Students from 66 countries gather in Hanoi for astronomy Olympiad

Vietnam is hosting the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics for the first time, bringing 320 students from 66 countries and territories to Hanoi for the competition.

Three long-lasting smartphones for buyers in Vietnam

For people who need a phone that lasts, three 10,000 mAh models on sale in Vietnam offer distinct trade-offs in weight, charging and cost.

Students dismayed after spending millions on IELTS as bonus points face ban

After spending more than VND20 million on a six-month IELTS course, Thanh Huyen was disappointed to learn that students may no longer receive bonus points for holding the certificate.

AI is changing how scientists discover materials and diagnose diseases

The rapid development of AI is ushering in a new technological era, creating a requirement for the scientific community not only to understand AI but also to find ways to apply it effectively within each specialized field.

Vietnam seeks larger global role after UN, US and Canada visit

A visit spanning the UN, the US and Canada gave Vietnam opportunities to expand cooperation and contribute more to global issues, Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung said.

A commendable 'U-turn' on the expressway by the traffic police dept

The Government has committed to unblocking institutional obstacles and preventing the emergence of "new bottlenecks." The Traffic Police Department's swift adjustment in punishing distance violations on expressways is a commendable "U-turn."

Vietnam selects $3.8 million historical epic for 2027 Oscars race

Vietnam has selected “Spirit Guardians: The Last Secret of the First Emperor” as its official submission for the International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards.

Stricter rules on daily apartment rentals: will long-term rents fall?

New regulations with fines of up to VND130 million are putting daily apartment rentals in residential buildings at risk of shrinking. If some apartments switch to long-term rentals, will rents face downward pressure?

Woman commutes 80km from hometown, saves VND7 million a month

Despite traveling 80km round trip every day, Huong, a Hanoi resident, is happy with her choice because she can live in the countryside with her family while maintaining her job in the city center.

Vietnamese single mother finds happiness with Korean husband nearing 60

Once skipping a date because she did not want to enter a loveless relationship, Nhung unexpectedly met the same man again two years later, and the two eventually fell in love and married.

Military academy freshman thrives for 7 years in the embrace of border guards

As a young Hmong boy facing the risk of dropping out, Tho Ba Xa was taken in and raised by officers and soldiers at the Nam Can Border Guard Station.

Injured Xuan Son among two Vietnam players selected for doping tests

Vietnam’s opening win came with a setback: Xuan Son faces at least one to two months out, while he and captain Hoang Duc were selected for post-match doping tests.

Vietnam edges Philippines 1-0 as Kim admits luck played a part

Vietnam took three points from a difficult opening match against the Philippines, with Dinh Bac scoring the winner and a late offside decision denying the visitors an equalizer.

Refusing to leave twice, a doctor brought IVF to Vietnam

Driven by a deep sense of gratitude toward the patients who helped her learn her craft, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong spent decades overcoming material scarcity, skepticism, and administrative hurdles to pioneer IVF in Vietnam.

Association Chair envisions dedicated digital bank for SMEs

The Vietnam Association of SMEs has proposed piloting a dedicated digital bank for SMEs and household businesses, considering it a new approach to addressing a fundamental portion of existing constraints in credit initiation for this sector.

Vietnamese couple builds 5,700-sqm farm in Greece, brews wine, makes fish sauce

In early September, the 5,700-sqm fruit-laden garden belonging to Dang Thi Truc Quynh (49, native of Hanoi) on the outskirts of Thessaloniki, Greece, entered its most beautiful season.

Vietnam, Germany promote cooperation in offshore wind development, supply chains

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) held a workshop on offshore wind development in Hamburg on September 24.

Vietnam-Malaysia trade eyes 20 billion USD milestone

Vietnam-Malaysia trade is on track to top 18 billion USD in 2026, putting the 20-billion-USD milestone within reach as both sides seek to unlock new export opportunities, particularly in the Halal market.

General Secretary and President To Lam attends VN-Canada business roundtable

General Secretary and President To Lam attended and delivered remarks at a Vietnam-Canada high-level business roundtable in Ottawa on September 25 (local time), as part of his state visit to the North American country.

Vietnam, Italy seek closer cooperation on religion, ethnic minorities

Vietnam and Italy are moving toward a formal cooperation framework on religious and ethnic minority affairs, with the two sides agreeing to work on a memorandum of understanding.

HCMC schools gain authority to hire teachers from abroad

A new Ho Chi Minh City pilot gives 246 public schools more control over teacher recruitment, including the ability to hire foreign teachers under existing rules.

Ancient Buddhist texts in Vietnam face a race against time

Vietnam’s Buddhist manuscripts, written over centuries in classical Chinese and Nom script, are scattered and deteriorating. Scholars and monks are calling for an urgent effort to preserve them.

Vietnam, EU hold seventh meeting of Joint Committee

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and Erik Kurzweil, the European External Action Service’s managing director for Asia and the Pacific, co-chaired the seventh EU-Vietnam Joint Committee meeting in Hanoi on September 25.

Vietnam emerges as key target for Argentine firms at Asia Trade Seminar

The Asia Chamber of Argentina held a seminar in Buenos Aires on September 24 to share information on trade opportunities in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and Indonesia.

Vietnamese, German parties hold 11th theoretical exchange

A Communist Party of Vietnam delegation led by Nguyen Xuan Thang, chairman of its Central Council for Theoretical Studies, held the 11th theoretical exchange with Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Berlin on September 24.