Viettel engineer builds multibillion-dong data platform, aims for global market

Nguyen Chi Dong of Viettel led the construction of a major data platform operating across the entire Viettel Group, settling the problem of manual data synthesis, bringing in hundreds of billions of dong and saving millions of dollars.

AI powers sweeping overhaul of Vietnam’s education system

AI is emerging as a potent force reshaping governance, teaching and research in Vietnam’s education sector, unlocking a more flexible and adaptive system aligned with the Politburo’s Resolution 71-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in education and training.

Stock market booms, VN-Index gains nearly 80 points after good news

The Vietnamese stock market has received confirmation that the upgrade roadmap from frontier market to secondary emerging market status will continue.

Vietnam investigates compromised link in primary IT workbook

A Grade 3 IT workbook published by Hue University Publishing House has come under scrutiny after a link included in the material redirected users to inappropriate online content.

Tax authority targets 108 firms for inspection in 2026

Vietnam’s tax authority has unveiled a wide-ranging inspection plan, focusing on major real estate companies and commercial banks across key cities.

Not all universities need to relocate from Hanoi’s inner city: experts

Dr Hoang Dinh Phi has suggested that not all universities in Hanoi should be relocated and schools with deep historical roots should be retained to maintain the vitality of the inner city.

Ho Chi Minh City steps up to connect, steer Vietnam’s tourism flows

Tourism in Ho Chi Minh City is not only expanding in scale but also shifting strongly toward improving visitor experience, strengthening connectivity and enhancing its spillover effects.

Green industrial parks drive next-generation FDI

HCM City is accelerating the development of green, eco-friendly, and smart industrial parks, positioning them as a key platform to attract next-generation FDI, strengthen competitiveness, and deepen integration into global supply chains.

Three upgrades that could define iPhone 18 Pro Max

Rumors surrounding the iPhone 18 Pro Max are becoming increasingly frequent, and if they prove accurate, this could be one of Apple’s most compelling upgrades in years.

Figure skater turns passion into Ivy League dreams

With a decade devoted to artistic pursuits, Nguyen Linh Chi has turned passion into a defining advantage, securing admission to several leading universities in the US.

Heritage digitalisation helps awaken memory, unlock development resources

From ancient architecture to intangible cultural practices, heritage is increasingly being transformed into digital data, helping preserving traditional values but also creates fresh momentum for socio-economic development.

Foreign guest surprised by topping-filled fish noodle dish in Hanoi

During a recent culinary exploration in Ha Noi, Matthew, an American traveler, stopped by a well-known eatery in Hoang Liet ward to try a dish he had never encountered before: bun ca cay.

Ho Chi Minh City targets end to flooding amid rapid subsidence

HCM City is experiencing land subsidence at an average rate of 2cm per year, with some densely built areas sinking by as much as 5-7cm annually. Over the past two decades, parts of the city have subsided by 0.5-0.7 meters.

Results become benchmark for science-technology governance

One year after organisational consolidation, the Ministry of Science and Technology is steadily shifting from administrative management to a development-facilitating governance model.

Vietnam car market surges as March sales double month-on-month

After a sluggish Lunar New Year period, Vietnam’s auto market roared back in March, with sales jumping sharply across major brands.

Planning loses value amid layers of red tape, lawmaker warns

A National Assembly deputy from Quang Tri has raised concerns that Vietnam’s planning process is being undermined by excessive administrative procedures, arguing that plans lose their practical value if they cannot be implemented directly.

Vietnam turns challenges into opportunities: World Bank

As growth across East Asia and the Pacific slows amid mounting global uncertainty, Vietnam continues to stand out for its ability to adapt and turn challenges into opportunities for reform, according to the World Bank.

Public investment disbursement picks up pace in Q1

Public investment disbursement nationwide was estimated at 110 trillion VND (4.23 billion USD) as of the late March, or 11% of the Government-assigned capital plan, the Finance Ministry told its quarterly press briefing in Hanoi on April 9.

Vietnam pushes for deeper auto supply chain ties with RoK

A policy dialogue with Korean auto parts manufacturers took place at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi’s outlying Dong Anh Commune on April 9, focusing on stronger supply chain ties and investment in the automotive industry.

Senior Party official meets Cambodian PM Hun Manet in Phnom Penh

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Phnom Penh on April 10, within the framework of his official visit to Cambodia.

Da Nang International Airport launches biometric priority lane for passengers

Da Nang International Airport on April 10 launched a dedicated priority lane for passengers using biometric identification, marking a significant step forward in digital transformation in the aviation sector.

Former S.African president receives gift from General Vo Nguyen Giap’s family

A Vietnamese Embassy delegation led by Ambassador Hoang Sy Cuong paid a courtesy visit to former South African President Thabo Mbeki and met with his foundation in Johannesburg on April 8

RoK receives more Vietnamese seasonal farm workers

The new Vietnamese workers will undergo initial training on human rights protection and compliance with the Korean law before being assigned to farms across the county.

​ Can Tho cooperates with Japanese firms to develop clean energy project

The People’s Committee of Can Tho city on April 10 held a working session with Japan’s Kansai Electric Power Group and AEONMALL Vietnam Co., Ltd. to discuss a clean energy project planned for AEON MALL Can Tho.

Party Chief To Lam signs regulation on political, ideological work within Party

Party General Secretary To Lam, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, has signed Regulation No. 19-QD/TW on political and ideological work within the Party.