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Vietnam makes progress in reducing proportion of out-of-school children

Since 2000, the number of students worldwide has increased by 327 million, reaching 1.4 billion in 2024. On average, more than 25 additional children have been able to attend school every minute.

Top 10 Vietnamese Outstanding Young Faces of 2025 honoured

Among the 10 outstanding young Vietnamese of 2025 are Dr. Pham Anh Tuan from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, listed among the world’s top 2% most influential scientists, and Dr. Dang Thi Le Hang from the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, recognised for her work in biomedical materials.

Ho Chi Minh City to pilot pork trading on Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam

Nguyen Nguyen Phuong, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Industry and Trade, said listing pork on the MXV will finally give consumers and firms more stable prices, while slapping on stricter food safety rules and making it easier to track where the meat actually comes from. Farmers, meanwhile, stand to gain from more predictable margins and dodge fewer of the supply-demand imbalances that routinely distort prices.

Vietnamese PM’s Russia visit reinforces confidence in bilateral cooperation prospects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit is seen as a catalyst for developing new and effective cooperation mechanisms to realise the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia.

Vietnamese language school in Japan opens new academic year

In the context of deepening global integration, maintaining the mother tongue helps younger generations overseas better understand their roots, fostering family bonds and a sense of connection to their homeland.

PM’s official visit to bolster Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

The visit will reaffirm the enduring traditional friendship and trusted cooperation between the two countries, while also providing an opportunity to strengthen the bilateral ties both in breadth and depth with a forward-looking vision. It will help create favourable external conditions and mobilise resources for Vietnam’s development in a new era.

Vietnam considers nursing homes as new driver for “silver economy”

Vietnam is expected to formally become an ageing society by 2036, when those aged 65 and above will account for 14% of the population. This trend will place significant pressure on the social security system, but also create opportunities for the "silver economy".

25 million Vietnamese benefit from forests as green development gains traction

In Vietnam, forests serve as a foundation for livelihoods, water resources, public health, and environmental stability, particularly for ethnic minority communities living in and near forest areas. They also act as a natural buffer against disasters, helping reduce risks linked to climate change.

Top 10 Vietnamese Outstanding Young Faces of 2025 announced

The Vietnamese Outstanding Young Faces award, presented by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, honours individuals under 35 with exceptional achievements and strong social impact, contributing to the promotion of learning, research, innovation and workforce development among the country’s youth.

AI – unmissable opportunity for Vietnam: Experts

AI also emerges as a key enabler for Vietnam's ambition to build financial and technology hubs. Applications can boost efficiency, automate workflows, cut costs, and sharpen data analytics, which are essential pillars of a modern financial system.

OP-ED: Success of Vietnam’s election and “action-oriented” legislature

A clearer gauge of the outcome will emerge in coming days: whether the newly elected representatives possess the expertise and resolve needed to build a more professional legislature and a proactive system of local councils capable of bold moves to accelerate growth in Vietnam's next development phase.

Vietnam taps trail tourism potential

The trend of nature exploration tourism, particularly hiking in mountainous areas, is gaining momentum across Asia, especially among young people. In Vietnam, more young travellers are choosing short weekend trips to explore forests, mountains and local ecosystems.

Parliamentary diplomacy enhances Vietnam’s global standing: Malaysian researcher

Despite different political systems, Vietnam and Malaysia have successfully shared legislative and governance practices, thus strengthening the democratic foundation while expanding avenues for collaboration, according to researcher Enzo Sim Hong Jun.

Gen Z embraces responsibility in upcoming general election

In mid-March 2026, preparations for the election day on March 15 have created a vibrant atmosphere at Vinh University, where discussions about the nationwide event extend beyond classrooms into dormitories and student forums.

First int’l auction to support Vietnamese children with facial differences

Katrin Kandel, CEO of Facing the World, said that it’s incredibly moving to see an international auction supporting children in Vietnam for the first time.

Green industrial parks draw FDI to northern Vietnam

From 2026, the industrial real estate market in the northern region is forecast to enter a new growth phase as strategic infrastructure projects near completion, supply expands, and green industrial parks become a decisive factor for foreign direct investment (FDI).

Vietnam wins three prizes at International Circus Festival Gold Elephant

Vietnam’s three acts won one silver, one bronze and one special award.