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Unregulated livestreaming ends following legal troubles of KOLs, KOCs

The year 2025 witnessed a powerful reversal in the livestream sales market.

Vietnam, Russia exchange invitations for official visits in 2026

Leaders of both nations have extended mutual invitations, signaling deeper ties in the coming year.

Early loudspeakers divide Vietnamese neighborhoods: Culture or nuisance?

From Bac Ninh to Da Nang, dawn loudspeaker broadcasts are sparking fierce debate as residents demand peace and officials weigh the line between tradition and disturbance.

Vietnam’s top 10 ICT events 2025: A year of transformation

2025 marked a turning point as Vietnam passed landmark legislation governing nearly every aspect of its digital space.

Vietnam boosts global diplomacy with 75 key events in 2025

In a landmark year for diplomacy, Vietnam’s leadership expanded its global outreach, achieving record engagement with key global partners.

A promise kept: Man searches for lost brother after nearly three decades

For 27 years, Trinh Van Cong has carried a mission in his heart - one passed down by his dying parents: to find his brother who left home and vanished without a trace.

Highland girl becomes valedictorian runner-up with a dream for her homeland

Na Ni’s journey from a mountainous commune to one of Vietnam’s most prestigious universities shows the power of resilience and belief.

The island ice cream man behind Vietnam’s viral travel videos

A humble ice cream vendor from Hon Son island, An Giang province, has gone viral on social media for filming breathtaking, heartfelt videos for tourists - completely free of charge.

The race to connect Long Thanh Airport with central Ho Chi Minh City

Long Thanh International Airport is expected to begin commercial operations by mid-2026.

Vietnam’s tax revenue surpasses forecast by over 30% in 2025

While the impressive 30% revenue surplus points to improved governance, heavy reliance on real estate raises long-term concerns.

When a love song becomes a legal storm

A Vietnamese songwriter’s viral hit has become a defining case in the global debate over art, authorship, and artificial intelligence.

Vietnam’s aviation industry soars beyond pre-pandemic peak

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam’s aviation market has not only fully recovered but also exceeded its 2019 peak, as both passenger and cargo volumes continue to climb and air networks expand rapidly.

From LPBank to Sacombank: the new chapter of ‘Bau Thuy’

Leaving the chairman seat at LPBank, Nguyen Duc Thuy has become acting CEO of Sacombank, signaling a new power dynamic in the banking industry.

Vietnam’s wood industry climbs to historic export high amid global turbulence

Overcoming post-pandemic challenges, the wood industry rebounds with record exports, securing Vietnam’s global rank among top suppliers.

Behind Shark Tank’s glamour: the legal downfall of Vietnam’s “sharks”

The entrepreneurs who once sat in Shark Tank’s investor chairs are now under investigation for fraud, crypto manipulation, and counterfeit goods.

From a boy watching jets to a combat pilot soaring above his hometown

With nearly 700 hours in the air, Captain Nguyen Hoang Hai Quang is recognized as a leading young pilot of the Vietnamese Air Force.

Top medical student from Lang Son inspired by his father’s devotion to healing

Earning 29 points in Vietnam’s national exam, Au Viet Hoang, an ethnic Nung student, secured a place at Hanoi Medical University - following in his father’s healing footsteps.

Elderly musician brings the soul of Vietnamese folk music to global visitors

Visitors to Thai Vi Temple in Ninh Binh are often captivated by the graceful presence of Chu Van Thim, the 86-year-old temple keeper who once appeared in the film The Boat of Fate.

Key messages set the course for Vietnam’s 14th Party Congress

After two days of deliberations, the 15th Plenary Session of the 13th Party Central Committee concluded with a brief but weighty closing speech by General Secretary To Lam.

Finding peace: the grave-dgger’s story

After nearly a decade working in the profession of "boc mo" (the ritual of exhuming and reburying remains), Luu Sy Nam has faced three truly "spine-chilling" situations.