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Despite his grandmother's warning that he would disown him if he quit school, a male student in Can Tho who works as a kitchen assistant struggles to repay an 11 million VND loan he took out for tuition.
Phong's small house was surrounded by water year-round, and his childhood was marked by scarcity. Despite this, his grandmother would sternly say, "If you drop out of school, I'll disown you!", so Phong worked and studied at the same time.
Students are researching the production of Ganoderma lucidum mushroom strains and using AI to promote their products.
Using AI to recommend sources of Ganoderma lucidum mushroom strains. The project "Organic cultivation of Ganoderma lucidum mushrooms with integrated traceability of strains" was developed by a group of friends including Lam Bao Duy, Nguyen Thi Oanh Yen, Dang Khac Huy, Nguyen Thi Thuy Duong, Nguyen Dinh Hoang Anh, Ngo Thi Bich Ngoc, and Tran Thi Kim Thu from Dong Thap University. The project, conceived and implemented since July 2026, was among the top 5 outstanding projects at Inspire Mekong 2026.
Over 8.1 billion VND from the "Mid-Autumn Festival for Children" program reaches children in border areas and orphans affected by COVID-19.
The Mid-Autumn Festival for Children 2026 program will pay special attention to children in 248 border communes, ethnic minority children, and children orphaned due to COVID-19, with a total mobilized resource of over 8.1 billion VND. Can Tho City was chosen by the Central Youth Union and the Central Children's Council as the main venue for the program on the evening of September 25th, coinciding with this year's Mid-Autumn Festival.
Can Tho's young people check in on Independence Day.
The "Youth for the Homeland's Border and Islands" campaign was recently organized by units of Cluster 4 of the Can Tho City Youth Union in Ha Tien ward and Giang Thanh commune ( An Giang province) just before National Day on September 2nd. Young people campaigned to donate the "Youth Stone Bench" project at Regiment 20, and presented 30 gifts to disadvantaged non-commissioned officers and soldiers, as well as their family members, who are officers working in the border area.
The male student who worked as a bread vendor to care for his grandmother and raise his younger sibling has been accepted into Can Tho University.
This summer, Truong Hoang Hieu is a freshman at Can Tho University. While selling lottery tickets, my grandmother broke her leg. Every day, Mrs. Ngo Thi Gioi (74 years old, Hieu's maternal grandmother) sells lottery tickets all over Can Tho. With each ticket sold, she carefully saves up to provide meals for her grandchildren, two children left in her care by their parents. Since the 9th grade, Hieu has also helped sell bread near his house to earn money for his education.
Visiting Can Tho for Independence Day: Experience the slow pace of life on Con Son Island and enjoy making chocolate in the countryside.
The Cai Rang floating market, once bustling with activity on the docks and boats on the water, remains a popular tourist destination every morning - Photo: LAN NGOC Can Tho has and continues to offer many tourism products for visitors to experience, especially short-day tours focusing on ecotourism combined with authentic Western Vietnam countryside cuisine and closeness to the natural beauty of the riverine garden landscape.
'Dress code': wearing a traditional Vietnamese blouse and checkered scarf when traveling in the Mekong Delta.
Let's all wear traditional Vietnamese blouses (áo bà ba) when traveling to the Mekong Delta. At eco-tourism destinations in the Mekong Delta such as Son Island ( Can Tho ) or Thoi Son Island (Dong Thap), the sight of groups of young people in traditional Vietnamese clothing like the "ao ba ba" shirt and checkered scarf is becoming increasingly common, forming a unique "dress code".
Students from the Mekong Delta need to be proficient in AI and understand the riverine culture.
Hundreds of students participated in a business cooperation signing and mock interview program organized by Greenwich Vietnam - Can Tho campus on August 15th. Understanding the culture is an advantage.
The student union connects with and advises students from the Mekong Delta region, opening doors to overseas study opportunities.
As part of the Green Summer campaign, the Can Tho College Youth Union, in collaboration with the Dai Thanh Ward Youth Union (Can Tho City) and Nhat Han Consulting and Training Co., Ltd., organized a program to interact with businesses, provide career guidance, entrepreneurship advice, and study abroad opportunities for over 250 union members and students.
