Vietnamese academics face retraction over unethical authorship
According to the journal’s official notice, the retraction was made due to an act deemed unethical in the realm of academic publishing. Following the retraction, a HUTECH representative confirmed with VietNamNet that the university had been made aware of the case and launched an internal inquiry. Furthermore, the lecturer had not included the paper in any personal research declarations submitted for academic evaluation, internal review, or professional appraisal within the institution. The university stated that faculty members are routinely reminded of regulations regarding authorship, publication standards, and proper academic conduct. The retraction highlights growing scrutiny over ethical standards in academic publishing, particularly concerning proper attribution of intellectual contributions.
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January 24, 2026 07:19 UTC
Party Congress honors 50 outgoing Central Committee members
At the closing session of Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress held on January 23, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man announced that 50 members of the 13th Central Committee did not seek re-election to the new 14th Central Committee. The 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam introduced at the 14th National Party Congress. The ceremony was attended by invited guests including former Party and State leaders, representatives of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and former Central Committee members from the 4th to 8th tenures. The newly elected 14th Central Committee was officially introduced at the session, with General Secretary To Lam delivering a closing address. List of 13th Central Committee members not re-elected to the 14th term:1.
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January 23, 2026 16:47 UTC
Three new members elected to Party Secretariat, two are women
Later in the day, during the closing session of the 14th National Party Congress, on behalf of the Presidium, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man announced that the Central Committee had approved the composition of the 14th Secretariat, consisting of 13 members. Of these, 10 are Politburo members assigned to the Secretariat by internal arrangement. Three additional members were elected at the Central Committee's first session. They are:Vo Thi Anh Xuan, Central Committee member and Vice President of VietnamPham Thi Thanh Tra, Central Committee member, member of the Party Committee of the Government, and Deputy Prime MinisterNguyen Van Quang, Central Committee member, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chief Justice of the Supreme People's CourtThese new appointments bring gender diversity and institutional experience into the Party’s executive leadership body. Based on the recommendations of the Central Committee, the 14th Politburo also assigned Tran Cam Tu, a Politburo member, to continue in the role of Executive Secretary of the Secretariat.
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January 23, 2026 10:56 UTC
14th National Party Congress wraps up with success
The 14th Party Central Committee convened its first plenary meeting and elected a 19-member Politburo. The Party Central Committee unanimously elected To Lam, General Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee, to continue serving as General Secretary of the 14th Party Central Committee, with 180 out of 180 votes, or 100% approval. The 14th Party Central Committee also approved the composition of the 14th Party Central Committee’s Secretariat, comprising 13 members. The Party Central Committee unanimously elects General Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee To Lam to continue serving as General Secretary of the 14th Party Central Committee, with 180 out of 180 votes, or 100% approval. The Party chief highlighted the 14th Party Central Committee’s determination to foster solidarity and successfully implement the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress, striving to build a strong and prosperous Vietnam in the new era.
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January 23, 2026 10:36 UTC
Horticulture gains ground in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, fragmented production limits exports: Dutch embassy
Photo: T.Luy / Tuoi TreThe Mekong Delta has long been Vietnam’s agricultural powerhouse. Horticulture gains groundDespite its central role in national food production, the Mekong Delta is also among the regions most vulnerable to climate change. With its tropical climate and fertile alluvial soil, the Mekong Delta is well suited to a wide range of horticultural crops. Longan and mangosteen on sale in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. Fragmented production poses challengesDespite its potential, horticulture exports in the Mekong Delta continue to face significant hurdles.
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January 23, 2026 10:27 UTC
Galaxy S26 release dates locked in, pricing still a mystery
Expected Galaxy S26 Ultra color options. Photo: NotebookcheckAccording to a reputable Korean tech outlet, Samsung is set to unveil its next flagship phones - the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra - on February 25 in San Francisco. The Galaxy S25 series went on sale February 3, 2025, while the S24 debuted even earlier, on January 24, 2024. Will Samsung raise prices for the S26, S26 Plus, or especially the S26 Ultra? But analysts believe that models like the S25 Ultra - and likely the S26 Ultra - still offer healthy profit margins.
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January 23, 2026 10:11 UTC
Vietnam attends Board of Peace Charter signing aimed at ending Gaza conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump (seated) and other delegates attend the signing ceremony of the Charter of the Board of Peace on ending the conflict in the Gaza Strip, held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. At the meetings, Son affirmed that Vietnam highly values President Trump’s efforts to promote global peace, cooperation, and prosperity, and expressed the country’s readiness to join the Board of Peace as a founding member. Son also conveyed the appreciation of Party General Secretary To Lam for President Trump’s continued support for strengthening Vietnam–U.S. Officials from President Trump’s cabinet welcomed Vietnam’s decision to become a founding member of the Board of Peace and expressed their commitment to further advancing the Vietnam–U.S. They highlighted the importance of promoting effective cooperation, including efforts to advance negotiations on reciprocal tax arrangements, noting that President Trump plans to visit Vietnam when conditions permit.
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January 23, 2026 10:01 UTC
The mystery and majesty of Ba Chua Xu Temple in An Giang
Nestled at the base of Sam Mountain in An Giang province, Ba Chua Xu Temple is among the most revered spiritual landmarks in southern Vietnam. Ba Chua Xu Temple. Locals believed that Ba Chua Xu had chosen the spot as her rightful place of worship. Regardless of its true origin, the statue is now deeply embedded in Vietnamese spiritual life, venerated as Ba Chua Xu. Photo: M.TThe statue of Ba Chua Xu, carved from rose sandstone, enshrined in the main hall.
