During a working session with Cuban Deputy Minister of Health Tania Margarita Cruz Hernández, Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen described the bilateral medical partnership as a vivid symbol of international solidarity, one deeply rooted in the historic friendship fostered by President Ho Chi Minh and leader Fidel Castro.

The People's Committee of the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long, in coordination with the Indian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, held a conference on promoting cooperation between the province and Indian businesses on March 5.

Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Orlando Nicolás Hernández Guillén has highlighted the significance of Cuban Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz’s first visit to Vietnam 50 years ago, as well as the rare and pure Vietnam – Cuba special and long-lasting relations and friendship in international relations.

The Trade Office of Vietnam in India has taken part in a programme in Uttarakhand state, held trade promotion activities there, and explored investment and business cooperation chances in Dehradun city.

US-based Pfizer Group, one of the world's premier biopharmaceutical companies, has signed an agreement on the transfer of pharmaceutical production technology to Vietnamese enterprises, so first products are scheduled to be produced in 2020.

Vietnam joined 119 countries and territories worldwide to attend the International Exhibition of Pharma and Healthcare (iPHEX) which kicked off in India on May 8.

Ensuring adequate and timely supply of medicines, especially for the prevention and treatment of rare diseases, will be the central aspect of HCM City’s Strategy on National Pharmaceutical Development