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Smarter Build-Transfer framework needed to finance infrastructure boom

For Build-Transfer projects to be transparent, it is not enough to value land properly. The value of infrastructure projects must also be assessed accurately, Le Ba Chi Nhan, PhD, has said.

Vietnamese showbiz needs a serious cultural reset

A series of celebrity scandals has reignited debate over ethics, responsibility and accountability in Vietnamese showbiz.

How a Can Tho startup turned turtle farming into a tourism business

After years of self-learning and experimentation, a young farmer in southern Vietnam now earns stable income from softshell turtles.

The widening gap between FDI giants and Vietnamese firms

While FDI corporations continue expanding production and exports, many Vietnamese companies say they are surviving on razor-thin margins and constant uncertainty.

Vietnamese universities urged to ‘lead the way’ in technology

In the AI era, universities are being called on to move beyond training and become pioneers of national innovation and strategic technologies.

The deeper problem behind Vietnam’s food safety crisis

Food poisoning cases in early 2026 have exposed major gaps in Vietnam’s food supply chain management.

Four national heritage treasures preserve Thai culture in Nghe An

As modern life changes rural communities, efforts to preserve Thai cultural heritage are becoming increasingly urgent.

Experts urge Vietnam to build elderly care ecosystem

With more than 14 million people aged over 60, Vietnam faces mounting pressure to strengthen long-term elderly care services.

Foreign travelers praise $19,780 Vietnam luxury train experience

Spending nearly $20,000 for an eight-day rail journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, a foreign couple said the price was fully justified by the quality and unforgettable experiences aboard Vietnam’s most luxurious train.

As Hanoi enters its biggest urban rebuild in years

As Hanoi prepares for sweeping redevelopment along the Red River, the city faces growing questions about compensation, fairness and belonging.

Issuing‘red books’ to residents, HCMC ‘awakens’ hundreds of trillions of dong

HCMC is removing obstacles for more than 60 real estate projects with 68,000 houses, while striving to issue 61,200 red books in 2026, or 90 percent of eligible applications.

Love at first sight: Romanian expat visits Cu Lao Cham island multiple times

From the very first sight, a Romanian expat was so captivated by an island in Central Vietnam that he has returned three times, in love with its pristine green forests, white sandy beaches, and crystal-clear waters.

The legend of the three heroes of a Pa Ko family

The story of a Pa Ko family in the highlands of A Luoi has become legendary, as three members of the same family were awarded the title of Hero of the People’s Armed Forces.

Inside the enduring cultural life of Dak Lak’s Muong people

After decades of building new lives in the Dak Lak highlands, the Muong community continues to preserve the sound of chieng gongs, Mo Muong rituals and the cultural traditions of their ancestral homeland across generations.

Socialist wards: when ideals become happiness indicators

An effectively governed ward with absolute security, where citizens receive thoughtful healthcare and education, businesses compete fairly, and green, sustainable economy flourishes is the most vivid manifestation of socialism in the 21st century.

Vintage Soviet cars find new life in Vietnam’s collector clubs

Soviet cars like Lada and Volga are no longer just tools for transport but living artifacts of Vietnam's history. From President Ho Chi Minh's GAZ-69 to battlefield trucks, these icons are being revived by collectors to preserve a special era.

PM Le Minh Hung’s first month: Fast decisions and pressure for reform

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and the Government are striving to make the apparatus run faster, rekindle the entrepreneurial spirit, and bring trapped resources back into the economy.

Floating funeral feast in Vietnam stuns millions with fish pond conveyor idea

A family in Co To District in Vietnam’s An Giang Province has gone viral after transforming a traditional memorial feast into an unusual floating dining experience.

23-year-old’s tender care for grandmother touches thousands online

The sight of a 23-year-old patiently comforting his nearly 90-year-old grandmother like a small child, with endless tenderness and love, has left many witnesses deeply moved.

Vietnamese cinema earns record revenue but faces critical gaps

Vietnam’s film industry reached a historic milestone in 2025, generating an estimated 3.65 trillion VND ($143 million) in domestic box office revenue.