On the sidelines of the Homeland Spring 2026, overseas Vietnamese shared heartfelt reflections on the sacred moments of the Lunar New Year (Tet) that draws them back to the homeland with deep affection and hope.
Expressing gratitude for the trust and recognition from Russian colleagues and friends, Minh said he was honoured to receive the title, viewing it not only as a personal distinction but also as a responsibility to carry forward the long-standing Vietnam–Russia cooperation in science and education.
Speaking at the event on January 30, Vice Chairman of Saint Petersburg’s Committee for External Relations Vyacheslav Kalganov affirmed that the Congress was a political event of decisive significance to all aspects of Vietnam’s social life, as well as the country’s development path over the next five years and beyond.
Cultural ties form an important basis for political dialogue both domestically and internationally. In this context, strengthening cultural diplomacy and people-to-people diplomacy would help build a positive and sustainable image of Vietnam on the global stage.
The article wrote that from a war-torn and impoverished country, Vietnam has emerged as a dynamic and fast-growing economy, recording impressive growth rates while steadily improving the living standards of its people.
The international media stressed that the 14th National Congress of the CPV is not only a major political event for the country but also marks the beginning of a new development period, shaping Vietnam’s vision and motivation for the decades ahead.
Professor Dr. Tran Hong Thai, Standing Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) was granted an Honorary Doctorate by The Moscow Power Engineering Institute (MPEI) for his outstanding contributions to scientific development, education and international cooperation in the energy sector.
Rosatom will transfer technology, localise nuclear components, and support the development of Vietnam’s nuclear science and industry to ensure the peaceful use of nuclear energy and contribute to socio-economic development.
The programme aims to develop high-quality human resources through undergraduate, master’s, doctoral and short-term training courses in these countries, with priority given to disciplines in which these countries have strong expertise.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that amid a rapidly changing and complex global environment, Vietnam and Russia should further intensify coordination, consultation, and experience sharing to support each other’s security and prosperity.
Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang stressed that his ministry and the Russian Federation Security Council Office, as well as other law enforcement and security agencies of Russia, need to increase the exchange of delegations at all levels to share information, work together in verifying and handling cases involving citizens of the countries, and support each other at multilateral forums and mechanisms.
The Vietnamese Party and State will continue to facilitate cooperation among Vietnamese and Russian training and research institutions in high technology, innovation, digital transformation, and other emerging fields.
The Vietnamese Government is a key partner and a close friend of Russia, said Aide to the Russian President Dmitry Mironov.
The title of Academician was conferred on Professor Chau Van Minh, President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) at a ceremony held by the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) on November 25.
State President Luong Cuong expressed his confidence that the Governor’s visit will contribute to implementing agreements reached by the high-level leaders of both nations and promote increasingly close and effective cooperation between Vietnam and Russia, as well as between Kaluga and Vietnamese localities.
Experts highlighted the importance of cooperation in clean energy and human resources development at a Vietnam-Russia science forum on industrial promotion, technology, and innovation, held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on November 20 in Hanoi.
The badge is a personal reward but also reflects the St Petersburg Committee for External Relations and the city administration's appreciation of the efforts by the “Tradition and Friendship” Fund of the Vietnamese community in Russia in fostering people-to-people diplomacy as well as mutually beneficial cooperation between St Petersburg and Vietnamese localities.
Bookings by Russian tourists to Vietnam and Thailand have risen over the past week, and are expected to extend through April–May next year, according to the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RUTI).
The meeting discussed the preparations for the coming visit by the Russian Federation Council's Group for Cooperation with the Vietnamese NA and some other issues.
On the eve of the 108th anniversary of the October Revolution, through a bilingual presentation by lecturer Hong Hoa and documentary footage, the question of how a revolution that took place in faraway Russia in 1917 could help an Asian nation like Vietnam achieve independence and freedom in 1945 was vividly explained to students born a century after the event.