Young Vietnamese

105th Asian Athletics Council Meeting affirms Vietnam’s rising stature

Hanoi hosted the 105th Asian Athletics Council Meeting on November 14, spotlighting Vietnam’s rising stature in the continent’s track-and-field landscape.

HCM City - An attractive destination on Michelin’s culinary map

Organs from neurologically deceased donors save 29 lives within two weeks

Vietnamese universities make major leaps in QS sustainability rankings

Vietnamese scientist named among world’s most influential ones

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

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.

Young overseas Vietnamese youth bond through Vietnamese language exchange

As part of the Vietnam Summer Camp 2025 programme, more than 100 young overseas Vietnamese from 31 countries and territories joined a Vietnamese language exchange event held in the central province of Nghe An on July 23.

Vietnam wins four gold medals for the first time at 2025 International Chemistry Olympiad

The Vietnamese team achieved a historic milestone at the 2025 International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), securing four gold medals — including two ranked among the top ten. This marks the first time Vietnam has won four golds at an in-person edition of the IChO.

Le Quang Liem topples legend Anand to claim Leon Masters championship

Chess grand master Le Quang Liem (Vietnam) clinched the Leon Masters 2025 title after defeating Viswanathan Anand (India) 3–1 in the final held in Spain on July 6.

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.

Inspiring journey of Vietnamese female entrepreneur in Australia

Nahji Chu (Nga Chu) has become a prominent figure in Australia’s contemporary culinary scene, particularly within the Vietnamese community there.

‘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.

Ten Vietnamese universities featured in QS World University Rankings 2026

Compared to last year, Vietnam has gained four new entries while four other universities improved their rankings.

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.

Vietnam works to end child labour

Over the past decades, Vietnam has made strides in protecting children’s rights, especially efforts to reduce child labour, one of the most daunting challenges in developing countries.

Vietnam wins bronze at int’l circus festival in Russia

Vietnamese artist Luu Thi Huong from the Vietnam Circus Federation has won the Bronze Crown at the 2025 “Princess of Circus” International Festival held in Saratov, Russia.

Vietnam drafts first population law to tackle demographic challenges

Population is no longer just a figure — it is a strategic asset central to Vietnam’s global competitiveness. This law is not merely a policy tool, but a roadmap for unlocking the nation’s demographic potential and building a high-income, digitally-driven economy by 2045.

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

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.

All eight Vietnamese students win medals at Asian Physics Olympiad

Specifically, the Vietnamese students won three gold, three silver and two bronze medals at the 2025 APhO, which was held in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, from May 4-12.

Vietnamese students win four medals at Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad

The two gold medallists are Tran Trung Kien, a 12th grader from the Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, who scored 169.25 points, and Nguyen Ngo Duc, a 12th grader from the Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted in Nghe An province, who scored 151.05 points.