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Ninth National External Information Service Awards
The Ninth National External Information Service Awards were launched in Hanoi on March 29.
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The 10th National External Information Service Awards were launched in Hanoi on March 28, welcoming the participation of social media influencers.
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Vietnam receives over 160 citizens repatriated from Cambodia
Preliminary investigations showed that the majority showed signs of illegal border crossings or unauthorised employment in Cambodia. Cambodian authorities had detained them before handing them over to Vietnamese border guards.
Vietnam Buddhist Sangha spends over 2.16 trillion VND on charity in 2025
In 2025, the VBS Central Committee's board for social charity and its provincial- and city-level divisions mobilised resources to support people affected by natural disasters, disadvantaged communities, and vulnerable groups across the country.
Five more sets of martyrs’ remains found in Laos, Cambodia
Since the beginning of the dry season, despite rugged terrain and harsh weather conditions, Team K53 of Quang Ngai has recovered a total of 15 sets of remains in the two neighbouring countries.
14th National Party Congress fuels confidence and high expectations: OV journalist
Nguyen Huy Thang, the only overseas Vietnamese (OV) journalist from Germany, hopes that the 14th National Party Congress will be a resounding success, opening a new phase of development marked by significant breakthroughs and helping Vietnam move forward steadily in the era of the nation’s rise.
Japanese media amazed at reaching the “Roof of Indochina” without climbing
The three-wire cable car route to the summit of Fansipan – the highest peak in Vietnam and Indochina – makes a strong impression thanks to its vertical elevation difference of more than 1,400 metres between the departure and arrival stations, a record once recognised by Guinness World Records.
Overseas Vietnamese journalist voices high expectations for Vietnam’s new leadership
Journalist Vu Hoang Lan, representing US-based PhoBolsaTV, expressed his expectation for a contingent of leaders who are fully capable of shaping sound policies and steering Vietnam toward robust development in the years ahead.
French media hail Phu Quoc as a new symbol of Asia’s tourism revival
While many Asian destinations have gradually lost their identity amid mass tourism, Phu Quoc has managed to preserve its local charm while simultaneously developing high-end, sustainable infrastructure.
Nhat Tan peach blossom festival celebrates capital’s traditional craft
Nhat Tan is among the oldest craft villages of ancient Thang Long–Hanoi. Since the Le Dynasty, the village has been renowned for flower cultivation, with peach trees at its heart thanks to fertile alluvial soil along the Red River and the distinctive microclimate around West Lake.
Education-training sector preparing for strategic turning point: Minister
Reviewing the sector’s performance in the past five years, Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son said the scale of the national education system continued to expand across all levels, with more than 24.5 million learners nationwide. Major goals on universal education and literacy were basically achieved, while the proportion of trained workers holding diplomas or certificates reached nearly 30%.
14th National Party Congress - Where trust and responsibility spread
In an atmosphere of unity, discipline and democracy, all delegates demonstrate their resolve to ensure that the 14th National Party Congress becomes a profound political milestone, laying a solid foundation for Vietnam’s new stage of development.
Ho Chi Minh City steps up law enforcement on fishing vessel monitoring system
Ho Chi Minh City has 4,449 fishing vessels, of them 4,301 equipped with VMS devices, making up 96.67%. Between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025, authorities found 1,729 cases of vessels losing VMS connection for six hours or more, issuing fines in 196 cases totalling nearly 6.6 billion VND (about 252,000 USD)
Nhon–Hanoi Station metro line to fully adopt electronic identity-based fare gates
During this period, each station will maintain at least one fare gate operating under the old system until January 28 to ensure smooth travel for passengers.
14th National Party Congress: Lai Chau sets green growth targets for 2025–2030, eyes mid-level development status
Secretary of the Party Committee of Lai Chau province Le Minh Ngan said to achieve these goals, the resolution sets out a series of concrete and feasible tasks and solutions centred on three major breakthroughs.
Nghe An safely detonates unexploded wartime bomb
Initial checks identified the device as an MK-82 general-purpose bomb, measuring 30 centimetres in diameter, 140 centimetres in length and weighing approximately 250 kilogrammes.
Vietnamese students in China confident in 14th Party Congress’s outcomes
Many Vietnamese students and researchers studying in China have voiced firm confidence and high expectations for strategic decisions emerging from the ongoing 14th National Party Congress, viewing them as key to sustaining rapid and sustainable development as Vietnam enters a new era.
Japan Coast Guard patrol vessel pays courtesy visit to Da Nang
During the visit, Japanese officers and sailors are scheduled to pay courtesy calls on leaders of the Da Nang People’s Committee, the director of the regional maritime search and rescue coordination centre No. 2, and the Commander of Coast Guard Region 2, as well as visit local cultural and tourist sites.
Vietnamese youth support 14th Party Congress with nationwide flag raising
Following the flag salute and the screening of a documentary revisiting the Party’s proud history, the event continued with a coordinated online communications campaign. Youth members simultaneously scanned QR codes to install a custom-designed phone wallpaper themed “Vietnamese youth welcome the 14th National Party Congress”.
Lunar New Year gifts to come to Truong Sa Special Zone
Despite complicated weather conditions at sea, officers and sailors of Naval Group 129 under the Vietnam People’s Navy affirmed their determination to complete the mission safely and on schedule, ensuring Tet gifts and supplies reach the Truong Sa Special Zone in a timely manner.
Two navy vessels depart to deliver Tet gifts to DK1 platforms, ships on duty at sea
According to the plan, the two delegations will visit and extend Tet greetings to DK1 platforms, ships on duty and units, as well as the Party organisation of the Con Dao special zone, over a period of around two weeks.
Human resources breakthrough - sustainable foundation for development
Vietnam’s Human Development Index (HDI) rose by 14 places to 0.766, placing the country in the group of nations with high human development. The national happiness index climbed 33 places to rank 46th out of 143 countries, reflecting significant improvements in quality of life, social environment and spiritual well-being.
