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Camille becomes first Vietnamese restaurant in US to earn Michelin star

Chef Tung Phan is redefining Vietnamese fine dining in America through Camille, the first Vietnamese restaurant in the US to earn a Michelin star.

Behind the Miu Le scandal and the fragile structure of showbiz management

Following reports that singer and actress Miu Le was detained for investigation over illegal drug use, many audiences have begun asking the same question: Where were the artist managers?

Ethnic affairs must become a pillar of Vietnam’s development strategy

National Assembly Vice Chairman Do Van Chien says ethnic affairs must move beyond welfare policies to become a pillar of Vietnam’s long-term development strategy.

86-year-old scholar devotes 60 years to writing about President Ho Chi Minh

Veteran scholar Trinh Quang Phu says writing about Ho Chi Minh became his lifelong mission after first meeting the leader in 1969.

22-year-old wins PhD scholarship at one of world’s top universities

Instead of following the conventional exam-focused path after failing twice to make the national team, Tran Quynh Trang chose to pursue scientific research early on.

99-year-old veteran, ex-Presidential Palace guard inspires family

At 9 am, in his private room, 99-year-old veteran Le Binh (Hoang Liet, Hanoi) quietly reads newspapers and historical materials, carefully noting down important information.

Removing car import conditions: reform or strategic retreat?

Vietnam faces a critical choice - streamline regulations or risk weakening its long-term automotive industry ambitions.

How Hanoi’s old pagodas shaped the capital’s street names

In Hanoi - long celebrated as a land of “a thousand years of civilization” - religious landmarks have always been deeply intertwined with urban life.

From Decree 15 to Decree 46: when reform meets the sub-license problem again

A few months ago, after Decree 46 on food safety took effect on January 26, three containers of walnuts imported from the US worth VND12.6 billion, belonging to a business in HCMC, were stuck at Cat Lai Port.

Former in-laws host 40-table wedding for widowed daughter-in-law’s remarriage

The moment they watched their former daughter-in-law leave in her wedding car after 10 years of widowhood, her former in-laws were overcome with emotion.

Vietnam’s cicada shell debate exposes a deeper policy gap

A viral inspection of dried cicada shells in Lang Son has sparked a wider debate in Vietnam - not just about paperwork, but about the growing gap between regulation and everyday survival.

Vietnam’s ethnic policy faces a defining shift from support to empowerment

Massive investment has flowed into Vietnam’s ethnic minority regions, yet sustainable development remains elusive. Experts say the problem lies not in funding, but in outdated development thinking.

Classic Vespas continue to captivate generations in Vietnam

Classic Vespa scooters continue to hold a special place in Vietnam, where they are cherished not only as vehicles but also as symbols of memory, style and mechanical beauty.

Tightening IP enforcement: Vietnam faces new enforcement scenario

Immediately after the US placed Vietnam on the "Priority Foreign Country" (PFC) list, the Prime Minister launched a nationwide campaign against Intellectual Property infringement.

Vietnam's wood industry struggles to break out of 'labor-for-profit' trap

The next 10 years should be seen as the decade of transformation: from OEM to ODM and OBM, meaning mastering design and brand, said Vifores Secretary Ngo Sy Hoai about the path for Vietnamese woodwork enterprises.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s first month defined by deadlines and reforms

There is a recurring detail in almost all of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's working sessions throughout his first month: deadlines.

Progressive property taxes proposed to tackle land hoarding in Vietnam

Vietnam is considering stronger financial measures against abandoned land, delayed real estate projects and unused housing assets as policymakers seek to unlock frozen resources and improve the efficiency of the property market.

University valedictorian returns to countryside to build thriving farm

In 2013, with outstanding academic achievements, Cao Thi Lien from Hai Phong graduated as valedictorian of Hanoi Architectural University.

Japanese couple obsessed with Hue’s famous $1.20 noodle dish

A famous Hue specialty has left two Japanese tourists so impressed that they traveled all the way to the central Vietnamese city just to enjoy another bowl.

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.