Can Tho students start a business with a project to recover nutrients in fish ponds using modules.
Students gain access to circular agriculture. Recently, the Aqualoop BioPod project (Nutrient Recovery Module for Fish Ponds) by students Bui Nguyen Tieu Van, Pham Tran Thai Nguyen, To Nhu Yen, Le Phuong Ngan, and Nguyen Khanh Linh from Greenwich Vietnam - Can Tho campus successfully developed a practical model to support nutrient recovery in fish pond water using a floating module combining aquatic plants, root systems, biochar, and microbial substrates.
Kindness in Vinh Long: Teacher Khanh's charitable lottery ticket booth raises funds for poor students.
For over four months, residents of Hoa Binh commune ( Vinh Long province) have become familiar with the sight of a young teacher standing in front of a lottery ticket stand with the words "Lottery tickets of compassion - Giving love, receiving smiles" written on it. This meaningful charitable activity also received enthusiastic attention and support from the local people.
Scholarships, free meals, and transportation are provided to support students from rural areas taking exams.
On June 6th, Tuoi Tre Online reported that many high schools in rural and island areas of Can Tho City have implemented support activities for 12th-grade students before the 2026 high school graduation exam, ranging from free review sessions to scholarships, meals, and transportation. At Tan Loc Secondary and High School (Tan Loc ward), located on an island in the Hau River, the school awarded scholarships and provided free meals to students participating in the exam.
Students create robots to monitor the health of the elderly.
This is a research project by a group of friends, Nguyen Gia Phu and Mach Phu Hung (11th grade students at Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Specialized High School, Soc Trang Ward, Can Tho City). The project won first prize at the City-level Science and Technology Competition for high school students in the 2025-2026 school year (in the field of robotics and intelligent machines).
What are some of the popular tourist attractions in Can Tho this Tet holiday?
On the evening of February 14th (27th day of the 12th lunar month), the Can Tho Spring Art Flower Street for the Year of the Horse 2026 will open, enlivening the Tet atmosphere of the Western Capital. The artistic spring flower street, along with tourist attractions and ecological zones, has become a ready destination for spring visitors to experience and enjoy a variety of authentic Mekong Delta tourism products. What's new about the Can Tho art flower street this year?
Ruby pink chrysanthemums and velvet pink chrysanthemums make their debut at Can Tho's Tet flower market.
On February 13th (the 26th day of the 12th lunar month), Tuoi Tre Online observed a bustling atmosphere at the spring flower markets in Can Tho City. Gardeners are busy tending to pots of chrysanthemums, marigolds, and yellow apricot blossoms to ensure they are ready for market. Besides the traditional yellow chrysanthemums, this year gardeners are growing two new varieties: ruby pink chrysanthemums and velvet pink chrysanthemums.
Visiting Can Tho, the "capital" of dried snakehead fish, to see locals busily drying their fish for Tet.
On February 12th, Tuoi Tre Online observed the bustling atmosphere of people drying snakehead fish in the Thoi Ninh area, Thoi An Dong ward, Can Tho city, in preparation for this year's Tet holiday. In particular, at this time of year, when traveling along National Highway 91B, in the Thoi Ninh area of Thoi An Dong ward, you will easily see finished dried snakehead fish hanging in stalls and drying racks along both sides of the road.
Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics awarded scholarships, readers donated 23 million VND to male student who worked part-time from 3am
On October 6, at the opening ceremony of the 51st regular university course of Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics (UEH) - Vinh Long Branch, new student Le Phuc Hau and other students were awarded scholarships worth 10 million VND/scholarship by the school.
Exchange of ethnic minority youth in Can Tho
On the evening of May 30, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the People's Committee of Can Tho City directed and coordinated with units to organize the 9th exchange program for outstanding ethnic minority students of cultural, sports and tourism schools in the Southern region in 2025. The event gathered more than 200 ethnic minority youth from universities, colleges, gifted high schools, institutes, conservatories...
