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Defying skepticism: the audacious move that built a telecom miracle

June 2026 marks 30 years since the General Department of Posts and Telecommunications licensed VinaPhone, a milestone that reflects the strategic vision and resolve in the early years of Doi Moi (renovation).

Going abroad as factory worker, Vietnamese student wins 3 Chinese scholarships

Having once shelved her university dreams to move to Japan as an intern to support her family, Nghiem Thi Linh quietly kept her passion for learning alive.

STEM education: the stepping stone for AI usage in Vietnam’s schools

Nguyen Quan, former Minister of Science and Technology, believes that integrating STEM education into schools can serve as the foundation for introducing AI education to students.

Conductor crafts pioneering music theory to defend Vietnamese identity

In his late 60s, Meritorious Artist Tran Vuong Thach finds himself busier than before his retirement. Following over a decade of helming a major theater, he finally has the time to delve deeper into his specialization and academic research.

No housing resales in first 3 years expected to help tackle housing demand

Hanoi is considering an unprecedented move in the real estate market by restricting commercial (market-rate) housing in multi-purpose urban areas from being transferred for the first three years, with the goal of serving housing demand.

89-year-old Prof works 12 hours a day, debates in English with ChatGPT

At 10am, in a century-old house on Hang Bac Street in Hanoi, Prof. Dr. Pham Huy Dung (born in 1937) can be seen diligently working on his laptop.

Can Vietnam's economy keep up with the pace of reform?

Vietnam passed a record number of laws in 2025, but the bigger story may be whether businesses and institutions can adapt quickly enough to the accelerating pace of reform.

Vietnamese entertainers keep falling into the anti-fan trap

From heated exchanges to private messages gone public, Vietnamese stars continue to learn the hard way that fighting anti-fans rarely ends well.

Top corporate executives indicted in growing 2026 crackdown

Since the beginning of 2026, a succession of top executives from major corporations, including PC1, ACV, Vinaconex, and Duc Giang Chemicals, have become entangled in legal crises.

One year after Resolution 68: the target of 2 mil enterprises remains far away

A small urban pho shop can easily hit annual revenue of VND 2 to 3 billion, yet the owner has hesitated to transition to a corporate model.

Family takes 3-week cross-Vietnam journey on converted pickup truck

Instead of following a tight schedule, Pham Xuan Thanh and his wife, along with their 8-month-old baby, chose to "travel slowly" and live on the road for three weeks in a pickup truck converted into a mobile home.

Six-month suspension reshaped surgeon’s interventional-radiology philosophy

After 30 years in medicine, Dr Nguyen Quang Thai Duong has become one of the pioneers of minimally invasive intervention in Vietnam.

People-centered policies strengthen unity in ethnic minority areas

People-centered policies are helping build stronger communities while reinforcing social cohesion in the Southwest.

Why Hanoi must act now on inner-city congestion charging

Hanoi's worsening congestion is forcing policymakers to confront a difficult question: act now or accept growing gridlock for years to come.

A 4am seafood market experience draws tourists to Da Nang’s coast

At Da Nang’s Man Thai fishing village, the day begins long before dawn as tourists join locals at a seafood market that lasts only a few hours.

Strategic meaning behind Vietnam's top leader's Shangri-La Dialogue address

In a world facing profound transformation, Party Chief and President To Lam’s speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue offered both a diagnosis of global challenges and a framework for navigating them.

Defending national solidarity in Vietnam’s ethnic minority regions

In an era of rapidly evolving online disinformation, protecting social cohesion has become a priority across Southwest Vietnam’s diverse communities.

Vietnam’s message from the Shangri-La Dialogue

Vietnam is evolving from an active participant into a nation that proactively contributes ideas, initiatives and responsibility to peace, security and development in the region and around the world.

Vietnam’s Land Cruiser enthusiasts fight to preserve an off-road legend

As modern vehicles become increasingly digital, many Vietnamese collectors are turning to classic Toyota Land Cruisers for a more authentic driving experience.

Childless for years, Nghe An couple turns home into haven for orphans

After years of struggling with infertility, a couple in Nghe An chose a different path - opening their home to orphaned and abandoned children in need of love and care.