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From permits to trust: Vietnam’s evolving reform mindset

Public attention is increasingly focused on the Government’s latest reform push, which abolishes 184 administrative procedures and 890 business conditions.

Eighty years of ethnic affairs: A journey shaped by unity and vision

As Vietnam marks 80 years of ethnic affairs governance, new approaches emphasize empowerment, long-term growth, and the central role of communities.

Why street crime is losing ground in Ho Chi Minh City

Behind the decline of street crime in Ho Chi Minh City lies a fundamental shift in security management thinking - treating every theft and robbery as a serious criminal case and targeting drug-related roots.

A decree that shaped unity: 80 years of ethnic policy in Vietnam

A brief decree signed in 1946 has guided Vietnam’s long journey of unity, shaping policies that continue to bind the nation’s diverse communities.

Woman battles 4 cancer disgnoses within a decade, inspires with resilient will

Over the past decade, N.T.T. has received four separate cancer diagnoses. Each came like a “bolt from the blue,” yet she kept pushing forward.

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.”

A doctor’s warning changed his life, young man loses over 60kg

From a devastating medical diagnosis to a life-changing transformation, a young man in Ho Chi Minh City has lost more than 60kg in just nine months, reshaping not only his body but also his entire way of living.

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.