Korean media surprised by Korean-language boom in Vietnam

Major newspapers in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on February 4 expressed surprise at the rapid surge in Korean-language learning in Vietnam, after the Vietnamese government decided to recognize TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) scores in the national university admissions system from 2026.

Lunar New Year average bonus for workers up 13%

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The average bonus for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday rose by 13% year on year to 8.69 million VND per employee, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Tet gifts provided for disaster-affected communities, vulnerable children

04/02/2026 23:08
On the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year of the Horse (Tet), Vietnamese agencies and organizations have rolled out a series of meaningful initiatives to support communities affected by natural disasters in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak and children in difficult circumstances in Ho Chi Minh City.

Gender equality remains consistent objective in Vietnam’s development process: official

04/02/2026 18:33
Gender equality has always been regarded by the Party and State of Vietnam as a consistent objective throughout the country’s development process, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha stated at the dialogue session on the country’s ninth national report on the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), held in Geneva on February 3.

GDP chief extends Tet greetings to former Party, State leaders

02/02/2026 21:36
PANO - On February 1, in Ho Chi Minh City, General Nguyen Trong Nghia, Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs (GDP), visited and extended Tet greetings to former Party and State leaders on the occasion of the 96th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - 2026) and the upcoming 2026 Lunar New Year.

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Resuscitating patient with cardiac arrest – A hallmark at Central Military Hospital 108

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PANO - The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit of the Central Military Hospital 108 has recently successfully treated a 51 year old male patient from Thanh Hoa province who suffered cardiac arrest due to acute myocardial infarction.

Three national target programs basically meet, exceed 2021-2025 goals

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All three national target programs on new-style rural area building, sustainable poverty reduction, and socio-economic development in ethnic and mountainous areas have largely met and surpassed their assigned targets and tasks for the 2021-2025 period.

Four decades of poverty reduction in Vietnam: Bold action to leave no one behind

28/10/2025 15:38
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“Experiencing darkness” journey to see with heart

26/10/2025 19:00
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Korean media surprised by Korean-language boom in Vietnam

Korean media surprised by Korean-language boom in Vietnam

Major newspapers in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on February 4 expressed surprise at the rapid surge in Korean-language learning in Vietnam, after the Vietnamese government decided to recognize TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) scores in the national university admissions system from 2026.

Lunar New Year average bonus for workers up 13%

Lunar New Year average bonus for workers up 13%

Tet gifts provided for disaster-affected communities, vulnerable children

Gender equality remains consistent objective in Vietnam’s development process: official

GDP chief extends Tet greetings to former Party, State leaders

Resuscitating patient with cardiac arrest – A hallmark at Central Military Hospital 108

Resuscitating patient with cardiac arrest – A hallmark at Central Military Hospital 108

Three national target programs basically meet, exceed 2021-2025 goals

Four decades of poverty reduction in Vietnam: Bold action to leave no one behind

“Experiencing darkness” journey to see with heart

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