The Ministry of Education and Training has proposed a nationwide policy to provide free textbooks for all general education students starting from the 2029-2030 academic year, with an estimated budget exceeding VND4 trillion (US$165 million).

A 39-year-old Vietnamese scientist, Hoang Trong Nghia, has been awarded the NSF CAREER Award by the National Science Foundation - one of the most prestigious honors for early-career researchers in the US.

More than 14 million residents in Ho Chi Minh City will soon have access to electronic health records linked to their personal identification numbers, marking a significant step toward comprehensive and continuous healthcare management.

Recent reforms signal a deeper shift - where efficiency and resource stewardship become central to Vietnam’s development model.

Marking the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic action film franchises of all time, Top Gun: Maverick will return to Vietnamese cinemas from May 13, 2026 for a limited run in IMAX, ScreenX and 4DX formats nationwide.

In a recent working session with HCM City, General Secretary and President To Lam pointed out with unusual candor that the city is gradually losing its growth advantages and investment appeal, as it is overtaken by other urban centers in the region.

Vietnam’s labour market is entering an accelerated transition under digitalisation and AI. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), about 11.5 million workers - one in five - are in jobs potentially affected by GenAI.

The gold market has experienced unpredictable developments in the first four months of 2026, with prices plunging sharply after hitting a peak in late January.

Safeguarding and upholding heritage sites is not merely about keeping them in their original state, but also demands approaches that fit new contexts.

A new wave of young talent and naturalized players is reshaping the national team, forcing tough choices ahead of a packed schedule.

Cuisine is becoming a major draw for tourism as more travellers look for destinations with unique food experiences.

Beatricia and Mihai, a couple from Moldova, recently traveled through southern Vietnam, visiting several destinations and sampling local cuisine along the way.

Vice Admiral Nguyen An Phong, Political Commissar of the Vietnam People's Navy, has reaffirmed that the force is steadily deepening international integration while safeguarding national sovereignty “early and from afar”.

A single unlucky drop onto a hard surface can leave a smartphone severely damaged - and the repair bill that follows may be enough to shock even seasoned users.

A coastal sidewalk market in Cua Lo (Nghe An Province) has quickly become a magnet for visitors, offering a single specialty ranked among Vietnam’s top 10 seafood delicacies.

Vietnam exported 95,100 tonnes of pepper in the first four months of 2026, generating US$614.4 million in revenue. Notably, the United States emerged as the largest buyer, paying the highest prices for the commodity.

The Ministry of Home Affairs’ proposal to raise the base salary to VND2.53 million from July 1 has drawn attention from many beneficiaries. However, the cost of living has shown signs of increasing.

A Vietnamese doctor has been credited with averting a potential mid-air crisis after providing urgent care to a passenger showing signs of a suspected stroke on a flight from Hanoi to Paris.

A surge in Vingroup shares propels Vietnam’s richest man to an unprecedented fortune above US$35 billion.

Vietnam’s health authorities have urged the public to take proactive precautions against rodent-borne diseases following reports of a hantavirus cluster on a Dutch cruise ship that resulted in three deaths.

A large number of Cham dignitaries took part in a sacred water procession during the Ponagar Tower Festival in Khanh Hoa province, a ritual held to pray for favorable weather, abundant harvests and prosperity.

Police in Nha Trang have detained a Russian national for investigation after he was accused of driving under the influence and causing a fatal traffic accident that killed a 70-year-old woman.

Apple Inc. is preparing to unveil iOS 27 at the upcoming WWDC 2026 on June 8, with a wave of anticipated changes pointing to one of the company’s most ambitious software updates in recent years.

Vietnam’s automotive market continued to receive a strong supply of new vehicles in April, with domestically produced cars clearly outpacing imports.

A new weather system is set to disrupt the region, with thunderstorms and extreme conditions expected to return by the weekend.