Chinese university gifts 187 PhD couples diamond rings

on June 5, 2026 at 10:36 am

The Harbin Institute of Technology gave 187 doctoral couples wedding rings set with one-carat lab-grown diamonds at its annual mass wedding on May 31.

Shattuck St. Mary’s Vietnam brings U.S. education to Hai Phong

on June 5, 2026 at 9:00 am

Shattuck St Mary’s International School Vietnam (SSMVN) has received approval from Hai Phong authorities to establish and operate an international school offering both day and boarding programs based on an American educational model and opening a pathway to U.S. universities without sending your children abroad.

Century-old mansions across southern Vietnam crumble amid neglect and abandonment

on June 5, 2026 at 8:15 am

Dozens of century-old mansions across Tay Ninh, Dong Thap, Ca Mau, and nearby provinces are falling into ruin, sitting abandoned and overgrown with weeds due to a lack of maintenance.

Long Thanh airport work could be rescheduled as opening postponed to December

on June 5, 2026 at 8:15 am

Contractors have sought extension of deadlines for six items under one of the components at the under-construction Long Thanh airport, but these will not delay the airport’s opening by year-end.

Lufthansa Boeing jet tips onto its nose at German airport

on June 5, 2026 at 3:08 am

A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner tipped onto its nose at Frankfurt Airport on Thursday, injuring several staff, the German airline said.

Police stop Vietnamese woman from losing $50,000 to ‘US General’ romance scam

on June 5, 2026 at 3:08 am

A 60-year-old woman in southern Dong Nai Province was stopped from transferring VND1.3 billion (US$49,400) to scammers who had posed as a U.S. Army general and built an online romantic relationship with her.

Japan university stands as only Asia institution in global top 25

on June 4, 2026 at 11:16 pm

The University of Tokyo is the only Asian institution to make the top 25 in the Center for World University Rankings’ 2026 list.

Vietnam always respects freedom of navigation, overflight in East Sea: Foreign Ministry

on June 4, 2026 at 1:26 pm

Vietnam always respects the rights to freedom of navigation and overflight of all countries in the East Sea in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Hope bridges break ground in Dong Thap and Tay Ninh

on June 4, 2026 at 11:38 am

Hope Foundation has started construction of six bridges and inaugurated another one to facilitate travel for rural communities in southern Vietnam.

Relocating people to suburbs alone won’t fix HCMC congestion, experts warn

on June 4, 2026 at 8:45 am

More than 10 years after moving to HCMC’s outskirts, Nguyen Van Hung still spends hours each day commuting the 15 km into downtown for work.

Singapore rivals Japan for world’s longest lifespans at record 83.9 years

on June 4, 2026 at 8:45 am

Singapore residents now live to a record 83.9 years, narrowing the city-state’s gap with Japan to about a tenth of a year, according to data released by the Department of Statistics (SingStat) on June 3.

Vietnam labor union seeks two extra days for National Holiday

on June 4, 2026 at 8:40 am

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL) has proposed adding two extra days to the National Day holiday, allowing workers to take leave from Sep. 2 to 5 every year.

With too few landfills, Hanoi drowns in million tons of construction debris

on June 4, 2026 at 8:40 am

Hanoi must solve a shortage of large-scale landfill and grinding facilities to process its enormous volume of construction waste, and clear the barriers that prevent businesses from investing in recycling.

HCMC needs climate-smart growth strategy in its 100-year plan: experts

on June 4, 2026 at 7:35 am

Ho Chi Minh City’s 100-year development strategy must factor in worsening flooding, rapid subsidence, and rising seas, experts warn.

Vietnam sees first tropical depression of 2026 form in East Sea

on June 4, 2026 at 2:59 am

Vietnam’s first tropical depression of 2026 has developed in the East Sea, internationally known as the South China Sea, marking the official start of this year’s storm season.

Thai Airways welcomes first female pilot after 66 years

on June 3, 2026 at 12:46 pm

Thailand’s national carrier, Thai Airways, has appointed the first female pilot on a commercial flight in its history.

Hanoi police test AI-powered drones for traffic, urban order monitoring

on June 3, 2026 at 8:33 am

The Hanoi police are testing unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with artificial intelligence to detect traffic violations, sidewalk encroachments, and illegal dumping of waste.

International universities in Vietnam attract more students from specialized schools

on June 3, 2026 at 8:00 am

As the cost of overseas education rises and visa requirements become more stringent in some destinations, a growing number of students from Vietnam’s specialized schools are considering international universities in Vietnam as part of their higher education plans.

4 Vietnamese universities climb in global top 10% rankings

on June 3, 2026 at 5:04 am

Six Vietnamese universities have secured spots among the top 10% of institutions worldwide in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), and four of them have improved their global standing compared to last year.

Ho Chi Minh City restarts direct ferry to Con Dao tourist island

on June 2, 2026 at 2:54 pm

A 527-passenger high-speed ferry will start sailing between central Ho Chi Minh City and the remote island of Con Dao on June 6, restoring the only direct sea link from the city to one of Vietnam’s most storied destinations after a nine-month break.