Policy limiting second-home loans must target speculators, not buyers

As soon as a low-cost housing project is launched, the rich rush to buy it. The poor, who should be supported, are left out.

From honey ‘hunter’ to owner of VND25 billion honey farm in Dong Nai

Starting with just a few bee colonies, Le Loc Quan from Dong Nai has built an internationally certified honey brand, exporting honeycomb products to multiple countries and generating annual revenue in the tens of billions of dong.

Local specialty shines at Ninh Binh feasts

The local specialty isn't just a staple of daily meals but also appears frequently on ceremonial feast trays at funerals and weddings in Giao Thuy commune (Ninh Binh province), where it's a crowd favorite and often the first dish to be finished.

Student from rural small school wins 1st prize in Hanoi’s Informatics Contest

Coming from a high school in Hanoi’s outskirts, Ho Nhat Hao not only “skipped a grade” to compete in a contest designed for 12th graders but also became the only 10th-grade student to win First Prize in Informatics.

HCM City's new leader: experienced team with 3 Central Committee members

In the newly appointed leadership team of HCMC, three members currently serve on the Central Committee of the Communist Party.

Farmers in distress as pigs culled, big livestock firms report huge profits

While small-scale farmers are struggling with the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak and have had to cull over 1 million pigs, several major livestock companies are reporting massive profits exceeding VND1 trillion.

Tourism sector reinvents itself: from voucher campaigns to PPP

Partnering with online travel platforms to promote destinations is a key part of public-private collaboration in the tourism industry. The cooperation helps to expand markets, boost visitor numbers, and promote Vietnam’s image globally.

Psychological kidnapping: the dark side of online scams targeting students

Criminals are using technology to manipulate victims, forcing them to cut off all contact with family and effectively turning them into “remote psychological prisoners” to extort money, with financial losses reaching into the billions of VND.

Second-home loan caps spark credit intervention fears

The proposal to limit loans for second and subsequent home purchases has raised concerns about interfering with bank operations. If implemented, it could risk freezing the real estate market, as seen in China.

From steel to superfood: One woman’s journey to elevate Vietnamese rice

Vietnamese rice bread captures global attention as An Nhien’s startup leads the plant-based revolution.

Doctors warn against CT scan overuse in disease screening

Worried about cancer and stroke, many people are seeking whole-body computed tomography (CT) scans to detect disease conditions early.

Shared living draws Brazilian visitor to Vietnamese village

On her 16th day in Thai Hai ecological village (Thai Nguyen), Juliana Alves Noronha had already grown used to waking up early to breathe in the fresh air, working with locals to grow vegetables, tend gardens, make che lam, or gather medicinal leaves.

Lai Chau Ginseng offers new green livelihood for northwest highlands

Lai Chau Ginseng cultivation is emerging as a promising green livelihood in the remote forests of Vietnam’s Northwest region.

Vietnamese enterprise unexpectedly rises to group of global ESG leaders

Latest S&P Global assessment shows Masan Consumer - Vietnam's representative - surpassing 85 percent of 330 peers to become the Vietnamese company with the highest ESG score published on S&P Global platform.

Dairy farmers on edge as 13 tons of milk at risk of being dumped daily

Each day, 13 tons of milk worth nearly VND200 million from 60 dairy farming households in Vinh Phu commune, Phu Tho province, are at risk of being discarded due to lack of buyers, leaving farmers feeling like they are “sitting on fire.”

Vietnam masters polymer banknote tech with homegrown innovation

Inspired by a former prime minister’s vision, Vietnam has become the third nation to produce its own polymer currency substrate.

iPhone 18 Pro Max poised to set new standard in premium smartphones

Apple's next flagship may bring a refined design and groundbreaking camera technology to redefine mobile innovation.

Vietnam reaches 183,000 electric cars as EV adoption surges

Vietnam now has over 183,000 electric cars and 974 electric buses as green transport and eco-buildings surge in 2025.

Meet Vietnam’s youngest medical associate professor nominee in 2025

Two decades after scoring 29.5 on Vietnam’s university entrance exam, Dr. Dinh Duong Tung Anh is now the youngest associate professor candidate in medicine.

Facing the truth: Vietnam’s call for reform-driven leadership

Vietnam’s top leaders urge truth-telling and bold action to overcome institutional inertia and drive real change.

iPhone 17 Pro Max’s ‘Cosmic Orange’ fading to pink alarms users

iPhone 17 Pro Max users are reporting that the Cosmic Orange finish is fading to pink, raising quality concerns.

Can Tho woman turns 13,000m² into smart farm producing export-quality melons

Can Tho woman’s melon farm supplies 150 tons annually and pioneers high-tech farming and agritourism.

Do Hoang Hen becomes Vietnamese citizen, eyes national team call-up

Midfielder Do Hoang Hen has officially become a Vietnamese citizen and hopes to contribute to Hanoi FC and the national squad.

Vietnam rejects proposal to exempt electricity from VAT

The Ministry of Finance has ruled out VAT exemption and a single-price mechanism for electricity, citing legal constraints.

Elder monk Thich Tu Thong passes away peacefully at age 98

Most Venerable Thich Tu Thong, a leading figure in Vietnamese Buddhism, has passed away at 98 after a life dedicated to teaching and spiritual service.