Representatives of Vietnamese rice producer AgriVMA on June 16 handed over 1,200 tonnes of rice to Cuban agro-industrial company Los Palacios under an agreement between Viet Nam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and Cuba’s Ministry of Agriculture.

Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Viet Nam to the United Nations (UN), has called on the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) member states to defend the group’s founding principles by upholding the spirit of solidarity and speaking out strongly against the blockade and sanctions imposed on Cuba.

The Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House and Cuba’s Fidel Castro Ruz Centre have agreed to coordinate the publication of "Obras Escogidas" by Raúl Castro (selected works), marking a significant joint effort to preserve and promote the Cuban leader’s ideological legacy while deepening bilateral ties.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has affirmed that in his new position, he will contribute to the constant enhancement of the special friendship and cooperation between Viet Nam and Cuba, commensurate with their potential and political trust.

Biomedical cooperation between Viet Nam and Cuba is considered a concrete step to realise Resolution 57 of the Politburo on the development of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, as well as Resolution 72 on strengthening the protection, care and improvement of public health.

Viet Nam welcomes and supports Cuba and the US engaging in dialogue to seek solutions to differences in their bilateral relations, based on respect for independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and fundamental principles of international law.

Viet Nam is committed to working closely with Cuba to implement cooperation programmes and projects, delivering tangible benefits to businesses and people in both countries, a senior Party official has said.

Viet Nam’s election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure is an important event affirming and consolidating the power of the Vietnamese people while implementing the tasks set out by the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV), according to Cuban political scientist Luis Manuel Arce Isaac.

The Havana International Book Fair is the largest book festival in the Latin American region, organized annually by the Cuban people. Every year, it serves as a meeting point for publishing organizations and writers from around the world.

Representatives of the Vietnamese Government and AgriVMA, a Vietnamese enterprise engaged in rice production, have handed over 250 tonnes of rice as non-refundable aid to Cuba under an agreement between Viet Nam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and Cuba’s Ministry of Agriculture.

A delegation from the Department of Publishing, Printing, and Distribution under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Viet Nam, together with representatives of the Executive Committee of the Viet Nam Writers’ Association, paid a working visit to the headquarters of the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) in Havana on February 12.

On February 2, the Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba held a wreath-laying ceremony at the statue of President Ho Chi Minh in the park bearing his name in the capital city of Havana, marking the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (February 3, 1930 – 2026) and celebrating the successful conclusion of the 14th National Party Congress.

President Luong Cuong on February 3 received Rodriguez Parrilla, Politburo member, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Special Envoy of the Communist Party and the State of Cuba, who is on working trip to Viet Nam.

Viet Nam is deeply concerned about a new measure announced by the US to impose additional tariffs on goods from countries supplying oil to Cuba which will have serious impacts on Cuba’s economic and social activities as well as the lives of its people, Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on February 2.

International partners of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee have sent letters of congratulations to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV), expressing friendship and cooperation and keen interest in this important political event. The letters also showed strong confidence that the Congress would be a great success.

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 Viet Nam (CPV), highlighting the Party’s leadership role in guiding Viet Nam into a new stage of development.

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 Viet Nam” to disseminate official information about this important polical event to international readers.

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam 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).

Viet Nam Television (VTV), in collaboration with Cubavisión Internacional (CVI), will air a special documentary series titled “Cuba and Viet Nam: Brothers by Choice” to mark the 65th anniversary of bilateral ties.

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