Counterfeit, smuggled and unverified goods continue to pose challenges for both consumers and regulators in Việt Nam. In Hà Nội, authorities say violations are being detected across both traditional markets and e-commerce platforms, highlighting the scale of a problem that remains difficult to contain.
Japan has long been regarded as one of the world’s leading countries in robotics technology. The country is now devoting significant resources to artificial intelligence systems. Its rapidly ageing population and worsening labour shortage are seen as key drivers behind the development of humanoid robots.
For children in remote areas where access to libraries is limited, the Tiny Sun Digital Library can be life-changing. The initiative sees more than 100 artists, actors, and editors join hands to record books for children, aiming to make knowledge more accessible and encourage a love of reading.
Việt Nam is continuing its nationwide "500 Days and Nights" campaign to locate, recover, and identify the remains of fallen soldiers. To date, more than one million graves and memorials have been established across the country, yet hundreds of thousands of soldiers remain unidentified.
More than 1.2 million students across Việt Nam sat for the second and final day of the national high school graduation examination on Friday, 12 June, taking two elective subjects. On 11 June, students completed the two compulsory subjects: Literature and Mathematics.
In recent years, transnational education has become increasingly attractive to Vietnamese students, offering international curricula, globally recognised degrees and wider career opportunities. As university admissions season approaches, these pathways are attracting growing student interest.
One year after the administrative boundary merger, Hạnh Phúc Commune in Lào Cai Province is embracing a tourism model that preserves natural landscapes and cultural identity while creating sustainable livelihoods for local ethnic communities. The approach aims to turn cultural heritage and human potential into lasting prosperity and happiness.