Red Rain recognized as cultural milestone in 2025 event shortlist
Vietnam’s cultural heritage asserted its international stature with four new UNESCO recognitions across different heritage types in 2025. A wave of major cultural and musical events celebrating national milestones, making 2025 a breakthrough year for Vietnamese pop music at home and abroad - fueling cultural industry growth. The inaugural Vietnam Happy Fest, a new national cultural movement, created a series of meaningful activities positioning Vietnam as a global symbol of peace, happiness, and humanism. The Da Nang Asian Film Festival III (DANAFF III), the 24th Vietnam Film Festival, and the cultural impact of Red Rain demonstrate cinema’s growing role in Vietnam’s cultural industry. The Vietnam Tourism Awards returned after five years and, for the first time, will be held every five years going forward.
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December 23, 2025 09:07 UTC
Hanoi man fined for AI-generated video of fictional murder case
The entire video was generated using artificial intelligence, including scripted scenes and AI-created images, sparking public anxiety. Photo: CACCOn December 23, the Department of Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention of the Hanoi Police announced disciplinary action against the man. manages the YouTube channel “Tuoi Gia Audio” (formerly known as “Ky An Viet Audio”), which regularly uploads fictional crime stories using AI to simulate crime scenes and police investigations. According to authorities, the suspect had been consistently uploading AI-generated videos that simulate murder cases and law enforcement activity. They also advised social media users not to post, share, or distribute unverified or false content, and emphasized the importance of using AI responsibly and within the bounds of the law.
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December 23, 2025 08:47 UTC
Vietnam seizes over 10 tonnes of Chinese fish found contaminated with formaldehyde
Frozen bummalo containing banned formaldehyde seized by police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam. Before being stopped, he had already delivered 101 boxes weighing more than two metric tons to three seafood traders in Thanh Hoa. Authorities inspect the contaminated fish shipment on a tractor-trailer in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam. Police sent samples of the seized fish to the National Institute for Food Control under the Ministry of Health for analysis. Thanh Hoa police said their investigation is ongoing to determine the full scope of the distribution network and identify all individuals and organizations involved.
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December 23, 2025 07:50 UTC
Meet the 22-year-old who sells cemetery plots - and went viral for it
Thu Trang has spent the past year working in cemetery real estate in Phu Tho. Photo: ChaclyTrang currently works as a sales executive for a cemetery park in Phu Tho Province (formerly under Hoa Binh), more than an hour outside Hanoi. Every month, she also guides client groups on tours of the cemetery park. So, Trang took a different approach - building a TikTok channel dedicated to cemetery-related knowledge and spiritual real estate. Trang gives in-person tours of her company’s cemetery park to help clients make informed choices.
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December 23, 2025 06:12 UTC
Vietnamese teen scores perfect 1600 on SAT, wins scholarship to Singapore
Khanh, born in 2010, completed ninth grade this year and recently received confirmation of his perfect SAT score. Earlier, he was awarded a scholarship to attend Saint Joseph's Institution International in Singapore, where he will officially begin 10th grade in January 2026. Perfect SAT score at 15Dang Khanh scored a perfect 1600 on the SAT at age 15. Having studied the AP (Advanced Placement) curriculum at school, Khanh was already familiar with many of the SAT’s academic themes, easing his preparation. Discipline, practice, and passionKhanh also received a high school scholarship in Singapore.
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December 23, 2025 05:18 UTC
A magical Christmas in Ho Chi Minh City: Where to go in 2025
Ho Chi Minh City never fails to attract crowds of visitors during Christmas thanks to its vibrant, colorful atmosphere and twinkling lights that bring every street and building to life. Popular locations such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Nguyen Hue walking street, Diamond Plaza, and major shopping malls across the city are all decked out in luminous holiday decor. Notre-Dame Cathedral of SaigonPhoto: Tuan HungThe Notre-Dame Cathedral remains the number one destination for vibrant Christmas fun and Instagram-worthy photos in Ho Chi Minh City. During the holiday season, this 150-year-old Gothic structure is magnificently adorned with LED light strands. Nguyen Hue walking streetOften dubbed the heart of the city’s festivals or the "light feast" of Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Hue walking street is one of the most vibrant spots during the holidays.
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December 23, 2025 04:06 UTC
Digital infidelity in Vietnam: Married to the game or to each other?
Every evening after work, he logged into an online game to unwind, leaving household responsibilities to his wife. "It's the shock of realizing the strong, dependable man I married chose to pour his heart out to a stranger online." When the virtual feel realWhat distinguishes digital infidelity is not the absence of physical contact but rather the presence of emotional consequence. "They often begin with the smallest interactions, private messages, late night conversations, or emotional closeness to someone outside the marriage." Caution about marriage in digital eraDigital infidelity is a quiet alarm bell about the state of marriage in a hyperconnected era.
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December 23, 2025 03:59 UTC
China to accept Vietnamese jackfruit exports from June 2026
Photo: Mau Truong / Tuoi TreThe General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) said in Notice No. Approved operators will be listed on the GACC website. Vietnamese exporters must implement quality management and traceability systems, maintain orchard hygiene, control pests using integrated methods, and follow good agricultural practices. Packing facilities must meet strict hygiene standards, sort and clean fruits, and use approved packaging materials. Chinese customs will inspect shipments at entry points, returning or destroying any consignments found with live pests, soil, or plant debris.
