The Consulate General of Vietnam in Khon Kaen marked its 30th anniversary (April 22, 1996 – 2026) at a ceremony held on April 22, reaffirming its role in promoting the Vietnam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and supporting the Vietnamese community in northeastern Thailand.
The event drew more than 300 delegates, including leaders of northeastern Thai provinces, representatives of diplomatic missions and consular offices, friendship organizations, partner agencies, and media outlets from both countries, along with members of the Vietnamese community and Thai friends.
Speaking at the ceremony, Consul General Dinh Hoang Linh said the past three decades reflected the close attention and guidance of leaders of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the State, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as coordination from Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and authorities in northeastern provinces. He also noted the support of the Embassy of Viet Nam in Thailand, relevant domestic agencies, the Vietnamese community, and Thai partners.
These efforts, together with the dedication of successive generations of staff, have contributed to strengthening and expanding bilateral friendship and cooperation, he said. Recalling the establishment of the Consulate General 30 years ago under the leadership of the late Deputy Minister Le Mai, Consul General Dinh Hoang Linh paid tribute to earlier generations who laid the foundation for its development. He said their contributions continue to be upheld and carried forward.
As part of the anniversary, the Consulate General inaugurated a traditional room and opened a photo exhibition titled “30-Year Journey of Studying and Following President Ho Chi Minh’s Teachings,” highlighting its development in the context of 50 years of Vietnam–Thailand diplomatic relations.
The Consulate General reaffirmed its commitment to promoting bilateral ties and continuing support for the Vietnamese community in the region.
Earlier the same day, Consul General Dinh Hoang Linh, his spouse, staff of the Consulate General, and members of the Vietnamese community offered incense and flowers in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh and fallen heroes.
On Earth Day, April 22, Vietnam Airlines officially launched the “Green Alliance for Sustainable Development,” marking a shift from standalone initiatives to a coordinated model for action based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. Beyond aviation emissions reduction, the initiative opens a platform for cross-sector cooperation among state agencies, businesses, social organizations and international partners, aiming to align economic growth, environmental responsibility and social value.
On April 12, in Luu Ve commune, Thanh Hoa province, Quang Xuong Center Investment JSC, in coordination with Danko Group, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Danko The Country urban area. The event marked the launch of a large-scale project expected to help reshape the eastern part of the province and support local socio-economic development.
During a field trip to central Viet Nam, a delegation from Agriculture and Environment Magazine conducted an on-site survey of Ruc Mon cave, one of the few karst caves in the Truong Son range that has retained its near-pristine condition. The visit provided hands-on experience and insight into the potential for eco-tourism development linked with conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
Efforts to establish a Viet Nam Studies Center at Khon Kaen University in Thailand are expected to expand educational cooperation, promote Vietnamese language and cultural values, and further strengthen Viet Nam–Thailand friendship.
More than 1,400 hectares of tea produced under internationally certified organic standards, with about 90% of output exported to demanding markets such as Europe, the United States and Canada—these figures reflect not only an agricultural product but also a shift in development thinking toward organic agriculture. The roundtable, titled “Sustainable development and value enhancement of the Ban Lien organic tea region,” was organized by the Agriculture and Environment Magazine in coordination with the People’s Committee of Ban Lien Commune. It provided a forum for policymakers, businesses and farmers to discuss how tea can move beyond its traditional role in poverty reduction to become a driver of a sustainable green economy.
