HUST bets on global talent to drive innovation

Monday, Jul 13, 2026

Professor Vũ Văn Yêm, Vice President of Hà Nội University of Science and Technology (HUST), spoke to Việt Nam News reporter Lê Hương about the university''s development strategy and its programme to attract Vietnamese academics working overseas back to the...

People

Coming home to build the next generation

Monday, Jul 06, 2026

From state-of-the-art laboratories in France, South Korea and Saudi Arabia, two Vietnamese scientists have returned to lecture at Hà Nội University of Science and Technology (HUST).

News

Việt Nam reviews policies to develop ‘silver economy’ amid rapid population ageing

Friday, Jun 26, 2026

The Ministry of Home Affairs has called on ministries and localities to review and formulate policies to tap the economic potential of an ageing population, with a long-term vision extending to 2045.

Entertainment

VietFest 2026 brings vibrancy of Vietnamese Tết to heart of London

Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026

VietFest 2026, a Vietnamese cultural fair, took place at the campus of University College London (UCL) – ranked ninth globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026 – on February 7, attracting a large number of Vietnamese students and international...

Neighbourhood

Made with love: group provides free food for patients and communities in need

Thursday, Jul 24, 2025

For the past ten years, the charity group Autumn and Friends has been providing free meals to patients in need across various hospitals in Hà Nội. They have also extended their compassion to poor communities in rural areas by building...

Neighbourhood

Empowering disadvantaged people

Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025

Disadvantaged people can make valuable contributions to society. Meko Artisan Dumpling Chain Shops have empowered, trained, and provided jobs for them, allowing them to earn a living and support their families. The business operates 23 branches across Hà Nội, Hồ...

Life & Style

Travelling and sharing

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025

The "Đi Cùng Mây" (Travelling with Clouds) group, co-founded by four teachers and office workers in their 20s, has organised 30 trips blending tourism with charity.

Life & Style

Empowering the visually impaired

Sunday, Feb 23, 2025

Being blind does not mean one cannot see light. The Training Centre for Rehabilitation Staff of the Blind has introduced a new job training course – barista – as part of a collaborative project with South Korea’s Siloam International.

News

Photographers win big in int’l contest

Monday, Apr 11, 2016

Vietnamese photographers have won top prizes at the 2nd International Salon of Photography Donegal 2016 in Ireland.

News

Get ready for Breton Day in Ha Noi

Thursday, May 21, 2015

The Breton Society in Viet Nam will celebrate Breton Day 2015 in Ha Noi on Friday and Saturday, bringing together an itinerary of Brittany cultural activities and entertainment.

News

Minorities hold development forum

Friday, Apr 17, 2015

To celebrate the annual cultural day of Viet Nam''s ethnic groups, representatives of their communities met in Ha Noi to launch of a seminar and exhibition titled I Believe I Can – Changes from the Community.

News

Watercolours paint a picture

Monday, Apr 13, 2015

"Watercolour is a language, an instrument. It is the way to share what I feel about life," said internationally known American artist Stan Miller at the first large-scale watercolour exhibition held in Ha Noi by the Viet Nam International Watercolour Society (IWS).

News

Star-studded campaign fights to end rhino horn use

Saturday, Apr 11, 2015

A campaign calling to end the use of rhino horn to cure cancer brought together a Vietnamese-American Hollywood actress, a Vietnamese-Australian singer-songwriter, a representative from the Customs Department and the chairman of Viet Nam''s Cancer Society.

Sports

City cycling team gets new sponsor

Saturday, Feb 14, 2015

HCM City''s cycling team have found a new sponsor, VUS - Viet Nam USA Society English Centres to fund their activities.

News

Japanese opera offers cultural lessons

Friday, Feb 06, 2015

Doan Lien Huong and her classmates eagerly awaited their upcoming Japanese class, a special lesson that would be learned by watching a classic Japanese opera instead of reading textbooks.