School opens bank account to raise nearly 108 million VND to support female student whose boat sank
On May 30, Vinh Thanh High School (Vinh Thanh District, Can Tho City) - informed that the unit has given the money that teachers, parents, students of the school and benefactors donated to the situation of the "mobile home" which is the old boat on the river of the family of Truong Tuong Cong Ly Thi Song Xuan (currently a student of class 12C1 of the school) who unfortunately sank. Although it is an old boat, it is the most valuable asset to Xuan's family.
The boat carrying all the assets sank, teachers in Can Tho donated to support the 12th grade female student
In recent days, an open letter from Vinh Thanh High School (Vinh Thanh District, Can Tho City) about Xuan's situation has been shared with the community and has "touched" many teachers, students and philanthropists in Can Tho. The open letter reads: "I am Truong Tuong Cong Ly Thi Song Xuan, currently a student in class 12c1 of the school. My family is in very difficult circumstances, my parents and Xuan live on a small boat.
When you come to Can Tho, do you know where to go for the holidays?
On May 1 (the second day of the holiday celebrating the 50th anniversary of national reunification), Tuoi Tre Online reporters joined the crowd of people flocking to eco-tourism spots in Phong Dien district, Can Tho city. This locality is home to the most fruit gardens, tourist attractions, and ecological areas of Can Tho. Some famous places include My Khanh Tourist Village, Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery, Ong De Eco-Tourism Village, 9 Hong Fruit Garden, etc.
Can Tho eco-zones open rural markets and make traditional cakes to serve tourists on the occasion of April 30 and May 1.
On April 29, Tuoi Tre Online noted the atmosphere of preparing activities and tourism products with a strong Western character at eco-tourism areas as tomorrow is the official day people enter the holiday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification. At Ong De Eco-tourism Village (Phong Dien District, Can Tho City) with a system of folk games, land and water games, visiting the fresh and sweet green strawberry garden.
VTV Can Tho meets witnesses of the first day of national reunification
This big hand-holding event is an opportunity for Can Tho people and young people to relive historical moments and emotional memories of the first days of liberation told by historical witnesses. Notably, just two days after the complete liberation of the South, Can Tho Radio and Television Station broadcast images and announcements from the revolutionary government to tens of millions of people in the Southwest.
Nga Bay River Urban Tour Week, visitors have the opportunity to sing together the song "Love of a Mat Seller"
This is one of the activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South, National Reunification, the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the town - now Nga Bay city, 10 years as a type III urban area, 5 years of the establishment of Nga Bay city associated with 110 years of the formation of Nga Bay - Phung Hiep land.
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SCG fosters ESG growth in youth through “Sharing the Dream Scholarship”
This year, the program garnered significant participation from students nationwide, awarding 200 scholarships (100 for university students and 100 for pupils) with a total value of approximately 3 billion VND.
Bosch Vietnam presents a range of green solutions at GEFE 2024
Aligning business growth with sustainable development Bosch considers sustainability not just a trend but a core business philosophy, both in Vietnam and worldwide. This is clearly demonstrated through the application of sustainable principles throughout the entire product development process, from design to manufacturing, to optimize energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact.
Shinhan Life Vietnam continues support for pediatric leukemia patients for third consecutive year
Companies Follow Ven.vn on Shinhan Life Vietnam continues its support to children undergoing leukemia treatment by donating VND 150,000,000 towards medical expenses and distributing over 120 gifts to patients in the City Children's Hospital, in Ho Chi Minh City. This initiative is part of Shinhan Life Vietnam's ongoing community outreach efforts, aiming to bring joy and alleviate some of the hardships faced by young patients at Children's City Hospital.
Carlsberg Vietnam donates more than VND1 billion to northern regions affected by typhoon and flooding
The donation was directly handed over to the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committees of Thai Nguyen and Lao Cai, the two provinces hardest hit by the recent disaster. The donation reflects Carlsberg Vietnam's commitment to social responsibility and community support This donation embodies the Carlsberg Group’s purpose of “Brewing for a better today and tomorrow”. The donation was sourced from both the company and voluntary contributions from Carlsberg Vietnam employees.
Carlsberg Vietnam appoints Andrew Khan as new Managing Director
Andrew Khan has brought a wealth of experience and strategic insight to Carlsberg Vietnam. His five-year tenure with the Carlsberg Group has been marked by impactful leadership, particularly in expanding premium brands across key markets.
