Hanoi buzzes through night ahead of National Day parade

Hanoi buzzes through night ahead of National Day parade

The grand parade is more than just a - it is an occasion for the Vietnamese people to reflect on a historic journey marked by hardship and pride, and reaffirm their resilience, aspiration for peace, and determination to build a strong, modern Vietnam.
Cultural diplomacy propels Vietnam into a newera of the nation’s rise

Cultural diplomacy propels Vietnam into a newera of the nation’s rise

For the first time, the overseas Vietnamese community throughout the world had the opportunity to immerse themselves in Vietnam TV reality shows like ‘Anh trai vuot ngan chong gai’, ‘Anh trai say hi’, and ‘Em xinh say hi’ at the same time together with their compatriots in Vietnam. The concert series, which combines music, performance art, modern technology, and Vietnamese cultural identity, made a significant mark in terms of scale and quality, making Vietnamese audiences worldwide feel connected to their roots like never before.
Vietnam builds border schools to close education gaps, bolster security

Vietnam builds border schools to close education gaps, bolster security

Following the Politburo’s July 18 conclusion, a nationwide campaign to construct 100 inter-level boarding schools in 100 border communes has officially begun. With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
Youth volunteers support operation of local administration model, online public services

Youth volunteers support operation of local administration model, online public services

The programme prioritises 286 remote border communes, wards and special areas, where coordination between local youth units is seen as crucial. Volunteers are deployed across three main functions: supporting officials with administrative procedures, helping people and businesses submit online applications and payments, and offering digital training through creative models such as mobile tech clinics and grassroots tech groups.
‘Vietnam is calling’: Social media videos give boost to Vietnamese tourism

‘Vietnam is calling’: Social media videos give boost to Vietnamese tourism

A quick search for “Vietnam is calling” on TikTok reveals a myriad of clips capturing the excitement of visitors setting off for Vietnam, with short videos showing tourists holding their passports, wheeling their suitcases through airports or exploring Vietnam’s scenic landscapes, diverse cuisine and unique culture - all set to upbeat, catchy soundtracks.
Japan holds first Vietnamese proficiency test at top level

Japan holds first Vietnamese proficiency test at top level

On June 15, the Association for the Popularization and Exchange of Southeast Asian Languages in Japan held the 8th Vietnamese Language Proficiency Test in Tokyo. Notably, the test included Level 1 for the first time—the highest level in its framework.
Vietnamese students shine at global ICT competition

Vietnamese students shine at global ICT competition

Vietnam was represented by nine students from five universities, grouped into three teams. All teams delivered strong performances, with one team claiming first prize in the Cloud Computing category, another securing second place in the Computing Track, and the third team winning third prize in the Network Track.
Art on a bonnet: Hyperrealism meets heritage

Art on a bonnet: Hyperrealism meets heritage

Using the airbrush technique, Trinh Minh Tien skilfully recreated the image of Hanoi’s St. Joseph’s Cathedral reflected on a rain-covered car window — all on the surface of a car bonnet. Through Thuy Phu, the artist seeks to convey the Buddhist concept of impermanence, illustrating the ceaseless transformation of history through human-built architectural imprints.