VOV.VN - Dr. Nguyen Minh Hieu, a 35-year-old architect and lecturer at Ho Chi Minh City-based Ton Duc Thang University, has been awarded Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella d'Italia (The Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy) in recognition of his contributions to strengthening Italy-Vietnam friendship.

Mauro Alboresi, General Secretary of the Italian Communist Party, emphasised that the victory holds immense significance not only for Vietnam and its people, but also for all nations that fought against imperialism.

A delegation from Vietnam's Ministry of Justice, led by Deputy Minister Mai Luong Khoi, paid a recent working visit to Italy to enhance bilateral collaboration in legal and judicial sectors, building upon the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2016.

An Asia-Vietnam business dialogue has been held in Italian city of Genoa, focusing on opportunities for economic, cultural, and innovation cooperation between Liguria region and Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economic potential and growing ties with Italy were the focus of the “Meeting Asia” conference in Rome, where experts highlighted the country’s role as Italy’s top ASEAN trade partner and a key market for future cooperation.

VOV.VN - On January 27, Philemon Yang, President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), appointed Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN, and Ambassador Maurizio Massari, Permanent Representative of Italy to the UN, as co-facilitators to prepare for the UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response in 2026.

Tet celebrations reflect the strong bond among Vietnamese people worldwide and their deep connection to their homeland during the Lunar New Year festivities.

VOV.VN - Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Marco Della Seta has presented his country’s Order of Merit to Dr. Nguyen Phuong Hoa, director general of the international cooperation department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Trade cooperation between Vietnam and Italy in 2025 is expected to see many promising opportunities and favourable conditions for stronger growth, Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Italy Duong Phuong Thao has said.

VOV.VN - Defense cooperation between Vietnam and Italy has been promoted, achieving positive results in areas such as training and defense industry, especially following the fourth Defense Policy Dialogue in July 2023, said Deputy Minister of National Defense Hoang Xuan Chien.