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The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training has announced multiple solutions, including the use of alternative materials and digital resources, to address the textbook shortage before the new school year. Ensuring learning opportunities for students is the top priority.
Vietnam is considering raising the military service age, potentially extending it beyond the current 18-25 bracket (27 for tertiary students). This move sparks debate on its socio-economic impact, career prospects for youth, and broader societal implications.
Northern Vietnam is bracing for widespread heavy rainfall this weekend, with some areas expected to receive over 200mm of precipitation. Concerns are high for flash floods and landslides.
A man in Vietnam's Vinh Long province has been arrested for distributing six private videos of his ex-girlfriend to her friends and colleagues, raising alarms about privacy violations on social media.
Vietnam is facing a shortage of approximately 4 million textbooks as the new school year begins nationwide. The Ministry of Education and Training cited a combination of factors, including the unified national curriculum, regional support policies, and administrative reclassifications, taking responsibility for the deficit. Shortages are particularly concerning in border, remote, and disadvantaged areas.
China's UBTech has launched an innovative factory where robots build robots, capable of producing over 10,000 humanoid robots annually with full automation and robotic operation. This development could create a new competitive landscape for Vietnam's manufacturing sector, particularly regarding robot adoption and supply chains.
Unusual haze has blanketed parts of southern Vietnam, including Ca Mau, Can Tho, and An Giang, for several days. Meteorological authorities rule out typical fog conditions and suspect transboundary smoke from forest fires in Indonesia.
A nearly 700-meter underpass near Ho Chi Minh City's new Eastern Bus Station was submerged by nearly half a meter of water during heavy rains on September 15, causing numerous vehicles to stall. Opened in 2023, the tunnel has frequently flooded during downpours, highlighting infrastructure development challenges.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a homicide and assault case in Ho Chi Minh City. The man allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend's home with the intent of revenge, killing her father and severely injuring her mother and brother-in-law.
An Giang Province has charged a 33-year-old travel firm employee for allegedly assigning an unqualified individual to operate a boat, leading to a capsizing incident that claimed the lives of 15 Indian tourists off Phu Quoc island.
A man in Da Lat City was fined VND 35 million (approximately $1,400 USD) for cutting down a pine tree on his property without a permit, despite the tree posing a risk of falling onto a neighboring house. The case highlights that even trees on private land may require permits for felling, depending on their origin and management authority.
A Vietnamese delegation has departed for the 48th WorldSkills Competition in China, aiming to surpass their previous achievements including a bronze medal and three certificates of excellence. The event underscores Vietnam's broader national goals of digital transformation and international cooperation.
Despite nearly 90% of Vietnamese recognizing the necessity of life insurance, actual penetration remains around 11.7%. Life insurance is expected to play a crucial complementary role to cover risks beyond the basic social and health insurance coverage. However, enhancing public understanding and ensuring insurer reliability are key challenges.
Vietnam's Kim Long Motor, in partnership with Thailand's KIJSETTHI Mobility, has launched Kim Long-branded bus vehicles in the Thai market. This event coincides with the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations, demonstrating Vietnamese companies' international economic integration and national industrial development strategies. Future plans include local production in Thailand.
The 'Summer Digital' volunteer campaign in Ho Chi Minh City will transition into a permanent, year-round initiative. Aimed at enhancing citizens' digital literacy and streamlining public services, it seeks to accelerate Vietnam's digital transformation.
Vietnam's Military Institute of Chemistry and Environment marks its 50th anniversary. The institute has played a crucial role on a 'silent battlefield,' combining scientific technology with military spirit to safeguard national peace. A documentary, "The Silent Battlefield," commemorates this milestone.
The Vietnam Coast Guard announced the conclusion of its national final and awards ceremony for the "Children Love Our Seas and Islands" contest (2025-2026 academic year), with nearly 450,000 students participating. The contest aims to enhance maritime awareness and understanding of national sovereignty among youth.
The Quang Ngai Provincial Border Guard Command was awarded the Third-Class Feat of Arms Order on September 15. This state recognition honors their outstanding contributions to combating crime and maintaining political security and social order, highlighting the crucial role of border forces.
