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Vietnam’s new Law on Belief and Religion marks six major breakthroughs

Vietnam’s Law on Belief and Religion No. 07/2026/QH16 is expected to comprehensively address long-standing practical challenges while aligning with the country’s administrative restructuring and national digital transformation agenda.

How ethnic minority communities are turning culture into digital livelihoods

Digital transformation is opening a new chapter for ethnic minority communities in Vietnam - one where people can own, protect and earn from the stories of their own culture.

Hanoi cafés reinvent sidewalk culture after outdoor seating crackdown

Unable to use public sidewalks as before, many Hanoi cafés are finding unusual new ways to keep customers coming back.

Airbnb debate reignites as Vietnam hosts generate USD 630 million

As Airbnb expands in Vietnam, concerns over security, overcrowding and residential quality of life continue to divide opinion.

Vietnam peacekeepers build bridges and goodwill in Africa

Overcoming hardship and danger, Vietnamese soldiers serving in United Nations peacekeeping operations in Africa are building bridges, restoring roads and bringing smiles to communities across the “Black Continent.”

Vietnam pushes for a homegrown Music ID system after copyright scandals

Vietnam’s decision to prosecute major online copyright infringement cases is exposing deep flaws in how music ownership is managed on digital platforms.

Groom receives gold rings kept for 26 years by late father’s brother

A groom in Ninh Binh broke down in tears after receiving four gold rings his late father had entrusted to his uncle 26 years ago.

After losing son, Ho Chi Minh City man finds peace through charity

Once a homeless street child, Pham Van Tung now dedicates his days to helping the poor, the sick and people with disabilities across Ho Chi Minh City.

Major corporate leaders face legal troubles in Vietnam in 2026

Since the beginning of 2026, a series of senior executives from major Vietnamese corporations including PC1, ACV, Vinaconex and Duc Giang Chemical Group have been prosecuted and detained.

Medicinal herb farming transforms Mong families’ lives in Sa Pa

In Sa Pa, fields of blooming Actiso are doing more than coloring the mountains purple - they are helping Mong families build new homes and send children abroad to study.

President Ho Chi Minh and his lifelong commitment to ethnic minorities

President Ho Chi Minh’s thoughts and affection toward ethnic minority communities stemmed first and foremost from his belief in the unity between national and class issues.

Vietnam’s private sector faces survival test in tougher market

Vietnam’s private sector is entering a particularly significant phase - expected to contribute more than ever before, while also having to navigate an increasingly competitive and unforgiving market on its own.

HUST student uses traditional crafts in modern fashion designs

Growing up amid the sounds of hammers and chisels in the Dong Xam silver carving village, Dang Thi Kim Lien has long been concerned that these familiar sounds could  gradually disappear.

Man treks across forests to find missing brother, reunites after 17 years

After many days of traveling to find his long-lost younger brother, a young man from Lam Dong experienced an emotional reunion after 17 years of separation.

Tay herbalist helps sustain the "lifeblood" of Vietnamese traditional medicine

Amidst the hustle and bustle of life, a Tay ethnic woman still quietly treks through the forest, searching for every root and blade of grass to extend a four-generation journey of practicing medicine to save lives.

Fleeing to VN in 1975, many Cambodians now own billion-VND properties

Fearing persecution, many Cambodians fled to Vietnam to seek refuge. With support from local authorities, many have since built prosperous lives in Vietnam.

Man separated from family at birth seeks reunion after decades

Separated from his biological family at birth, a man in Hanoi is hoping for a miracle to reunite with his relatives after decades of searching.

From valedictorian to farmer: The race to scale 6,000m2 of rural specialty ponds

Once the top graduate of a prestigious university, a young woman from Hai Phong left urban life behind and returned to her hometown to build a family farm spanning thousands of square meters.

Ethnic minority deputies bring village voices to Vietnam’s parliament

Ethnic minority deputies to Vietnam’s National Assembly serve as bridges connecting the voices of remote villages with national policymaking, transforming Party guidelines into tangible benefits for the people.

Religions continue walking alongside Vietnam’s national journey

Vietnam’s religious communities played a significant role in the country’s revolutionary struggle and continue contributing to national unity and development today.