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Vietnam ranks top in Southeast Asia for primary math, reading, and writing

According to recent educational assessments, Vietnamese primary school students rank among the top in Southeast Asia in all three core areas: mathematics, reading comprehension, and writing.

From taxi meters to digital maps: a decade-long law-making journey

National Assembly Deputy Ha Sy Dong from Quang Tri has said that many businesses are eagerly awaiting a controlled testing mechanism or a ‘sandbox’ to deploy new products, services, and business models.

Ninh Binh’s chewy mountain snail shines after the rain

A rustic delicacy with a fragrant twist, mountain snail hunting in the rain is a summer tradition in northern Vietnam.

Scholar warns against loss of public assets after merger of administrative units

During the merger of administrative units, it is essential to ensure transparent, open, and professional management of land and public assets, particularly in areas with high development potential, to prevent loss, waste, and group interests.

Gia Binh dual-use airport to support overburdened Noi Bai hub

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has confirmed that the planned dual-use Gia Binh Airport in Bac Ninh will help relieve growing pressure on Noi Bai International Airport, which is currently operating at overcapacity and has limited room for expansion.

Provinces to be classified based on development conditions, says ministry

The Ministry of Home Affairs will submit to the NA Standing Committee the criteria for classifying provincial administrative units, including centrally governed cities and Class 1, 2, and 3 provinces, corresponding to their development conditions.

Vietnam to consolidate into 34 provinces and 3,321 communes by 2025

The Government has approved a sweeping reorganization to reduce administrative units and streamline governance.

Accountant in HCMC quits job to build career making bags from old jeans

Daring to leave a stable job to pursue an uncertain path, a female accountant overcame challenges, proving that with passion comes success.

Hanoi low-rise housing prices dip slightly but remain high, attract fewer buyers

Although primary prices for villas and rowhouses in Hanoi decreased slightly in the first quarter, they remain high, nearing VND300 million per sq m, which has limited investors’ interest.

Commune-level civil servants must undergo standard recruitment procedures

Civil servants working in public service units and commune-level cadres and civil servants will be ineligible for direct recruitment, which involves hiring individuals for civil servant positions without a standard recruitment process.

13-year-old girl in Hanoi has C-shaped spine, bent 'like a dragon'

The curved spinal condition, called scoliosis, not only alters her physical appearance but also makes it difficult to stand, increases risks of falls, and affects internal organs, particularly the heart, lungs and abdomen.

Students win prize for turning industrial waste into fire-resistant material

A team of students from Hanoi University of Civil Engineering won first prize at the 2025 Student Startup Competition with their project on converting industrial waste into a fire-resistant, heat-insulating material.

Unusually tasty Vinh Phuc delicacy: beef bitten by swarms of ants

Before cooking, Tam Dao (Vinh Phuc) locals provoke ant nests to swarm over and bite into chunks of beef, a method that enhances flavor, making it a popular local specialty.

President Luong Cuong congratulates newly elected Pope Leo XIV

On the occasion of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost being elected the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, taking the papal name Leo XIV, President Luong Cuong on May 10 sent a congratulatory message.

Vietnam’s General Secretary To Lam visits Kremlin, meets with Putin and Volodin

General Secretary To Lam met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a private high-level discussion at the Kremlin on May 10.

Party Chief To Lam meets Xi Jinping, world leaders at Putin’s state banquet

On the evening of May 9, during a state banquet hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin for high-level leaders attending his inauguration, General Secretary To Lam engaged in bilateral meetings with several foreign heads of state and government.

Vietnam’s General Secretary honored by Russia’s top academy

General Secretary To Lam has been awarded the title of Honorary Professor by the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA).

Vietnam wins gymnastics World Cup gold, triumphs over China in canoeing

Vietnam’s artistic gymnastics and canoeing teams brought home major victories on May 10, earning medals at the World Cup and Asian Championship 2025.

Vietnam accelerates plans for global finance center with cutting-edge strategies

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that establishing an international financial center in Vietnam is crucial and must be pursued with determination to support rapid and sustainable national development.

Y Nhi stuns with 15-spin twirl in Central Highlands costume at Miss World

Miss Vietnam Huynh Tran Y Nhi captivated the audience at the opening ceremony of Miss World 2025 with her radiant stage presence, traditional costume inspired by the Central Highlands, and a dazzling 15-spin performance.