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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.

Centuries-old Hanoi village honors national heroes and living heritage

Just 5km from central Hanoi, an ancient riverside village continues to preserve national treasures, sacred festivals and the enduring legacy of Ly Thuong Kiet.

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.