President Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, morality and style remain invaluable spiritual assets of the Vietnamese nation and continue to inspire today and future generations.
Every contribution by Vietnamese youth abroad — whether through scientific research, technological projects, community initiatives, or simply through living responsibly and studying diligently while always looking toward the homeland — helps continue the journey initiated by President Ho Chi Minh toward a strong, prosperous, civilised, and happy Vietnam.
The decree sets out regulations on procedures, costs and responsibilities of relevant agencies in carrying out Vietnam’s mutual legal assistance activities in civil matters.
As bilateral ties between Vietnam and Japan continue to expand, demand for Vietnamese language learning in Japan has also grown rapidly among OVs, educational institutions, businesses and Japanese people interested in Vietnam. Against this backdrop, the introduction of a standardised proficiency test is expected to provide an official and widely recognised benchmark for Vietnamese language skills.
The Government will adjust the basic salary after reporting to the National Assembly for consideration and decision, in line with the State budget’s capacity, the consumer price index and the country’s economic growth rate.
Under the proposal, undergraduate students could receive between 3.7 million VND and 5.5 million VND (140–210 USD) per month while master’s and doctoral students could receive up to 8.4 million VND (318 USD) per month.
According to organisers, this year’s Vesak Celebrations are designed as an “experiential journey”, blending solemn spiritual ceremonies with public-oriented cultural, artistic and social welfare activities.
According to Duc, the core message in the top leader’s remarks was that VNU-Hanoi must become a truly elite institution that serves as a national academic pillar, a pioneer in science, technology and innovation, and a leading centre for training high-quality human resources.
Vietnam currently offers e-visas to citizens from all countries and territories, while visa exemption policies have also been expanded in recent years as part of efforts to revive tourism and attract international business following the pandemic.
Authorities are continuing to expand the investigation to clarify the alleged offences committed by the accused and related violations by other individuals, while seeking measures to fully recover assets linked to the cases.
The “I Love My Fatherland” journey will span seven stages across historical and cultural sites and “red addresses” nationwide. There will be a combination of education on traditions, field-based programmes, and digital communications.
The event marked the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890–2026) and looked ahead to the 50th anniversary of Saigon-Gia Dinh being officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City (July 2, 1976–2026).
Vietnam National University, Hanoi must rise even further, becoming a leading academic pillar, a major hub of innovation, and a pioneering force in Vietnam’s higher education system; while also serving as a distinguished and reputable representative of Vietnamese intellect on the international stage.
Vietnam currently has more than 7 million people with disabilities, highlighting the need for stronger community engagement and broader participation from social organisations in care provision, job creation, and social inclusion efforts.
Investigations found that the individuals had violated Vietnamese laws relating to illegal entry and unlawful residence in Vietnam. The handover was conducted safely and in compliance with Vietnamese law and international practice.
Authorities of the northern province of Lang Son and Pingxiang city in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China held talks on May 15 at Tan Thanh (Vietnam) – Po Chai (China) clearance point near markers 1090–1091 in Hoang Van Thu commune of Lang Son to promote trade, develop smart border gates and expand cross-border tourism cooperation.
The project, entitled Guardian Girls Vovinam (GGV) Japan, aims to promote women’s empowerment, ensure the safety of women and girl children, advance gender equality and strengthen female leadership.
VAVA President Lieutenant General Nguyen Huu Chinh said that although the war ended more than 50 years ago, the consequences of toxic chemicals remain severe and long-lasting, with millions of people affected during the war and hundreds of thousands continuing to suffer serious physical impacts in peacetime.
Hanoi leaders stress that digital transformation should not be measured by the number of software systems or online procedures, but by tangible outcomes such as reduced paperwork, lower costs, shorter processing times and more transparent governance.
Two cross-border drug trafficking cases have been dismantled, with four suspects arrested and more than 23kg of narcotics and precursor substances seized.
