Vietnam was selected as Guest Country for SIGEP World 2027
In the prestigious setting of RuNam d’Or, in Ho Chi Minh City took place the seminar “SIGEP meets the World – Chapter Vietnam”, organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in collaboration with the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), bringing together over 50 representatives of Vietnamese companies, importers, and distributors. During the event, Ilaria Cicero, Global […]
Read moreThe Italian Multi-Purpose Combat Ship (MPCS) Giovanni delle Bande Nere will make a port call in Ho Chi Minh City (16-20 September 2026)
The ship will be in Vietnam from the 16th to the 20th of September Ho Chi Minh City, September 14th 2026 – As part of her operational projection campaign in the Indo-Pacific quadrant, the Italian Navy’s Multi-Purpose Combat Ship (MPCS) Giovanni delle Bande Nere will reach Vietnam, where she will make a port call in the port […]
Read moreGiacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly takes the stage in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time (11–12 September 2026)
Under the direction of Maestro Roberto Fiore, Italian tenor Marco Miglietta in the role of Pinkerton, Vietnamese soprano Phạm Khánh Ngọc in the role of Cio-Cio-San, and the outstanding musicians of the HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra & Opera brought Puccini’s masterpiece to the stage of the Saigon Opera House, in collaboration with the Consulate General […]
Read moreVisits aboard the ship Giovanni delle Bande Nere during its port call in Ho Chi Minh City (16–20 September 2026)
As part of its naval deployment in the Indo-Pacific, the Italian Navy ship Giovanni delle Bande Nere will also visit Vietnam, where it will make a port call from 16 to 20 September at Nha Rong Port in Ho Chi Minh City. During its stay in port, the naval vessel – named after the Italian Renaissance condottiero […]
Read moreItaly Takes Center Stage at the Vietnam International Exhibition & Congress VIDEC 2026
Italy participated in the 19th edition of the Vietnam International Dental Exhibition & Congress – VIDEC 2026, the leading event for the dental industry in Vietnam held at the Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City. For the first time, 11 Italian companies were present with an Italian Pavilion organized by ITA – the Italian […]
Read moreScholarships | ICoN – Bachelor’s Degree Program in Italian Language and Culture.
For the 2026–2027 academic year, the ICoN Consortium is offering 3 semester-long scholarships to partially cover the enrollment fees for the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Italian Language and Culture. The program is delivered via e-learning by the ICoN Consortium on behalf of its member universities. The scholarships are reserved for foreign nationals and Italian citizens […]
Read moreConsul General Alessandra Tognonato visits My Son UNESCO World Heritage Site
Consul General Alessandra Tognonato visited My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Quang Nam Province and one of Vietnam’s most important archaeological sites. She was welcomed by Mr. Nguyen Cong Khiet, Director of the My Son Cultural Heritage Management Board, Mrs. Van Thi Cam Tu, Deputy Director, and Mr. Nguyen Van Tho, Head […]
Read moreItalian Wine in the Spotlight at Premium Beverage Experience Vietnam 2026
The Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City participated in the opening of Premium Beverage Experience Vietnam 2026, held on 25–26 June at the ADORA Center. The event, dedicated to premium beverages and featuring around 75 Italian producers, brought together buyers, importers and hospitality professionals from Vietnam and across Southeast Asia, serving as […]
Read moreInternational Day of Women in Diplomacy
On the occasion of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, we celebrate the essential contribution of women to building dialogue, cooperation and peace. Promoting the full and equal participation of women in diplomacy helps make it more inclusive, representative and effective. To mark this occasion, on 24 June, Consul General of Italy in Ho […]
Read moreConference Genova–Da Nang
The partnership between Genoa and Da Nang continues. On the occasion of the event “Journey from Italy to Central Vietnam,” the City of Genoa welcomed the Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy, Nguyen Phuong Anh, and the delegation led by the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Da Nang People’s Committee, Nguyen Dinh Vinh. Following the signing of […]
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