Vietnam’s first national university to be celebrated at UNESCO, Montpellier

The cultural values of Quoc Tu Giam – Vietnam’s first national university – will be showcased at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris and at the University of Montpellier from June 17 to 22.   Foreign tourists visit Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in …

Vietnam, Tunisia target coffee, olive oil as trade ties deepen

  Delegates pose for a group photo at the event. Photo: Published by VNA   Addressing 30 Vietnamese and Tunisian companies, Commissioner of the UTICA National Executive Office Abdessalem Loued called the annual matchmaking event an effective platform to …

Ha Giang Loop permits: what travellers need to know before riding Vietnam’s famous mountain route

The Ha Giang Loop is one of Asia’s most scenic motorbike routes — all limestone peaks, hairpin bends, plunging valleys and roads that make you question both your life choices and your phone storage. But if you are planning to ride the loop soon, there is …

Vietnam seeks to strengthen role as bridge in ASEAN – Russia partnership

Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s upcoming participation in the ASEAN – Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of dialogue relations is expected to reaffirm Vietnam’s role as a bridge between the two sides while helping generate …

Switzerland identifies Vietnam as priority partner in Southeast Asia

Geneva (VNA) – The Federal Council of Switzerland on June 12 released the Southeast Asia Strategy 2023–2026, which considers Vietnam a “priority partner country” in the region. The Federal Council said cooperation between Switzerland and the Southeast …

Vietnam hopes to enhance nuclear energy cooperation with Bulgaria: ambassador

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam wishes to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation with Bulgaria, particularly in human resources training, scientific research, and the sharing of operational and management expertise, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi …

Vietnam pushes women’s greater representation in int’l legal bodies

New York (VNA) – The Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations recently hosted an international seminar on tearing down the barriers that keep women from equal and inclusive involvement in international law. The event was under the auspices of …

These Forsyth County graduates received $5,000 scholarships from Cumming Vietnam Veterans

Vietnam transfers fertility technology to France

Hanoi (VNA) – Nearly three decades after adopting in vitro fertilisation (IVF) from France, Vietnamese doctors have for the first time transferred an assisted reproductive technology back to the country that gave them the modern fertility treatment. …

Thailand gains from Vietnam tech boom but faces supply-chain challenge

In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam attracted US$18.728 billion in foreign direct investment, up 35.5% year on year. At the same time, large imports of components and production inputs pushed the country into a cumulative trade deficit of US$7.647 …