Over the last 13 years, the Malaysian government has invested 723 million MYR (over 180 million USD) in the security of the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZONE. As a result, the country now has much better control over security and has ensured safe passage in its territorial waters.
Among the 10 outstanding young Vietnamese of 2025 are Dr. Pham Anh Tuan from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, listed among the world’s top 2% most influential scientists, and Dr. Dang Thi Le Hang from the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, recognised for her work in biomedical materials.
Vietnamese students won two golds, three silvers, and one bronze at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in 2025 in Queensland, Australia from July 10-20.
Vietnam drop 11 spots to the 105th in FIFA February global ranking following their poor performance at the recent AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar, according to the Vietnam Football Federation.
Russia's military campaign in Ukraine, central banks raising interest rates, the global population reaching 8 billion, and the World Cup in Qatar are among the top stand-out international events selected by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in 2022.
GDP growth faster than expected, border reopening, and fuel shortages in many localities are among the top 10 events that shaped Vietnam in 2022, as selected by the Vietnam News Agency.
The top 10 Vietnamese architectural and property developers and firms of 2018 were honoured at an annual ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City last week by Asia’s leading construction solution provider BCI.
The Organisation of Vietnam Records has announced dried shrimp made in the Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau among 10 famous Vietnamese specialities in 2017.
A short video clip made by Muoi Nen, a farmer in the southern province of Long An, made the top 10 of YouFarm, an international video competition for farmers.
