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70-year-old husband drives wife across Vietnam, keeping a youthful promise

Since 2015, Dung and Giang have embarked on numerous cross-country trips together by motorbike. Most recently, the elderly couple successfully conquered the iconic Hanh Phuc (Happiness) Road in Tuyen Quang.

Singapore, Japan and the housing lesson Vietnam cannot ignore

Vietnam's cities are expanding at unprecedented speed, but for many young workers, the dream of stable housing is moving further out of reach.

Ho Chi Minh City: Rising hub for science, technology, and innovation

As Vietnam’s leading economic powerhouse, HCMC is entering a new phase of development in which science, technology and innovation have been identified as key engines of growth as in line with Politburo Resolution No. 57.

When capital flows tilt heavily toward assets, while housing prices soar

A bank employee in Hanoi revealed that he earns about VND55 million per month, a relatively high income today. But after many years of working, he still cannot buy a home.

Low R&D investment traps Vietnam in subcontracting loop: science minister

As the world enters a new phase of strategic competition, technology has become the decisive factor in a nation’s competitiveness, standing, and level of autonomy.

Young doctor rejects US, Korea jobs, builds medical specialty niche in Vietnam

While many of his peers pursued “hot” specialties, Dr Pham Le Duy chose allergy and clinical immunology.

Saving Vietnam's private museums from decline

Private museums across Vietnam are facing mounting financial and operational pressures, prompting calls for stronger policy support and digital transformation.

Vietnam seeks higher standards in live performance and creative responsibility

A national discussion in Hanoi focused on preserving artistic integrity amid growing concerns over performance authenticity and AI-generated content.

Socialist ward model: avoid title chasing, experts warn

As the country enters a new era, the implementation of the socialist commune and ward model has become an issue of theoretical, practical, and urgent significance.

A new Hanoi is rising from the city’s largest construction wave in decades

Across Hanoi, the sounds of drilling, demolition and construction now echo through old neighborhoods as the capital enters a rare period of large-scale urban transformation.

Vietnam’s mountain sturgeon farmers battle rising costs and shrinking profits

Natural spring sturgeon, once prized for its premium quality, is struggling to compete with cheaper imported fish in Vietnam’s market.

At 99, Madame Binh reflects on war, diplomacy and Vietnam’s future

Nearly a century into her life, former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh still speaks with the resonant voice and composed bearing of a diplomat who stood at the center of some of the fiercest negotiations of the 20th century.

Vietnam and Singapore could become a model for innovation cooperation

General Secretary and President To Lam’s upcoming visit to Singapore comes shortly after the two countries upgraded ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, raising expectations for deeper cooperation across a wide range of strategic sectors.

From shy student to university King: the journey of Nguyen Quang Huy

From a shy, reserved boy, Quang Huy exerted great effort to overcome his limits and become the King of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-USSH).

Vietnam faces dilemma over cheap money and asset bubbles

Vietnam’s push to maintain low interest rates is helping support growth, but much of the country’s cheap money continues flowing into real estate instead of production.

Single father who raised son alone for 27 years gets emotional birthday surprise

A touching video showing a Hanoi man secretly organizing a birthday party for his father has attracted 1.8 million views and more than 300,000 likes on TikTok.

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 housing crisis is now a social challenge

Rising property prices in Vietnam are turning the dream of homeownership into an increasingly distant goal for young workers.

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.