51,000 students find places in HCMC private, vocational schools

The 2026-2027 academic year is expected to be the largest grade 10 enrollment season in HCMC following recent administrative mergers.

Young woman brings joy to elderly through free English classes

More than just lessons, a young woman from Phu Tho has spent seven years creating a space filled with joy and meaning for elderly learners in their 70s and 80s through free English classes in Hanoi.

Vietnamese couple turns seven-year savings into 14-country journey

After years of planning and saving, a couple from Ho Chi Minh City set off on a life-changing overland journey that has now stretched to nine months.

Co Tu community turns heritage into livelihood through tourism

Community tourism helps Co Tu people maintain heritage while improving living standards in Vietnam’s central highlands.

Vietnam verifies report of citizen arrested in South Africa

Vietnam is working with South Africa to verify the arrest of a Vietnamese national linked to rhino horn smuggling.

Vietnam, China launch joint naval patrol in Gulf of Tonkin

Vietnam and China have officially launched their 40th joint naval patrol and training mission in the Gulf of Tonkin, with defense ministers from both countries attending the departure ceremony.

Global beauties set to gather in Da Nang, Hue for Miss Heritage Global 2026

The central cities of Da Nang and Hue are set to become the focal point of the global beauty community in this August, as Vietnam hosts the Miss Heritage Global for the first time.

Noi Bai jumps to 71st in world’s top 100 airports: Skytrax

Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi has made an impressive leap to 71st place on the list of the world’s 100 best airports, as announced by Skytrax in its 2026 global airport rankings.

Politburo resolution charts Hanoi’s development in a new era

Party General Secretary To Lam on March 17 signed Resolution No. 02-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo on building and developing Hanoi in the new era, setting out long-term strategic orientations and development targets for the capital.

JLL: Vietnam data centres poised for growth

Vietnam’s data centre market is on a growth trajectory, offering ample opportunities for expansion, experts said.

Vietnam, India strengthen cooperation on religion, ethnic minority affairs

Vietnam’s view is that unity among ethnic groups is a strategic issue within the broader framework of national solidarity. Stability is an important foundation for sustainable and faster development.

Vietnam maintains constructive cooperation with EU in combating IUU fishing: PM

Vietnam has cooperated with the European Union (EU) in addressing illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing on a constructive spirit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed on March 19.

VN advances people-centred policies to turn happiness into measurable outcomes

Vietnam climbed to the 46th place in the World Happiness Report 2025, its highest position since the ranking was introduced in 2012.

Vietnam named among world’s 28 most beautiful countries

Vietnam has been named among the world’s 28 most beautiful countries by Condé Nast Traveler, reinforcing its growing appeal as a premier destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Vietnam performs first-ever domino multi-organ transplant

Vietnam has successfully carried out its first domino multi-organ transplant, a landmark medical achievement that underscores the country’s rapidly advancing organ transplantation expertise

Construction of Hanoi–Quang Ninh high-speed railway set to kick off on April 12

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Hanoi – Quang Ninh high-speed railway project is scheduled to take place on April 12.

Foreign Ministry provides updates on citizen protection in Middle East

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang provided updates on consular protection for Vietnamese citizens in the Middle East at the ministry’s regular press briefing on March 19.

23% of Vietnamese users faced web-borne threats in 2025: Kaspersky

Though Vietnam’s rate is comparatively lower than some regional peers, nearly one in four users was still affected, underscoring the continued need for strong web security practices.

Ho Chi Minh City’s industrial sector draws wave of technology investment

As Vietnam’s economy faces new requirements to sustain growth, Ho Chi Minh City’s industrial sector is attracting increasing attention from foreign enterprises seeking technology transfer opportunities.

Vietnam reaffirms consistent policy on freedom of belief and religion

No Vietnamese citizen is subject to discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, and the activities of religious organisations are guaranteed in accordance with the law.

Vietnamese pho seeks UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity status

Connoisseurs frequently cite “pho Co” as the gold standard of traditional pho, where handed-down family recipes and time-honoured techniques create pure magic in a bowl.

Key milestone reached in restoration of Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral

The new crosses were manufactured by Belgium’s Monument Group using solid steel and finished with gold plating.

Vientiane meeting advances rollout of Laos–Vietnam cooperation plans

The Laos–Vietnam Cooperation Committee convened a conference in Vientiane on March 19 to review and disseminate outcomes of the 48th session of the Vietnam–Laos Intergovernmental Committee.

Vietnam, Australia boost cooperation in agriculture, food sectors

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) on March 19 led a delegation of 28 Australian agriculture and food enterprises to Ho Chi Minh City to attend a Vietnam-Australia trade and investment forum.

New-generation ODA supports green transition: JICA

As Vietnam steps up efforts to fulfil its green growth commitments and respond to climate change, financial and technological cooperation with international partners is entering a new phase.

Ho Chi Minh City pushes forward e-court development under Resolution 57

Citizens and litigants can now access case information and monitor handling progress through online platforms, reducing the need for in-person visits to courts, saving time and costs, and enhancing public supervision of judicial activities.