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Việt Nam's reading culture on World Book Day

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Since 1995, UNESCO has marked 23 April as World Book and Copyright Day. The goal is to promote reading, support publishers, and protect authors’ rights worldwide. As in many countries, building a stronger reading culture remains a national priority in Việt Nam. Vietnam Today’s reporter sits down with Dr. Nguyễn Thanh Hà to get her perspective on Việt Nam’s current reading trends.

EV boom strains mineral supply

Society 00:08:40.59733300000005.00

The fuel and gas supply disruptions are affecting every facet of lives, most clearly in how people travel. In recent times, we've been tracking a growing shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) as fuel prices rise. And while EVs are a greener alternative to petrol cars on the roads, that doesn't necessarily mean the entire supply chain is green.

Wildlife releases help revive Việt Nam's forests

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The theme for this year's Earth Day, "Our Power, Our Planet", emphasises that environmental progress stems from collective action rather than solely individual efforts. In Việt Nam, years of dedicated wildlife reintroduction efforts have yielded significant results, particularly at Cát Tiên National Park in Đồng Nai province.

Earth Day 2026: From crisis to solutions

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Climate change presents a growing global challenge, as rising temperatures intensify its impacts across ecosystems. Of particular concern is land, the foundation of food security, which is under increasing pressure from degradation.

Young people inspire love of reading

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21 April marks Việt Nam Book and Reading Culture Day. To better understand how publishing, reading culture, and lifelong learning can help build a more innovative and future-ready society, our reporter spoke with Nguyễn Cảnh Bình, Chairman and Founder of Alpha Books and Founder of the ABG Young Leaders Programme.

Legal rights for children in same-sex families considered

Society 00:06:16.34133300000002.00

In 2014, Việt Nam removed the ban on same-sex marriage. And in 2022, the Ministry of Health affirmed that “homosexuality is not a disease”. However, under current regulations, birth certificates can only legally recognise one parent in these families. The question remains: how can the law better reflect the realities of these families and ensure equal rights for every child?

Capital city law to advance digital transformation

Society 00:04:19.754666999999984.00

Long-term planning is one of Việt Nam's top priorities right now. And that brings us to the draft amended Law on the Capital City, which aims to provide Hà Nội with enhanced autonomy and special policies to drive national development.

Students prepare for globalised labour market

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According to the World Economic Forum's 2025 Future of Jobs report, human-centred skills like resilience and flexibility rank among the top two hiring priorities. In Việt Nam, amid deepening international integration, students and educational institutions alike are actively adapting to meet increasingly global recruitment standards.

Preserving culture, empowering communities

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In Sơn La, a mountainous province in Việt Nam where more than 83% of the population are ethnic groups, a wide range of practical initiatives have helped local residents stabilise their lives.