Top leader inspects key transport, education infrastructure projects in Hanoi
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam on August 29 inspected the Hoang Cau–Voi Phuc section of the Ring Road No. 1 project and the Hoang Quan Chi High School project in Hanoi, urging municipal authorities to ensure timely completion of the transport project and provide quality conditions for students in the new school year.
Top leader receives FIFA President in Hanoi
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam called for closer cooperation with FIFA in developing football infrastructure, human resources and international competitions during a reception for FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Hanoi on August 26.
Resolution opens new avenues for overseas Vietnamese contributions
The Politburo's Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW on overseas Vietnamese affairs marks an important shift in thinking, from “care and mobilisation” to “accompanying and creating mechanisms.” The move opens up greater room for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to contribute knowledge, experience, and resources to national development, said Dr. Nguyen Tuan Nghia, an artificial intelligence (AI) expert and the founder and CEO of the Australian company ANSCENTER.
Tay Ninh cracks down on unauthorised trekking on Ba Den Mountain
The management board of Ba Den Mountain National Tourist Area in southern Tay Ninh province on August 19 issued a notice warning organisations and individuals against organising tourism or business activities in forest areas without permission from the forest owner.
Mekong Delta launches first robotics, AI research institute
Nam Can Tho University on August 18 launched the DNC Institute of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (DNC-IRAI) and the Digital Technology and Innovation JSC, marking the establishment of the Mekong Delta’s first institute for robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) research.
Ho Chi Minh City joins global Cities for Better Health network to tackle obesity
Ho Chi Minh City has become the first city in Vietnam and the 57th globally to join the Cities for Better Health network, a Novo Nordisk-led initiative aimed at strengthening disease prevention, improving health literacy and building healthier communities.
Vietnamese language celebrated as first computer-based proficiency test held overseas
A Vietnamese language proficiency assessment, based on the six-level Vietnamese language proficiency framework for foreigners, has been held on computers for the first time overseas at the Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka, Japan.
Can Tho builds smart, modern administration through AI application
Amid efforts to accelerate national digital transformation, localities in Can Tho city are integrating modern technologies into State administration. Beyond conventional software and online platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) is being incorporated into public administrative service processes, leading to tangible improvements in service of people and businesses.
Vietnam-UK education cooperation: From market to partnership
Vietnam remains among the UK’s priority education markets, alongside India, Indonesia, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, under the UK’s new International Education Strategy. Along with this position comes a notable shift in the UK’s approach: from seeking an enrolment market to building strategic partnerships.
Deputy Prime Minister urges completion of border commune schools before September 5
Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau has asked ministries, sectors and localities to complete inter-level boarding schools in border communes before the new school year begins, stressing that the deadline is a political task that must not be delayed.
Foreign nationals legally entering or residing in Vietnam eligible for electronic ID accounts
Foreign nationals who lawfully enter or reside in Vietnam will be eligible to obtain electronic identification accounts at any level upon request, under a newly issued Government decree amending and supplementing Decree No. 69/2024/ND-CP, dated June 25, 2024, on electronic identification and authentication.