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title: Noteworthy
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[  February 3, 2026 

Vin University and HealthBridge Foundation of Canada establish a strategic partnership to advance public health training and research in Vietnam

 

Vin University and the HealthBridge Foundation of Canada in Vietnam officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the establishment of a strategic partnership in the field of public health.

 

 

  ![<p>Vin University and HealthBridge Foundation of Canada establish a strategic partnership to advance public health training and research in Vietnam</p> ](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/images/_1800xAUTO_fit_center-center_90_none/53030/HB-staff-in-VN-and-VinUni-representatives-Group-Photo.webp)              

 

 ](https://healthbridge.ca/news/vin-university-and-healthbridge-foundation-of-canada-establish-a-strategic-partnership-to-advance-public-health-training-and-research-in-vietnam)  [  January 19, 2026 

HealthBridge Vietnam at IC5: Reinforcing Health as a Key Pillar in Multidimensional Poverty Reduction

 

The event brought together nearly 500 participants including representatives from international organizations, embassies, development agencies, and foreign businesses, alongside Vietnamese government ministries, local authorities, social organizations, and research institutes.

 

 

  ![<p>HealthBridge Vietnam at IC5: Reinforcing Health as a Key Pillar in Multidimensional Poverty Reduction</p> ](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/images/_1800xAUTO_fit_center-center_90_none/52850/HB-at-Panel-discussion.webp)              

 

 ](https://healthbridge.ca/news/healthbridge-vietnam-at-ic5-reinforcing-health-as-a-key-pillar-in-multidimensional-poverty-reduction)  [  September 26, 2025 

Vietnam Forges Ahead to Support Smoke-Free Tourism

 

When smoke-free laws are not properly enforced, it takes away from the enjoyment of public spaces and exposes everyone, especially the most vulnerable, to health risks.

 

 

  ![<p>Vietnam Forges Ahead to Support Smoke-Free Tourism</p> ](https://healthbridge.ca/dist/images/_1800xAUTO_fit_center-center_90_none/52281/The-HBV-team.webp)     

 

 ](https://healthbridge.ca/news/vietnam-forges-ahead-to-support-smoke-free-tourism)