The Vietnam Days in the UK 2022 began on March 28 (local time), promising to treat attendees to a series of cultural, art, sport and trade-investment promotion events, mostly in London.
The Vietnam Days programme focuses on enhancing the Vietnam-UK cooperation in various areas, and promoting Vietnam as an attractive destination for tourists in the context that the country has reopened its door to international visitors.(Photo: VNA)
London (VNA) – The Vietnam Days in the UK 2022 began on March 28 (local time), promising to treat attendees to aseries of cultural, art, sport and trade-investment promotion events, mostly inLondon.
Lasting through April 10, it is organised bythe Embassy of Vietnam in the UK, in collaboration with organisations andenterprises of both countries, on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II’s PlatinumJubilee.
The events focus on enhancing the bilateral cooperation invarious areas, ranging from education and training, green transformation,renewable energy, fintech, startup and innovation; and promoting Vietnam as anattractive destination for tourists in the context that the country hasreopened its door to international visitors.
Highlights among these are a music show, painting exhibitions, investment promotion and travel forums, and afriendly golf tournament in London. There will also be an education forum and aworkshop for startup cooperation between Vietnam and the UK in Cambridge.
A charity auction of a painting by talented young artist Xeo Chu as part of the Vietnam Days. (Photo: VNA)
In his remarks at the opening ceremony, Ambassador Nguyen Hoang Long affirmed the bilateral strategic partnershipis growing robustly, with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s last-yearvisit to UK and participation in the 26th United Nations Climate ChangeConference of the Parties (COP26) marking a new development of the ties.
The diplomat affirmed that Vietnam's commitment to achievingthe goal of neutralising emissions by 2030 at COP26 has been positively welcomedby the international community, especially in the UK.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at COP26 (Photo: VNA)
He pointed out that with this commitment, Vietnam has only from November 2021 attracted many commitments oncapital and green finance from leading economic groups in the UK and the world,creating a wave of green investment in Vietnam. During PM Chinh's visit, 30 agreements were signed with a total value of more than 30 billion USD, markinga new step in economic cooperation between the two countries./.
The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) has brought about positive results though it took effect recently, said head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Multilateral Trade Policy Department Luong Hoang Thai at a seminar held in Hanoi on January 18.
The Vietnam Days in the United Kingdom 2022 will take place from March 28 to April 10, featuring a series of cultural, art, sport and trade-investment promotion events, mostly in London.
Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu and the UK's Minister of State for Asia and the Middle East Amanda Milling co-chaired the eighth Vietnam-UK strategic dialogue in Hanoi on March 28.
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.
The Vietnam Days programme focuses on enhancing the Vietnam-UK cooperation in various areas, and promoting Vietnam as an attractive destination for tourists in the context that the country has reopened its door to international visitors.(Photo: VNA) 
A charity auction of a painting by talented young artist Xeo Chu as part of the Vietnam Days. (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at COP26 (Photo: VNA) 
