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.
Speaking from the heart: Vietnamese abroad

Speaking from the heart: Vietnamese abroad

Vietnamese is more than just a language—it is a bridge to our roots, culture, and traditions. In today’s podcast, we’ll hear stories from Vietnamese language classes in Australia, Thailand, and Russia to better understand the efforts made by overseas Vietnamese communities to preserve the language for future generations and to bring Vietnamese culture closer to international friends.