Many universities say the draft regulation requiring candidates to score at least 16 points on three high school graduation exam subjects to be eligible for transcript-based admission to university is too rigid.

When Michael packed his bags to return to Cuba, the little girl burst into tears, sobbing: “Mommy, Daddy is gone. I’m sorry, I won’t act like that anymore. I’ve lost my daddy, Mommy.”

The leaders congratulated General Secretary Lam on his re-election and conveyed congratulations to the Party, State, and people of Vietnam on the successful organisation of the 14th National Party Congress.

General Secretary To Lam held phone talks with former US Senator Patrick Leahy, a long-standing close friend of Vietnam, on February 19 on the occasion of attending the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace in the US.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington D.C. on February 19, during which the two sides discussed measures to further promote Vietnam - US relations in the future.

In the vast treasure trove of Vietnamese folk art, Xoan singing stands as a unique jewel, inextricably linked to the worship of the Hung Kings — the nation's legendary founders.

Giang also thanked the US for its support in addressing post-war bomb and mine clearance, dioxin remediation, and in the search, recovery and identification of fallen and missing Vietnamese soldiers.

The Party chief noted that the Vietnamese community in the US is increasingly integrating deeply, always looking towards the homeland with a desire to make practical contributions to the cause of national construction and defence.

The gradual operation of metro lines in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is a major milestone in the development of urban transport infrastructure.

The total value of the documents signed and exchanged between Vietnamese and US businesses reached 37.2 billion USD, reflecting strong and determined commitments from partners as bilateral relations enter a new stage of development.

A series of exhibitions, diverse in materials and perspectives, not only celebrate the zodiac animal of the year but also invite visitors on a journey into the cultural, historical and artistic depth associated with this familiar motif.

Nine Vietnamese companies have been included in TIME magazine’s list of the 500 Best Companies in Asia-Pacific for 2026, highlighting the country’s growing corporate presence across multiple industries.

The Finastra Financial Services State of the Nation 2026 report shows that 94% of financial institutions in Vietnam plan to increase investment in AI over the next 12 months.

Vietnam has retained its position as Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching 4.5 billion SGD (around 3.5 billion USD) in January, up 33.9% year on year.

The Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) has been structured around four pillar product groups.

A total of 8,358 babies were born at medical facilities nationwide, through both natural delivery and cesarean sections, during the first four days of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, according to the Ministry of Health.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam received the US Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, in Washington D.C. on February 19 on the occasion of attending the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace.

Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet have signed a series of major agreements worth over $14 billion with US partners during a visit by Party General Secretary To Lam to Washington D.C.

President Trump highly appreciated General Secretary Lam's participation in the meeting, affirming his deep respect for Vietnam, an admirable country with an increasingly significant role and influence.

Farmers in the Mekong Delta are getting high yields and good prices for rice grown under the rice – shrimp farming model.

Vietnam has once again been voted as the world’s most affordable country for expats in 2026, securing the top spot for the fifth consecutive year, according to the French newswire Journal du Net (JDN).

More households in Vietnam are moving beyond the classic Tet formula of family gatherings, home-cooked feasts, and hosting visitors. Increasingly, they are choosing shared travel as a way to unwind, recharge, and deepen familial ties.

Vietnam’s central region bursts into life each early spring, as a series of distinctive, centuries-old festivals draw both locals and visitors into celebrations steeped in deep cultural heritage and communal tradition.

With this record-breaking 22.5 billion USD agreement with Boeing, Sun PhuQuoc Airways further affirms its position and strong capabilities as a dynamic young airline.

In 2025, Chan May Port in Hue welcomed 46 cruise ships with a total of 131,515 passengers and crew members. In 2026, the number of cruise calls is expected to nearly double to around 88, bringing an estimated 260,000 arrivals.