Hanoi, Aug. 7 -- Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long received British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew in Hanoi on August 7, affirming education as a standout pillar in the Vietnam - UK Strategic Partnership.

The meeting also saw the attendance of representatives from the University of Southampton, which is ranked among the world's top 100 universities by QS World Rankings and Navitas, a leading global education group.

Long stressed that education and training play a vital role in advancing the bilateral ties, especially as the two nations are preparing to mark the 15th anniversary of their Strategic Partnership in 2025. He described educational cooperation as a "bright spot" and called on the UK to further strengthen institutional linka...