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A Vietnamese voice at the table of global AI governance

Vietnam may be late to tech, but not to thought leadership-if it dares to think big and lead with conscience.

Vietnamese delegates rediscover Moscow at MICE 2025

At MICE 2025, Vietnamese journalists explored not just events, but the enduring ties between two long-connected nations.

AI won’t take your job - unless you ignore it

Vietnamese AI leaders urge learners to shift focus from models to mastery - and start where it matters most: understanding real needs.

Vietnam’s top 2025 milestones: A year of transformation & national breakthroughs

As 2025 draws to a close, VietNamNet recaps the most impactful stories - from bold education reforms to natural disaster response, historic Party Congresses, and surging markets. These events defined the national spirit and direction of the year.

Meet the 22-year-old who sells cemetery plots - and went viral for it

Rather than chasing a corporate career, this 22-year-old found meaning in an unconventional industry: memorial real estate.

Vietnamese teen scores perfect 1600 on SAT, wins scholarship to Singapore

At just 15, Hoang Dang Khanh, a student at Delta Global School, has accomplished a rare academic feat: a perfect SAT score of 1600/1600.

A home for every citizen: Vietnam’s bold housing campaign makes history

Vietnam has completed a historic campaign to eliminate substandard housing nationwide, achieving its goal more than five years ahead of schedule.

VN finalizes Party congresses across all levels, paving the way to a new era

Nationwide Party congresses conclude successfully ahead of the 14th National Congress, marking a transformative political milestone.

Tuition-free policy a turning point for Vietnam’s education system

In a historic policy shift, Vietnam now offers tuition-free education nationwide to ensure no child is left behind due to financial hardship.

A year of calamity: VN's extreme weather events broke all historical records

Vietnam faced unprecedented natural disasters in 2025, with record-breaking storms, floods, and economic losses totaling nearly USD 4 billion.

The historic reshuffle of Vietnam's administrative divisions

A landmark decision in 2025 reshapes Vietnam’s administrative map, with far-reaching implications for governance.

Hanoi bride goes viral after 60 strangers show up at her wedding

More than a week after her wedding, Nguyen Huong Giang (born 1997, Hanoi) is still overwhelmed with emotion. Sixty complete strangers - now cherished guests - attended her wedding thanks to a heartfelt invitation she posted online.

Refusing shortcuts, these scientists light VN journey with courage and sacrifice

A portrait of Vietnamese scientists whose lifelong efforts are transforming agriculture, medicine, and technology.

SEA Games 33 ends with promise for Vietnam’s Asiad hopes

After every SEA Games, the public and experts alike ask the same question: Can Vietnamese athletes compete for medals at tougher arenas like the Asian Games or the Olympics?

With three university degrees, Vietnamese man returns home to grow mushrooms

Nguyen Tien Dat turned away from urban life to farm black termites mushrooms using smart technology - now earning thousands each month.

Vietnam’s economy thrives in 2025 with gold, stocks, real estate all surging

From record-high gold prices to a booming stock market and industrial real estate, Vietnam’s 2025 economy proves resilient and ambitious.

The fall of Vietnam’s livestream legends: Fraud, fake goods, and financial crime

Vietnam livestream scandal, Hoang Huong fraud, Ngan 98 arrested, Thuy Tien Kera candy, e-commerce regulation Vietnam

Mother in law orders wedding dress for chubby daughter in law she once shunned

Thanks to her mother-in-law’s deep care, a woman from Dong Thap who was sensitive about her weight of 130 kilos, has had a perfect wedding.

A nation united: VN marks historic milestones with grand parades and remembrance

Major events, including fireworks, military parades, and public gifts, highlight Vietnam’s enduring spirit and shared destiny.

Guardians of memory: Co Tu elders and their silent mission

Deep in the forests of Da Nang, the voices and lives of Co Tu elders echo centuries of resilience, guiding their people through cultural preservation.