Vietnamese men’s futsal team enters world’s Top 20 in FIFA rankings
With the new standing, Vietnam now rank fourth in Asia, behind only Iran (5th worldwide), Thailand (11th) and Japan (13th).
Music gala showcases a happy Vietnam to the world
With a strong humanitarian message, the Vietnam Happy Fest 2025 gala went beyond delivering a dazzling night of performances, underscoring the role of culture and the arts in fostering a happy life for the Vietnamese people, and presenting to the world an image of a beautiful, dynamic and joyful Vietnam.
VinFuture Prize 2025 awardees ignite scientific passion among youth
In a candid and lively atmosphere, the laureates reflected on their journeys from early inspirations to field-changing discoveries, showing that science is not simply a profession, but a responsibility to humanity.
Vietnamese-developed BioWraps wins Top 10 startup award in Hong Kong
The innovative packaging from Vietnam is made from cellulose extracted from orange peels, offering a green, safe, and sustainable alternative to traditional plastics while promoting a circular economy and reducing pollution.
Artistic lighting gives Ho Chi Minh City vibrant night-time glow
The artistic lighting system at Mong Bridge, the Youth Cultural House, the Ton Duc Thang Museum, the Ho Chi Minh City Museum and other sites has just been inaugurated, giving the city’s central area a fresh look and creating a striking visual highlight. It showcases Ho Chi Minh City’s architectural features and attracts visitors at night.
Sea of clouds at Keo Lom Pass in Dien Bien shines at dawn
At dawn, Keo Lom Pass in Na Son commune in Dien Bien province awakens above a vast sea of white clouds filling the valley below. In the golden sunrise, layers of mountains appear faint and dreamy, creating a natural scene that is both majestic and poetic. This unspoiled beauty makes Keo Lom an appealing destination for visitors and those who love the landscapes of the northwest mountains.
SEA Games 33: Vietnam women’s national team kicks off with “goal fest”
Vietnam’s women’s national team kicked off their 33rd SEA Games journey with a commanding 7–0 win over Malaysia in Group B on December 5, moving temporarily to the top of the group and gaining a crucial advantage in the race for the semifinals.
Vietnamese students top ASEAN in Math, Reading under SEA-PLM 2024
Vietnam continued to lead the region in both key areas. The average Reading score was 323.5 points and Mathematics 334.6 points, maintaining the top positions despite slight declines from 2019. Some 66% of Vietnamese pupils reached advanced proficiency in Reading while the regional average was 40% and 88% in Mathematics with the regional average reaching 36%.
Hanoi becomes member of UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities
With Hanoi being the latest member, Vietnam now has six cities in UNESCO's Global Network of Learning Cities.
Vietnam’s richest tycoons climb global wealth rankings as stocks rally
Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong’s wealth jumped 1.2 billion USD on December 2, placing him among the top five global gainers of the day.
All 6 Hanoi students win medals at 22nd International Junior Science Olympiad
All six students representing Vietnam at the 22nd International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO 2025) in Russia have won medals, securing three silvers and three bronzes, according to Hanoi’s Department of Education and Training.
50 outstanding Vietnamese literary, performing arts works unveiled
At the event, the ministry awarded certificates to the 50 selected masterpieces, including 14 literary works, 18 stage productions, 12 musical compositions, and six dance pieces, and launched the 2026–2030 campaign to inspire the next wave of Vietnamese literary and art creation.
Ninh Binh Museum: Where young learners explore history
Throughout the academic year, particularly on major national anniversaries, the second facility of Ninh Binh Museum welcomes school groups from both inside and outside the province.
Project helps revive Mong people’s traditional linen weaving craft
Born in a rocky mountain area of Dong Van of Tuyen Quang province, Vang Thi De, who grew up to the rhythmic sounds of looms and spinning wheels, has transformed her passion for local culture into a project that creates livelihoods and introduces the Mong people’s traditional linen weaving craft to the world.
PM confident Vietnam will shine at 33rd SEA Games in Thailand
The PM urged every official, coach, and athlete to embrace their responsibilities, compete with total commitment, surpass personal limits, and treat each match as a final, while striving to set new personal bests and achieve regional records.
Gov't leader requests young entrepreneurs to foster vision, ambition, patriotism
Analysing global trends and the upcoming national development tasks, the PM stressed the need to strengthen strategic spearheads, harness new growth motivations, including science and technology, innovation, green transition and digital transformation, and improve labour productivity and human resource quality.
Red Star Awards 2025 honour 11 distinguished young entrepreneurs
The awardees exemplify the qualities of the emerging entrepreneurial generation in the new era, those of intelligence, ambition and, above all, a spirit of service.
Border Guard officers assist residents in post-flood recovery
Border Guard forces in central provinces have mobilised personnel to transport essential goods, clean up affected areas, provide medical examinations and treatment, and help local residents overcome severe flood damage.
Organs from neurologically deceased donors save 29 lives within two weeks
Surgeons at the 108 Military Central Hospital successfully carried out a multi-organ transplant using organs from a brain-dead donor on November 22, marking two consecutive weeks in November during which the hospital has helped save 29 patients.
