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Banh mi festival returns, celebrating Vietnam’s global street food icon

This year’s edition offers a series of immersive experiences, including a “memory zone” that traces the evolution of banh mi (Vietnamese baguette) from its early introduction to its modern-day variations. The space recreates familiar street-side stalls from different regions, alongside interactive activities and cultural “check-in” spots.

All four Vietnamese students sweep medals at Moscow int’l chemistry olympiad

Specifically, two gold medals were awarded to Ngo Hoang Minh, a 12th-grade student at Hanoi–Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, who placed second overall; and Nguyen Thai Minh, an 11th-grade student at the High School for Gifted Students under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi), who ranked 11th.

Vietnamese pomelos gain broader access to Australian market

The update by Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to its Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) on April 10, officially setting out import conditions for Vietnamese pomelos, is regarded as a major milestone in market access efforts.

Vietnamese in Japan revive mother tongue among young generations

While the number of Vietnamese-origin children in Japan is surging, opportunities to actually speak Vietnamese in daily life are vanishing fast. Many children can understand the language but default to Japanese in response, gradually relegating their mother tongue to a secondary role, sometimes even treating it as a “second foreign language” inside their own houses.

Vietnamese Canadian youth hub launched to fight mother tongue erosion

The Viet Youth Readiness Hub is seen as a dedicated platform to connect, support, and empower Vietnamese-Canadian youth. It aims to emerge as a central force to host social events, advance heritage education, foster exchange and integration among young Vietnamese in Canada.

Talent incubation centre debuts in Czech Republic to empower Vietnamese youth

Many overseas Vietnamese families, despite prioritising education and living standards, may face gaps in parent-child connection due to language and cultural differences. Therefore, the Talent Incubation Centre (HITA) in the Czech Republic seeks to foster deeper understanding within families, helping young people build confidence and character from within.

Vietnamese scientists unlock genetic insights into rare diseases

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huy Hoang, Deputy Director of the Institute of Biology under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, and his research team conducted a project titled “Genetic mutation analysis in Vietnamese patients with selected rare diseases using whole-exome sequencing technology.” The project, implemented from 2022 to 2024, aims to clarify the genetic causes of these diseases within the Vietnamese population.

Vietnam launches programme to attract foreign, overseas Vietnamese scholars

The programme aims to develop and effectively implement breakthrough mechanisms and policies to recruit, utilise and retain high-caliber international and OV talent. It is expected to strengthen the country’s science and technology capacity, foster a high-quality workforce, enhance innovation capabilities and promote international integration in education and research. The initiative also contributes to Vietnam’s goal of bringing its education system to an advanced regional and global level by 2035.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vietnamese agricultural products restructured to affirm global standing

In recent years, the sector has shifted from a production-oriented mindset to an agricultural economic approach. Instead of focusing mainly on output, it now prioritises quality, added value and brand building.

Resolution 80 sparks fresh optimism among Vietnamese writers, artists

The issuance of Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture in the new era has generated widespread excitement and high expectations among cultural regulators, artists and writers nationwide.

Good fortune, peace and cultural experiences within spring journeys

In recent years, alongside the tradition of family reunions during the Lunar New Year (Tet), travelling during the holiday has become increasingly popular. Early spring travel is not merely about sightseeing; it also carries the meaning of seeking good fortune, peace and cultural experiences across different regions of the country.

Green banh chung – Embracing the soul of Vietnamese Tet

Remembering banh chung is, for many, the same as remembering Tet itself – the ancestral tradition and the warmth of family reunion each spring.

Vietnamese Tet pulls in foreign travellers

For over a decade, The Cliff Resort & Residences in Mui Ne of Lam Dong province has turned its signature Chung Cake Festival into a staple draw for foreign tourists exploring the Phan Thiet–Mui Ne area and beyond.

Five major shifts chart overseas Vietnamese affairs in 2026 and beyond

In a world marked by intensifying strategic competition, emerging conflicts and intertwined economic, security and social challenges, nearly 6.5 million Vietnamese living in over 130 countries and territories have continued to look to the homeland as a firm spiritual anchor. The homeland remains a source of confidence, connection and aspiration for Vietnamese abroad.