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Cultural ambition and controversy collide in Son Tung's latest MV

By blending pop music with iconic cultural symbols and fine art, Son Tung M-TP has created one of Vietnam's most talked-about music releases of the year.

Judging confusion and viral meme fuel MGI All Stars 2026 backlash

The aftermath of MGI All Stars 2026 has been dominated by a series of controversies, with organizers forced to clarify a judging score discrepancy while judge criticism and social media disputes continued to intensify following the finale.

Dong Quang Vinh orchestrates Apple’s ringtone with bamboo instruments

Conductor Dong Quang Vinh recalls that he never turned off his mobile phone for fear that he would miss commands or requests from former Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at any given moment.

Hanoi is not just for the exceptional, online debate highlights

Hanoi has buildings that stay lit all night, packed streets, and an ever-bustling pace of life. But behind the facade of a major metropolis are millions of people quietly making a living every single day.

70-year-old husband drives wife across Vietnam, keeping a youthful promise

Since 2015, Dung and Giang have embarked on numerous cross-country trips together by motorbike. Most recently, the elderly couple successfully conquered the iconic Hanh Phuc (Happiness) Road in Tuyen Quang.

Singapore, Japan and the housing lesson Vietnam cannot ignore

Vietnam's cities are expanding at unprecedented speed, but for many young workers, the dream of stable housing is moving further out of reach.

Ho Chi Minh City: Rising hub for science, technology, and innovation

As Vietnam’s leading economic powerhouse, HCMC is entering a new phase of development in which science, technology and innovation have been identified as key engines of growth as in line with Politburo Resolution No. 57.

When capital flows tilt heavily toward assets, while housing prices soar

A bank employee in Hanoi revealed that he earns about VND55 million per month, a relatively high income today. But after many years of working, he still cannot buy a home.

Low R&D investment traps Vietnam in subcontracting loop: science minister

As the world enters a new phase of strategic competition, technology has become the decisive factor in a nation’s competitiveness, standing, and level of autonomy.

Young doctor rejects US, Korea jobs, builds medical specialty niche in Vietnam

While many of his peers pursued “hot” specialties, Dr Pham Le Duy chose allergy and clinical immunology.

Saving Vietnam's private museums from decline

Private museums across Vietnam are facing mounting financial and operational pressures, prompting calls for stronger policy support and digital transformation.

Vietnam seeks higher standards in live performance and creative responsibility

A national discussion in Hanoi focused on preserving artistic integrity amid growing concerns over performance authenticity and AI-generated content.

Socialist ward model: avoid title chasing, experts warn

As the country enters a new era, the implementation of the socialist commune and ward model has become an issue of theoretical, practical, and urgent significance.

A new Hanoi is rising from the city’s largest construction wave in decades

Across Hanoi, the sounds of drilling, demolition and construction now echo through old neighborhoods as the capital enters a rare period of large-scale urban transformation.

Vietnam’s mountain sturgeon farmers battle rising costs and shrinking profits

Natural spring sturgeon, once prized for its premium quality, is struggling to compete with cheaper imported fish in Vietnam’s market.

At 99, Madame Binh reflects on war, diplomacy and Vietnam’s future

Nearly a century into her life, former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh still speaks with the resonant voice and composed bearing of a diplomat who stood at the center of some of the fiercest negotiations of the 20th century.

Vietnam and Singapore could become a model for innovation cooperation

General Secretary and President To Lam’s upcoming visit to Singapore comes shortly after the two countries upgraded ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, raising expectations for deeper cooperation across a wide range of strategic sectors.

From shy student to university King: the journey of Nguyen Quang Huy

From a shy, reserved boy, Quang Huy exerted great effort to overcome his limits and become the King of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-USSH).

Vietnam faces dilemma over cheap money and asset bubbles

Vietnam’s push to maintain low interest rates is helping support growth, but much of the country’s cheap money continues flowing into real estate instead of production.

Single father who raised son alone for 27 years gets emotional birthday surprise

A touching video showing a Hanoi man secretly organizing a birthday party for his father has attracted 1.8 million views and more than 300,000 likes on TikTok.