Cuba’s University of Havana Launches ‘Ho Chi Minh’ Vietnam Studies Department

Havana: Cuba’s University of Havana, in collaboration with the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), has inaugurated a department dedicated to the study of Vietnam and its esteemed leader, President Ho Chi Minh. This new academic initiative is situated within the university’s Faculty of Philosophy, History, and Sociology. According to Vietnam News Agency, … Read more

Seminar Highlights Vietnam-RoK Business Cooperation Opportunities in Hai Phong

Hai Phong: Hai Phong is committed to facilitating foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises in pursuing long-term, effective, and sustainable operations locally, Permanent Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Anh Quan stated at a seminar held on May 20 to discuss opportunities and challenges for Vietnamese and Korean firms operating in the northern port … Read more

Long An and Qinghai Province Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Collaboration

Long An: The Mekong Delta province of Long An and China’s Qinghai province have agreed to enhance cooperation in several areas through a newly signed Letter of Intent (LoI) aimed at establishing friendship ties. The agreement outlines collaboration in construction, human resources training, trade, tourism, agriculture, education, culture, and environmental protection. This significant step was … Read more

Int’l Financial Centre Mechanisms Should Be Attractive to Investors: Deputy PM

Hanoi: The Vietnamese Government is committed to creating policies and mechanisms for the proposed international financial centre that are distinctive and appealing to investors, while ensuring a balance of benefits among the state, investors, and the public. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh emphasized this commitment during a conference on May 20, where he discussed … Read more

Film Screening in Greece Honours President Ho Chi Minh

Athens: The Vietnamese Embassy in Greece hosted a special film screening commemorating the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh on May 19. The event drew notable attendees including head of the Communist Party of Greece’s commission for foreign affairs Seretakis Nikos, the Cuban Ambassador to Greece, and numerous close friends of Vietnam. According … Read more

Hanoi Named Top Cultural, Artistic Destination in Asia

Hanoi: Hanoi has been ranked ninth among the world’s 20 greatest cities for art and culture for 2025 by the UK-based Time Out magazine, making it the highest-ranked destination in Asia. The Vietnamese capital ranked ninth among the world’s top cultural destinations, with Paris, Florence, and Edinburgh taking the top three spots. At the same … Read more