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Vietnam top leader’s Singapore visit seen shaping new era in bilateral ties

Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse are set to pay a state visit to Singapore, a trip overseas Vietnamese representatives say could help shape new strategic cooperation frameworks between the two countries.

Vietnam’s future depends on technology and human wisdom

In a new era of transformation, Vietnam must move quickly with science and technology - but it can only go far with cultural depth and human wisdom.

US man spends 14 years mastering Vietnamese dishes from neighbors

A steaming bowl of bun bo Hue with rich, fragrant broth, tender pork hock and soft cubes of blood pudding prepared by his Vietnamese neighbors completely won over an American man and sparked a lasting passion for Vietnamese cuisine.

Medical student with 2008 HIV diagnosis pursues preventive medicine

Dr Nguyen Tan Thu has publicly acknowledged that he is living with HIV and has never created a story about occupational exposure to seek sympathy. He views the infection as a mistake of youth and chooses to face it directly.

1.3m-tall man traveled 400km to marry Nghe An bride after 8-year romance

After 8 years of companionship and being each other’s spiritual anchor, a girl from Nghe An and a 1.3m-tall man have finally reached their happy ending.

Vietnam explores new grassroots socialist governance model

Pilot socialist communes in Vietnam are expected to serve as testing grounds for modern governance and human development.

Vietnam collector restores ultra-rare BMW 750i V12 sedan

Owned by a collector in Nha Trang, this BMW E32 750i V12 may be the only near-original example still running in Vietnam today.

The quiet keepers of Vietnam’s ethnic cultural heritage

Driven by a deep love for their ethnic heritage, they have spent decades quietly and tirelessly preserving cultural traditions and passing them on through homes, villages, and communities for future generations.

Smarter Build-Transfer framework needed to finance infrastructure boom

For Build-Transfer projects to be transparent, it is not enough to value land properly. The value of infrastructure projects must also be assessed accurately, Le Ba Chi Nhan, PhD, has said.

Hanoi student wins unique global scholarship from Australian university

Tu Khanh Phuong from Hanoi has won the only global full-tuition scholarship awarded by the University of Technology Sydney for the July 2026 intake.

Vietnamese showbiz needs a serious cultural reset

A series of celebrity scandals has reignited debate over ethics, responsibility and accountability in Vietnamese showbiz.

How a Can Tho startup turned turtle farming into a tourism business

After years of self-learning and experimentation, a young farmer in southern Vietnam now earns stable income from softshell turtles.

The widening gap between FDI giants and Vietnamese firms

While FDI corporations continue expanding production and exports, many Vietnamese companies say they are surviving on razor-thin margins and constant uncertainty.

Vietnamese universities urged to ‘lead the way’ in technology

In the AI era, universities are being called on to move beyond training and become pioneers of national innovation and strategic technologies.

The deeper problem behind Vietnam’s food safety crisis

Food poisoning cases in early 2026 have exposed major gaps in Vietnam’s food supply chain management.

Four national heritage treasures preserve Thai culture in Nghe An

As modern life changes rural communities, efforts to preserve Thai cultural heritage are becoming increasingly urgent.

Experts urge Vietnam to build elderly care ecosystem

With more than 14 million people aged over 60, Vietnam faces mounting pressure to strengthen long-term elderly care services.

Foreign travelers praise $19,780 Vietnam luxury train experience

Spending nearly $20,000 for an eight-day rail journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, a foreign couple said the price was fully justified by the quality and unforgettable experiences aboard Vietnam’s most luxurious train.

As Hanoi enters its biggest urban rebuild in years

As Hanoi prepares for sweeping redevelopment along the Red River, the city faces growing questions about compensation, fairness and belonging.

Issuing‘red books’ to residents, HCMC ‘awakens’ hundreds of trillions of dong

HCMC is removing obstacles for more than 60 real estate projects with 68,000 houses, while striving to issue 61,200 red books in 2026, or 90 percent of eligible applications.