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Hanoi to launch $24M public venture fund to support tech startups

The city’s bold move embraces risk and innovation, positioning Hanoi as a future leader in Southeast Asia’s tech scene.

PM: Startups and innovation are key to unlocking Vietnam’s future

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh declared innovation a national mission at the TECHFEST 2025 opening, calling on citizens to embrace risk and transformation.

A new innovation model could reshape Vietnam’s startup future

Vietnam is rethinking how startups are built, moving from ideas to real-world needs with technology as the backbone.

Fried eggs with herbal Vietnamese leaf surprise African tasters

After taking a bite, one local villager in Angola described the raw Paederia leaf as slightly bitter - but said that when cooked into a Vietnamese-style omelet, it was absolutely delicious.

Miss Venezuela wins Miss Charm, Vietnam's Mai Ngo in Top 12

Anna Blanco of Venezuela is crowned Miss Charm 2025 after an emotional answer on empathy and compassion, with Mai Ngo of Vietnam finishing in the Top 12.

Vietnam’s capital market eyes breakthrough with three key pillars in 2026

Policy reform and technological innovation aim to attract institutional funds and elevate Vietnam's market status.

VN multitasking icons: Ho Ngoc Ha, Toc Tien, Chi Pu shape the new star archetype

In Vietnam’s rapidly evolving entertainment industry, these three women are thriving not by singing alone, but through powerful personal branding.

The Co Tu sculptor and storyteller who reshaped his village’s future

The man once mocked for planting wild roots is now called the “king of ba kich” by villagers.

Ho Chi Minh City eyes breakthrough with TOD and FTZ policies

New mechanisms empowering urban planning and investment in FTZs could lift longstanding bottlenecks in Vietnam’s economic hub.

Credit boom fuels VN-Index: $98 billion injected, 2,000 points targeted for 2026

Around VND2.6 quadrillion has been injected into the economy, and this figure may climb further by the end of this year and in 2026. This could be a major boost for the stock market, which has a capitalization of more than $200 billion.

Principal explains why ending student scrutiny is tough

Many schools know that replacing punishment and fault-finding with warmth and care can create a positive learning environment.

Rapper Den Vau clarifies 'Nuoi em' role, urges calm amid transparency questions

Den Vau has responded to discussions surrounding the ‘Nuoi em’ (Taking Care of You) project, affirming that he is only a supporter and has not participated in its management.

Rising home prices spark push for new national rental standards

As home prices continue to surge, the ability of many households to buy a home is becoming increasingly out of reach.

Love wins over prejudice as Cuban man becomes beloved son-in-law in Vietnam

What began with suspicion turned into a heartwarming bond between a Cuban groom and his Vietnamese in-laws.

Couple in Vietnam saves 50 lives from suicide over two decades

From their modest boat on the Lam River, a fishing couple in Nghe An has risked their lives for 20 years to pull others back from the edge.

Teen innovator from Vietnam stuns UNESCO with recycled model of earth’s geology

The year 2025 marks a historic milestone for education in Cao Bang as a 10th grader wins a remarkable double: first prize at the National Youth and Children’s Innovation Contest, and a gold medal at the “Vietnam Young Inventors” awards.

Voices that shape V-pop: The artistic journey of three remarkable singers

In a market driven by trends, three Vietnamese singers - Tung Duong, Vo Ha Tram and Quoc Thien - have built lasting careers by turning vocal excellence into their most powerful signature.

Shared digital platforms: A new driver for Vietnam's digital economy

Vietnam is making a strategic move to catalyze its digital economy with the launch of 55 shared digital platforms designed to unify data, reduce costs, and drive sectoral innovation.

Distressed M&A deals struggle to attract investors in Vietnam

Distressed mergers and acquisitions (M&A), once viewed as a lifeline for struggling Vietnamese businesses, are currently failing to capture the interest of investors, despite lower valuations and increased restructuring activity.

Ho Chi Minh City opens path for ‘low-altitude economy’ strategy

Ho Chi Minh City is ready to pioneer new regulatory and financial mechanisms to boost startups and tech innovation, with a bold vision of becoming Vietnam’s leading hub for science, digital transformation, and the emerging low-altitude economy.