Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.

- General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam has written an article, in which he emphasised the importance of lifelong learning. The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) respectfully introduces a translation of the article. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his hope for further collaboration between China’s Tsinghua University and Vietnamese educational and research institutions while hosting a reception in Hanoi on March 2 for Prof. Dr. Qiu Yong, Secretary of the Tsinghua University’s Party Committee and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

The focus should be placed on increasing scholarships for Vietnamese lecturers, students, scientists and experts to pursue studies at the Tsinghua University, PM Chinh told Qiu, who is also an alternate member of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a dialogue with European enterprises in Hanoi on March 2 to boost cooperation and investment, aiming to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% this year, paving the way for double-digit growth in the years ahead.

The event also the attendance of Deputy PMs Ho Duc Phoc and Nguyen Chi Dung, Head of the EU Delegation to Vietnam Ambassador Julien Guerrier, representatives from embassies of EU nations, 15 leading Vietnamese groups and corporations and 16 top European firms. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has been bestowed the title of "Honorary Professor" by China’s Tsinghua University, in recognition of significant contributions made by the Vietnamese Party, Government, and the PM himself to Vietnam's remarkable economic development and the strengthening of Vietnam-China cooperation in recent years.

At a ceremony co-organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education and Training, the Vietnam National University – Hanoi and the Tsinghua University in Hanoi on February 3, PM Chinh said the conferral of this prestigious title is not only the honour from the Tsinghua University but also a testament to the respect of the Chinese Party, State and Government for the contributions of the Vietnamese Party and State in their steadfast pursuit of the Doi moi (Renewal) policy and the path of socialist construction, based on Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh's Thought, and the nation’s 4,000-year cultural legacy – adapted creatively to the country’s specific conditions and the global context. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Japanese enterprises to continue placing their trust in and deepening their engagement with Vietnam, and to consider Vietnam a strategic base for expanding their investment, production, and business activities.

The PM made the call while chairing a dialogue with Japanese businesses in Hanoi on March 1 to promote cooperation and investment in Vietnam for sustainable and rapid development of both sides. Read full story

- Nikkei Asia has highlighted the vibrant charm of Hanoi in an article titled "Footloose in Hanoi: Celebrate city's charm, street food and relics from past" by Zinara Rathnayake, published on March 1.

The article vividly captures Hanoi’s allure, from its bustling Old Quarter and renowned street food to its unique coffee culture, rich history, and dynamic youth. Read full story

- Vietnam’s first national marine reserve - Bach Long Vi Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Hai Phong city - has played a vital role in preserving marine biodiversity and promoting sustainable fisheries since its establishment.

Conservation efforts over the past decade have helped the marine ecosystem recover, with local residents actively participating in protecting the environment. Bach Long Vi’s water area, one of the Gulf of Tonkin’s largest fishing grounds, spans 1,500 square nautical miles. Estimates suggest the area holds an estimated fish stock of 78,000 tonnes. However, overfishing and destructive practices once damaged the ecosystem, prompting the government to establish the MPA on December 31, 2013. Read full story

- Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung reaffirmed that Vietnam-US relations stand as a testament to reconciliation, cooperation, and shared progress during a dialogue at American University on February 26, marking 30 years of normalised relations between the two nations.

Reflecting on the bilateral journey, Ambassador Dung said Vietnam-US ties are built on core values of humanity and reconciliation, demonstrated through joint efforts to address war legacies. These include unexploded ordnance clearance, dioxin remediation, support for persons with disabilities, and the search for missing military personnel. He underscored the two countries’ determination to move beyond the past to establish a substantive and effective partnership./. Read full story