To eliminate systemic paralysis and prevent nepotism, experts urge a robust Vietnam legal reform talent framework featuring a dedicated Law on Talent to protect innovative leaders and shift toward outcome-based governance.

Scientists have a homeland, says Prof. Tran Hong Thai. To attract talent, Vietnam must build a strong research environment and assign major national tasks.

After winning a full scholarship to study in China and graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA, Ngo Ba Duoc returned to Vietnam to work at an industrial park near his hometown.

After life setbacks in Da Nang, Cam Van built a healing home of 49m² in her hometown Gia Lai, with a green garden to regain peace of mind.

Vietnam and Japan are stepping up semiconductor cooperation through joint research, advanced workforce training and the commercialisation of chips designed by Vietnamese companies.

The World Network of Island and Coastal Biosphere Reserves has adopted a declaration in Ho Chi Minh City, outlining plans to strengthen biodiversity conservation, sustainable development and international cooperation.

The Vietnam Internet Network Information Centre (VNNIC) under the Ministry of Science and Technology will open free registration for 11 two-character second-level domain names under “.vn” at 8:30 on November 11, following two unsuccessful auctions. 

Hanoi will host the 2026 Creative Design Festival from November 13 to 29 under the themed “Creative Economy,” aiming to connect and promote cultural and heritage values and creative resources, generating new value for urban development.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam attended the Vietnam-Japan Public-Private Forum on Economic, Science and Technology Cooperation in Tokyo on November 9, as part of his official visit to Japan.

Vietnam is strengthening its technological self-reliance by mobilising overseas expertise, advancing domestic chip design and expanding semiconductor testing and packaging capabilities to deepen its role in global supply chains.

Flight searches for Hanoi among Czech travellers have surged 47% year-on-year ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays, driven partly by a new direct Prague-Hanoi route launched in October 2026.

Under the resolution, central budget revenue is targeted at nearly 1.776 quadrillion VND, while local budget revenue at nearly 1.559 quadrillion VND next year.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang chaired a meeting of the price management steering committee in Hanoi on November 9, urging efforts to keep prices of all State-regulated goods and services stable through the end of 2026. 

Vietnam and Australia agreed to deepen defence cooperation in peacekeeping, maritime security, training and war legacy remediation during their ninth defence policy dialogue in Hanoi on November 9.

A 74-year-old Muong teacher in Vietnam's Thanh Hoa Province has returned to teaching more than 30 years after leaving the profession, using an upright wooden table as a blackboard. Her free online math lessons have attracted millions of views.

Along Vietnam's central coast, fishermen hauling in nets and wading backward to catch tiny shrimp offer visitors to Cua Lo Beach a glimpse of traditional livelihoods and the rhythms of life by the sea.

Behind every unidentified set of remains is a family waiting for answers. In Vietnam, scientists are using advanced DNA technology to recover genetic evidence from decades-old remains and help restore the identities of fallen soldiers.

Lower electricity bills are a welcome relief for many households and businesses, but the power sector needs capital to fund infrastructure investments and meet growing demand in the coming years.

For ethnic minority residents in Muong Lat, reaching the central hospital is difficult, while traveling to provincial or central-level hospitals is even more costly and arduous. 

Apple's rumored iPhone 20 Pro may fall short of expectations for a revolutionary all-glass design, as a new leak suggests the 20th-anniversary model could retain a punch-hole selfie camera instead of adopting a completely uninterrupted display.

Profits among southern real estate companies varied sharply in the latest quarter. While some posted profits of more than VND1 trillion, many others reported declines for various reasons.

From analyzing millions of images and cross-referencing housing construction data via satellite imagery to piloting AI applications in Vietnam, auditors are leveraging technology to pave the way for new auditing methods.

Vietnam's property developers reported billions of dollars in outstanding loans in the third quarter of 2026, with some facing cash flow pressures and others turning to executives and their relatives for financing.

Vietnam's national football team has called up 13 U23 players for its November training camp, raising hopes of a new generation ready to make its mark while highlighting the challenges of stepping up to senior international football.

A 65-year-old farmer in Can Tho has developed an unusual softshell turtle farming model, raising more than 200 turtles in individual plastic tubs stacked three tiers high and selling mature animals for up to VND450,000 (US$18) per kilogram.