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Funded by Da Nang city, the project includes a two-storey building with five classrooms, two offices and supporting facilities, at a total cost of nearly 6 billion VND (about 228,000 USD). Once operational, it is expected to improve educational infrastructure in Khongsedone district and Salavan province in general.

According to the Vietnam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA), the system, named the SEA Esports Nations Cup (SNC), represents the first regional esports tournament designed specifically for national teams in Southeast Asia.

Le Minh Hung, member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and Chairman of the Party Central Committee's Organisation Commission, handed over the decision to Phong at a ceremony in Hanoi on April 2.

According to Cao Thi Phi Van, Vice Director of ITPC, the forum took place amid steadily deepening Vietnam–US relations. The US remains Vietnam’s largest export market and a key economic partner, with 1,539 valid investment projects worth more than 12.5 billion USD nationwide. In Ho Chi Minh City alone, US investors operate 915 projects with total registered capital of 7.6 billion USD, ranking seventh among 136 foreign investors in the city.

Courses such as Introducing Vietnam, therefore, not only provide knowledge but also create spaces for dialogue and cultural connection, strengthening the foundation of understanding and cooperation between Vietnam and Singapore, as well as with other countries in an increasingly integrated world.

Russian Ambassador to ASEAN Evgeny Zagaynov stressed that Russia views ASEAN as an important factor in Asia–Europe connectivity and cooperation, and will continue to promote substantive collaboration with the bloc, contributing to peace, stability and development in the region in line with international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.

Speaking at a socio-economic press briefing held by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on April 2, McClellan noted that in the newly released Global Financial Centres Index 2026 (GFCI 39) rankings, Ho Chi Minh City climbed 11 places to rank 84th among 120 global financial centres.

The meeting was co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang, Head of ASEAN SOM Vietnam, and Christina Scott, Director General for International Network and Head of UK SOM. Vietnam currently serves as the coordinator for ASEAN–UK relations for the 2024–2027 term.