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Vietnam cracks down on fake health products in 2025

A string of counterfeit health and beauty product scandals rocked Vietnam in 2025, exposing widespread deception behind influencer-backed promotions.

Private sector central to Vietnam’s new growth model under Resolution 68

Resolution 68-NQ/TW, issued in 2025 by Vietnam’s Politburo, has placed the private sector in its rightful position within the nation’s development structure.

Beyond the numbers: What 3,000km of highways mean for Vietnam’s future

Vietnam’s rapid expansion of its expressway network, reaching over 3,000km by 2025, marks a historic turning point in national infrastructure development.

Blind man’s extraordinary journey beekeeping in Vietnam’s remote mountains

Though he has never seen light and now cares for an ailing wife, Pham Van Hoc, from Son Hong commune in Ha Tinh province, continues to live resiliently in the remote mountains - an inspiring story of rising above fate with extraordinary willpower.

107-year-old craftsman preserves Ba Na traditions in Vietnam’s highlands

A century-old blacksmith from Quang Ngai still strikes iron and mentors youth in Ba Na traditions.

VN sets remittance record of over $16 billion in 2025, says Foreign Minister

In a year of robust international engagement, Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung announced that remittances sent to Vietnam exceeded $16 billion in 2025 - a historic record and vital resource for national development.

Vietnam’s National Assembly breaks records in 2025 with landmark reforms

A breakthrough year for Vietnam’s parliament: 89 laws passed, new national programs launched, and major reforms underway.

Unforgettable wedding moments that captured hearts across Vietnam in 2025

Vietnam’s wedding season in 2025 brought unforgettable scenes of love and loss to the world’s screens.

Global economy in 2025: Inflation cools, metals soar, risks intensify

In 2025, global markets saw precious metals skyrocket as inflation cooled unevenly and systemic risks escalated.

Residents in major cities concerned about pollution, traffic congestion

NA Vice Chair Nguyen Khac Dinh said that in major cities, especially Hanoi, people are concerned primarily about environmental pollution, traffic congestion and flooding. Other concerns around the country include online fraud and scams.

Rising violence in Vietnamese schools sparks urgent calls for reform

A series of violent incidents among students in 2025 reveals a troubling trend: school conflicts increasingly ending in serious injury or death.

Quiet hero: Vietnamese man in his 60s cares for patients in secret

For four years, a man in his 60s from Hai Phong has quietly cared for the sick in hospitals and homes - hiding his work from even his family to avoid stigma.

Vietnam’s tourism boom: Mekong province takes surprise lead

2025 marked a major milestone for Vietnam’s tourism industry: for the first time, international arrivals surpassed 20 million, cementing the country’s position as a regional travel powerhouse.

Vietnam’s most unique weddings of 2025 captivate social media

In 2025, Vietnam saw a wave of creative and heartfelt weddings that captured millions of views online, with couples opting for unique, deeply personal celebrations over lavish displays.

Vietnam’s 2025 boom: Growth tops 8% amid liquidity pressure and credit surge

As 2025 comes to a close, Vietnam finds itself in a moment of cautious optimism - celebrating remarkable economic gains while confronting the need for deeper, more sustainable reforms.

Vietnam uncovers two largest fake milk scandals of 2025

Two massive fake milk scandals shook Vietnam in 2025, with hundreds of counterfeit products flooding the market and exploiting regulatory gaps, raising grave concerns over public health and food safety.

Highly-paid engineer leaves HCMC to become successful specialty farmer

A mechanical engineer quit his job with a salary of more than 30 million dong per month several years ago in HCMC to return to his hometown and start a farm raising bamboo rats and black chickens, specialty animals sought after by many restaurants.

Student wins multiple national awards, proficient in three foreign languages

Duong Kien Khai, who as a young student was endlessly curious about code lines, has won three national excellent-student awards and entered his first year at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), one of Asia’s leading universities.

Zalo’s 45-day ultimatum sparks legal and ethical questions in Vietnam

The messaging giant's new data policy raises serious concerns about user rights and digital dominance.

Unregulated livestreaming ends following legal troubles of KOLs, KOCs

The year 2025 witnessed a powerful reversal in the livestream sales market.