Population data drives innovation in election process

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Population data drives innovation in election process

15/03/2026

02:55

During the election of the 16th National Assembly and the People’s Councils at all levels, the application of digital data has not only helped ensure accuracy and transparency in the electoral process, but has also brought new conveniences to voters, from accessing information to actively taking part in related procedures.

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Vietnam takes AI into classrooms

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From the 2026-2027 school year, an AI education framework applicable nationwide will be rolled out, with 12 lessons per class each year, covering four areas: human-centred thinking, AI ethics, AI techniques and applications, and AI system design. Schools across Vietnam are rapidly updating their technology and curricula, preparing students to understand and take control of artificial intelligence.

Artists with disabilities find creative home

Society 02:06

For 30 years, Hands On Studio in Canberra, Australia, has provided artists with disabilities a dedicated space to create, connect and participate in community life. Starting in a humble shed, the studio now supports 125 artists with 25 teachers, fostering confidence and self-expression. The programme has become such a vital creative and social hub for its participants that it currently has a waiting list of up to 20 years.

Optimising resources for future Asian Games

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During the visit to the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, IOC President Kirsty Coventry called on major sporting events to innovate and direct more resources towards athletes. The 20th Asian Games reflects this approach through a decentralised model that reuses existing venues.

A TikToker gives a voice to small street vendors

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In Ca Mau, located in the southernmost part of Vietnam in the Mekong Delta region, a young Vietnamese creator is demonstrating how digital platforms can transform daily livelihoods. Equipped solely with a smartphone, this content creator assists traditional street vendors in reaching broader audiences, turning online visibility into tangible economic opportunities.

Vietnam – France law programme opens international career paths

Society 03:15

An international qualification earned in Vietnam is opening doors to legal careers across borders. Since 2011, the Joint Vietnamese-French Master’s in Law Programme, specialising in international and comparative business law, has helped Ho Chi Minh City University of Law attract international students and strengthen its global academic ties. The programme brings together three French universities, namely Jean Moulin Lyon 3, Bordeaux and Toulouse Capitole, and Belgium’s Free University of Brussels.

Vietnamese peacekeepers bid farewell to South Sudan

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Vietnamese peacekeepers at Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 7 are preparing to return home after completing their mission in South Sudan. In their final days in Juba, they visited St. Clare, where they brought books, toys, and other gifts to children. The farewell was a chance for the Vietnamese peacekeepers to share warm moments with local people and leave behind lasting memories of friendship.