On July 9, 2026, the Union of Friendship Organizations of Ca Mau held a training course on people-to-people diplomacy and foreign non-governmental organization (NGO) affairs, with the participation of 350 officials and employees. The program aimed to update attendees on new policies and guidelines, strengthen the capacity of those engaged in foreign affairs, and thereby enhance the effectiveness of mobilizing, managing, and utilizing international aid to support the province’s socio-economic development.

On December 25 in Hung Yen Province, the Hung Yen Union of Friendship Organizations held its First Congress for the 2025–2030 term. According to the report presented at the congress, during the 2025–2030 period, the union will focus on implementing three key task groups, among which renewing the strategy for mobilizing foreign non-governmental aid is identified as a pivotal and breakthrough mission.

On December 23, the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee held a conference to review the National Program on Strengthening Cooperation and Mobilizing Foreign Non-Governmental Aid for the 2019–2025 period. The conference assessed that efforts to attract, manage, and utilize aid resources over recent years have yielded positive results, thereby contributing to the promotion of sustainable development and ensuring social welfare across the province.