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Khmer communities welcome brighter Chôl Chnăm Thmây season

Improved livelihoods and sustained policy support are bringing renewed optimism to Khmer communities across southern Vietnam ahead of their traditional New Year.

HCM City couple saves for 7 years to backpack through 14 countries

Initially planning a 6-month overland journey, Pham Kien, 36, a native of HCMC, and his wife Nguyen Thi Nhu Ngoc, 36, originally from Lam Dong, have been on the road for nine months.

When smartphones transform livelihoods in Vietnam’s highlands

From selling chickens to promoting tourism, ethnic minority communities are using digital tools to reshape livelihoods in remote areas.

Profiles of three female members in Vietnam’s new cabinet

Among 23 cabinet members, three female leaders bring extensive experience from local to central roles.

Why "fake results" are more damaging to students than failing an exam

The fact that proctors entered exam areas to prompt answers and assist students, along with many other cheating behaviors in the VioEdu Arena competition, has raised concerns about the ‘achievement disease’.

Struggling to stand out: the evolution of Vietnam’s traditional opera

Cai Luong is currently struggling to regain its standing among other art forms.

Vietnam will not trade ‘quality’ of growth for fast growth rate

The requirement for “substantive growth” by Party General Secretary To Lam at the 2nd Central Conference places macroeconomic stability in its rightful position as the top priority and a red line that cannot be traded off.

Open stage or cultural drift? The debate grows louder

Public reactions highlight growing concern over declining artistic standards in Vietnam’s performance scene.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung sets bold growth mandate for new term

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung sets a target of over 10 percent annual growth, calling it a development imperative for the next term.

Vietnam unveils complete list of cabinet members for new term

The National Assembly on April 8 approved a resolution ratifying the Prime Minister’s nominations for ministers and other government members for the 2026-2031 term.

Chinese groom’s vow mistranslation sparks laughter at Vietnam wedding

A Chinese groom’s attempt to speak Vietnamese at his wedding turned into a memorable moment when a mistranslated vow left the entire hall in laughter.

Vietnam tourism targets 45–50 million international visitors by 2030

Vietnam’s tourism sector has set an ambitious target of welcoming between 45-50 million international visitors by 2030, under an adjusted national tourism development plan for the 2021–2030 period with a vision to 2045.

A stage without barriers: Creativity or chaos in showbiz?

A growing wave of influencers, entrepreneurs, and viral personalities stepping into the role of “singer” is placing Vietnam’s entertainment industry in an increasingly uneasy position.

Student admitted to top US universities aims to outsmart the weather

Phan Hoang Lam, a gifted math student from Hanoi, has secured admission to leading US universities, driven by a vision to help farmers better navigate climate uncertainty.

Digital transformation reshapes religious practice and governance

Digital transformation is profoundly reshaping how people practice belief and religion. In response to this wave, governance must evolve swiftly - ensuring freedom of belief while maintaining social stability.

Vietnam explores viable path to 90-day fuel reserves

Experts propose mobilizing private sector resources to help Vietnam achieve a strategic 90-day fuel reserve target.

Wealth transferred, power withheld in Vietnam’s business dynasties

The next generation of Vietnam’s richest families is emerging with vast assets, raising questions about how much real power has truly been handed over.

At 72, a Ta Oi woman returns to school to learn to read

In a remote village in Quang Tri, a grandmother begins her journey with letters, driven by a quiet determination to change her life.

From chemistry prodigy to AI doctoral researcher in Switzerland

Once unsure of his path, Nguyen Nguyen Xuan Vu found his calling at the intersection of chemistry and artificial intelligence.

A British photographer’s 30-year journey reconnecting with Vietnam

Andy Soloman, a British photographer, has spent the years from 2022 to 2025 traveling across Vietnam in search of people he once photographed more than three decades ago.