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Wealth and influence: The rise of Vietnam’s second-generation tycoons

Vietnam’s business succession trend gains momentum as second-generation heirs enter corporate management and ownership structures.

Sharing Vietnam’s religious life with the world through facts

Vietnam is strengthening efforts to share information about religious life through transparency, dialogue and community engagement.

After 101 years, Vietnamese journalism faces a new mission: Defending truth

As Vietnam marks 101 years of revolutionary journalism, media leaders are confronting a question shared by newsrooms worldwide: how can journalism remain relevant in the digital age?

Vietnam's publishers seek stronger copyright protections in AI era

Editors, policymakers and technology experts gathered in northern Vietnam to debate the future of journalism in an era when AI can summarize news without sending readers to original sources.

Vietnam's digital future demands journalism built on trust, minister says

Vietnam's science minister says trust, verified knowledge and community will define journalism's value in the age of artificial intelligence.

The Mekong Delta paradox: an export giant lacking corporate giants

Despite generating 58 percent of national forex surplus, the Mekong Delta faces a downward spiral. A severe shortage of medium enterprises and a massive youth brain drain are stripping this fertile land of its competitive edge.

Couple ‘babysits’ 15 children for free, teaches rice-threshing and housework

Every summer comes the anxiety of many families regarding childcare, living expenses, and how to give their children a safe, rewarding summer.

Engineer trades city life for high-tech farming venture in hometown

Leaving behind a job with an income many people dream of, Tran Hoai Vu decided to return to his hometown in Nghe An, investing all his savings and borrowing additional funds to pour VND10 billion into clean agriculture.

Fire prevention and fighting recommendations modified under new resolution

Starting July 1, the procedure for inspecting fire prevention and fighting (FPF) acceptance for many projects will be abolished under Resolution 66.18/2026/NQ-CP.

Single father of 27 years weeps at birthday party organized by his son

A video of a young man from Hanoi inviting his friends to secretly organize a birthday party for his father has attracted 1.8 million views and over 300,000 likes on TikTok.

Scientist leaves US career behind to pursue world-class research in Vietnam

After many years of study and research in the US, Dr. Van Phung Truong Son decided to return to Vietnam. For him, this is a chance to work alongside highly promising students and help build a genuine research environment at home.

Emergency hospital rooms shoulder arduous task of delivering bad news

In emergency rooms, the hard part for medical teams is not just racing against time to save a patient’s life. Sometimes the hardest moment is facing the patient’s family to deliver bad news.

Retired educators conquer Vietnam’s toughest terrains by car, bicycle

Since retiring, Ngoc has embarked on numerous driving trips across Vietnam from south to north alongside his wife. Traveling and exploring the country is their passion, injecting color and positive energy in their senior years.

Woman sells 2 houses, luxury items to fight for her husband’s life

Accompanying her husband in his battle against cancer for over 6 years, Cao Phuong Thao had to sell two houses in HCMC, jewelry, brand-name watches, and poured all accumulated assets to hold onto her partner's life.

Russian bride learns to adapt, embraces her new home in Vietnam

As a daughter-in-law in Vietnam, a young Russian woman has experienced many interesting surprises, ranging from joyful and crowded family meals to the care of her mother-in-law to a neighborly culture rich in human affection.

Ninh Binh couple celebrates Emerald Wedding, honoring 55-year romance

The love story of an elderly couple in Ninh Binh has become a legendary tale within their family, frequently shared by their descendants with immense pride and emotion.

VND5 billion timeshare scam leaves 70-year-old woman bankrupt

Behind promises of free gifts, luxury holidays and profitable resale opportunities through timeshare contracts, many elderly people have lost between several billion dong and up to nearly VND20 billion.

Ksor Phuoc and his lifelong journey as an advocate for ethnic minorities

In Ksor Phuoc’s memories, the Central Highlands in its early days did not appear as a romantic land, but as a place marked by hardship.

The Vietnamese destination that helps an Aussie ‘heal’ and return with family

After a long period of work-related stress, an Australian traveled to Vietnam and was immediately captivated by the energetic lifestyle, beautiful scenery, and friendly locals.

Bride’s gold-laden engagement ceremony draws millions of TikTok views

A bride from Dong Thap has gone viral after receiving 20 taels of gold during her engagement ceremony, with the gift presentation alone lasting 40 minutes.