Young Vietnamese

The success of this mission drew heartfelt praise from Myanmar’s Government, people, and admiration from the broader international community, reinforcing Vietnam’s competence and credibility in tackling non-traditional security challenges, according to PM Pham Minh Chinh.

Across Vietnam, there are 1,417 monuments to the Hung Kings and their family, generals, and other figures from the Hung Kings era.

On the evening of March 23, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, in collaboration with the Vietnam Young Talent Support Fund and Vietnam Television, hosted the award ceremony for the Outstanding Young Vietnamese of 2024. From 159 nominations across 55 organisations nationwide, the award council selected 10 exceptional young individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in various fields, including academics, scientific research and innovation, labour and manufacturing, business and entrepreneurship, national defence, public security, sports, social work, and arts and culture.

The aeronautical engineer described the Politburo’s resolution on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation as a bright spot, removing obstacles for both domestic and foreign technological talent to make contributions to the homeland.

Vietnam’s steady progress in recent years has seen its position improve significantly, from 77th in 2021 to 65th in 2022 and 54th last year. The country now ranks second in Southeast Asia, behind only Singapore.

The tuition exemption policy aims to meet the nation’s development and defense requirements, reflecting the preeminence of the regime and the commitment to ensuring equal access to education, “leaving no one behind.”

The scheme, spanning from 2025 to 2035 with a vision extending to 2045, is being piloted in selected universities and schools.

The tuition waiver policy is a crucial investment in Vietnam’s future, enabling more children to complete their education regardless of their socio-economic background, UNICEF Representative to Vietnam Silvia Danailov stressed, noting that this is a key policy during the country’s transformative development period.

Lifelong learning aims to dare to think, dare to speak, dare to do, dare to take responsibility, dare to sacrifice for the common good, and to become useful persons for society.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has signed a decision approving a project on developing networks of technology talent training centres by 2030.

During her recent return to Vietnam, scientist Pham Le Thu Ha, or Joni Pham, found it interesting to witness many changes at home.

Vietnam’s tourism industry experienced a significant boost during the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, with a sharp rise in both domestic and international visitors.

The rapid expansion of Vietnam's digital econom coincides with the growing participation of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) across platforms, playing an increasing role in shaping public opinion and fostering the national images.

In recent years, the bond between the Overseas Vietnamese (OV) community and the homeland has grown stronger. Events like the annual Homeland Spring, OVs' visits to Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands or the Vietnam summer camp brought together Vietnamese from across the globe, showcasing their love and hopes for the country's progress.

“Xuan Que Huong” (Homeland Spring), the biggest cultural event for overseas Vietnamese when the Lunar New Year (Tet) come, has been held in many countries to bring the Tet atmosphere to Vietnamese expats.

Vietnamese students in Rennes, France, celebrated Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025 with a recent vibrant cultural event. Hosted by the Vietnamese Youth and Student Association in Rennes (SVRen), the program marked the beginning of a series of activities for the Vietnamese community in France to welcome the new year.

At the start of the new year, Muong Lay town in the northwestern province of Dien Bien bursts with excitement and joy during the annual Swallowtail Boat Racing Festival. Over the past decade, the festival has become one of the region’s most iconic cultural events, serving as both a thrilling sporting occasion and a bridge connecting local ethnic communities.

Christmas is just around the corner, bringing a festive and vibrant atmosphere that brightens the entire country. From the solemn churches and Catholic neighborhoods to bustling streets, dazzling shopping centers, and cozy cafés, every corner glows with twinkling lights, floral decorations, and the sweet melodies of Christmas. The joyful and heartwarming decorations fill everyone with holiday cheer as they embrace the season of peace and look forward to a happy and prosperous 2025.

Party General Secretary To Lam on December 18 stressed that the Party and State are confident in the youth, placing them at the centre of many major national matters, and considering them a core force in shaping the country’s future.

On December 17, the Department of Information and Communications of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, in collaboration with the People’s Committee of Con Dao island district, launched a "Green Living Festival." This event is part of the "For a green island environment" programme in 2024 which aims at promoting environmental protection and sustainable development in coastal and island regions.