A Vietnamese student with severe visual impairment has been admitted to seven of the world’s leading universities, including Harvard, Oxford, Stanford, Yale and Columbia, after years of overcoming educational and personal challenges.
Vietnam has five scientists recognized by Singapore-based magazine Asian Scientist in its Asian Scientist 100 list for 2026, underscoring the country’s growing presence and deeper integration into the regional and global scientific community.
Former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh, widely known as Madame Binh, has received the Star of Merit Order from the State of Palestine in recognition of her contributions to peace, justice and the longstanding friendship between Vietnam and Palestine.
Two whales were spotted feeding near Cu Lao Mai Nha Island off Vietnam’s central coast, attracting attention from tourists and local residents, the Tuoi Tre news site reported.
Vietnamese contestant Le Quang Cuong has won the World Cup Tasters Championship 2026 in Thailand, marking Vietnam’s first-ever victory at the global coffee tasting competition, the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association (VICOFA) said.
Hue Central Hospital said on April 29 that it had successfully performed six organ transplants from a brain-dead donor, helping save the lives of six critically ill patients who are now recovering well.
The Phu Quy special zone off the coast of Lam Dong Province has banned visitors from bringing single-use plastic items to Hon Tranh Island as part of stronger measures to address marine waste and protect the local environment.
Volunteers in the northern province of Ninh Binh cook hundreds of free meals every Sunday morning for poor patients and their families, offering relief to those struggling with the cost of long-term medical treatment.
A 19-year-old British tourist who died after an accident during a trip to Vietnam has saved three lives through organ donation, marking the first case of a foreign donor in the country, doctors said.
Vietnam Taco Fest 2026 will be held on April 18 at Naco 100 Garden on Au Co Street in Hanoi, with about 1,000 participants expected, showcasing Mexican street cuisine in the capital.
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.
