For over a week now, thousands of international TikTok accounts have embraced a playful wordplay, remixing the famous song "Stand by Me" by American musician Benjamin Earl King into "Stand bánh mì," a fun reference to the experience of eating bánh mì on the pavement. This trend has gone viral across various international social media platforms, drawing international visitors to try Việt Nam's beloved bánh mì.
Vietnamese professionals abroad are leveraging their international expertise in fields like semiconductors and space technology to drive the nation's innovation ecosystem. Through platforms like the Vietnam-Australia Innovation Network, these experts are connecting global knowledge with local industrial needs. This flexible approach allows the younger generation to contribute significantly to Vietnam's scientific and technological advancement without necessarily returning home.
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck Hung Dao Commune in Cao Bang Province on 1 August, with tremors felt across the epicentral area and nearby communities. The earthquake occurred at a depth of around 8 kilometres. Residents in Hung Dao and neighbouring communes, including Bao Lac and Bao Lam, reported hearing a loud rumble before experiencing light shaking.
In Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, more than 70,000 households remain without running water, leaving residents short of food and clean water. Vietnamese community groups are also stepping in to support those affected. In 31 July, around 800 Vietnamese nationals have received support.
Every day, Cho Ray Phnom Penh Hospital receives a large number of patients seeking medical care. The hospital provides a wide range of services. Opened in 2014, Cho Ray Phnom Penh Hospital is one of the key healthcare cooperation projects between Vietnam and Cambodia. Equipped with modern medical facilities, the hospital has gradually expanded its specialist departments to better meet the growing healthcare needs of the Cambodian people
Vietnam is stepping up efforts to boost digital literacy and promote fact-checking as a daily habit in the era of artificial intelligence. Bringing together regulatory authorities, mainstream media, technology companies, and educational institutions, the "Trust AI?" campaign officially launched on 31 July, aimed at embedding a nationwide culture of "Verify before you trust".
Vietnam’s official electronic tax tool - the eTax Mobile application - has been upgraded to include information on temporary exit bans and the tax obligations of individuals and businesses.