Google’s Vietnamese AI expert: Vietnam can lead in AI and chip design

Vietnamese AI expert Dr. Le Viet Quoc urges Vietnam to focus on chip design and AI innovation instead of semiconductor manufacturing, citing resource efficiency and long-term potential.

Hanoi’s convenience store market heats up as GS25 challenges Circle K

The long-standing dominance of Circle K in Hanoi is coming to an end as GS25 expands into the northern market. With 7-Eleven also preparing for its Hanoi debut, the competition among foreign convenience store chains is intensifying.

Gac Ma martyr’s mother: ‘For 37 years, my son’s image has never left me’

Dang Thi Nhung, now 83, still vividly remembers the day she received the devastating news that her son had died at Gac Ma. As the nation honors the 64 fallen soldiers, families reflect on their sacrifice and the legacy they left behind.

Vietnam develops open-source Vietnamese-language dataset for AI training

The ViGen project, launched by Vietnam’s National Innovation Center, aims to improve AI’s understanding of Vietnamese with high-quality open-source datasets.

‘My father died before I was born’: Daughter of Gac Ma hero honors his sacrifice

At the Gac Ma Memorial Site, Major Tran Thi Thuy stood beside the portrait of her father, who died in the 1988 battle. She was born after his passing, growing up with only stories of his heroism.

VN national team unveils new jersey, inspired by resilience and national pride

Inspired by Vietnam’s mountainous landscapes, the new uniform symbolizes the team’s unwavering determination.

Minister of Agriculture and Environment assigns duties to 10 deputy ministers

Vietnam’s Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Do Duc Duy, has assigned responsibilities to 10 deputy ministers, ensuring leadership across agriculture, environment, climate change, and rural development.

HCMC struggles with public sector resignations as nearly 9,500 leave in 3 years

A report reveals that nearly 9,500 civil servants and public employees left their jobs between 2020 and 2023, mainly due to low wages and high workloads.

Vietnam registers Tonkin Gulf sea boundaries with the UN under UNCLOS

The UN confirms Vietnam has submitted its nautical chart and baseline coordinates for the Tonkin Gulf, reinforcing its maritime boundaries under the 1982 UNCLOS.

Chagee milk tea faces boycott in Vietnam over illegal nine-dash line

Chinese milk tea brand Chagee sparks outrage in Vietnam after its app and website display the illegal nine-dash line, prompting calls for a boycott.

VN Railway investigates incident of 2 women on tracks causing emergency braking

Authorities are investigating a case where two women were seen on the tracks posing for photos as a train approached, an act that necessitated rapid emergency braking and has ignited public outrage.

Young people having fewer children due to skyrocketing housing prices

Concerns over housing, driven by soaring real estate prices, and the high costs of education, healthcare and daily living have discouraged young couples from having more children.

Enterprises repeatedly violate regulations, new management policy needed

Repeated violations by enterprises have revealed numerous shortcomings in petroleum business policies. Therefore, a new decree to plug "loopholes" and ensure market transparency in petroleum businesses is urgently needed.

Where to eat the best snails in Hanoi: Top 5 must-visit restaurants

Hanoi’s snail restaurants offer a variety of flavorful dishes, from boiled snails with dipping sauce to grilled seafood and stir-fried specialties. Check out these five must-visit spots.

MOET mulls decision on key training fields, plans new institutional network

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son has shared information about key training fields and disciplines aligned with the country’s development policies and orientations.

The 2-ton monolithic Kim Cuong guardian statues: VN's national Buddhist treasure

Vietnam’s Kim Cuong Guardian Statues at Doi Son Pagoda are monolithic Buddhist relics from the Ly Dynasty, symbolizing protection and artistic excellence. Learn about their history and significance.

Sales of electric vehicles soar in Vietnam

Within just three years, electric car sales in Vietnam have surged nearly twenty-fold, showing that people in the country are increasingly favoring eco-friendly means of transport.

Inside VN's endangered primate rescue center: A safe haven for rare wildlife

From daily health checkups to carefully curated diets, primates at Cuc Phuong National Park receive top-tier care. The red-shanked douc langur, a symbol of Vietnam’s rich biodiversity, remains one of the center’s most treasured species.

Exemption of luxury tax on gasoline, air conditioners proposed

Gasoline and air conditioners are both considered essential goods and, therefore, must not be subject to luxury tax.

HCM City’s beloved street food duo: The Fried Rice Cake Sisters

In a world of ever-changing food trends, two elderly sisters continue to serve the same beloved fried rice cakes their father once sold decades ago.

Vietnam becomes attractive destination for global semiconductor and AI industry

At an international conference on AI and semiconductors held in Hanoi in mid-March, experts affirmed Vietnam's crucial role in the global technology landscape.

6-year-old boy protected by pet all night, returns home safely

The mother of a boy who was rescued recently said that every time her son leaves home, his pet dog follows to protect him, though the dog had never been trained to do so. It became the boy's close friend.

Ta Ma Spring in Binh Dinh: A mesmerizing wild Ixora paradise

Ta Ma Stream in Binh Dinh transforms into a breathtaking wonderland as wild Ixora blossoms cover the landscape in brilliant hues of red, orange, and gold.

Ban on short-term apartment rentals applauded by residents, opposed by lessors

Conflicting reactions have emerged regarding the new regulation prohibiting the use of apartments without mixed-use designation for short-term tourism rentals in HCM City as investors in individual units anticipate possible decline in profit.

What can be done to increase pension amounts?

From July 1 onwards, workers will have an additional option to participate in supplementary pension insurance so that they can enjoy a higher pension when they reach retirement age.