Paradox in VN: incomes high, pension low

Under current regulations, social insurance contributions are based on salary and allowances.

Professor worries about students' lack of interest in technical fields

Nguyen Viet Huong, PhD, has noted that many capable students lack enthusiasm for science and technology fields, showing reluctance to engage challenges when choosing these disciplines.

New Teacher Law promises transformation for VN education sector

The newly ratified Teacher Law marks a significant milestone in Vietnam’s education sector. For educators, it is not just good news - it’s the realization of a long-held dream.

Criminal group uses gift scams to steal from elderly across Vietnam

The Ministry of Public Security has dismantled a large-scale criminal ring that posed as legitimate businesses and used high-tech methods to extort money from vulnerable citizens.

Half a million TikTok Shop accounts deleted each year for fakes

TikTok Shop has been quietly purchasing products sold on its own platform to test their authenticity, removing accounts found to be in violation - up to 500,000 per year.

Bo Da Pagoda houses world’s oldest Buddhist woodblock scriptures

Bo Da Pagoda in Viet Yen, Bac Giang, not only features a unique architectural style and Vietnam’s largest stupa garden - it also safeguards the world’s oldest woodblock Buddhist scriptures.

Wisdom for the future: Prof. Tran Van Tho’s call to youth and nation

Renowned economist calls for reform in education, economy, and values to lift Vietnam into the future.

Tay and Nung people preserve ghost festival traditions through peng tai

This fragrant black rice cake is an irreplaceable part of the seventh lunar month celebration in Lang Son.

Legacy of a folk hero lives on at Ong Hoang Muoi Temple

Over 400 years old, Ong Hoang Muoi Temple remains a treasured spiritual and cultural destination in Nghe An, preserving sacred architecture, rare artifacts, and long-standing traditions of ancestor worship and local belief.

Vietnam to host first national digital publishing summit next week

The Vietnam Digital Publishing Summit 2025 (DPS 2025) – the first of its kind - is scheduled for June 24 in Hanoi, bringing together publishers, technologists, and content creators.

Hai Phong to host 3rd APEC Business Advisory Council meeting in July

The third APEC Business Advisory Council Meeting (ABAC III) and a series of related events will take place in the northern city of Hai Phong from July 15 to 18, heard a press briefing held in Hanoi on June 19.

From debt crisis to growth engine: HAGL Group turns the tide

Doan Nguyen Duc, Chairman of Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAG), has spent approximately USD 5.3 million to acquire 10 million HAG shares as the company reports a strong recovery in its financials and continues to reduce debt.

Truong My Lan proposes USD 3 billion recovery plan from prison

Foreign investors meet with convicted businesswoman to aid SCB’s restructuring.

Nine national intangible heritages reflect Nghe An’s cultural legacy

Yen Luong and Nguyen Canh Hoan Temple Festivals bring the province's total to nine intangible heritages.

Vietnam launches Au Lac AI Alliance to assert tech sovereignty

A new AI alliance aims to build Vietnam’s own language-based AI ecosystem and digital autonomy.

Over 1,000 Vietnamese students currently studying in Hungary

Vietnamese students in Hungary are recognized for their academic excellence and active engagement in student communities across the country.

Ha Long beach paragliding company fined after crash with tourist

Hi Sky Chi Linh was fined and ordered to review safety after a powered glider collided with a visitor.

Party chief: Journalism is the Party’s enduring instrument of ideology

General Secretary To Lam emphasized that the Party will never relinquish journalism as its ideological weapon, recognizing its critical role over 100 years of revolutionary growth.

New administrative codes proposed after merger of 34 provinces

The Ministry of Finance is currently seeking public feedback on a draft decision by the Prime Minister to issue a new list of administrative divisions and their corresponding codes for Vietnam.

Vietnam’s media urged to unify national spirit in digital era

Vietnamese leaders emphasize the role of journalism in strengthening national identity.

Nguyen Van Ba named Editor-in-Chief as VietNamNet shifts to new ministry

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs has signed a decision appointing Nguyen Van Ba as Editor-in-Chief of VietNamNet, now operating under the ministry’s authority.

Vietnamese students face new visa conditions as U.S. resumes interviews

The U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City has resumed processing student visa applications after a suspension in May, but requires applicants to set their social media profiles to public.

Fatal expressway crashes highlight dangers of unsafe stops

A series of tragic highway accidents has claimed numerous lives and left many injured due to drivers stopping or parking vehicles on expressways without placing proper warning signs.

Festive season kicks off in Da Nang with vibrant coastal experiences

The "Enjoy Danang Festival 2025" officially opened on June 20, launching a colorful summer season filled with cultural and tourism activities that offer rich, memorable experiences for visitors.

Pham Minh Chinh leads key meeting on government decentralization

In a high-level meeting on June 20, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed ministries and agencies to accelerate preparations for launching the two-tier local government model starting July 1.