspect the activities of NGOs, while slashing administrative procedures to facilitate their ongoing operations.
Relevant authorities are also urged to complete legal documents to clarify the responsibilities of related parties in the non-governmental projects and works.
The COMINGO was asked to further work with the NGOs present in Vietnam to serve socio-economic development and mobilise more non-governmental assistance in the time to come. -VNA
The Committee on Foreign Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) held a conference in Hanoi on May 4 to inform these organisations on Vietnam’s policies and affairs related to them.
Ho Chi Minh City held an annual meeting with foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating there on June 7 to listen to their voices so as to create more favourable conditions for their operations.
A conference to call for foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs)’ financial assistance in poor areas in the central province of Thanh Hoa took place in Hanoi on June 27.
The Australian Embassy in Hanoi on June 29 began receiving applications for its Direct Aid Programme (DAP), which grants financial support for projects carried out in localities from the north to the central province of Thua Thien-Hue during 2018-2019.
There is still an abundance of opportunities for foreign NGOs to partner with Vietnam during the country’s development path, even after Vietnam became a low middle-income country with less outside assistance.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The meeting of the Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organisation Affairs in Hanoi on July 5 (Photo: VNA) 