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December 23, 2025 01:29 UTC
Tuition-free policy a turning point for Vietnam’s education system
Subsequently, on June 26, 2025, the National Assembly passed a resolution on tuition exemption and financial support for preschool children and general education students. Even before the official policy was enacted, the idea of free public education had already received widespread public support, particularly among parents. It will also help reduce dropout rates due to economic hardship.”He added that the move represents a strategic step toward universalizing general education and promoting equal access-ensuring that no child is left behind. “This policy fosters an egalitarian educational system where all students-regardless of family income-have the opportunity to access quality education,” Dr. Lam said. This includes 4.8 million preschool children, 8.9 million primary school students, 6.5 million lower secondary students, and 3 million upper secondary students.
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December 23, 2025 01:05 UTC
Vietnam climbs FIFA rankings, Malaysia hit with major points deduction
More significantly, Vietnam now sits just seven places away from the FIFA top 100-a milestone long considered elusive in the country’s football journey. December 2025 FIFA rankings in the ASEAN region – Source: Asean FootballVietnam marked the region’s biggest climb in December – ScreenshotElsewhere in the region, shifts were telling. The more dramatic story, however, was Malaysia, which plummeted to 121st after a hefty 22.52-point deduction related to issues involving naturalized players. This contrast underscores how FIFA rankings not only reflect on-field results, but also deeper matters of governance, long-term planning, and transparency. For Vietnam, the climb is a promising sign of growing ambition in an increasingly competitive Asian football landscape.
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December 22, 2025 18:23 UTC
Hanoi bride goes viral after 60 strangers show up at her wedding
Giang and her husband, Tran Ngoc Chung (born 1992, Hanoi), held their wedding on December 13–14, 2025. The wedding of Huong Giang and Ngoc Chung welcomed 60 unexpected guests. A group of "internet guests" added lively energy to the celebration. Before the big day, Giang met the group once in person to break the ice. The 60 guests - now affectionately known as “internet friends” - arrived early to help with the preparations.
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December 22, 2025 12:07 UTC
Sedentary lifestyles drive rise in early joint degeneration among young adults in Vietnam
A doctor examines a patient with osteoarthritis, whose legs have become deformed because of untreated knee joint degeneration, at a hospital in Vietnam. Doctors in major Vietnamese cities say they are seeing more patients in their 20s and 30s complaining of chronic back, neck and knee pain, with imaging tests revealing early degeneration of the spine or joints. “The number of young patients has clearly increased, especially among office workers,” said Le Nhat Duy, a doctor at the hospital. “Many young people keep exercising despite pain, turning minor injuries into chronic damage that is much harder to treat,” he said. The WHO recommends adults engage in at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week, and doctors advise regular movement breaks, proper warm-ups before exercise and early medical evaluation if joint pain persists for more than two weeks.
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December 22, 2025 06:51 UTC
Le Manh Hung appointed acting minister of industry and trade
On December 22, 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed a decision to appoint Le Manh Hung - Chairman of the Members’ Council of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (now known as the National Industrial and Energy Group) - to serve as the acting Minister of Industry and Trade. Hung was born on October 24, 1973, in Hung Yen Province. He holds a degree in petrochemical organic technology, a PhD in petrochemical science, and has completed advanced political theory training. His appointment comes following a Politburo decision to assign Nguyen Hong Dien - Central Party Committee member and former Minister of Industry and Trade - as Deputy Party Secretary in charge of the Party Committee of the National Assembly. As of now, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is supported by four deputy ministers: Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan, Phan Thi Thang, Truong Thanh Hoai, and Nguyen Hoang Long.
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December 22, 2025 06:25 UTC
In AI era, jobs won't vanish but interdisciplinary skills will be needed: HUST
Associate Prof Huynh Quyet Thang, Director of Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), said the development of technology and AI in recent years has significantly changed many professions. The school’s nearly 55 majors cover all of the nation’s important technology sectors,” Thang said. The school focuses on training engineers with interdisciplinary knowledge, such as integrating robotics with AI or fashion and textile technology with AI. “Therefore, we must accept challenges, be ready to acquire new knowledge and skills, and use technology to keep pace with technological development,” Thang said. He also noted two skills that students still lack and need to improve: English proficiency and confidence in their own abilities.
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December 22, 2025 05:27 UTC
Thanh Hoa woman fakes death for five years to claim insurance payout
Thu and her mother, Mrs. Thap, plotted the fake death to collect insurance payouts. Initial investigations confirmed that the woman requesting the reversal was indeed the person who had been issued a death certificate. They even hired a local shaman from Hoat Giang Commune to help stage a fake funeral. During police questioning, Nguyen Thi Thu admitted to faking her death due to fears that her illness might prevent insurance eligibility. Both Nguyen Thi Thu and her mother, Tran Thi Thap, are being held for investigation on charges of insurance fraud, in accordance with Vietnamese law.
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December 22, 2025 05:20 UTC