Religious freedom in Việt Nam reflected in data

According to Việt Nam’s 2023 White Book on Religion and Religious Policy in Việt Nam, the country has 43 recognised religious organisations across 16 religions, with more than 27.7 million followers, nearly 28 per cent of the national population.

Making giant strides in plastic surgery

Việt Đức Hospital is becoming a trailblazer in one of the most difficult procedures in reconstructive plastic surgery thanks to support from UK-based charity Facing the World. Here we meet one 9-year-old girl who has a whole new lease on life after pioneering surgery to rebuild her an ear.

Cúc Phương launches Việt Nam’s first national park rewilding plan

Cúc Phương National Park and Save Vietnam’s Wildlife have launched Việt Nam’s first rewilding action plan, outlining measures to restore wildlife populations, eliminate poaching threats and rebuild ecosystems, with strong community participation and long-term conservation goals through 2050.

Việt Nam’s largest AI hackathon kicks off in HCM City

Việt Nam’s largest AI hackathon, LotusHack 2026, has opened in HCM City, bringing together over 1,000 innovators for a 36-hour sprint to build next-generation solutions and showcase the country’s rising tech talent on the global stage.

HCM City launches upgraded technology exchange platform

The HCM City Department of Science and Technology on March 20 unveiled an upgraded version of its Technology Exchange Platform at https://techport.vn, marking a major milestone in advancing the intermediary infrastructure underpinning the city’s science and technology market.

Hessen scholarships awarded to 34 Đà Nẵng students

The Đà Nẵng University, in co-operation with Hessen Office in Việt Nam, presented scholarships of Germany’s Hessen State to 34 students at universities and colleges in the central city in the 2025-26 Academy Year.

Việt Nam approves national smart traffic system plan to 2050

Việt Nam is set to modernise its traffic management system under a newly approved national plan, focusing on data integration, artificial intelligence, and real-time operations to improve safety, reduce congestion, and support long-term economic growth.

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