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January 23, 2026 09:30 UTC
Vietnam’s new Party Central Committee features 21 female leaders
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra, and National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh. Several were born in 1971, including Dao Hong Lan, Nguyen Thi Tuyen, Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc, and Ho Thi Hoang Yen. Nguyen Thanh Hai – Member of the Central Committee, Chairwoman of the National Assembly Committee on Science, Technology, and Environment4. Le Thi Nga – Member of the Central Committee, Deputy Chairwoman of the National Assembly Committee on People’s Petitions and Oversight12. Le Thi Thuy – Deputy Secretary of the Government Party CommitteeDeputy Secretary of the Government Party Committee Le Thi Thuy.
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January 23, 2026 08:10 UTC
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam re-elected for new term
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam. To Lam, who served as general secretary during the 13th term (2021-2026), convened the meeting and delivered the opening address in his role as head of the previous Central Committee. The 14th Party Central Committee has unanimously elected To Lam (R, 2nd), General Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee, to continue serving as General Secretary of the 14th Party Central Committee. He is a member of the Politburo and has served multiple terms on the Party Central Committee. Before becoming general secretary, he held senior posts in the Ministry of Public Security, including minister, and previously served as state president in 2024.
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January 23, 2026 07:46 UTC
Ethnic minority members in Vietnam’s 14th Party Central Committee
Among the 200 members elected to the new 14th Party Central Committee, many are representatives of Vietnam’s ethnic minority groups. Several hold key leadership roles at both the central and local levels, as well as within the National Assembly. Notably, five current provincial Party secretaries are from ethnic minorities. They include: Ho Van Nien, Secretary of the Quang Ngai Provincial Party Committee; Hau A Lenh, Secretary of the Tuyen Quang Provincial Party Committee; Hoang Van Nghiem, Secretary of the Son La Provincial Party Committee; Y Thanh Ha Nie Kdam, Secretary of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee; and Hoang Quoc Khanh, Secretary of the Lang Son Provincial Party Committee. Below is the list of official members of the 14th Party Central Committee who are from ethnic minority backgrounds:Additionally, the list of alternate (reserve) members of the 14th Party Central Committee includes two individuals from ethnic minorities:Hoai Thanh
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January 23, 2026 07:30 UTC
Foreign national jailed for 6 years for circulating $36,300 worth of fake bills in Vietnam
In October 2024, Odiljon agreed to buy $30,000 in fake banknotes, all in $100 denominations, paying $15,000 in genuine currency. On December 23, 2024, Odiljon entered Vietnam as a tourist along with two friends and traveled to Phu Quoc. He concealed the counterfeit money in his checked luggage upon arrival. From December 25 to 27, Odiljon divided the fake cash among his two companions without informing them that the banknotes were counterfeit. Authorities concluded that Odiljon had possessed and circulated a total of $36,300 in counterfeit money.
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January 23, 2026 07:06 UTC
High schoolers in Vietnam build humanoid robot with facial recognition
A humanoid robot built by two high school students in Ninh Binh has drawn widespread attention at the province’s recent STEM and science-technology showcase. The humanoid robot built by high school students in Ninh Binh can recognize faces and perform lifelike hand movements. The humanoid robot was created by Nguyen Tran Duc Luong and Nguyen Dinh Kien from Nguyen Khuyen High School B. From concept to interaction: A human-like machine built by teensUnlike theoretical models, the students’ robot features realistic capabilities, including facial recognition and flexible arm movements. Accompanying the project was a second standout entry in the security category: the "GuardDog Robot AI," designed by Phan Duc Manh and Nguyen Ngoc Khanh from Nguyen Hue High School B.
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January 23, 2026 06:35 UTC
Future doctor crowned Student of the Year at Hanoi Medical University
The annual competition seeks to honor standout students who embody the values of the university - knowledge, professionalism, and the capacity to adapt and lead in the complex world of medicine. For Quynh Anh, the moment her name was called was overwhelming. Nguyen Thi Quynh Anh, a sixth-year student at Hanoi Medical University, wins the Student of the Year title. To Quynh Anh, a good doctor must be both technically proficient and emotionally attuned. “Professionalism isn’t just about medical knowledge or clinical skills - it’s also reflected in how we treat people, in our sense of duty and care,” she said.
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January 23, 2026 06:05 UTC
Vietnam joins founding members of Gaza Peace Council at WEF
Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son affirmed that Vietnam values President Donald Trump’s efforts to advance peace, cooperation, and global prosperity, and expressed Vietnam’s readiness to join the Gaza Peace Council as a founding member. Vietnam looks forward to working with other Council members to implement the Gaza Peace Plan, which was approved under UN Security Council Resolution 2803 on November 17, 2025. Members of the Trump cabinet expressed appreciation for Vietnam’s decision to join the Peace Council, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the Vietnam–US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They supported accelerating talks on reciprocal tax agreements and welcomed Vietnam’s participation as a founding member of the Gaza Peace Council. Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son and the Vietnamese delegation took part in several discussions, making active and constructive contributions to the dialogue.
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January 23, 2026 05:40 UTC