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Vietnam worries as top Olympiad students stay abroad after studying overseas

Many top-performing Vietnamese students in international and regional Olympiads choose to study abroad and remain overseas after graduation, raising concerns for the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET).

A centuries-old shipwreck resurfaces off Hoi An coast after typhoon

After Typhoon No. 13, strong waves and coastal erosion caused the remains of an ancient shipwreck - believed to be a rare cultural treasure - long buried off the coast of Hoi An (Da Nang), to reappear during low tide.

Vietnam to begin nuclear power and railway megaprojects in early 2026

The Politburo has instructed immediate preparations for energy and transport megaprojects to boost sustainable development.

Artificial intelligence law submitted to parliament, marks tech policy milestone

The Ministry of Science and Technology has officially submitted Vietnam’s AI Law draft, setting the foundation for innovation and strategic autonomy.

$4bil. spent as Vietnam ramps up cashew imports, mostly from Cambodia

In just 10 months, Vietnamese companies spent nearly $4 billion importing raw cashew nuts amid soaring material prices. Nearly 1 million tons of cashew from Cambodia alone flowed into Vietnam during this period.

Higher family deductions for taxpayers to take effect in 2026

Personal income tax deduction thresholds will be increased in 2026, aiming to reflect higher living costs and ease financial burdens.

Vietnam attracts $11.6bil. in foreign investment for semiconductor sector

Vietnam is fast becoming a strategic semiconductor hub with over 170 foreign-invested projects totaling nearly $11.6 billion.

Gasoline motorbike ban set for Hanoi’s inner city by 2026

Starting July 1, 2026, Hanoi plans to restrict gasoline-powered motorbikes in the Ring Road 1 area, with a roadmap to expand the ban to Ring Road 2 by 2028 and Ring Road 3 by 2030.

HCM City cultural festival brings Vietnamese flair to Nagoya

The Vietnam - HCMC Festival in Japan showcases music, cuisine, and tradition in a two-day cultural celebration.

TikToker 'Du Bau Troi' arrested in HCM City for inciting regional division

Police detained Doan Quoc Viet for using TikTok to spread hate speech and insult communities, drawing strong backlash.

Vietnam exports first shipment of tilapia to Brazil

This shipment is one of 32 containers, totalling 700 tonnes of tilapia, ordered and imported by JBS Group from Vietnam.

Vietnam to host King Abdullah II in official visit this November

At the invitation of President Luong Cuong, King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan will pay an official visit to Vietnam from November 12 to 13.

'Since AI arrived, teacher competency gaps have widened greatly': principal

A school principal expressed concern about teachers’ competency at the recent talk “Learning and questioning in the AI storm,” which explored the topic “why learning can become harder in the AI storm".

Public Security Ministry updates cases involving Hoang Huong and Ngan 98

At a government press conference held on Nov. 8, journalists asked the Ministry of Public Security to provide additional details about two criminal cases involving Hoang Huong, Ngan 98, Luong Bang Quang, and several other social media personalities.

HCM City welcomes over 6.58 million international visitors in 10 months

Ho Chi Minh City attracted more than 6.58 million international visitors in the first 10 months of 2025, reaching 65.9% of the year’s target, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

Hanoi's drainage system outdated, can only handle 310mm rain over 2 days

Hanoi's drainage system is still being improved according to the 2013 plan, calculated for 310mm rain over two days, while actual rainfall reached 500mm in less than a day, causing widespread flooding, according to the Ministry of Construction (MOC).

Hue turns waste into resource through tech-enabled scrap collectors

A pioneering waste management model in the central city of Hue is transforming the lives of informal waste collectors, mostly women, and reshaping how the city approaches its circular economy goals.

Experts warn of data overlap in housing information collection plan

People are often provided information multiple times when registering land and applying for red books (land use right certificates).

Typhoon Kalmaegi damages over 26,470 houses and causes extensive losses

As of 8:00 on November 8, Typhoon Kalmaegi and its circulation had pulled down 245 houses and damaged or unroofed 26,226 others, an increase of 8,664 compared to the previous day.

Protect your data as online scams can lead to huge losses: cybersecurity expert

In an era where the internet penetrates every corner of life, cybersecurity expert Ngo Minh Hieu, director of Chong Lua Dao, warns: “The more we interact online, the higher the risk of being attacked.”