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).
Vietnamese universities make major leaps in QS sustainability rankings
Five out of twelve Vietnamese universities have risen in the latest QS sustainability rankings, with Hue University making the most dramatic progress, jumping more than 700 places.
Vietnamese scientist named among world’s most influential ones
Associate Professor D.Sc. Nguyen Thi Mong Diep, a senior lecturer at Quy Nhon University, has been listed among the world’s top 2% most influential scientists in 2025 by the US’s Stanford University.
Vietnam wins triple runner-up titles at world bodybuilding championships
With 10 golds, five silvers, and two bronzes, Vietnam equaled its 2024 medal count but failed to retain its ranking amid fierce competition from other leading nations. Vietnam achieved a trio of runner-up finishes, placing second in the men’s team, women’s team, and overall ranking.
Cong ethnic community in Dien Bien celebrates cockscomb blossom festival
When the cockscomb flowers bloom brightly on the hillsides, it is also the time for the Cong ethnic people in Nam Ke commune, Dien Bien province, to joyfully celebrate their traditional cockscomb blossom festival.
Vietnamese scientist granted Korean citizenship under MCOT initiative
Prof. Mung described it not merely as a legal procedure but as a moment affirming that the RoK is his second home, recognising the efforts and challenges he has overcome.
Vietnamese, Chinese border guards coordinate to promote legal awareness among residents
During the four-day programme, thousands of leaflets were distributed, covering topics such as border management agreements and protocols, the agreement on regulations for management of the Vietnam–China land border, immigration and customs laws, border gate management
All five Vietnamese students get medals at World Young Physicists Olympiad
All five Vietnamese students Hanoi excelled at the 2025 World Young Physicists Olympiad (WYPO), held recently in Indonesia, winning two silver and three bronze medals.
PM attends groundbreaking ceremony for schools in border areas
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a ceremony held in Yen Khuong commune, the central province of Thanh Hoa, on November 9, marking the start of work on 72 inter-level primary and junior secondary boarding schools in land border communes.
10th “Young Francophone Reporters” competition presents record number of prizes
The first prize was awarded to Nguyen Vu Linh and Trinh Duc Anh from the Foreign Trade University for their piece “La Silhouette du Son: du sensible à l’humain” (The shape of sound: from sensibility to humanity).
VietnamPlus wins Best General News Infographics Award at Asian Media Leaders Summit
VietnamPlus's project was released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification of Vietnam (April 30, 1975 – 2025). This interactive 3D graphic, available at https://www.vietnamplus.vn/50namgiaiphongmiennam/, creatively recreates the historic moment when a liberation tank crashed through the gates of the Independence Palace.
95 works honoured at National Press Awards "For the Cause of Developing Vietnamese Culture"
Vietnam News Agency secured ten prizes including one first, two second, two third, and five consolation prizes. The first prize went to VietnamPlus for its online series “Hanoi: Everlasting memories of the victorious return 70 years ago” by reporter Do Minh Thu.
Digital competence emerges as a highlight among Vietnamese teachers
The TALIS 2024 results reaffirm the positive standing of Vietnamese teachers in the region, consistent with the strong performance of Vietnamese students in PISA 2022 and SEA-PLM 2024. The report, however, underscores the urgent need to invest in digital capacity, professional development, and school management reform.
Agricultural sector to cut at least 15% greenhouse gas emissions by 2035
The project on low-emission crop production for the period for 2025-2035, with a vision extending to 2050, focuses on high-emission crops such as rice, cassava, sugarcane, coffee, and bananas. It aims to pilot at least 15 farming models nationwide that are ready for carbon credits and meet international standards.
Hanoi ranks among best street food cities in Asia
Hanoi has been listed among the top 10 Asian cities with the best street food, according to Time Out magazine.
Gen Z sings new soul into traditional art of “Cheo”
Preserving heritage doesn’t mean keeping it behind glass. It means letting it live, breathe, and grow with each generation. When young people can see themselves reflected in Cheo through a melody, a costume, or a digital artwork, then it becomes part of their own story.
Young scientists, female sci-tech students of 2025 honoured
Ten young scientists under 35 years won the 2025 Golden Globe Science and Technology Award while 20 outstanding female students were honoured with. the 2025 Vietnam Female Students in Science and Technology Award
Village-based midwives help eliminate outdated birth customs in mountainous areas
The maternal mortality rate in Vietnam has dropped more than fivefold - from 233 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1990 to about 44 in 2024 - ranking fourth lowest in Southeast Asia.
Building smart vocational schools through digital transformation
Many vocational schools across the country, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City, are accelerating digital transformation initiatives aimed at shaping smart vocational schools.
Vietnamese students shine at International Mathematics and Science Olympiad in Malaysia
The Vietnamese student team has claimed numerous medals at the 22nd International Mathematics and Science Olympiad (IMSO), held in Malaysia from October 5-9.
