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Admissions confusion leaves universities and students scrambling

This year’s admissions cycle left both students and institutions overwhelmed as delays and procedural errors piled up.

Vietnam’s agriculture powers ahead with world-leading exports

Eighty years after the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), Vietnam has transformed from a poverty-stricken nation into a global agricultural export powerhouse, with several key products leading the world.

Tourism over trafficking: The inspiring rise of A Chu Homestay in Son La

A bold decision to say no to drugs changed everything. Now, Hua Tat is a rising star in Vietnam’s tourism map.

The last letterer: A sidewalk craftsman’s journey of gratitude

After more than four decades hand-engraving letters on gifts along the sidewalks of Ho Chi Minh City, artisan Le Tien Dung has a heartfelt dream that touches everyone who hears it.

Tears and pride: Vietnam’s anthem echoes in Bratislava

A former ambassador recalls the emotional moment Vietnam's anthem played in Slovakia’s capital.

Romanian man rides across Vietnam, shocks locals with fluent Vietnamese

Mihai Constantinescu, 37, from Romania, has lived in Vietnam for 17 years, and during this time, he has completed three motorbike trips across Vietnam (two from Hanoi to HCMC and one from HCMC to Hanoi).

From shoeshiners to owners of a bustling pizza restaurant in Hanoi

Duong and Thai, once shoeshiners living precariously on sidewalks, under bridges and in drug-ridden slums along Hanoi’s Red River, have changed their lives.

Crafting lifelike fish models, a Lam Dong man turns art into income

Nguyen Hoang Hiep earns nearly $20,000 a year by handcrafting vivid fish models from wood and composite plastic.

Daughter loses dependent deduction for mother due to flaw in PIT regulation

The regulation that dependent income must not exceed VND1 million per month, unchanged for nearly 20 years, has become outdated and needs revision, say experts.

Female student secures master’s scholarship while still in third year

Once finding chemistry "hard to grasp," Nguyen Thi Hong Men later became a chemistry major, and has now secured a master’s degree scholarship for study in Taiwan (China) while still in her third year, a feat she thought was "unbelievable.”

New teaching methods in maths needed to foster creative thinking: professor

Associate Prof Ton Than, former Head of the Mathematics-Informatics Department of the Vietnam Institute of Educational Sciences, says that teacher training methods in mathematics studies remain inadequate and overly trend-driven.

Technology firms powerfully demonstrate innovation at 80-year national expo

The “80 Years of National Achievements” exhibition spotlighted revolutionary AI, 5G, and defense technologies by Vietnam’s tech leaders.

Gaming becomes an official cultural industry in Vietnam

The recognition of gaming as one of Vietnam’s 12 official cultural industries signals a major shift in perception. The state is not only managing but actively supporting creative endeavors.

Hanoi family makes cross-country trip after five years of saving money

Nguyen Thi Thuy, 38, from Thanh Tri, and her family have just returned home after a 53-day journey across Vietnam.

Vietnam's 2025 university admissions marred by technical and procedural errors

Students reported being denied admission despite meeting cutoff scores, as universities struggled with system errors and unclear policies.

Young woman quits job to ‘heal’ while living as digital nomad in Central Vietnam

The relentless pace of city life made Van feel like a "bird trapped in a cage," with her physical and mental health declining. After over a year of preparation, she chose to live nomadically along the central region.

Politburo mandates education overhaul with free textbooks and AI integration

On behalf of the Politburo, General Secretary To Lam recently signed Resolution 71, marking a strategic breakthrough in Vietnam’s education and training development.

Chess prodigy offered full PhD scholarship before university graduation

While winning hundreds of chess medals, Mai Khanh chose to pivot and focus entirely on academics, securing a full PhD scholarship in Australia before finishing university.

Hazards of two-lane expressways prompt urgent upgrades

To prevent fatal accidents on two-lane expressways, immediate measures such as installing rigid medians, emergency lanes, rest stops, and lighting systems are essential for traffic safety.

Vietnam’s billionaire-backed ecosystems fuel stock market surge

Major business groups in Vietnam are forming powerful, multi-sector ecosystems that significantly influence the VN-Index and investor sentiment.