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The people who carry hope across mountain villages

In remote villages across Vietnam, ethnic affairs officials and respected community figures serve as steady “keepers of the flame.”

Vietnamese people face a decade of illness despite rising life expectancy

The average life expectancy of Vietnamese people has reached 74.7, but the number of healthy living years is only 65.

Student graduates early with top GPA at Foreign Trade University

With a near-perfect GPA, Vu Luong Ngoc Anh achieved the highest academic score among early graduates at Foreign Trade University in 2026.

A shifting world and the question of Vietnam’s identity

As global audiences look east for inspiration, Vietnam must decide how it presents itself on the world stage.

Two weddings, three years as a son-in-law: a Thai marriage tradition

In Thai villages in western Thanh Hoa, love does not simply lead to marriage. Instead, couples must pass through a unique journey - two weddings and three years of living with the bride’s family before they are truly husband and wife.

The lyric that stirred debate and the unease over patriotic music trends

A single controversial line has pushed a well-intentioned music project into the spotlight, raising broader concerns about how patriotic themes are being handled in contemporary Vietnamese music.

Inside Vietnam’s “miniature village” that charms global visitors

As part of a four-week journey across Vietnam, a visit to a fairytale-like miniature village in Lam Dong became one of the most unforgettable experiences for a young British traveler.

Citizen satisfaction is the ultimate measure of success: laws for everyday life

It is necessary to urgently and fundamentally remove institutional, sectoral, and policy barriers and bottlenecks, focusing on reviewing and perfecting the legal system related to fields directly affecting growth.

Beyond the wheelchair: How true love carried a bride to her happy ending

Despite living with a rare illness, a young woman in HCMC found unwavering love and support from her partner over the years, until one day, they became bride and groom, walking into a life of shared happiness.

Village elders of the Co people preserve culture and lead change

Village elders among the Co people are leading efforts to protect heritage while opening new paths toward sustainable livelihoods.

Breaking boundaries in a field few dare to choose

A shift from physics to polymer materials leads one student to excel in a challenging and research-driven discipline.

Hai Phong runner-up graduates early with top GPA at tech university

After being the runner-up in the A00 exam group in Hai Phong at the 2022 high school graduation exam, Thanh Vinh has excelled in all subjects at Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), earning outstanding results.

To achieve double-digit growth, electricity must stay ‘one step ahead’

For many years, electricity has always had to stay “one step ahead” of the pace of economic development. No economy can accelerate sustainably when energy infrastructure lags behind.

From parliament to daily life, culture takes center stage

On April 24, 2026, the National Assembly passed a Resolution on the development of Vietnamese culture with 95.40% approval.

Environmental security: beyond the numbers of an air-quality monitoring scandal

Vietnam has made commitments to environmental protection and climate action toward Net Zero goals at major global forums such as COP26 and P4G.

Ethnic women ‘awaken’ traditional craft-making for a sustainable future

Amid modern life reaching remote villages, many traditional values have faded, yet many ethnic minority women quietly remain at their looms, restoring their homeland’s weaving craft.

Misunderstood figure sheds light on how policies are communicated

Regarding the city’s long plan with a 100-year vision, information about the relocation of 860,000 people from inner Hanoi was “inaccurate.”

Mental health crisis spurs high demand for psychology graduates

The growing demand for mental health care and human resource development is helping psychology graduates in the job market, with many companies actively seeking them out.

Vietnamese workers earn middle-class incomes but face high living costs

Recently, an interesting comparison was made between the price of a standard bowl of pho (around VND50,000 in Hanoi) and the minimum wage in major cities, which currently stands at over VND5 million per month.

Top engineering student graduates early with near-perfect thesis score

A standout student from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology completed his degree ahead of schedule, earning exceptional academic results.