Vietnamese inventor Tran Van Truong creates automated waste-sorting system to reclaim resources, reduce landfill waste, and revive polluted dump sites.

After seven years of implementation, Vietnam’s smart city development remains fragmented and under-resourced, hindered by a lack of standards, unclear procurement mechanisms, and insufficient investment.

Urban experts and lawmakers share their visions for a future-ready Ho Chi Minh City driven by modern infrastructure and reform.

"The recent handshake between VinSpeed and Siemens Mobility demonstrates Vingroup’s substantive and long-term vision in the high-speed rail sector," said Associate Prof Bui Quang Tuan, Phd, Vice President of the Vietnam Economic Science Association.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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?

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

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