U23 Vietnam’s remarkable journey at the AFC U23 Championship 2026 came to a halt in the semifinal after a 0-3 defeat to a dominant U23 China. U23 Vietnam fought hard but fell 0-3 to China in the AFC U23 Championship 2026 semifinal – Photo: AFCComing into the match, U23 Vietnam carried the confidence of a team that had consistently impressed. Vietnam, still reeling from the loss of Hieu Minh, conceded just minutes into the second half. Down to ten men and down by two goals, Vietnam saw the match - and the dream - slipping away. We will regroup, focus, and fight with everything we have.”Praise and support from the regionWhile the defeat was a bitter blow, U23 Vietnam were far from forgotten.

According to Minister Nguyen Kim Son, Vietnam’s education sector has taken pioneering steps in digital transformation, data system development, and the early integration of AI in teaching and learning. These advancements highlight the sector’s leading role in modernizing and enhancing the quality of national education and training. Key highlights of the current termMinister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son. Minister Nguyen Kim Son emphasized that this term has been marked by continued and robust efforts to fundamentally and comprehensively reform Vietnam’s education and training sector. Minister Nguyen Kim Son acknowledged the complexity of this task.

Players of Vietnam (in red) and China compete for the ball during their semifinal at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, January 20, 2026. Vietnam’s task became harder when defender Pham Ly Duc was shown a straight red card, leaving the team a man down, although a later VAR review overturned a potential third goal for China. Wang Yudong added a late goal to complete the 3-0 win, sending China into the AFC U23 Asian Cup final for the first time, where they will play Japan on Saturday. Vietnam will face South Korea in the third-place match on Friday. The 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup is being held in Saudi Arabia from January 6 to 24.

An overview of the opening session of the 14th National Party Congress. Notably, the draft Political Report integrates in a coordinated manner three reports - the Political Report, the Socio-economic Report, and the Report reviewing Party building work - into a unified and comprehensive whole, with clear focus and priorities, concise presentation, and content that is easy to understand, remember, and implement. The comprehensive outcomes of the 13th Congress term have continued to reaffirm the Party's leadership role and reputation. From the reality of leading the revolution over the four decades of renewal, the report points out five valuable lessons. Third, thoroughly grasping and fully practising the viewpoint that "the people are the roots," bringing into full play the People's role as the subject and their central position.

A resident harvests allium chinense in Tat Vien Village, Thang Binh Commune, Da Nang City, central Vietnam. -- Vietnam’s state-run lottery Vietlott said late on Tuesday that a ticket holder had won the Mega 6/55 Jackpot 1 prize worth more than VND257 billion (US$9.8 million). Ho Chi Minh City-- Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City ordered emergency construction to repair subsidence along the Tau Hu Canal embankment in Chanh Hung Ward after a roadside collapse on Sunday, with traffic safety required to be restored by February 10. Economy-- By Tuesday, fourth-quarter 2025 results from most securities firms showed total margin lending at Vietnam’s securities firms had risen above VND400 trillion ($15.2 billion) by December 31, 2025. Sports-- Vietnam lost 0–3 to China in the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup semifinals early on Wednesday and will face South Korea in the third-place match on Friday.

Mobile users must complete biometric verification to avoid service suspension. The Ministry of Science and Technology (formerly the Ministry of Information and Communications) is currently soliciting public feedback on a draft circular that guides the biometric verification process for ground-based mobile telecommunication subscribers. This e-verification process, which holds legal validity, uses biometric facial recognition to confirm the identity of the subscriber or the organization's representative. The biometric data will be cross-checked against the National Population Database, ensuring consistency across at least four data fields: national ID number, full name, date of birth, and facial biometric data. This initiative is part of a broader national effort to eliminate junk SIM cards and tighten control over mobile data.

Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted in HCMC leads Vietnam in national academic awards with 153 winning students. More than half of these were claimed by Le Hong Phong High School alone, marking the highest individual school achievement nationwide. The school expanded its offerings to include both high school and junior high programs with selective admission. In 2024, HCMC authorities restructured the institution, splitting it into two: Tran Dai Nghia High School for the Gifted and Tran Dai Nghia Secondary–High School. In addition, Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted earned 33 awards, while Hung Vuong High School for the Gifted claimed 28.

