Hanoi, Jan. 29 -- The Hanoi People's Committee held a ceremony on January 29 at Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature) in Hanoi to receive UNESCO's recognition of the capital as a member of the Global Network of Learning Cities.

Addressing the event, Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Vu Dai Thang affirmed that in recent years, the city has focused on improving mechanisms and policies, prioritising investment in education and training, and building an open, flexible and inclusive learning environment, creating favourable conditions for all citizens to pursue lifelong learning.

He stressed that the title will further enhance the prestige and heritage of the capital already recognised by UNESCO. The designation demon...