Stories from Hanoi · Vietnam

The Thai cabinet has approved a stimulus package proposed by the Ministry of Finance, authorizing borrowing of up to 400 billion baht, equivalent to approximately 12.2 billion RMB.

Hanoi is seeking to develop night economy models that integrate with asset protection to increase tourist experiences and extend visitor stays. The strategy aims to combine local cultural characteristics with economic growth.

The community health program aims to improve the quality of life for Vietnamese people by addressing child health issues. Technological advancements are being integrated into healthcare, particularly for complex interventions.

Prolonged use of phones, computers, and smart devices for two to four hours daily can place excessive pressure on the cervical spine. Users may experience difficulty turning their head without using their hands.

Forward head posture, characterized by the head's center of gravity shifting forward relative to the body, is identified as a health symptom. This condition can be tested by standing against a wall and checking if the heels touch while the head does not.

Vietnam is enhancing its disease prediction and isolation capabilities, said timely patient identification and management.

Second-year medical students at Hanoi Medical University are using artificial intelligence to increase productivity. Students aim to create specific application products to serve future professional roles.

A rare disease treatment involving three types of drugs, including garlic and ginseng, is being promoted for its ability to increase insulin levels and support the pancreas to normalize blood sugar.

Vietnam announced its 2026 regular college admissions, with a target of 850 students. The available majors include journalism, multimedia communications, public relations, filmmaking, graphic design, electronic communications engineering technology, and applied informatics. Admissions will be based on high school graduation or equivalent. Vietnam's national college entrance exam, referred to as Gaokao, is taking place today, designed to evaluate students' education levels. Vietnam is conducting its college entrance examination today, an event described as more stressful than university itself. The examination aims to evaluate students' educational levels but generates psychological anxiety for students, families, and teachers.

Concerns about energy supply shortages are becoming apparent, with refined products being particularly affected. The US AI PAC has raised $140 million from supporters including OpenAI, Palantir Technologies, and Andreessen Horowitz. This funding is described as a political war chest for the AI industry. Energy production facilities have been struck, with warnings that natural gas production in the region could take years to recover. US military leadership warned Iran to remain vigilant and avoid crossing boundaries, while also stating that the US would not re-engage in combat operations against Iran. The US is considering raising EU-US auto tariffs from 15% to 25% in the coming days, which could cost the German auto industry 15 billion euros in the short term and up to 30 billion euros long-term. The European auto industry chain shows high vulnerability in trade conflicts.