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The rapid rise of AI, Big Data, and automation is reshaping the global job market, making digital expertise a key advantage. Roles in digital management and innovation are becoming increasingly valuable, offering attractive salaries—ranging from $55,000 in Vietnam to over $200,000 in the U.S. According to the World Economic Forum, 60% of employers see digital technologies as the top driver of organizational growth.

Vietnam is actively promoting digital transformation through its National Digital Transformation Program, aiming to develop a digital government, economy, and globally competitive tech firms. The country's digital economy is expected to reach $49 billion by 2025, fueling demand for professionals skilled in both technology and business strategy.

However, McKinsey reports that fewer than half the current workforce meets the needed digital skill level, highlighting a global skills gap. To address this, British University Vietnam (BUV) offers a Management and Digital Innovation program, awarded by the University of London and academically directed by the London School of Economics (LSE).

The program blends core business knowledge with advanced digital skills, preparing students for high-demand roles like chief digital officer, business analyst, and digital project manager. With strong ties to industry needs and access to 69 partner universities worldwide, including Russell Group institutions, BUV students graduate with practical skills and global career opportunities.

Hoi An in central Vietnam has ranked seventh in the Post Office's annual Holiday Money Report of the world's best-value destinations for British travelers, despite a significant 41.3% rise in prices from last year. The average cost of eight common tourist items in Hoi An—such as coffee, beer, cola, wine, water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a three-course dinner for two—now totals £73.23 (US$100.64).

The report, which surveyed 47 global destinations, found Portugal's Algarve to be the cheapest, with a three-course meal and wine for two costing only £40.33. Cape Town came second, even after an 11% price increase.

Actor Lee Jung Jae and businesswoman Lim Se Ryung have now been together for a decade. The couple confirmed their relationship in 2015 after years of speculation, though they reportedly first met in 2005. Lim is the ex-wife of Lee Jae Yong, Samsung Electronics' executive chairman and South Korea's second-richest individual with a net worth of $10.9 billion.

Lim and Lee have frequently appeared at public events, including multiple LACMA Art + Film Galas and red carpets at Cannes and the Emmys. Rumors about their relationship began in 2010, a year after Lim's divorce, though Lee initially denied them. In 2012, he publicly rejected marriage rumors and defended his and his family's privacy, later confirming the relationship to protect Lim and her children.

Now 53, Lee is one of South Korea's most acclaimed actors, with awards including an Emmy and a SAG Award. Lim, 48, is vice-chairwoman of Daesang Group and the daughter of its honorary chairman. The couple was most recently seen vacationing in Paris, continuing to show a strong and steady bond.

Vietnam Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation to boost the presence of Korean food in Southeast Asia. This is the first time South Korea's state-run food agency has partnered with a foreign airline for food export promotion.

The collaboration will introduce K-food meals on Vietnam Airlines flights and include promotional efforts, such as airing Korean food ads on in-flight entertainment and showcasing K-food in airport lounges. Prior to the MoU, the airline had already trialed Korean menu items, including serving 20,000 Korean melons on domestic business class flights and offering drinks like rice milk and ginseng tea on international routes.

A group of Filipino tourists in Hanoi was charged VND1.4 million (US$53) for a taxi ride of less than 1 km—about 50 times the normal fare. On June 30, unable to book a ride-hailing service due to heavy rain, they took a taxi near Hoan Kiem Lake. The driver deliberately took a longer route before overcharging them.

After the tourists filed a complaint, local police identified the driver, who admitted to the scam and refunded VND1.37 million. While the tourists were surprised, one of them said their overall experience in Hanoi remained positive. Police are considering fines for the driver.

This incident follows a similar case last month, when a Taiwanese tourist was also overcharged for a taxi ride in Hanoi.