Commenting on the draft amendment to the Higher Education Law, some educators have suggested abolishing the national and regional university model.

Some PhDs trained abroad have been working at state agencies under fixed-term labor contracts and are likely to be weeded out as a result of the ongoing administrative apparatus streamlining campaign, according to Da Nang Secretary Nguyen Van Quang.

According to a report released by StartupBlink, the southern city has advanced in the global rankings for four consecutive years, particularly in the Fintech sector, which has experienced rapid growth.

By connecting its inland waterways to coastal routes, Vietnam can lead the region with seamless, immersive travel experiences.

The extended road will connect National Highway 1 (the intersection with Vo Van Kiet Street) in HCM City to the border between Long An and HCM City.

The system will be connected with multiple transaction kinds in the future, he said, adding the capital city approved the adoption of the multi-model e-ticket system using IT service leasing.

Data plays a key role in preventing financial crime so financial institutions, especially banks, need to effectively apply and leverage data analysis to mitigate risks, experts said at a conference on May 20.

Vietnam exported over 3.43 million tonnes of rice in the first four months of this year, raking in nearly 1.77 billion USD, a 8.1% jump in volume but a 13.3% dip in value from the same period last year.

Vietnam could redefine its international financial center by positioning Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang as complementary nodes in a shared financial ecosystem.

March 15, 2026 is set for the next election of deputies to the 16th legislature and the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 tenure.

Vietnam has achieved notable health milestones with WHO’s continuous support, Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan said, noting Vietnam hopes to maintain this trusted cooperation.

Calls to increase fines to 200 million VND meet opposition from traffic experts and lawmakers.

Held at Tam Chuc Pagoda, this cultural exhibition showcases how Buddhist teachings traveled and took root in Vietnam.

Prof. Hoang Xuan Phu becomes a member of the European Academy of Sciences after rigorous selection.

The airport in Lam Dong will undergo USD 41.3 million in renovations, including a runway extension to 3,250 meters.

A Taiwanese tourist’s boarding pass was torn by an immigration officer, sparking outrage and suspension.

Hanoi has added four new projects to Hoan Kiem District’s 2025 land use plan, including the expansion of Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, the site of the iconic “Shark Jaw” building.

Celebrity endorsements face tighter rules as Vietnam revises laws to prevent misconduct.

Da Nang has imposed administrative penalties on four companies for violating environmental protection regulations, with total fines exceeding VND1 billion (over USD39,500).

A 30-second video showing a 90-year-old woman in Yen Bai climbing over a gate with the help of a ladder to sneak out of her house has gone viral online, stirring both amusement and concern.