VOV.VN - The UN General Assembly’s 80th session discussed and adopted the annual resolution entitled “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba.” on October 28-29, at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York.

The Vietnamese side has confirmed to contribute rice seeds to Cuba’s upcoming national rice cultivation programme.

The long-standing and close ties between Cuba and Vietnam were spotlighted at a photo exhibition hosted by the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Havana on October 21, part of activities marking the 65th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between Cuba and seven Asian countries, including Vietnam.

After 23 years of implementation (2002–2025), the Vietnam – Cuba cooperation project on rice production (VIBA) has achieved remarkable success, helping the Caribbean nation move toward food security and self-sufficiency.

Representatives from communist parties and left-wing movements appreciated Vietnam’s revolutionary theory closely linked with its development realities and the trends of the times at the 3rd International Meeting of Theoretical Publications of Left-wing Parties and Movements, held from October 16-18, in Havana, Cuba.

Total donations to the “65 Years of Vietnam–Cuba Solidarity” campaign reached VND615 billion (US$23.34 million), 9.5 times higher than the initial target, heard the campaign's closing ceremony in Hanoi on October 18.

The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) Central Committee reported that as of October 16, its fundraising programme “65 Years of Vietnam–Cuba Solidarity” had collected more than VND537.7 billion (over US$20.41 million) in support of the Cuban people.

The northern province of Quang Ninh is ready to establish a sisterhood relationship with Cuban localities to foster development cooperation and mutual support, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Vu Dai Thang said during a reception for Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes on October 13.

VOV.VN - The newly established network seeks to translate Cuban scientific knowledge into practical applications for Vietnam, while promoting innovation in biotechnology, pharmaceutical products, and joint research initiatives.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son on October 9 signed a decision establishing the Vietnam Sub-Committee under the Joint Committee of the Vietnam–Cuba Trade Agreement.