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A journey of transformation leads to full scholarship in the US

Beyond academic achievements, Nguyen Minh Nhat Van’s story is one of personal growth and the pursuit of meaningful impact.

From zero to language proficiency, Sa Pa girl changes her life thanks to English

Having no prior knowledge of English, Sung Thi Dinh never thought a foreign language could change her life. After just a few years, she has built her own business and created jobs for many people in her village.

Institutional reform serves as the central engine for double-digit growth

Double-digit growth is only feasible when institutional reform becomes the central engine, with procedures substantially cut, officials who dare to act protected, and a legal environment transparent enough for businesses to invest boldly.

Urban youth earns VND40 mil/month, saves under VND100 mil in 6 years

Many urban Vietnamese youth earn high salaries reaching VND40-50 million monthly but struggle to accumulate assets due to "lifestyle inflation."

6G ambition and the approaches to 6G technology

HCMC aims to pilot 6G in 2026, leapfrogging global timelines. While experts warn of technical "impossibility" due to lack of gear, Vietnam’s strategy focuses on frequency allocation, standards, and core tech to avoid being a passive importer.

Middle East conflict disrupts trade routes, freight rates jump 500%

Rising tensions in the Middle East are disrupting sea routes, forcing businesses to rethink logistics and absorb soaring costs.

A Ca Dong youth brings his homeland to life through food

After an unexpected turn in life, Dinh Van Kien returns to his roots, preserving culture through food and community.

A forest wedding in Da Lat redefines modern Vietnamese romance

A young couple chose pine woods over banquet halls, creating an intimate celebration filled with art, nature and personal meaning.

Vietnam’s billionaire heirs step into the spotlight

The heirs of Vietnam’s dollar billionaires are no longer operating in the shadows.

Vietnam’s rare langur habitat makes a global case

Authorities in Ninh Binh are completing a scientific dossier to submit to UNESCO, seeking World Heritage status for the Van Long - Kim Bang - Tam Chuc white-rumped langur cultural and ecological landscape.

Hanoi’s pickup debate reveals deeper challenges in policymaking

A recent proposal by Hanoi’s Department of Construction and city police to allow pickup trucks to circulate like passenger cars has reopened a policy debate that is far larger than traffic management.

When unsafe food enters school kitchens

A serious food safety breach has shaken parents’ confidence, raising urgent questions about oversight in school meal systems.

From London and Canada to a new life in Vietnam

A British-Canadian couple planned a one-year stay in Vietnam but chose to remain after discovering a life filled with joy and connection.

Two sisters marry into the same family, bound by fate and love

A story from Hai Phong reveals how two sisters found themselves not just as siblings, but as sisters-in-law, building a life side by side within one extended family.

Couple in their 90s in Hung Yen celebrate 70 years together

Behind the 70-year anniversary celebration of a couple in their 90s in Hung Yen lies a beautiful childhood romance and a rare golden marriage.

Vietnam reins in fuel price volatility, shields economy from shock

Flexible and timely policy measures have helped Vietnam keep domestic fuel prices under control, easing cost pressures on businesses and preventing a broader price shock across the economy.

Growth must begin from within, not just aim higher

Growth in the coming period is no longer just about setting ambitious targets. It is about how those targets are pursued - through disciplined, consistent and effective implementation of development principles.

Thanh Hoa student wins US scholarship worth over US$444,000

A Grade 12 student from Thanh Hoa has earned a full scholarship worth US$444,000 to study at Wesleyan University, one of the leading liberal arts colleges in the United States.

Young people trapped in the quiet fear of an unremarkable life

In the pursuit of a “meaningful life”, many are losing balance and health.

Fuel shocks reshape daily life as Vietnam adapts from the ground up

Rising fuel prices are no longer just an economic headline. They are quietly reshaping how people move, work and live - one decision at a time.