HCMC - Japan on June 18 donated 20 sets of Jukendo training equipment to the HCMC Kendo Federation under the Japanese Foreign Ministry’s 2025 Sports Diplomacy Promotion Program, aiming to support the development of Japanese martial arts and people-to-people exchanges between Japan and Vietnam.
More than a century ago, a physicist was astonished to see a private individual funding basic scientific research. The story remains strikingly relevant today, as an increasing number of businesses face a fundamental question: what role can they play in supporting the fields that shape a nation’s future?
HCMC – Japan's Consulate General in HCMC on June 5 promoted traditional cultural activities among Vietnamese children as part of efforts to strengthen long-term people-to-people ties between Japan and Vietnam.
A former NASA astronaut walked onto the stage carrying a basket of vegetables from Ben Thanh Market, setting the tone for an inspiring conversation with nearly 1,000 students in Ho Chi Minh City.
On May 28 in Can Tho, Vietnam Space Week 2026 officially kicked off. Inspiring stories were shared by international aerospace experts serving as speakers, such as former astronaut Michael A. Baker in the “Astronaut Talk Show,” bringing new insights about space to thousands of guests and students.
HCMC - The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in HCMC and the Ao Dai Museum on May 16 jointly organized the “Vietnam Cultural Experience Day” program, combining cultural exchange activity with support for victims of Agent Orange/dioxin in HCMC.
HCMC - An exhibition titled “Nam Su Hoa Kieng” is being held at Annam Gallery in HCMC from May 2 to 31 to introduce visitors to the history and development of southern Vietnamese glass painting art.
HCMC – The French Consulate General in HCMC held cooking and table-setting workshops under the “Goût de France 2026” program on April 24, 2026 at the French Residence, with around 50 selected participants.
HCMC - The French Consulate General in HCMC opened a photo exhibition titled “Lyon – HCMC” on April 22 to mark the 53rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Vietnam, with 14 large-format images displayed along the outer wall of the French Residence at 6 Le Duan Boulevard.
HCMC — The Australian Consulate General in HCMC on March 24 launched the Taste of Australia 2026 program, which will run through late April and involve nearly 90 partners from Australia and Vietnam.
Luxury wellness brand Fusion is celebrating the second anniversary of its Fusionlife loyalty programme by giving away 2,222 complimentary room nights across its hotels and resorts in Vietnam and Thailand.
Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled the Lobby Memory Wall, a permanent installation created to celebrate the hotel's 30th anniversary. Located beside the grand staircase in the main lobby, the display opens a year of anniversary celebrations while recognising the guests, partners, leaders and associates who have contributed to the hotel's journey since 1996.
Choosing between distinct academic paths is a common dilemma, but former Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) student Lê Minh Thiên An has chosen to embrace both. Thiên An is currently challenging herself with a demanding dual-degree program in Pharmacy and Business at the University of Sydney, consistently ranked among the top three universities in Australia.
Each annual general meeting season is not only an occasion to review the operations of banks, but also a clear reflection of the broader industry picture, one of the stock groups with a major influence on the stock market and a “barometer” of the economy. Business results, development strategies, and the way banks respond to market fluctuations all partly indicate macroeconomic health and policy direction in each period.
Choosing between a stable career path and a creative passion is a crossroads many young people face, but few navigate it as boldly as Phạm Ngọc Khanh. After graduating with a degree in Restaurant Management in Canada, the former Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) student made a definitive decision to return to Vietnam and pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a performing artist and musical theater composer.
