Vietnam nurtures young talent in science, technology

23/08/2026
02:32

After three days of competition, the national final of the Robotacon WRO 2026 robotics talent contest concluded in Quy Nhon Ward, Gia Lai Province. The STEM competition gave students a platform to exchange ideas, learn from one another and nurture their passion for science and technology.

Vietnam - U.S. cooperation in search for missing service members

Vietnam - U.S. cooperation in search for missing service members

Society 03:12

More than half a century after the war, efforts to locate service members missing from both the Vietnamese and American sides continue. Drawing on archival records, eyewitness accounts, and advanced image-analysis technology, the two countries are now working together to identify locations linked to those missing in action and to locate and recover their remains.

Northern Vietnam prepares for Typhoon Narra

Northern Vietnam prepares for Typhoon Narra

Society 02:06

We have more updates on Typhoon Narra, which is now bringing widespread heavy rain and strong winds to northern Vietnam, triggering localised flooding and landslides in several areas. Authorities in Quang Ninh, Hai Phong and Thanh Hoa have stepped up response measures, including evacuating residents from high-risk areas to ensure their safety.

Tourism built around Hokkaido’s largest grape-growing region

Tourism built around Hokkaido’s largest grape-growing region

Society 02:50

Yoichi is Hokkaido’s largest grape-growing area and is also renowned for its wines. Here, grapes are increasingly becoming a tourism asset, helping this small agricultural town attract around one million visitors each year.

Double joy for highland students in Hue

Double joy for highland students in Hue

Society 02:53

Hue is one of the first localities to provide free textbooks to students for the 2026–2027 academic year. And for students in remote areas, the support is bringing an added sense of excitement. In the border commune of A Luoi 3, a new school and free textbooks are bringing early joy to local students. The support is also giving them greater confidence as they prepare for the new school year.

Vietnam nurtures young talent in science, technology

Vietnam nurtures young talent in science, technology

Society 02:32

After three days of competition, the national final of the Robotacon WRO 2026 robotics talent contest concluded in Quy Nhon Ward, Gia Lai Province. The STEM competition gave students a platform to exchange ideas, learn from one another and nurture their passion for science and technology.

Paper industry pushes green transition & circularity

Paper industry pushes green transition & circularity

Society 03:09

Vietnam's paper industry is facing growing pressure to transition towards greener and more sustainable production. As manufacturing expands, so do the challenges of securing raw materials, managing water and energy use, and reducing waste.