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The story behind American-Vietnamese wedding that went viral on the internet

Behind the wonderful wedding in Vinh Long is the enduring journey of two Vietnamese–American men who overcame barriers so they could hold hands with the full blessing of both families.

Controlling speculative credit: Government reinforces financial safety

Requirements to control credit and maintain credit growth discipline are reminders that the flow of capital in the economy needs careful regulation.

Vietnamese scientist earns prestigious recognition in the US

The journey of Associate Professor Nguyen Duc Thanh is defined by groundbreaking biomedical research and a deep aspiration to bring advanced technologies closer to communities.

Last horse cart drivers hold on in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

In a border village of An Giang, a handful of elderly men continue a fading trade, keeping horse-drawn carts alive amid a rapidly changing world.

A 20-year-old sticky rice stall that never stays quiet

Despite its hidden location, this long-standing sticky rice stall has become part of the daily rhythm of the Old Quarter.

Young teacher makes history as O Du representative in parliament

A new chapter has opened for Lo Thi Bao Vy as the young woman from the O Du ethnic group has officially been elected to Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly for the 2026-2031 term.

Three national treasure cannons and an unsolved maritime mystery

Three ceremonial cannons cast to mark the accession of Emperor Minh Mang, now recognized as national treasures, continue to intrigue researchers as the reason they ended up beneath the sea remains unknown.

Vietnamese scholar earns three master’s degrees, pursues PhD in Singapore

Nguyen Dang Dao is currently a doctoral candidate at the National University of Singapore, after completing three master’s degrees at leading institutions around the world.

Vietnam accelerates biofuel push to cut fossil fuel reliance

Vietnam is moving faster than planned to roll out E10 gasoline nationwide, aiming to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels amid global energy volatility.

From home-cooked meal, Cham woman builds ‘Malaysia Street’ in HCMC

From a simple headscarf and hospitable meals, a Cham woman laid the foundation for "Malaysia Street" in HCMC, a place that serves the Muslim community and attracts a large number of international tourists.

Controversial singer tarnishes Vietnamese music and flouts the law

Rapper RichChoi, the runner-up of King of Rap 2020, has been involved in numerous scandals throughout his career. He recently sparked outrage among audiences by promoting illegal gambling.

How tax policies impact the livelihoods of 33 million informal workers

Small eateries, grocery stores, and market stalls are creating jobs for tens of millions of people; therefore, policies need to be designed to align with the daily rhythm of small-scale trade.

Vietnam prepares for aged society in 2036 with ‘silver economy’ policies

Population aging is no longer seen as a social welfare burden, but as a potential new economic space. HCMC is positioning the development of a silver economy ecosystem as a strategy to maintain competitiveness and create new growth drivers.

When traditional theatre meets viral culture

With just a few keywords typed into TikTok or Facebook, users can now encounter countless clips of vong co, cai luong excerpts, and don ca tai tu performances, many drawing hundreds of thousands, even millions of views.

A love that stayed after tragedy reshaped a young man’s life

A young woman in Hue chose love over fear, standing by her partner after a life-altering accident that changed everything.

A teenage math prodigy with global accolades and national honors

His journey reflects discipline, curiosity, and a deep understanding of mathematics beyond formulas and memorization.

A Vietnamese physics prodigy earns his place at MIT

A Vietnamese student who won gold at the 2025 International Physics Olympiad has been admitted to MIT, marking a milestone shaped by passion and perseverance.

Learning English, changing destiny in Sa Pa

What began as curiosity became a turning point, helping a young ethnic minority woman build a business and empower others.

Despite their high incomes, many young Vietnamese see investments as too risky

Despite earning VND22 million a month, Lan has spent years avoiding making investments out of a fear of risk.

Party Chief: avoid rapid economic growth that could cause asset bubbles

Party General Secretary To Lam says rapid growth must go hand in hand with environmental protection, social security, smaller regional gaps, and people's trust.