Severe flooding, high landslide risk in Northeast Vietnam

08/10/2025
01:21

Due to intense, heavy rainfall in 7 October, over 500 communes and wards in Northern Vietnam are facing a moderate to very high risk of flash floods and landslides, especially in the provinces of Cao Bang, Lang Son, Tuyen Quang, and Lao Cai. The widespread flooding situation continues to evolve complicatedly.

Vietnam bans sales of e-cigarettes, heated tobacco

Vietnam bans sales of e-cigarettes, heated tobacco

Society 01:57

E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products have been added to the list of business activities banned under Vietnam’s amended Investment Law. The provision was passed by the National Assembly on the morning of 11 December, receiving broad support from the majority of lawmakers.

AI in news: a global perspective

AI in news: a global perspective

Society 02:47

The recent Bridge Summit in Abu Dhabi examined the latest trends in media and journalism. Among them is how AI-driven workflows have transformed news reporting and content delivery, especially in the television industry.

When AI steps into Vietnamese classrooms

When AI steps into Vietnamese classrooms

Society 03:02

Vietnamese education is entering a period of profound transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly present in the classroom. This shift brings both opportunities and challenges for teachers and students as they adapt, innovate, and build the learning skills needed for the digital age.

First competing day of SEA Games 33 concludes

First competing day of SEA Games 33 concludes

Society 03:34

Vietnam ended the day with notably strong results. The women’s canoe double 500m delivered the opening gold, with Nguyễn Thị Hương and Diệp Thị Hương defeating Thailand and Indonesia. Taekwondo, pétanque and swimming added three more golds. Vietnam now sits in second place with 4 gold, 4 silver and 13 bronze medals, raising the question of how the table might shift as the competition intensifies.

Schools step up English education

Schools step up English education

Society 07:13

Vietnam will make English a compulsory subject starting from first grade, with the goal of turning the language into the country’s second language by 2045. Vietnam Today’s reporter talks with Dr Do Tuan Minh, Chairman of the University Council, University of Languages and International Studies - Vietnam National University, for more insights.

Advancing education for ethnic communities

Advancing education for ethnic communities

Society 06:10

Along with government initiatives and strong national support, new approaches are helping ethnic students break through old challenges and build the skills to lead in a fast-changing, digital world.