Vietnamese Party chief hosts reception for visiting top Chinese legislator

General Secretary To Lam hosted a reception for Zhao Leji, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China.

Vietnamese, Nepalese Prime Ministers seek stronger bilateral ties

PM Pham Minh Chinh and his Nepalese counterpart Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli have expressed their wish to further strengthen the long-standing friendship and sound cooperation that the two countries have nurtured over the past five decades.

State Treasury disburses VND5.69tril. as National Day gifts to 1,929 communes

The State Treasury reported on August 31 that as of 13:30, a total of 5.687 trillion VND had been distributed to 1,929 out of 3,321 communes, or 58.5% of the total, as cash gifts each worth VND100,000 for every citizen to welcome the National Day.

Vietnam, ICAPP strengthen cooperation for peace, development in Asia

The ICAPP leaders spoke highly of VN robust and comprehensive achievements in the fields of economy, culture, and society, stressing that the country has demonstrated itself as an active and responsible member of the international community.

Top legislators of Vietnam and China hold talks in Hanoi

Both sides praised the positive progress in Vietnam – China relations in recent years, with inter-parliamentary cooperation playing an important role.

Vietnamese crowd cheers ‘Viva Cuba’ as Cuban leader visits museum

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and First Lady were warmly welcomed by locals during their visit to the Vietnam Military History Museum.

Vietnam’s national exhibition draws 1.18 million in just three days

A record-breaking 1.18 million people visited the "Achievements of the Nation" exhibition, celebrating 80 years of independence, in just three days.

Vietnam, China to launch 500kV power trade cooperation

On the sidelines of the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping in Tianjin on the afternoon of August 31.

Tears and pride: Vietnam’s anthem echoes in Bratislava

A former ambassador recalls the emotional moment Vietnam's anthem played in Slovakia’s capital.

Romanian man rides across Vietnam, shocks locals with fluent Vietnamese

Mihai Constantinescu, 37, from Romania, has lived in Vietnam for 17 years, and during this time, he has completed three motorbike trips across Vietnam (two from Hanoi to HCMC and one from HCMC to Hanoi).

From shoeshiners to owners of a bustling pizza restaurant in Hanoi

Duong and Thai, once shoeshiners living precariously on sidewalks, under bridges and in drug-ridden slums along Hanoi’s Red River, have changed their lives.

iPhone 17 Pro Max leaks hint at massive upgrades and game-changing features

From vapor cooling to copper tones, iPhone 17 Pro Max might be Apple’s most premium phone yet.

Zalo’s number of users hits 78.3 million, putting telcos at ‘pipeline trap’

Zalo has set a new record with 78.3 million monthly active users and 2 billion messages sent daily. This milestone not only solidifies Zalo’s top position in the OTT messaging sector but also poses significant challenges for mobile network operators.

Crafting lifelike fish models, a Lam Dong man turns art into income

Nguyen Hoang Hiep earns nearly $20,000 a year by handcrafting vivid fish models from wood and composite plastic.

Daughter loses dependent deduction for mother due to flaw in PIT regulation

The regulation that dependent income must not exceed VND1 million per month, unchanged for nearly 20 years, has become outdated and needs revision, say experts.

Female student secures master’s scholarship while still in third year

Once finding chemistry "hard to grasp," Nguyen Thi Hong Men later became a chemistry major, and has now secured a master’s degree scholarship for study in Taiwan (China) while still in her third year, a feat she thought was "unbelievable.”

Vietnam showcases cutting-edge UAVs at national exhibition

From combat drones to cargo transporters, reconnaissance units, and firefighting UAVs, a wide range of unmanned aerial vehicles are drawing crowds at Vietnam’s “80 Years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness” national achievements exhibition.

Digital transformation: Will Vietnam’s small businesses be left behind?

AI is reshaping the global economy at an unprecedented pace. According to the latest McKinsey Global Institute report, AI could generate $13-21 trillion in annual economic value worldwide by 2030.

New teaching methods in maths needed to foster creative thinking: professor

Associate Prof Ton Than, former Head of the Mathematics-Informatics Department of the Vietnam Institute of Educational Sciences, says that teacher training methods in mathematics studies remain inadequate and overly trend-driven.

Overseas Vietnamese woman returns to VN to have dramatic gallbladder surgery

Discovering numerous gallstones, H. opted for surgery, but anesthesia in a US hospital failed. Returning to Vietnam, she underwent a successful operation.

University offers attractive incentives to recruit top scientists

The University of Science and Technology of Hanoi has announced a Talent Recruitment Program for 2025-2030, offering robust incentives to attract outstanding scientists.

Technology firms powerfully demonstrate innovation at 80-year national expo

The “80 Years of National Achievements” exhibition spotlighted revolutionary AI, 5G, and defense technologies by Vietnam’s tech leaders.

Gaming becomes an official cultural industry in Vietnam

The recognition of gaming as one of Vietnam’s 12 official cultural industries signals a major shift in perception. The state is not only managing but actively supporting creative endeavors.

Where to eat in Hanoi on September 2: 4 must-visit food streets

As Hanoi becomes the tourism hub during the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2, visitors can go beyond parades and landmarks to explore hidden culinary paradises in the city’s alleys.

Ministry says university admission issues stem from schools, not system

The Ministry of Education confirms that technical errors in the 2025 university admissions were due to universities’ data input, not a system malfunction.