A rare feat: Vietnam has only three female math professors in 70 years

Although mathematics is considered a "hot" field, the number of women achieving the title of professor in Vietnam is remarkably low, with only three in seven decades.

Super typhoon Ragasa may hit Vietnam with heavy rain and strong winds

Typhoon Ragasa is forming in the Pacific and could strike Vietnam’s mainland next week.

Can West Lake’s treated water sustainably revive the To Lich River?

Hanoi's plan to use treated water from West Lake to restore the To Lich River sparks debate over its long-term effectiveness.

Vietnam to offer annual free health checkups, basic hospital fee waiver

With the new policy of basic hospital fee exemption, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long estimates that the health insurance fund will cover around VND140,000 billion, while patients will pay a total of VND21,545 billion out of pocket.

Sidewalk coffee startups face harsh reality

Sidewalks on many Hanoi streets once buzzed with the takeaway coffee trend. But shortly after, harsh realities left many disillusioned.

Student earns 2 prestigious PhD scholarships, buys first house at 24

Le Anh Duc once considered Chinese just a secondary choice, but this language opened up an impressive journey: from an outstanding student at Hanoi University, to earning two prestigious PhD scholarships and achieving financial independence at 24.

Nurse and legless soldier weave 50-year love story

When peace returned to the country, a young nurse sought out a veteran who lost both legs, continuing their love story with a simple wedding and a steadfast bond lasting nearly half a century.

Nearly 50 million land plots in Vietnam receive digital ID

Vietnam connects land, population, and tax data to boost transparency and efficiency in land use.

Ancient 9-ton bell resurfaces as Co Le Pagoda gains national relic status

The thousand-year-old Co Le Pagoda in Ninh Binh, home to a 9-ton bronze bell, is now recognized as a national special relic.

Education reform becomes a national imperative in Vietnam

Resolution 71 positions education as the core driver of national destiny, mandating bold reforms and accountability measures for real change.

Hanoi housing prices outpace banker salaries, widening affordability gap

Even top earners in the banking sector are struggling to buy apartments as prices triple while salaries merely double over a decade.

Gold trading tax must distinguish saving from speculation, experts say

Financial experts support taxing gold profits but urge the government to exempt long-term savings and small-scale sales.

Hanoi traffic woes: Cars vs. motorbikes and the battle for road space

As cars dominate the streets and motorbikes weave through gaps, who’s really to blame for Hanoi’s chaotic traffic?

Over 147,000 students opt out of university despite acceptance in 2025

According to the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), although 773,167 students were accepted into universities during the first round of 2025 admissions, 147,690 of them chose not to enroll, representing 19.1% of the total.

Vietnam’s EV boom outpaces China and EU in global growth race

Vietnam’s electric vehicle market is booming, with EVs now making up over 40% of new vehicle sales, surpassing China and Europe.

Typhoon Mitag forms in East Sea with winds up to level 10

A tropical depression that entered the East Sea last night has strengthened into a typhoon, becoming the eighth storm of the year. Internationally named Mitag, the storm currently features winds gusting up to level 10.

Where does Viettel get its funds to develop weapons?

Under a mechanism approved by the Politburo in 2023, Viettel is allowed to allocate up to 30 percent of its after-tax profits to reinvest in R&D, particularly in core technology and national defense.

Twin brothers are top scorers on entrance exam to Ha Long Gifted High School

Twin brothers Do Tung Lam and Do Tuan Lam from Ha Long City, Quang Ninh, have claimed the valedictorian and salutatorian positions on the entrance exam to the Ha Long High School for the Gifted.

Vietnam prepares to legalize and license digital-asset exchanges

The following is the second part of the talk with Phan Duc Trung, Chair of the Vietnam Blockchain and Digital Asset Association, about the development of tokenized assets in Vietnam.

Chinese tech firms look to invest in Vietnam’s AI and cloud sectors

Several major Chinese technology firms have expressed interest in investing in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, renewable energy, railways, and the digital economy in Vietnam.

Vietnamese volleyball players face gender checks ahead of SEA Games

The Vietnam Volleyball Federation (VFV) has confirmed that gender verification testing may be conducted at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, raising concerns among athletes and fans.

False claims of 'data leaks' circulate after CIC hack

Taking advantage of the high public interest in the incident at the National Credit Information Center (CIC), many bad actors have released a series of fake information about 'data leaks' at other agencies and organizations.

Student doctor tops this year’s residency exam at Hanoi Medical University

Vu Ngoc Duy, a former Math major from Vinh Phuc High School for the Gifted, has become the top scorer in the 2025 residency exam at Hanoi Medical University.

Foreign visitor tries 10 pho dishes in 4 days in Hanoi, reveals favorite

Sampling various pho dishes over a few days in Hanoi, a foreign traveler’s top pick was the pho with assorted beef with different cuts priced at VND50,000 per bowl.

Thanh Hoa woman with one arm works swiftly, overcomes challenges

Unwilling to be limited by her missing arm, a young Thanh Hoa woman was determined to learn how to do everything, believing “If others can do it, I can too.”