National
Top leader urges education sector to make fundamental shift in mindset
The Ministry of Education and Training should establish a transparent system for tracking implementation through specific and regularly updated indicators.
Nationwide "Digital Literacy" movement to empower Vietnamese women
Ministry reviews transport demand for Ho Chi Minh City–Can Tho railway
Dai Ngai 1 Bridge construction accelerates, opening target set for 2027
HCMC–Trung Luong–My Thuan Expressway expansion speeds up
International
Vietnam seeks to strengthen role as bridge in ASEAN – Russia partnership
PM Le Minh Hung’s attendance at the ASEAN – Russia Commemorative Summit demonstrates Vietnam’s high regard for the ASEAN – Russia Strategic Partnership and the long-standing friendship between Vietnam and Russia over many decades.
Vietnam pushes women’s greater representation in int’l legal bodies
Vietnam seeks expanded US partnership in searching remains of martyrs
HCMC, Australia’s Victoria strengthen friendly and cooperative relations
HCMC seeks stronger Australia partnership in finance, clean energy and education
Business
Domestic coffee prices rise
On June 15, domestic coffee prices ranged from VND89,000 (US$8.38) to VND89,700 (US$3.4) per kilogram. Compared with the end of last week, prices increased by approximately VND4,500 (US$0.17) per kilogram.
More than 17,000 fuel retail outlets switched to E10 gasoline
High-tech industries drive export growth
Electric motorcycle market booms in HCMC as commuters pivot to green transit
Egg prices plunge, poultry farmers suffer heavy losses
Education
Debates erupt over literature exam as students finish graduation tests
Vietnam's high school graduation exam sparked online debate with the Literature paper’s focus on AI, global tech icons raising equity concerns, while the Mathematics exam was seen as accessible but designed to test reasoning over rote knowledge.
Wholehearted community support empowers exam candidates nationwide
More than 1.2 million students take high school graduation examination
Education Minister, HCMC leaders encourage candidates ahead of graduation exam
Over 142,000 students register for National High School Graduation Exam in HCMC
Sports
HCMC accelerates Thong Nhat Stadium renovation ahead of 2026 National Games longform
Ho Chi Minh City's sport sector is accelerating the comprehensive renovation of Thong Nhat Stadium as part of preparations for hosting the 10th National Sports Games in late 2026.
