The global impact of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey extends far beyond the box office, offering Vietnam valuable lessons on how film can drive publishing, tourism, education and the wider creative economy.

Orphaned young and raised in poverty, Ede youth Y Sacien Kbuor strove to step out into the world and work across multiple countries before leaving his international career to return to HCMC and contribute to his homeland.

After 25 years without a single trace of news, a son unexpectedly returned to his hometown recently. Despite time altering his appearance, his father, now in his late 70s, recognized him thanks to a distinct scar on his left arm.

After realizing that information technology was not the right path for him, Ngo Khanh Hoa decided to retake the university entrance exam.

The German bride's graceful appearance drew widespread admiration from guests at the wedding. With the blessings of both families, the couple celebrated the marriage they had long dreamed of.

Giving up a job in the import-export sector, Duong Ke Hien of Can Tho City returned to his hometown to raise fish on rafts on the Hau River.

More than half a century after the war, San Diu ethnic veteran Do Van Thong in Quang Hanh Ward (Quang Ninh) has kept a military map as a treasure.

Nguyen Thị Bich Ngoc, a 12th-grade physics major student at Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted in Ninh Binh province, has won a Gold Medal at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO 2026).

Remaining unmarried and giving up a job with the salary of over VND40 million per month, a woman in HCMC chose a nomadic lifestyle to fulfill her dream of wandering everywhere.

Bearing many injuries from the war, Vietnamese Heroic Mother Nguyen Thi Thanh Xuan had to endure pain once again after her son sacrificed his life while performing rescue duty in peacetime.

After more than three decades as a university professor, scientist, and advocate for creative thinking, 65-year-old Professor Truong Nguyen Thanh has taken on a new challenge - competitive dancesport - and earned 3 medals at a competition.

Vietnam’s theaters are embracing digital platforms, but limited funding, complex ticketing and copyright risks show that their own efforts alone cannot deliver lasting transformation.

Every July 27, families in two Da Nang villages prepare meals and light incense for hundreds who sacrificed in war -including those whose remains have never been found.

After five years working at a South Korean vineyard, Nguyen Huu Huan returned to Vietnam with grape varieties, farming know-how and a plan to build his own high-tech farm.

Amid the vast waters of Truong Sa, Phan Vinh Pagoda carries the name of a fallen naval captain, bringing together Buddhism, remembrance and maritime life.

What began as curiosity about a tiny smartphone chip has taken Vietnamese engineering graduate Le Thi Lan Anh from the laboratory to a full master’s scholarship at KAIST.

Against central Vietnam’s harsh weather, a young farmer has successfully grown Shine Muscat grapes on Ha Tinh’s hills, creating a new source of agricultural income.

Across the windswept waters of Truong Sa, Buddhist temples offer soldiers, fishermen and island communities spiritual refuge while carrying an enduring message of peace.

Vietnam exported US$18.3 billion in wood and forestry products in 2025. But amid rising trade risks and tighter margins, export growth alone is no longer enough.