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Hanoi's hidden home-cooking restaurant wins Michelin praise again

A former apartment in an aging Hanoi housing block has been transformed into one of the city's most beloved Michelin-recognized home-style restaurants.

Hanoi reviews public service procedures after 97-year-old's complaint

Hanoi authorities have ordered a comprehensive review of the city's Public Administrative Service Centers after a complaint involving a 97-year-old woman seeking to authorize her son to collect her pension sparked widespread public attention.

Resolution 80 opens new chapter for Vietnam's gaming industry

For the first time, Resolution 80 recognizes gaming as a cultural industry and a strategic digital export sector.

Maestro Honna Tetsuji: a 26-year musical journey with Vietnam

The following is an insightful interview with Conductor Honna Tetsuji on his 26-year journey with the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra, his deep love for Vietnamese people and culture, and his vision of turning Hanoi into a global music hub.

A few minutes of rest after 40 hours battling wildfire touches many

A photograph of a veteran forest ranger resting for just a few minutes after more than 40 hours battling a wildfire in central Vietnam has struck an emotional chord, revealing the human cost of protecting the country's forests.

Beyond raw volume: new enterprises cultivate Mekong wealth

Pioneering models like Sok Farm are shifting the narrative from low-value raw production to organic global e-commerce. They prove that with the right approach, the Mekong can turn local resources into true prosperity.

Hanoi student tops three elite literature entrance exams

Dang Huyen Anh has emerged as the top literature candidate in Hanoi after leading admissions to three of the city's most prestigious specialized high schools.

Vietnam and France join hands to bring history closer to youth

As Vietnam and France deepen museum cooperation, experts are looking at new ways to tell the story of Dien Bien Phu to both local and international audiences.

From beach to highlands in two hours: A hidden side of Quang Tri

Quang Tri offers travellers a rare combination of beaches, forests, history and hilltop camping experiences.

A record-setting class: Four specialist school entrance exam champions

The 2026 specialist high school admissions season in Hanoi has produced an extraordinary achievement, with Class 9A5 of Cau Giay Secondary School becoming home to four specialist entrance exam toppers.

Journalism’s biggest challenge may be learning to look inward

The restructuring of Vietnam’s media landscape is raising a larger question about the future of journalism in an era increasingly defined by algorithms, platforms and AI.

Journalism in the AI era: from digital memory to trust infrastructure

In the AI era, when information can be generated at an unprecedented speed, the core value of journalism no longer lies in producing more content but in safeguarding the truth and preserving society's collective memory.

Many elderly are hospitalized for depression after falling victim to scams

Many elderly people have been hospitalized suffering from anxiety, insomnia and depression after being victimized by scams, from promotional purchases to large financial investments.

Blue seas, strong economy: Vietnam's sustainable future

The robust growth of the marine economy has created significant opportunities for Vietnam while at the same time posing major challenges to marine environment protection.

Warning signs missed before fatal crimes driven by jealousy and revenge

A series of deadly crimes linked to relationship disputes and extreme jealousy has raised urgent questions about how similar tragedies can be prevented before they occur.

Two Hanoi classes celebrate 100% success rate in specialist school exams

Two Grade 9 classes in Hanoi have achieved a rare feat in the city's highly competitive high school admissions season, with every student earning admission to specialist high schools.

Hanoi’s highest-scoring grade 10 candidate credits perseverance for success

Hanoi’s top grade 10 entrant shares how perseverance, discipline and a passion for literature shaped her academic success.

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?