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Hanoi's first multi-objective urban area faces major challenges

The Hanoi People's Committee has recently approved the 1/500 scale detailed planning for a multi-objective urban area in Thu Lam and Dong Anh communes.

Over 1.22 million students praise fresh and timely 2026 literature exam

The first exam of Vietnam's largest-ever graduation examination has earned positive reviews from both students and educators for its modern and thought-provoking themes.

Six cultural icons honoured as Labour Heroes in Vietnam

From literature and music to painting and traditional theatre, these distinguished individuals helped shape Vietnam’s cultural identity across generations.

Vietnam urges US to remove export restrictions during high-level talks

Vietnam has urged the United States to remove the country from its D1 and D3 export control lists during high-level meetings in Hanoi with Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.

ASEAN Future Forum closes with record participation and fresh ideas

The ASEAN Future Forum 2026 (AFF) concluded this afternoon after three days of intensive discussions on key issues shaping the future of ASEAN.

US backs larger international role for Vietnam at ASEAN forum

A senior US diplomat has reaffirmed Washington's support for a stronger, more influential Vietnam, describing the country as a key regional and global partner during the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 in Hanoi.

A changing world demands a new mindset from ASEAN

As geopolitical competition, technological disruption and climate risks intensify, ASEAN faces growing pressure to adapt while preserving its core strengths.

Vietnam's growing influence highlighted at ASEAN Future Forum

The ASEAN Future Forum highlighted Vietnam's growing role as a regional convener and influential voice on peace and cooperation.

Keeping the economy in step with the pace of reform

In 2025 alone, the National Assembly passed 89 laws. Combined with 2024, the total number of newly enacted or amended laws reached 120, exceeding the total for the previous eight years combined.

Preserving ethnic cultural identity in a rapidly changing world

Preserving the cultural identity of ethnic minority communities is increasingly seen not only as a matter of heritage, but also as a pathway to sustainable development.

Thai PM: ASEAN's success is not measured by meetings or declarations

ASEAN's success should be measured by the security, prosperity and confidence of its people, not by the number of meetings held or statements issued, Thailand's prime minister said.

Foreign patients increasingly turn to Vietnam for complex treatment

Many foreign patients are choosing Vietnam as a destination for the treatment of complex illnesses, including brain tumors and cancer, thanks to reasonable costs and rapidly advancing medical technology.

The Gia Lai Party Chief who asked to be subjected to disciplinary action

There are stories about leaders that do not begin with a certificate of merit, but with a silent piece of paper.

One year on, local government reform delivers gains but exposes new pressures

After one year of operating under Vietnam's two-tier local government model, local administrations have reported smoother operations but continue to face staffing and infrastructure challenges.

Conductor busier than ever amid classical music rise

Following is an interview with Nhat Minh, a conductor speaking about the booming classical music scene in Hanoi, the multifaceted role of a modern conductor akin to a CEO, and his patience in nurturing a younger generation of classical music lovers.

A green Vietnam begins with a culture of responsibility

Green development is not merely a story of clean technologies, renewable energy, or emissions reduction commitments.

Vietnamese-born physicist shaping modern theoretical physics

From earning a gold medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad with a perfect score in 1984, Professor Dam Thanh Son has gone on to become one of the most influential Vietnamese-born theoretical physicists in the world.

Camping above the clouds at one of northern Vietnam’s coolest summer escapes

Although reaching the destination requires navigating a challenging mountain road, travelers from Hanoi, Hai Phong and other northern cities continue to make the journey in search of cooler temperatures, fresh air and spectacular scenery.

Defying skepticism: the audacious move that built a telecom miracle

June 2026 marks 30 years since the General Department of Posts and Telecommunications licensed VinaPhone, a milestone that reflects the strategic vision and resolve in the early years of Doi Moi (renovation).

Going abroad as factory worker, Vietnamese student wins 3 Chinese scholarships

Having once shelved her university dreams to move to Japan as an intern to support her family, Nghiem Thi Linh quietly kept her passion for learning alive.