Digital tools are reshaping election outreach in Việt Nam, helping deliver information faster, wider, and more accurately as the country raises standards for transparency, engagement, and public participation ahead of the upcoming vote.
The 2026 International Arts and Culinary Festival, themed Artisan Stories, has officially opened on Sơn Trà Peninsula in Đà Nẵng. Definitely a memorable experience for food lovers by the beach. The inaugural event is part of the city’s summer tourism promotion programme and aims to introduce visitors to unique cultural and culinary experiences.
Counterfeit, smuggled and unverified goods continue to pose challenges for both consumers and regulators in Việt Nam. In Hà Nội, authorities say violations are being detected across both traditional markets and e-commerce platforms, highlighting the scale of a problem that remains difficult to contain.
As Việt Nam's senior demographic, people aged 60 and over, heads toward an estimated 18 million by the end of the decade, the concept of senior care is undergoing a massive cultural evolution. Living longer is no longer just about managing physical health, it is about thriving socially. In our next story, we take a look at a unique musical initiative helping our silver generation stay connected, engaged, and vibrant.
Awareness campaigns can not only help prevent waste from entering the sea but also inspire action to address the waste already there. That is the story of fishing communities in Thuận An Ward, Huế City, who are doing their part to help tackle a crisis: an estimated 19 to 23 million tonnes of plastic waste leaking into global aquatic ecosystems every year, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.
On 5 June, scholars, archivists and researchers from Việt Nam and the United States gathered in Hà Nội for an international conference on archival sources related to bilateral relations. Co-hosted by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and Texas Tech University, the event explored how historical records can support research, cooperation and efforts to address the legacies of war.
On 5 June, Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm met former Google Chairman Eric Schmidt and a delegation of AI specialists visiting Việt Nam. The Vietnamese top leader stressed that Việt Nam is accelerating innovation, digital transformation and science-driven growth. In response, Eric Schmidt said Việt Nam has strong potential for AI development thanks to its young and dynamic workforce.