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Ho Chi Minh City turns ‘golden land’ into green space for public good

A plan to turn downtown Saigon's riverfront into green and cultural zones signals a new vision for urban sustainability.

A rare life: Man in Ninh Binh lives 50 years with 'tree man syndrome'

Confined to a wheelchair, a Vietnamese man with tree man syndrome shares his quiet, difficult journey.

She became valedictorian twice, studying up to 16 hours a day

The story of a Hanoi pharmacy student who achieved double valedictorian through discipline and hard work.

Vietnam’s stock market plunges 95 points in record-breaking drop

Investors rattled by bond violations and rising interest rate fears as VN-Index sees sharpest fall on record.

The National Assembly and the 8.5% growth figure

The final session of the National Assembly in 2025, which opened on the morning of October 20, serves as a crucial checkpoint for reviewing the country's development over the past year and charting the path forward into 2026.

Housing prices soaring because of ‘mountain of procedures’: experts

Housing supply has decreased dramatically over the past five years, not because of the lack of demand, but because of numerous legal bottlenecks, overlapping laws, and especially a widespread fear of responsibility among state officials.

Vietnam faces the risk of falling behind despite three decades of growth

"The overarching risk is the danger of falling behind, particularly in technology, and getting caught in the middle-income trap," warns the political report of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Voters call for tougher action on fraud and disasters at NA opening

During the opening session of the National Assembly this morning, Do Van Chien, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, presented a report summarizing citizens’ feedback and petitions for the 10th session.

PM commits to 10% GDP growth and historic transformation by 2026

“The Government pledges to lead by example, dedicating all its capacity, intellect, and responsibility to advancing the nation into a new era - an era of peace, prosperity, civilization, and happiness, toward socialism,” PM Pham Minh Chinh said.

Experts chart bold new tourism path for Da Nang’s next chapter

Experts have recommended that Da Nang craft a new tourism development strategy focused on creativity, regional linkage, nighttime economy, and MICE tourism to align with its expanded role and potential.

National Assembly opens historic session with largest-ever legislative agenda

The 10th session of the 15th National Assembly begins with a bold roadmap of 53 laws and resolutions-marking a record-setting legislative term.

Olympia’s legacy: 25 years of cultivating Vietnam’s top minds

Winners of Vietnam’s iconic gameshow are thriving in top companies and academia worldwide.

HCM City's new leader: experienced team with 3 Central Committee members

In the newly appointed leadership team of HCMC, three members currently serve on the Central Committee of the Communist Party.

Farmers in distress as pigs culled, big livestock firms report huge profits

While small-scale farmers are struggling with the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak and have had to cull over 1 million pigs, several major livestock companies are reporting massive profits exceeding VND1 trillion.

Tourism sector reinvents itself: from voucher campaigns to PPP

Partnering with online travel platforms to promote destinations is a key part of public-private collaboration in the tourism industry. The cooperation helps to expand markets, boost visitor numbers, and promote Vietnam’s image globally.

Psychological kidnapping: the dark side of online scams targeting students

Criminals are using technology to manipulate victims, forcing them to cut off all contact with family and effectively turning them into “remote psychological prisoners” to extort money, with financial losses reaching into the billions of VND.

Second-home loan caps spark credit intervention fears

The proposal to limit loans for second and subsequent home purchases has raised concerns about interfering with bank operations. If implemented, it could risk freezing the real estate market, as seen in China.

From steel to superfood: One woman’s journey to elevate Vietnamese rice

Vietnamese rice bread captures global attention as An Nhien’s startup leads the plant-based revolution.

Doctors warn against CT scan overuse in disease screening

Worried about cancer and stroke, many people are seeking whole-body computed tomography (CT) scans to detect disease conditions early.

Shared living draws Brazilian visitor to Vietnamese village

On her 16th day in Thai Hai ecological village (Thai Nguyen), Juliana Alves Noronha had already grown used to waking up early to breathe in the fresh air, working with locals to grow vegetables, tend gardens, make che lam, or gather medicinal leaves.