New Delhi, Nov. 2 -- Professor Reena Marwah, President of the Association of Asian Scholars in India, has praised Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy) as a symbol of Vietnam's longstanding respect for learning and a source of cultural soft power.

Having worked with Vietnamese universities, research institutes and cultural partners for more than a decade, Marwah said she has developed a special affection for the country's first university, established under the Ly Dynasty (1009-1225).

Talking to a Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondent in New Delhi, she highlighted the site's enduring significance, saying it reflects Vietnam's rich academic heritage, tradition of respecting teachers and commitment to knowled...