PV GAS, a subsidiary of Vietnam Oil and Gas Group, held an extraordinary general meeting to elect its leadership for the 2026-2031 term. The company aims to strengthen its energy security and expand operations with the new structure.
Dame Susan Langley, Mayor of London's Financial Centre, visited Vietnam to strengthen UK-Vietnam cooperation. She visited Prudential Vietnam, exchanging views on financial and insurance market trends and cooperation opportunities between the two countries. This visit is part of efforts to enhance financial services ties.
Vietnam is seeking to strengthen cooperation with South Korea in the semiconductor and electronics sectors. Discussions covered key value chain areas, requirements for Korean firms' production expansion, opportunities for bilateral cooperation in technology, R&D, and human resources, and strategies for Vietnamese companies to improve supply chain access. This move is significant for Vietnam's economic growth and industrial upgrading.
Ca Mau province in southern Vietnam has proposed the addition of a 7 million ton/year petrochemical complex project to the national energy plan. The province anticipates the project will boost regional economic development and energy security.
Vietnam has announced the 2026 International Russian Language Olympiad for students, aiming to boost Russian language proficiency and foster international exchange. Up to 100 finalists will compete in Hanoi, highlighting the growing importance of Russian language education in Vietnam.
Dong Thap Province has completed the installation of traffic signals as part of the renovation of an intersection on the National Highway 30 bypass. This addresses long-standing traffic safety concerns and is expected to improve safe passage for local residents.
Vietnamese Deputy Finance Minister Nguyen Duc Chi highlighted growing interest from Austrian and European investors in the Vietnamese market. Both nations aim to strengthen cooperation across various sectors, including strategic technology, disaster response, and diplomatic workforce development.
Vietsovpetro, a Vietnam-Russia joint venture, has successfully extracted its first crude oil from the newly installed RC12 wellhead platform at the Dragon field (Block 09-1) off the coast of Vietnam. This marks a crucial step in efforts to maintain and supplement production from aging traditional oil fields.
Vietnam is advancing the digitalization of its cultural heritage and accelerating investment in high-tech sectors. This policy reflects a renewed recognition of culture's importance for sustainable development goals and aims to keep pace with global technological competition.
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance is considering its first US dollar-denominated government bond issuance in over a decade. The move aims to secure funds for infrastructure investment and ease funding pressure on domestic banks, signaling increased openness to international capital markets.
A Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Tourism Ministers’ Conference was held in Ho Chi Minh City, establishing a ministerial-level tourism cooperation mechanism. Discussions focused on the role of youth in socio-economic development and transforming youth connections into concrete cooperation, highlighting a push for strategic infrastructure and people-to-people connectivity in the region.
Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar emphasized that the elevation of Vietnam-Slovakia relations to a strategic partnership reflects long-term commitment and growing political trust, underscoring Vietnam's expanding international role.
Vietnam's logistics sector is undergoing reforms to leverage its maritime advantages and boost global competitiveness. Experts highlight enhanced rail-sea connectivity and the development of ready-built factories in industrial hubs as key drivers for attracting foreign investment and economic growth.
Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an online contest to promote the inheritance of mother tongue and traditional crafts to the next generation. This initiative aims to strengthen Vietnam's cultural identity and its engagement with the international community.
Ahead of its founding anniversary, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) is bolstering its digital transformation and multilingual, multimedia outreach. Named by President Ho Chi Minh, VNA has a historical legacy of disseminating the Declaration of Independence in three languages.
A mass grave of war martyrs, containing remains and artifacts, has been discovered in Da Nang. In response, Vietnam is accelerating efforts to enhance bone identification technology and improve forensic institutions. This initiative honors those who sacrificed their lives for national independence and freedom, and aids in the search for missing soldiers.
Singapore's air quality deteriorated to 'unhealthy' levels for the first time since 2019 due to smoke from wildfires in Indonesia's Kalimantan and Sumatra, which spread across Southeast Asia. Authorities are advising the public to limit outdoor activities.
Vietnam Railways has released guidelines on how to purchase train tickets online for the 2027 Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday period, aiming to provide convenience and avoid long waits at stations.