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Coffee, rice, and durian drive Vietnam’s agricultural export boom

Vietnam’s agriculture hit new heights in 2024, with key exports like coffee, rice, and durian driving a historic $62.4 billion in revenue.

From driftwood to art: Thai Nguyen artist creates lifelike sculptures

By assembling pieces of driftwood, Nguyen Van Huy crafts stunning animal sculptures, earning up to 40 million VND ($1,650) monthly from his passion.

2024’s most-followed Vietnamese singers: Who’s winning the fan game?

Vietnamese music in 2024 is brimming with young talent, and stars like HIEUTHUHAI, Phuong My Chi, and MONO are leading the way with millions of devoted fans.

Ho Chi Minh City positions itself as a leader in Vietnam’s new development era

Ho Chi Minh City’s Chairman Phan Van Mai has emphasized the city’s leading role in driving Vietnam into a transformative new era, focusing on regional collaboration and strategic growth.

Experts unveil strategies for Cat Ba’s green tourism transformation

Leveraging its pristine environment and strategic planning, Cat Ba Island can emerge as a leader in sustainable, carbon-neutral tourism.

VN economy in 2024: Challenges, breakthroughs, and billion-dollar investments

2024 was a year of contrasts for Vietnam’s economy, from sluggish real estate recovery to billion-dollar investments by firms like NVIDIA and Foxconn.

To avoid falling behind, VN should shift to 'developing to become stable'

For many years, Vietnam has been following a ‘stabilizing in order to develop’ approach and has succeeded, but it is now time to switch to ‘developing in order to become stable’.

Vietnam’s tech firms see great opportunities in Japan

Japan is undergoing major changes in technology as many old systems have been in operation for 20-30 years and need renovation. This is a great opportunity for Vietnamese IT firms.

Beauty and influence: Vietnam’s most-followed beauty queens

Vietnam’s most popular beauty queens are ruling social media, with Thuy Tien, Khanh Van, and H'Hen Nie among the year’s most engaging figures.

80 years of the Vietnam People's Army: A journey of resilience and heroism

From its founding in 1944 to its pivotal role in Vietnam’s reunification and modern peacekeeping efforts, the Vietnam People's Army celebrates 80 years of sacrifice and achievement.

Showbiz controversies of 2024: The most talked-about Vietnamese celebrities

From legal battles to accusations of misconduct, these four celebrities dominated the entertainment news in Vietnam throughout the year.

Fewer ministries, better ministers: A vision for reforming Vietnam’s government

Reducing administrative layers and empowering technocratic leaders will foster efficiency and minimize bureaucratic hurdles, says expert Vo Dai Luoc.

How have ‘general departments’ been streamlined and restructured?

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) in the past have eliminated eight general departments and equivalent units, and everything has been running smoothly so far, and all political tasks have been fulfilled.

Vietnam’s strategic role in the G20 Summit, says Brazilian Ambassador

Brazil’s Ambassador to Vietnam highlights the significance of Vietnam’s participation in the G20 Summit, emphasizing its growing global influence and stable political-economic framework.

Embracing transformative governance to unlock Vietnam's potential

On the 27th anniversary of VietNamNet, founding editor-in-chief Nguyen Anh Tuan discusses the publication’s legacy, the need for transformative governance, and the role of innovation in shaping Vietnam’s future.

The stuntman who loves his occupation more than money

Hoang Quoc Bao, or Dai Bao Bao, says film crews only guarantee 70-80 percent of safety for stuntmen, so those who are willing to accept risk can work in the industry.

Future of digital journalism depends on embracing new technologies

The future of digital journalism in Vietnam will depend on how Vietnamese press agencies apply new technologies, Le Quoc Vinh, a respected media expert, said.

Streamlining VN’s political apparatus: A pivotal step for modern development

Vietnam is embarking on a bold journey to reform its political apparatus, addressing inefficiencies in a system designed decades ago. The effort reflects the leadership’s determination to align governance with modern developmental demands.

What Vietnam can learn from Norway’s electric vehicle revolution

Vietnam’s burgeoning EV market can benefit from Norway’s approach, which combines incentives, infrastructure, and consumer education.

Restructuring Vietnam’s government: A test of leadership and integrity

As Vietnam embarks on bold reforms to streamline its bureaucracy, officials are called upon to set an example by making personal sacrifices for the collective good.