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Vietnam renewable energy firms struggle under rising debt pressure

After years of explosive growth, several Vietnamese renewable energy companies are now battling mounting financial pressure and weakening profits.

How Ninh Binh turned mountain goat into a billion-dong industry

Behind Ninh Binh’s famous mountain goat dishes is a decades-long journey of farmers, chefs and entrepreneurs transforming a local specialty into a national brand.

Vietnam enters race for low-altitude economy with cross-sea UAV route

A 15-minute drone flight across the sea between Can Gio and Vung Tau is offering Vietnam a glimpse into the future of logistics and the booming low-altitude economy.

Vietnam’s grassroots reforms raise concerns over aging local officials

Behind Vietnam’s administrative restructuring lies a quieter concern: the physical and emotional burden carried by elderly local officials.

Man survives 72 hours lost in Vietnam forest with loyal dog by his side

A 58-year-old man from northern Vietnam has been found alive after surviving more than three days lost in a remote forest, where he wandered through rugged mountains with only his longtime pet dog beside him.

Vietnamese celebrities whose careers collapsed over drugs

Vietnamese showbiz continues to grapple with drug-related controversies as several well-known artists face legal troubles and public backlash.

Vietnam urged to modernize marine farming through science and technology

Vietnam’s offshore oil and gas sector has achieved world-class technological standards, but much of the country’s marine economy remains small-scale and fragmented, experts say.

Protecting intellectual property to strengthen Vietnam’s global credibility

Vietnam’s future as a creative and innovation-driven nation depends on its ability to protect intellectual property, uphold fairness and respect genuine creativity.

Valedictorian wins PhD scholarship in South Korea before graduation

After a period of academic decline, Hai Yen made a strong comeback, completing her program in just 3.5 years, graduating as valedictorian, and securing a PhD scholarship before finishing university.

Man calls stepmother “mom” for over 30 years, shares emotional story

Having been raised and loved by his stepmother for more than 30 years, a man from Hung Yen says her compassion helped him return to the right path after going astray.

Touching moment as classmates hug 8-year-old cancer patient

“Dad, I’m going back to the hospital soon. Can you take me to school to see my friends for a while? It’s been so long since I went to class, do they still remember my name?”

Improvements to healthcare system can help Vietnam increase life expectancy goal

Vietnam’s goal of raising average life expectancy to 75.5 years by 2030 is achievable, but the main challenge lies in the quality of life in old age.

A rainy day on Ly Son led to a friendship tourists will never forget

A recent trip to Ly Son Island in central Quang Ngai Province became an unforgettable experience for Vu Thu, originally from Dien Bien and now working in Hanoi, and her three close friends.

Vietnam enters a new intellectual property era under mounting US pressure

Vietnam’s response to being labeled a top intellectual property concern reflects deeper changes in the rules governing global trade and technology.

Economic thinking, cultural ecosystems: New drivers for national development

In a new era where competition among nations extends beyond economics and technology to encompass values, identity and soft power, Vietnam is placing culture at the heart of its development strategy.

Chef turns green bananas, shrimp paste into fine dining, earns Michelin star

Chef Chu Phuong Duy uses rustic ingredients such as green bananas, banana blossoms and familiar Vietnamese seasonings like fish sauce, pepper, fermented rice and shrimp paste to create high-end dishes.

Man beats 0.1 percent survival odds after pool accident

A pool accident during a holiday pushed a 40-year-old man to the fragile line between life and death. With survival odds at just 0.1 percent, Cao Van Anh returned from the brink after a long recovery.

Illegal streaming sites under pressure after government directive

Vietnam is intensifying efforts to combat online piracy, targeting major illegal streaming and movie websites with large audiences.

Ethnic policy enters a new stage of partnership

Vietnam’s ethnic affairs work is moving toward a new mindset, where the state creates space and communities shape their own development.

When policy gives people the power to rise

From livelihoods to community tourism, two village models reveal how ethnic policy can unlock self-reliance and lasting change.