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Professor Nguyễn Tiến Dũng, 53, won a gold medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in 1985 at the age of 15. Professor Dũng now works at Toulouse University and runs Torus AI, his own artificial intelligence (AI) company. He speaks to Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Hằng about the potential to develop the AI sector in Việt Nam.

Corruption in times of crisis is a tale as old as time, when oversight is too little and too late. A multi-pronged approach against opportunism and long-term investments in accountability and inspection institutions are critical.

Nguyễn Trường Giang, head of Việt Nam Minerals Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, spoke to Tài nguyên & Môi trường (Natural Resources & Environment) online newspaper about the urgency of compiling the Law on Geology and Minerals as well as the new points in the draft law.

President Võ Văn Thưởng's visit to the UK to attend the coronation of King Charles III is another sign of the excellent friendly high-level relations between the two countries at such an auspicious time, according to Chairman of the Việt Nam-UK Network (VUKN) Mark Kent.

The Ministry of Home Affairs is currently seeking input from experts, scientists, managers, and the public on the government's draft decree aimed at promoting and safeguarding the interests of dynamic, creative, daring, and innovative public servants. In an interview with the Government Portal, Lưu Bình Nhưỡng, deputy head of the NA's Ombudsman Committee, discussed the matter.

Ahead of the 4th Global Conference of the Sustainable Food Systems Programme wrapping up in Hà Nội on April 27, he speaks with Việt Nam News after visiting Sơn Hà Spice and Flavourings Co., visiting its factory producing cinnamon products, in Bắc Ninh Province.

South African Ambassador Vuyiswa Tulelo writes to Việt Nam News on the country's Freedom Day April 27.

On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister of Israel, pronounced the declaration of independence of the State of Israel, following the United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for the establishment of a Jewish State. This milestone was the culmination of a 2,000-years-long aspiration of the Jewish people to achieve political freedom in their sovereign homeland.

Czech Ambassador Hynek Kmonicek talks to Việt Nam News prior to the visit of the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala, to Việt Nam from April 20-22

In an interview with the online newspaper Dân Trí (Intellectuals), Hoàng Quốc Hùng, director of the National Criminal Record Centre, said the poor organisation of work was the main cause of the congestion and that apologies should be made to the people for the service delay. He also talks about the application of technology in the process.

Việt Nam can encourage circular product design, which prioritises reuse, repair, and recycling. This can be achieved by supporting research and development into circular product design, promoting eco-design standards, and creating incentives for businesses that incorporate circular design principles into their products.

Đào Trung Chính, Director of the Department of Planning and Land Resource Development under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, talks to Natural Resources and Environment Magazine about the results of the consultation on the draft Land Law (amended).

Vietnam’s University Rankings (VNUR), the first of its kind, has been published based on standards and quality of higher education and international ranking principles.

Under the proposal, which has been submitted to the National Assembly, the validity of e-visas will be extended to 90 days from the current 30 days, with single and multiple entries, and be granted to citizens of all countries and territories.

Most of the 7.5 million tonnes of ordnance dropped during the conflict in the 1960s and 70s fell on Việt Nam

This prestigious recognition, signed by the Prime Minister last year, acknowledges the exceptional value of the ancient Sa Huỳnh Culture – one of Việt Nam's three civilisations – that dates back 2,500 to 3,000 years.

Bangladesh Ambassador to Việt Nam & Laos Samina Naz writes to Việt Nam News on Bangladesh's 52nd Independence and National Day on March 26.

Georgios Stilianopoulos, Ambassador of Greece, wrote to Việt Nam News on Greece's National Day, March 25.