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Vietnam faces shortage of high-quality AI workforce

To master artificial intelligence (AI), Vietnam must cultivate a team of experts who not only understand the technology deeply but can also tackle complex problems. Yet such talent remains scarce in the country.

When hope returns: A program that walks with Covid-19 orphans

In the wake of Covid-19, a heartwarming program is helping children turn grief into resilience through long-term, personal support.

Actors’ scandals have led to public boycotts, financial losses for film projects

Personal controversies and scandals involving actors have caused damage to film projects in which they have been involved as the public has boycotted some of these films.

Math teacher reflects on commitment that kept him in education for decades

As a mathematician and a teacher, Le Ba Khanh Trinh, a former IMO special prize winner, says he has always kept his passion for maths and teaching.

Fierce head-to-head showdowns shape Vietnam’s car market landscape

Vietnam’s auto market continues to witness intense rivalries between major brands, with Toyota and Mitsubishi engaged in two high-stakes face-offs in the B-SUV and pickup segments.

Dak Lak tourism village opens homes for free to support flood victims

Local homestay owners suspend business to shelter evacuees and aid workers in a remarkable show of solidarity.

When dams fail to protect: Floods reveal cracks in VN's water infrastructure

If hydropower reservoirs played a more active role in flood prevention, the downstream protection capacity would significantly improve - especially during extreme rainfall events.

Ho Chi Minh City urged to shift from static preservation to living heritage

Experts are calling on HCM City to reimagine its conservation policies by turning cultural assets into living heritage integrated with modern life.

Historic floods leave scars, but kindness rises across Vietnam

In recent days, historic floods have swept across South Central Vietnam, leaving behind staggering damage to lives and property. Though waters have receded in some areas, thousands of households face a long, painful road back to normalcy.

Young ethnic Dao doctor turns setback into stepping stone

At just 24 years old, Trieu Phan The Phuong - an ethnic Dao student and graduate of Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy - has already lived through the highs and lows of the medical profession.

Hanoi woman graduates top of her university class at nearly 40

Mai Hoa, 38, graduates as valedictorian from Vietnam University of Fine Arts after leaving her office job to pursue her passion.

Three breakout Vietnamese music stars who conquered 2025

Hoa Minzy, Duc Phuc and Phuong My Chi didn’t just dominate charts - they redefined modern Vietnamese music with bold cultural expressions.

Vietnam lags 20–40 years behind in requiring car seats for children

From the US to Japan, child restraint systems have long been compulsory. Vietnam’s upcoming law reflects a long-overdue change in mindset.

Vietnam’s copyright crisis exposed by mass theft of ‘Red Rain’

Despite being released for free, the historical film "Mua Do" (Red Rain) was pirated across hundreds of websites within hours.

Renowned Vietnamese mathematician Le Dung Trang passes away at 78

Professor Le Dung Trang, one of Vietnam’s most internationally recognized mathematicians, has passed away in Pau, France, on the night of November 19. He was 78.

Hanoi housing authority cracks down on social housing profiteering

Hanoi has called on police to investigate and address individuals and organizations illegally offering to submit applications for social housing purchases and rentals - practices deemed violations of housing policy.

Huong Giang breaks silence on Miss Universe 2025 outcome

Huong Giang has spoken publicly for the first time since exiting Miss Universe 2025, revealing that sudden changes in the pageant's direction left her at odds with its new criteria.

Indian groom goes viral for traditional Vietnamese wedding in the Mekong Delta

Their cross-border wedding became an online sensation, but their journey to love was anything but easy.

A locksmith’s code: 3 golden rules behind unlocking secrets in Saigon

To avoid legal pitfalls in his risky profession, this locksmith listens with his fingers and works by three strict principles.

How to bring back Vietnam’s Olympiad medalists after studying abroad

According to the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), most Vietnamese students who win medals at international and regional Olympiads receive scholarships from prestigious universities abroad - and then stay overseas to live and work.