Vietnam

Jan

27

2026

Vietnamese, Cuban Party leaders holds phone talks

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam held phone talks with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel on January 26 evening (local time). The Cuban leader congratulated the CPV on the successful organisation of its 14th National Party Congress, and extended congratulations to the newly elected Party Central Committee, Politburo, and General Secretary Lam on their election to key leadership positions for the new term. General Secretary Lam expressed sincere thanks to First Secretary and President Díaz-Canel and Party and State leaders of Cuba for their close attention to the CPV’s major political event, as well as for their warm and heartfelt congratulations extended to the Party and people of Vietnam, and himself personally.

Jan

22

2026

14th National Party Congress steers Vietnam into new era: Cuban media

Major Cuban media outlets, including Prensa Latina, ACN, Juventud Rebelde and Granma – the official organ of the Communist Party of Cuba – have given extensive coverage of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), highlighting the Party’s leadership role in guiding Vietnam into a new stage of development.

According to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondent in Havana, the Cuban media has closely tracked the Congress from its preparatory session on January 19, widely informing the public about this important political event of the Vietnamese people.

Jan

20

2026

Vietnam - An exemplary model of development for Cuba: Cuban journalist

Wennys Díaz Ballaga, a special correspondent of Granma - the official newspaper of the Communist Party of Cuba - has highly praised the professional organisation of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, affirming that Vietnam’s socio-economic development model serves as an important reference for Cuba and other socialist countries.

Covering the Congress, Wennys Ballaga expressed her strong impression of the Press Centre serving the event and the favourable working conditions provided for journalists in Vietnam.

Jan

20

2026

Prensa Latina launches column on Vietnam’s 14th Party National Congress

The e-newspaper of Cuba’s Latin American News Agency Prensa Latina has launched a special column entitled “The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam” to disseminate official information about this important polical event to international readers.

The section features articles and photos about all events of the Congress, affirming that the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is leading the Vietnamese nation into a new era of peace, independence, democracy, prosperity, civilisation and happiness.

Jan

10

2026

Vietnam-funded school highlights enduring Vietnam–Cuba friendship

A ceremony was held on January 9 to inaugurate the Mártires de Tarará Primary School in Ben Tre Village, Bauta district, Artemisa province, a facility built with financial support from Vietnam’s Ben Tre province.

Addressing the event, a representative of the local authorities said the school stands as another vivid symbol of the strong and lasting ties between Cuba and Vietnam, two nations that consistently prioritise education for younger generations in pursuit of a brighter future and the well-being of their people.

Jan

01

2026

Vietnamese leaders send congratulations on Cuba’s 67th National Day

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam and State President Luong Cuong on December 31 jointly sent a congratulatory message to First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez on the occasion of the 67th anniversary of the Caribbean country's National Day (January 1, 1959 – January 1, 2026).

Also on this occasion, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh cabled a congratulatory message to Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz, while National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man extended congratulations to Esteban Lazo Hernández, President of the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba.

Dec

26

2025

Cuban Ambassador bestows Friendship Medal on Party official

Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes bestowed the Medal of Friendship from Cuba’s Council of State on Nguyen Thanh Nghi, member of the Party Central Committee and head of its Commission for Policies and Strategies, during a ceremony in Hanoi on December 26.

Ambassador Fuentes said the distinction recognises Nghi’s contributions to fostering the traditional friendship, fraternal solidarity and cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba, noting that it is particularly meaningful during the Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Year marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

Dec

25

2025

Special publication on Vietnam-Cuba brotherhood launched

The World and Vietnam Report under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 25 launched a special publication featuring 65 years of brotherhood between Vietnam and Cuba to mark the 65th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (1960–2025) and the Vietnam–Cuba Friendship Year 2025.

The event was attended by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang; Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes and his spouse; Palestinian Ambassador and Head of the Diplomatic Corps in Vietnam Saadi Salama, along with representatives of central agencies, ministries, and sectors, as well as former ambassadors and experts who studied and worked in Vietnam and Cuba.

Dec

24

2025

Vietnam lays solid groundwork for era of nation's rise: Cuban Ambassador

Vietnam’s ongoing efforts to streamline its political apparatus and the dynamism of its economy are creating a solid prerequisite for the country to enter the era of the nation's rise, Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes has said.

Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in a recent interview, Ambassador Fuentes shared his perspectives on Vietnam’s major milestones in 2025, highlighting the significance of institutional reform, economic achievements, the upcoming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), and the prospects for Vietnam – Cuba strategic cooperation.

Dec

22

2025

Cuba to award full medical scholarships to Vietnamese students

Cuba will maintain its tradition of educational cooperation with Vietnam by offering 15 full scholarships to Vietnamese students for the 2026–2027 academic year, the Cuban Government has announced.

Speaking at a press conference on December 22, Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes said the scholarships comprise eight places in medicine and seven in other fields under the Ministry of Higher Education (MES), including economics, journalism, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences. Applicants must be aged between 16 and 25 and have completed upper secondary education or an equivalent level.

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