Japan has become the first overseas venue to host a Vietnamese language proficiency test based on unified standards issued by Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), marking a new step in the internationalisation of the language.

The event marked the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890–2026) and looked ahead to the 50th anniversary of Saigon-Gia Dinh being officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City (July 2, 1976–2026).

The “I Love My Fatherland” journey will span seven stages across historical and cultural sites and “red addresses” nationwide. There will be a combination of education on traditions, field-based programmes, and digital communications.

The Ministry of Public Security’s Investigation Security Agency on May 15 initiated criminal proceedings against five cases involving alleged copyright and related rights infringement at several companies and organisations.

The historic campus of Hanoi University of Pharmacy at 19 Le Thanh Tong Street is set to be preserved under a “living heritage” model aimed at balancing historical conservation with the continuation of academic life.

Even without physical contact, “online jealousy attacks” can still cause serious harm to victims while exposing perpetrators to legal risks.

Many child abuse cases in Vietnam continue for extended periods without being detected or reported, according to officials from the Ministry of Health.

More than 9.3 billion VND (nearly 353,000 USD) were raised for supporting victims of Agent Orange/dioxin in 2025, heard a press briefing in Hanoi on May 15.

In Hanoi - long celebrated as a land of “a thousand years of civilization” - religious landmarks have always been deeply intertwined with urban life.

Police in Thanh Hoa Province and authorities in Laos’ Houaphanh Province have jointly dismantled a transnational drug trafficking network, seizing 23.4kg of narcotics and precursor substances.

Fifty-six Vietnamese nationals were handed over by Lao authorities amid an investigation into online gambling and money laundering networks.

Hanoi’s new master plan outlines ambitious infrastructure goals, from relocating interprovincial bus terminals to building an airport city in the south.

Hanoi plans to provide financial support ranging from VND5 million to VND20 million ($190-$770), depending on eligibility groups, to encourage residents to replace gasoline-powered motorbikes with electric vehicles.

Experts believe the Red River mega boulevard project could turn Hanoi into one of Asia’s most distinctive riverfront capitals while preserving the cultural soul of northern Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City’s An Dong Ward is becoming the first locality to digitize sidewalk permit applications and fee collection.

Police in Khanh Hoa Province are continuing their investigation after discovering 20 foreign nationals suspected of violating Vietnam’s immigration and labor regulations while working at a store in Nha Trang.

In 2013, with outstanding academic achievements, Cao Thi Lien from Hai Phong graduated as valedictorian of Hanoi Architectural University.

Along the banks of Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe canal, Catholic communities have quietly contributed to preserving the environment and urban landscape.

The Hanoi People’s Council on May 11 approved a resolution on the investment policy for the Red River Landscape Boulevard project, one of the capital’s largest-ever urban infrastructure and redevelopment schemes.

Hanoi’s plan to pilot low-emission zones in the city center from July 1 is facing a major obstacle: the capital’s chronic shortage of parking infrastructure.