Grants for visits by researchers, lecturers, experts, cultural figures and cultural operators
In order to promote international cooperation in the academic and cultural fields, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) provides grants to cover travel and accommodation expenses for researchers, lecturers, experts, cultural figures and cultural operators, whether Italian or foreign, invited by Italian or foreign universities or cultural institutions for study or research purposes. The […]
Read moreCall for Applications for the “Invest Your Talent in Italy” Scholarship Program for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
The call for applications for the “Invest Your Talent in Italy” scholarship program for the 2026-2027 Academic Year is now online. The program aims to promote the internationalization of the Italian academic system and foster synergies between universities and businesses. Therefore, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), and Uni-Italia […]
Read moreItalian Research Day in the World
Together with the Scientific Attaché of the Italian Embassy in Hanoi, Prof. Marco Abbiati, Consul General Alessandra Tognonato pronounced her opening remarks, congratulati g the Vietnamese scientific community for the recent recognitions by UNESCO, highlighting the value of the Italian Research Day in the World and stressing the fruitful work of rhe International Mekong Research […]
Read moreMade in Italy Day 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Event “Made in Italy Afloat: Italian Excellence on the Saigon River”, 14 April 2026 The 2026 edition of Made in Italy Day, organized by the Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City, was dedicated to Italian excellence in the recreational boating sector, an area in which Italy continues to confirm its position as […]
Read moreItaly in Ho Chi Minh City: strategies and vision at Mosaic Minds
Consul General Alessandra Tognonato was a guest on Mosaic Minds, the podcast by My Holland, to outline the priorities for promoting the Italy System in southern and central Vietnam. Focus on enhancing Italian excellence, tools and strategies of economic diplomacy, support for Italian citizens and businesses, and strengthening bilateral relations. Spotlight on the dynamism of […]
Read moreItaly in Ho Chi Minh City: strategies and vision at Mosaic Minds
Consul General Alessandra Tognonato was a guest on Mosaic Minds, the podcast by My Holland, to outline the priorities for promoting the Italy System in southern and central Vietnam. Focus on enhancing Italian excellence, tools and strategies of economic diplomacy, support for Italian citizens and businesses, and strengthening bilateral relations. Spotlight on the dynamism of […]
Read moreHo Chi Minh City presented by the Consul General on Rai Isoradio
Consul General Alessandra Tognonato was a guest of Elena Carbonari on the program “Senza Confini” on Rai Isoradio, a format dedicated to the activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The city is confirmed as the economic and financial heart of Vietnam and a strategic logistics hub for the ASEAN region. Alongside […]
Read moreInstitutional dialogue for new investment opportunities in Ho Chi Minh City
Within the framework of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ activities aimed at supporting the internationalisation of large companies and promoting the interests of the Italian business system in sectors of strategic importance, the Consul General in HCMC, Alessandra Tognonato, together with representatives of VARD and Fincantieri, participated in an institutional dialogue with local authorities […]
Read moreItaly participates for the fifth time at Food and Hospitality Vietnam 2026
The Consul General Alessandra Tognonato has participated today at the Opening Ceremony of Food and Hospitality Vietnam 2026. One of the most important trade fairs in the food and hospitality industries across Vietnam and the wider ASEAN region, the exhibition hosts Italy for the fifth time, with its largest participation so far. The nineteen companies […]
Read moreStudying in Italy: between academic excellence and personal growth
On Sunday, March 22, Consul General Alessandra Tognonato met, together with Uni Italia and the University of Padua, with many Vietnamese students interested in study opportunities in Italy. With scholarships offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and high-quality academic pathways, studying in Italy proves to be a unique experience that combines quality, culture, and […]
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