Young people across Vietnam set off for military service in 2026
Young people across Vietnam enthusiastically set off for military service as localities nationwide held enlistment ceremonies on March 4–5.
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Village-based midwives help eliminate outdated birth customs in mountainous areas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.
Vietnam to train 10,000 CEOs to strengthen private sector development
The VPSF 2025 summary report highlights critical issues related to institutions, innovation, international integration, and corporate governance, while also putting forward several breakthrough proposals, notably, the training programme for 10,000 CEOs to help build a new generation of Vietnamese business leaders with vision, integrity, and capability for sustainable growth.
Volunteer ‘doctors’ bring life back to motorbikes, electronics after floods
Wearing sweat-soaked, mud-stained clothes, Tran Tien, a local mechanic, shared that he and more than 30 fellow technicians have been working tirelessly to bring the flooded vehicles back to life.
Music concerts show power of national spirit and development of cultural industry
Vietnamese audiences have witnessed the rise of large-scale music concerts, which are not only moments of artistic ecstasy but also serve as cultural bridges gathering national spirit, creative aspirations, and the power of community.
Traditional toys dominate Mid-Autumn Festival market
Traditional handmade items now account for 70–80% of the market, including star-shaped lanterns, drums, masks, lion heads, rotating lanterns and fish- or rabbit-shaped hanging lanterns. Shoppers are showing a clear preference for handcrafted goods.
Vietnamese coffee wins over French consumers
Amid global cold-coffee-drink trends like the Espresso tonic, Vietnamese coffee has proved its enduring allure.
Vietnam promotes safe reproductive health for youth amid rising teen pregnancies
With adolescent pregnancy remaining a pressing social issue in Vietnam, the country is implementing a series of activities under the theme “No teenage pregnancy – for your future and happiness” to raise awareness among young people about responsible sexual behaviour, rights to reproductive healthcare, and the importance of safe contraceptive methods, in response to World Contraception Day (September 26).
Decree on teaching in foreign languages paves way for Vietnam’s global education integration
The Government's Decree No. 222/2025/ND-CP on teaching and learning in foreign languages at educational institutions, which took effect on September 25, 2025, is expected to improve students’ language proficiency and lay the groundwork for Vietnam’s deeper integration into global education.
PM congratulates singer Duc Phuc on winning Intervision 2025
The PM warmly praised the singer for his outstanding effort and remarkable achievement, noting that this victory marks a proud moment not only for the artist himself but also for Vietnamese contemporary music and culture.
Deep affection of Russian youth for President Ho Chi Minh
The nearly one-thousand-page book, gathering valuable speeches, was published by the Moscow state publishing house in 1925, and is a “stenographic” edition of the fifth congress of the Communist International.
Vietnam performs first-ever mother-to-child bone marrow transplant for Thalassemia despite blood-type mismatch
The milestone procedure, completed on August 11, marks a breakthrough in domestic treatment of the inherited blood disorder.
Nearly 26 million students return to school for new academic year
The Ministry of Education and Training’s back-to-school celebration from 8 am to 9:30 am at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi was broadcast live on VTV1 and connected online to some 52,000 education establishments across the country.
PM orders urgent restoration of schools damaged by natural disasters
This follows Dispatch No. 151/CD-TTg, issued on August 29, which urged the swift repair of schools and healthcare facilities affected by extreme weather events to ensure the timely commencement of the new school year, which is scheduled for September 5.
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.
