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New species revealed at Kew

09/01/2026

01:10

Scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, have unveiled their top 10 plants and fungi discovered in 2025, highlighting the many species still unknown and the urgency of conservation.

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Students bring ideas into community action

Society 06:15

Young people have always been regarded as the future of every nation. And today, more than ever, they are contributing to society through their very own ideas and professional skills. This spirit is clearly reflected in "Students of the New Generation", a competition where initiatives from university campuses are gradually finding their way into everyday life.

Vietnam launches first national AI competition

Society 02:09

On 10 January, Vietnam held its first-ever televised AI competition. The event brought together more than 400 teams and 1,000 AI talents from across Vietnam and around the world.

Vietnamese banknotes through the ages

Society 03:07

In Ho Chi Minh City, a new exhibition is inviting the public to step back in time and trace the fascinating history of Vietnam's currency.

Art programme celebrates Vietnam - Laos friendship

Society 00:55

On 9 January, in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism and the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, hosted a special artistic programme titled "Vietnam - Laos: An Epic of Friendship"

PM urges VTV to boost brand image

Society 01:18

At the conference reviewing 2025 and outlining tasks for 2026, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed Vietnam Television to elevate its brand, aiming to become a television station with a strong regional position, prestige, and stature.

Removing birth registration barriers in HCMC

Society 06:19

Following the July 2025 administrative merger, Ho Chi Minh City Police estimate that over 6.000 individuals are living in "special circumstances". Many are vulnerable children who lack essential identity documents, particularly birth certificates. These documents provide the foundation for every child to access education, healthcare, and the full protection of their legal rights.