Schools short of over 100,000 teachers: education minister

As of June 2026, localities had recruited 14,994 teachers for public preschool and general education institutions during the 2025-26 academic year, including 3,116 preschool teachers, 5,241 primary school teachers, 4,524 lower secondary school teachers and 2,113 upper secondary school teachers.

Top leader departs for UNGA 81 high-level debate, state visit to Canada

The trip is expected to make an important contribution to further strengthening and deepening Việt Nam’s relations with the UN, the US and its partners; promoting more substantive and closely connected Việt Nam–Canada ties.

Quảng Trị's future as national tourism hub

Following its merger with neighbouring Quảng Bình Province last year, Quảng Trị has expanded significantly, bringing together a unique mix of assets, from coastal areas and islands to forests, cave systems, cultural heritage and revolutionary history, alongside tourism products of international standing.

Việt Nam marks entry into FTSE global emerging-market index

The milestone followed years of effort and reflected the significant transformation of one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies, supported by the development of Việt Nam's capital market.

Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm sends Mid-Autumn festival letter to children

The top leader extended his warmest wishes and expressed his hope that the festival would leave them with beautiful and cherished memories.

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SBV urges banks to proactively seek SME borrowers

SME credit outstanding rose 12.4 per cent from the start of 2026, faster than overall credit growth, but access to finance remains constrained by issues including collateral, financial transparency, management capacity and the ability to demonstrate cash flows.

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The art of hand embellishment

From tiny beads and crystals, Tăng Mỹ Linh creates delicate brooches that blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary creativity. For her and her students, hand embellishment is not only an intricate craft, but also a way to preserve tradition and connect with a younger generation.

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AI may one day carry torch of human culture, says Richard Dawkins

Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins says artificial intelligence is already displaying remarkable intellectual capabilities, raising difficult questions about machine consciousness, human obsolescence and how people can coexist with increasingly advanced systems

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