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Chance to admire 17 national treasures in Ho Chi Minh City
At the event, Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Culture and Sports Nguyen Minh Nhut declared the Prime Minister’s decision signed on December 31, 2024, officially recognizing the Dong Tien Ceramic Steamer, a piece from the...

Vietnam Airlines honoured in Top 10 ESG companies in logistics sector
Hanoi (VNA) – The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been honoured among the Top 10 ESG companies in Vietnam 2025 in the logistics sector and the Top 100 ESG companies in Vietnam 2025 at the ESG Vietnam Summit 2025, highlighting its...

Vietnam issues plan to attract top AI talents
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Science and Technology has recently issued a plan to attract 100 top-tier artificial intelligence (AI) specialists to spearhead the nation’s critical AI development programmes, making the technology a strategic motive...

Vietnamese youth take centre stage in Paris festival
Paris (VNA) – Nearly 100 young people of Vietnamese descent from around the world gathered in Paris for a vibrant festival showcasing a youthful, creative, and globally connected Vietnam. Held on June 28–29, the Bonjour Vietnam 2025 festival drew...

ASEAN workshop promotes gender equality in business, human rights
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) on June 30 opened a regional workshop aimed at advancing inclusive business and human rights practices with a focus on gender equality. The two-day regional...

First-generation Vietnamese immigrant opens traditional coffeehouse
GLADSTONE, Mo. — First-generation Vietnamese immigrant, Nhung Hoang, recently opened Origin Coi Won Coffeehouse in Gladstone to create a space she needed as a young girl. First-generation Vietnamese immigrant opens traditional coffeehouse Hoang...

Activists Are Targeting ICE Agents’ Families Now
I used to think that one day, the Left would snap out of it and begin acting in a civilized manner again. Opinions are fine, disagreement is fine, and outrage is fine. But somehow, those on the Left keep finding sub-basements under rock-bottom....

Vietnam Airlines honored in Top 10 ESG companies in logistics sector
A representative of Vietnam Airlines said that the airline has been persistently pursuing a sustainable development strategy for years, focusing on reducing emissions, modernizing its fleet, improving operational processes, and optimizing resource...

Vietnam vet Patrick Wemitt inducted into Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame
ALBANY – Vietnam Veteran and U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant (E-5) Patrick Wemitt was recently inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame. Wemitt credits his wife of 53 years, Joan, for all of his success and cites her unwavering...

Honoring LGBTQIA+ Cannabis Trailblazers: A Pride Month Reflection
Introduction: A Coalition of Pride and Cannabis Law Reform In the struggle for cannabis legalization, one essential thread is often overlooked: the deep historical alliance between LGBTQIA+ activists and the marijuana reform movement. From the...
Party chief attends launch of new Ho Chi Minh City
Party General Secretary To Lam underlined that the merger is not a mere administrative combination but a convergence of intellect and shared development aspirations. Party General Secretary To Lam (front, fifth from left) presents the resolutions...
Hanoi history, heritage in 1 hour
HANOI, Vietnam – Hop-on sans-off bus sightseeing city tour gives a thorough, if micro, vista of the culture and history of the capital and by extrapolation, of the entire nation. Starting and ending at Hoan Kiem Lake, the focal point of the city’s...

Jungkook and Jimin Confirm 'Are You Sure?!' Season 2, Filmed in Vietnam and Switzerland, Ahead of BTS' 2026 Comeback
BTS members Jungkook and Jimin are officially returning to the screen with the second season of their hit travel reality show on Disney+, Are You Sure?!, filmed in Vietnam and Switzerland. The new season was shot right after the duo completed...

From Closeted Citizens to Activists: High Tech Gays and the Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality in Silicon Valley
Weekly Newsletter The best of The Saturday Evening Post in your inbox! In the 1980s, at a time when the federal government turned its back on the LGBTQ community, gay men and lesbians found an unlikely partner in their fight for equality:...

Lazada’s seller empowerment and education initiatives fuel smarter, future-ready e-commerce
Fresh off its 6.6. mid-year mega sale, leading eCommerce platform, Lazada Philippines, is reaffirming its commitment to long-term, sustainable growth with a dynamic mix of education, innovation, and AI-powered tools tailored for sellers on its...
North 54, a modern Vietnamese snack bar from an emerging cooking talent, is coming to Leederville this winter
Roast pork marinated in red tofu, son-in-law egg sandwiches, hibachi-grilled lamb meatballs: welcome to Bac Pham’s vision of Vietnamese food. Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more....

Radical roots and enduring activism: Milestones in LGBTQIA+ history at Illinois State University
Illinois State University’s LGBTQIA+ community has long played a vital role in shaping campus life—often in ways that remained hidden from official narratives. While queer students, staff, faculty, and administrators have been a part of Illinois...

Don Mueang Immigration Arrests Vietnamese Man for Forged Visa Stamp
BANGKOK — Immigration officers at Don Mueang Airport arrested a Vietnamese national for using a forged visa extension stamp while attempting to board a flight to Hanoi, Vietnam on AirAsia on the morning of June 30. Officers detained Mr. Nguyen, a...

Perspectives on agency from adolescent girls in Lao Cai, Vietnam
For adolescent girls living in highly marginalized contexts, agency is part of an everyday struggle. Girls make decisions about their lives while navigating social structures, norms, and systems. Yet the agency of girls and young women living in...

Vietnam warns on air safety after Hanoi incident
Before departure, pilots are advised to conduct thorough briefings on taxi routes, use up-to-date airport charts and assign tasks within the cockpit crew. During taxiing, heightened vigilance is required to identify key intersections, narrow...