This year’s recipients of Việt Nam’s Outstanding Young Faces award represent exemplary individuals whose achievements reflect the intellect, courage and aspirations of the country’s youth.
Over four decades of Đổi mới (Renewal), Việt Nam’s development mindset has evolved, shifting from the goal of meeting essential needs in the post-war period to improving the quality of life and fostering comprehensive human development.
HCM City is aiming to become a leading science, technology and innovation hub in Southeast Asia by 2030, with investment in research and development expected to reach 2-3 per cent of its GDP and the private sector accounting for more than 60 per cent of the R&D spending.
Participants stressed that Việt Nam must accelerate institutional reforms and develop markets tailored to an ageing society.
As the country enters the digital era, that spirit continues to be promoted on a new front: digital transformation.
A growing trend known as “internationalisation at home” is being actively promoted by universities worldwide, enabling students to access multicultural learning environments within their home countries.
The 3,050 woodblocks at Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda in Bắc Ninh stand as a rare documentary heritage, reflecting Việt Nam’s cultural depth, Buddhist thought and centuries of knowledge.
The interplay between trust, attention and technology emerged as a central theme, with participants pointing to the need for innovation grounded in journalistic integrity.
Among the 10 outstanding young Vietnamese of 2025 are Dr. Phạm Anh Tuấn from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, listed among the world’s top 2 per cent most influential scientists, and Dr. Đặng Thị Lệ Hằng from the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, recognised for her work in biomedical materials.
Việt Nam is among the countries that have achieved impressive results in reducing the proportion of out-of-school children by at least 80 per cent since 2000, according to the 2026 Global Education Monitoring Report released by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Wednesday.
With their knowledge, dynamism, and aspiration for innovation, Vietnamese youth are helping spread digital skills within the community, promote innovation, and generate new momentum for national development on the journey toward building a digital government, digital economy, and digital society.
The metro line is consistently crowded and often reaches full capacity not only during peak hours but also throughout the day, with a growing number of commuters opting for this method of transportation for university or work.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping how traffic is managed in the capital, with a new camera-based system helping authorities improve traffic flow, strengthen enforcement and move towards more data-driven urban governance.
An early, widespread heatwave is forecast to hit parts of northern and central region at the end of March, bringing highs above 38 degree Celsius in some areas and increasing risks to health and fire safety.
Through his outstanding contributions, Nguyễn Thanh Quảng is one of two exemplary Youth Union officials from Khánh Hòa Province to be honoured by the Central Youth Union with the Lý Tự Trọng Award this year.
Public transport ridership in HCM City has surged to 340,000 trips per day this March as commuters switch to the metro and buses to offset rising fuel prices caused by conflicts in the Middle East.
Phạm Bảo Sơn, vice president of the Việt Nam National University, Hà Nội, said the professor’s contributions lie not only in tangible outcomes but also in his dedication and leadership, which have laid the groundwork for future development.
Phú Thọ police has mobilised more than 200 officers and soldiers from economic and criminal police forces to crack a particularly large-scale case.