MM Mega Market Vietnam achieves the Green Business award
The Ho Chi Minh City Green Business is an annual event to honor and reward businesses for their achievements in sustainability, such as waste treatment innovations, green products, and sustainable development strategies towards a green and circular economy in Vietnam.
Indian businesses promote trade and investment cooperation with Vietnamese partners
The event attracted the participation of representatives of the Punjab state government (India) and 100 businesses from both sides, operating in fields such as: agricultural products - food, construction materials, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, general trade, mechanical engineering, garment, information technology, etc. Through the B2B business connection session at the seminar (on August 26), businesses of the two countries had the opportunity to find new partners and new business relationships.
Technology adoption high amongst Vietnamese businesses
Science - Technology Follow Ven.vn on Vietnamese businesses are more likely to include a digital strategy as part of their organisational strategy when compared with businesses in other markets, CPA Australia’s most recent survey shows. Seventy-four per cent of survey respondents from Vietnam said their business or employer had a digital strategy, compared to the Asia-Pacific average of 63 per cent.
Polish food and beverage enterprises seek partners in Vietnam market
On this occasion, KIGCP organized the program “Taste Europe 2024 - tradition and quality” in Ho Chi Minh City with the support of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH). The promotion program “Taste Europe 2024” is an annual program to support Polish enterprises operating in the fields of agriculture and F&B to find new partners and develop international markets.
Bosch Automotive Research and Development Center in Vietnam marks its 10th year
Established in 2014 with a total investment of 36 million euros to date, the R&D center has since continuously expanded – today, some 125 engineers work there. It has become pivotal in Bosch’s global automotive strategy, nurturing local talent and making substantial contributions to the industry. “The Bosch Automotive R&D center has contributed to the development of new mobility technologies.
International tea and coffee exhibitions opens in HCMC
This is an annual event in the Café show exhibition series in Seoul, Shanghai, Paris and Vietnam. The event opens from May 9-11. This is an opportunity for leading domestic and foreign managers and experts to meet and share orientations, strategies, solutions and practical management tools in the manufacturing, processing, managing distribution of chains about cafes, tea, food and beverages.
Vietnam to jail two American subversives for 14 years
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court on Wednesday sentenced Nguyen James Han, a 49-year-old man with dual American-Vietnamese citizenship, and Phan Angel, a 62-year-old American national of Vietnamese origin, to 14 years in prison followed by immediate deportation. The court also sentenced the duo's 10 Vietnamese accomplices to 5-11 years in prison and 2-3 years of probation on the same charges.
Vietnam jails two American subversives for 14 years
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court on Wednesday sentenced Nguyen James Han, a 49-year-old man with dual American-Vietnamese citizenship, and Phan Angel, a 62-year-old American national of Vietnamese origin, to 14 years in prison followed by immediate deportation. The court also sentenced the duo's 10 Vietnamese accomplices to 5-11 years in prison and 2-3 years of probation on the same charges.
Vietnam sentences 5 to death, 4 get life for drug trafficking
Vietnamese drug traffickers stand at a trial in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday. Photo by Lan Ngoc The leader of the gang, Nguyen Van Phu, 54, and four of his henchmen aged 27-58 got death for "illegally trading and trafficking narcotics." The four to get life for the same charges are aged 26-45. Three others received jail sentences of five to 20 years.
Vietnam deports American citizen for instigating violence during SEZ law protest
William Anh Nguyen is escorted to the Friday court for his charges of instigating violence during last month’s protest in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo courtesy of Phap Luat Newspaper William Anh Nguyen, 33, was given a commuted sentence for offences punishable by up to seven years in jail under Vietnam’s Penal Code. The court said it showed leniency because it was the first time the foreigner was committing a crime and he was repentant about what he’d done.
Irresponsible former central bank leader jailed in Vietnam
Dang Thanh Binh, former deputy governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, stands trial in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Nguyen A court in Ho Chi Minh City sentenced a former central bank deputy governor to three years in jail on Monday for management violations that caused huge losses to the banking sector.
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