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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.

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 Experts say the problem lies not in funding, but in outdated development thinking.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.

How Ninh Binh turned mountain goat into a billion-dong industry

Behind Ninh Binh’s famous mountain goat dishes is a decades-long journey of farmers, chefs and entrepreneurs transforming a local specialty into a national brand.

Vietnam enters race for low-altitude economy with cross-sea UAV route

A 15-minute drone flight across the sea between Can Gio and Vung Tau is offering Vietnam a glimpse into the future of logistics and the booming low-altitude economy.

Vietnam’s grassroots reforms raise concerns over aging local officials

Behind Vietnam’s administrative restructuring lies a quieter concern: the physical and emotional burden carried by elderly local officials.

Man survives 72 hours lost in Vietnam forest with loyal dog by his side

A 58-year-old man from northern Vietnam has been found alive after surviving more than three days lost in a remote forest, where he wandered through rugged mountains with only his longtime pet dog beside him.

Vietnamese celebrities whose careers collapsed over drugs

Vietnamese showbiz continues to grapple with drug-related controversies as several well-known artists face legal troubles and public backlash.