Việt Nam National University-HCM City (VNU-HCM) on January 29 met with scientists recruited under its VNU350 programme, a key initiative to build an elite research community and drive innovation.
A Ministry of National Defence delegation led by Lieutenant General Lê Quang Đạo, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Việt Nam People’s Army, on January 29 visited and inspected the Việt Nam Coast Guard Region No. 3 Command in HCM City, extending Tết (Lunar New Year) greetings ahead of the 2026 holiday.
Free of fancy saddles or professional protective gear, the appeal of the traditional Bắc Hà horse race lies in the raw, rustic spirit of its “barefoot knights”. They are Hmong, Tày and Nùng men, farmers who work their fields throughout the week, only to transform into fearless jockeys when race day arrives.
Đà Nẵng University began construction on five key technical infrastructure items worth VNĐ1.08 trillion (US$41.4 million), part of the first structure for a national-level university in central Việt Nam and the third largest in the country.
Ten start-ups founded within Vietnamese universities have been selected for funding and incubation under UniVentures, a regional innovation initiative led by BLOCK71 Vietnam with support from Singapore partners.
Becoming a member of UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities is well-deserved recognition by the international community of Hà Nội’s persistent and innovative efforts to build a comprehensive learning society where everyone has the opportunity for lifelong learning.
The curiosity gradually turned into an act of inquiry, then formed a collecting habit that continues to this day.
The Vietnam Education Publishing House (VEPH) and the UK-based Efekta Education Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in developing high-quality English language teaching and learning solutions. The partnership is expected to contribute to the implementation of Việt Nam’s national project on introducing English as the second language in schools for the 2025–2035 period, with a vision to 2045.
Elderly care is increasingly recognised as a social task of profound humanitarian value that requires systematic investment, rather than merely a family responsibility or a community activity.
HCM City on January 28 held a high-level consultation workshop to gather expert input for its draft strategy to develop the Việt Nam International Financial Centre in the city, as part of its long-term ambition to position itself as a regional and eventually global financial hub.
The presence of President of the European Council António Costa at the Temple of Literature – a symbol of the Vietnamese people’s long-standing tradition of valuing learning – stands as a testament to the EU’s commitment to cooperation with Việt Nam in the field of education
With the viewpoint that emulation is sowing, commendation is reaping, PM Phạm Minh Chính instructed to launch new emulation movements suitable to the new context.
Việt Nam National University – HCM City (VNU-HCM) on January 28 launched its Strategic Advisory Council on Science, Technology and Innovation (SACSTI) and officially put into operation the VNU-HCM Innovation Hub, moves aimed at strengthening collaboration between the State, universities and businesses.
The Naval Region No. 2 Command on January 28 held a cultural programme at its headquarters in HCM City’s Long Sơn Commune to mark the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) and strengthen bonds between the navy and local communities.
Infrastructure development – including urban metro lines, green transport, railways, seaports, airports, and high-speed rail – is an area in which the EU sees significant potential and wishes to expand cooperation with Việt Nam.
HCM City has strengthened disease surveillance and preparedness measures to guard against the possible importation of the Nipah virus, local health authorities said on Wednesday, while confirming that no cases have been detected in the city.
Coast Guard Region No.2 to bring Tết cheer to Lý Sơn Islands and rural central Việt Nam on February 5-6, supporting underprivileged households and national contributors.
Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has urged ministries, sectors and the Đồng Nai provincial People’s Committee to ensure that the construction of the first phase of Long Thành International Airport is carried out on time.
