16 Vietnamese uni𝓰versities honoured in THE Impact ꩵRankings 2025
Vietnam had 16 universities named in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, an increase of three compared to 2024.
Tien Giang province in the Mekong Delta has been selected as one of thelocalities to implement an Oxfam-funded project to help coastalcommunities adapt to climate change.
The projectaims to support the most vulnerable people in society, especially womenliving in coastal regions exposed to climate change and naturaldisasters.
Ten communes in Go Cong Tay and Tan PhuDong districts will benefit. Poor families, fish farmers and householdswith people that have disabilities will be targeted.
The 3 million AUD (3.15 million USD) Oxfam initiative began in August2012, and will continue to the end of next year. The project isunderway in two Mekong Delta provinces and three provinces in the RedRiver Delta, and has helped 51,000 vulnerable people, mostly women,access climate change information. Another 11,000 have been assisted intheir livelihood.
The outcomes of the project will support policy makers and minimise risks to the province and country. -VNA
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Master plan on protection, promotion of human rights approv🐻ed
A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17.
National Press Festival 2025 opens in Hanoi
Running until June 21, the festival brings together more than 80 central and local media organisations, featuring nearly 130 exhibition booths that cover the full spectrum of national life, encompassing economy, politics, culture, society, defence, security, and foreign affairs.
Ca Mau complete🐈s substandard housing eradication program𓄧me five months ahead of schedule
As of June 17, Ca Mau province had achieved its target of supporting the construction and renovation of 4,400 homes, with a total budget of over 235 billion VND (about 9 million USD).
Shaping Vietnam's carbon credit mark𝐆et demands robust institutional framework: workshop
With the green growth model, the carbon credit market is the decisive economic tool to promote greenhouse gas reduction and climate response.
Innovation ne🌱eded for media outlets to stand out: VJA chairman
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
General Director spotlights🧸 OANA’s operations, VNA's active e🎃ngagement
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
Dreams of sturdy homes comඣe true for ethnic minority communities
To date, Kon Tum province has supported 2,622 households in eliminating substandard housing, including 2,077 newly built homes and 545 renovated ones.
Education remain🤡s key pillar driving Vietnam – Nღew Zealand relations: scholar
The education sector has been one of the foundations playing a vital role in deepening Vietnam – New Zealand ties, said Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Tien Giang completes elimination of sꦛubstandard houses
Tien Giang province has addressed the housing needs of 608 poor, near-poor, and policy-beneficiary families facing housing difficulties. Of these, 370 houses were newly constructed while 238 underwent major renovations.
Draft decree🅘 expected to help public sector attractꦚ talent
Dr Pham Minh Hung from the University of Economics and Business under Vietnam National University, Hanoi, said the fixed-term contract mechanism is a correct step, liberating the entire system from traditional constraints which have long stood in the way of innovation.
Binh Duon▨g partners with Japanese firm to develop 🀅light rail transit project
The partnership will focus on studying and recommending LRT routes that connect the city’s transport network with urban development zones, industrial parks, and TOD areas. The research will cover Thu Dau Mot city and surrounding areas, with completion scheduled before August 15, 2025.
Vietnam, Laos strengthen media cooperation
Media must not only serve as a channel for information but also act as a vanguard in shaping public opinion, combating misinformation, upholding the Party’s ideological principles, and reinforcing unity between Vietnam and Laos.
Vietnam☂ issues first-ever postage stam🐠ps promoting voluntary blood donation
In Vietnam, the voluntary blood donation movement was first launched on January 24, 1994. In 2008, the Prime Minister established the National Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation.
Eighteen Vietnamese evacuated from Ira🌠n amidst conflict with Israel
Currently, 20 Vietnamese citizens remain in Iran, including embassy staff and personnel. All are safe, mentally stable, and in regular contact with the embassy.
Press rec꧃ommended to innovate itself to attract Gen Z readers
A VietnamPlus survey of 764 young people shows that 83.9% of Gen Z use smartphones to read news, only 12% use computers, and the rest access content via tablets.
Global Vietnam Business Startu🎐p 2025 winners announced💝
GVB Startup 2025 attracted the participation of nearly 150 individuals and organisations from across Vietnam. The event seeks to promote bold and ambitious startup ideas and projects, contributing to the future of global innovation, and supporting startups through the provision of resources, networking opportunities, and market insights.
Journalists must master AI to combat mꦐisinformation: Russian insider
AI could not replace human judgment in verifying information and sensitive political events, and that humans remain the final gatekeepers of content, said Leonid Kovachich, head of the Asian department at Sputnik's international broadcasting division.
Press forms crucial factor in Vietnam’s fight for independence, development process: Argentin♕e journalಌist
A veteran journalist of Argentina has praised the modern evolution of Vietnam’s press, which now serves a dual purpose: introducing Vietnam to the world while bringing global perspectives to domestic audiences.
FLC Ex-Chairman T♚rin🐈h Van Quyet tried in absentia due to illness
The court announced that Quyet had submitted a written request to be tried in absentia, citing serious health issues. According to an official statement from Hospital 19/8, the defendant is suffering from multiple illnesses, experiencing fatigue and shortness of breath, with doctors warning of a “very high risk of death.”
