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Homeland comfort outweighs overseas garden for Vietnamese mother

Though her daughters as well as her Western sons-in-law have invited her to settle abroad, Vu Thi Dong has insisted on returning to Vietnam to live among neighbors and relatives.

Wage increase must go hand in hand with price control: expert

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thuong Lang, a senior lecturer at the National Economics University, assessed that the 9.8 percent minimum wage increase option is more suitable than the 8.5 percent in the current context.

At 105, a Vietnamese Heroic Mother still waits to bring her fallen son home

For over 60 years, Ngo Thi Lang had no photograph of the son she lost in war. At 105, her greatest wish remains to bring him home.

Veteran redraws battlefield map, helps recover comrades' remains after 50 years

Half a century after the fierce battle at Hill 174, veteran Tran Van Phuc returned to the former battlefield with memories that had never faded.

The old notebook saving Ca Dong ethnic culture

At the age of 83, Meritorious Artist Ho Van Dinh still silently preserves the distinct cultural values of the Ca Dong people. His eyes still gleam with passion whenever he mentions village festivals or the gongs ringing across the vast forests.

Vietnam wins first APMO gold medal in 25 years

Vietnam's return to the Asia Pacific Mathematical Olympiad has been crowned with a gold medal from an outstanding young mathematician.

Young entrepreneur grows thriving cactus business in Vietnam

A decade-long passion for cacti has led one young entrepreneur in Da Nang to build a flourishing nursery filled with thousands of colorful plants.

Vietnam's vision for cultural sovereignty in the digital era

Vietnam is embracing a broader vision of sovereignty - one that extends beyond borders to the digital space where culture, technology and national identity increasingly converge.

This Hanoi village has become Vietnam's outdoor film studio

Surrounded by modern high-rises, Tay Mo Village preserves the atmosphere of northern Vietnam's traditional countryside - and has quietly earned the nickname "Hollywood Village."

Prime Minister orders full investigation into exam scandal

A widening criminal investigation into alleged examination misconduct at a prestigious high school in northern Vietnam has led to 26 indictments and intervention by the Prime Minister.

Nearly 24,500 Vietnamese women are diagnosed with breast cancer yearly

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women, but advances in early detection and personalized treatment are changing outcomes across Vietnam.

Ba Na epics face the risk of fading into silence in Vietnam's Central Highlands

Once echoed through communal houses deep in Vietnam's Central Highlands, Ba Na epics are now at risk as master storytellers disappear and traditional performance spaces fade.

Monetary policy continues carrying Vietnam’s growth financing burden

Vietnam’s central bank is steadily expanding monetary policy flexibility to support credit growth. But as investment demand surges, one question looms: how long can banks remain the economy’s primary source of long-term capital?

Dao people become 'living border markers' in Quang Ninh

Along Vietnam's northeastern frontier, members of the Dao ethnic community have become an integral part of efforts to protect national sovereignty, preserve social stability and support sustainable development.

Dao community in Quang Ninh carves its own path out of poverty

Better roads have done more than improve transport in Quang Ninh's remote Dao villages - they have helped spark a shift from dependence on state support to self-reliance, entrepreneurship and community-led development.

Timeline: Tuyen Quang's 147 perfect Math scores and 19 criminal charges

What began with an unusual cluster of 147 perfect Math scores at a high school in Tuyen Quang has evolved into one of Vietnam's biggest exam integrity investigations, with 19 people now facing criminal charges.

Visually impaired student admitted to MA programs at Harvard, Oxford

Dong Hai Yen, with only 0.5/10 vision in her left eye, has created an extraordinary achievement by gaining admission to master degree programs at renowned universities, including Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, Columbia, Yale, Brown, and Johns Hopkins.

Behind Ho Guom Opera House, the quiet architect of artistic standards

Three years after opening, Ho Guom Opera House has emerged as one of Vietnam's leading cultural venues. Behind its carefully curated artistic direction is a man who rarely steps into the spotlight.

DNA test reunites Vietnamese martyr with family after decades

After three years of waiting for a single phone call, one Vietnamese family finally received confirmation that DNA testing had identified the remains of their fallen relative.

29-year-old wife battles advanced cancer with husband's unwavering support

At 29, while eagerly planning to start a family, Danh Thi Lan Oanh never imagined she would be confronted with a devastating turning point: stage 4 breast cancer that had already spread to her bones.