The Galaxy S26 series will see minimal changes from its predecessor. Reports had suggested the company was planning to shake up its lineup, possibly renaming the base model Galaxy S26 Pro and replacing the Galaxy S26 Plus with a revamped Galaxy S26 Edge. Samsung has officially confirmed that the Galaxy S26 Edge and other potential new variants will not move forward. To be fair, the Galaxy S26 series will still be a strong lineup of smartphones. Once hailed as the defining Android flagship, Samsung's Galaxy series now struggles to maintain that status.

Ho Chi Minh City topped the list of award-winning provinces with 288 students honored in the 2025–2026 National Excellent Student Competition. This year, Ho Chi Minh City claimed the top spot with 288 winners, up from second place last year. In terms of first prizes, however, Hanoi still held its ground with 26 students earning the top distinction. The High School for Gifted Students under Vietnam National University, Hanoi, followed with 15 first prizes. The national selection round for the 2026 International Olympiad team will take place in Hanoi from March 24 to 26.

This time, the double-digit growth target is not simply about scale; more importantly, it’s about quality. Therefore, the central issue in reaching double-digit growth is whether we dare to change our way of doing things. Beyond the private sector, the industrialisation model is also being discussed as a major shift - would you agree? The double-digit growth target is not limited to a five-year term, but is tied to a long-term vision through 2045. Every locality is now setting double-digit growth targets for 2026 - an action commitment and a national responsibility at the local level.

According to the decision, VNU-HCM is to develop as a multidisciplinary, multi-field university at the forefront of Asia’s academic landscape. The program will run from 2026 to 2030, with the goal of positioning VNU-HCM among Asia’s top higher education institutions. Looking further to 2045, VNU-HCM aims to become a top-tier research university in Asia, with at least four disciplines ranked among the top 50 globally by prestigious international rankings. Talent-driven transformationVNU-HCM plans to train and attract at least 1,500 young and leading scientists, 100 visiting professors, and 100 innovation experts. Modernizing education to meet international standards: Radically reform academic programs and modernize teaching methods through advanced technologies, especially artificial intelligence.

Reverse painting on glass means working backwards - details must be painted first, backgrounds last. He calls it “reverse glass fingerprint art,” or Thu an tam phap hoa nguoc kinh. But with them, he has created a body of work that not only earned him numerous national records but also two world records. In 2005, the Vietnam Records Organization officially recognized him as the only Vietnamese artist painting directly on glass with his bare hands. And over the years, that passion has given me small joys - like developing this unique reverse glass method.

However, compared to previous days, the early crowd was thinner - possibly due to gold prices hovering near all-time highs. As of January 19, SJC gold bullion closed at 163–165 million VND per tael (buy-sell), while 1–5 chi SJC gold rings were quoted at 159.7–162.2 million VND per tael. For those wishing to buy SJC gold bars, online registration remains mandatory. Additional support for gold prices comes from concerns about U.S. fiscal sustainability, rising public debt, and questions around the independence of the Federal Reserve. “Overall, high geopolitical risk, trade tensions, and strong global demand are expected to support gold in the short term,” Dr. Trang Anh concluded.

Looking to the 14th Congress, Vietnam plans to build on earlier achievements with a new wave of infrastructure and social projects. Alongside these investments, Whittaker highlighted social policies such as making basic medical care free by 2030, expanding environmental regulations, and deepening diplomacy. Vietnam’s digital economy was valued at about US$45 billion by 2025 and is projected to grow to $90–200 billion by 2030, Ye said. Guerrier said the agreement helped cushion Vietnam during the global downturn, with exports recording double-digit growth even as world trade contracted. EU investment in Vietnam has risen to more than 30 billion euros ($35.1 billion), from about 22 billion euros ($25.8 billion) previously.

receives treatment at Da Nang Hospital in Da Nang City, central Vietnam after suffering cardiogenic shock, septic shock, and acute respiratory failure. His condition was further complicated by the combination of cardiogenic shock and septic shock. After more than 16 days of intensive treatment, the patient’s heart and lung function improved markedly, allowing doctors to wean him off VA-ECMO. He continued to be closely monitored in the intensive care unit and subsequently made a full recovery. Dr. Nguyen The Minh Tung, from the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Da Nang Hospital, warned that acute myocarditis can occur even in young, previously healthy people following common viral infections.