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Historic first as Vietnam’s key leaders visit Laos together

Within the framework of the visit, General Secretary To Lam on Thursday afternoon held meetings with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Lao National Assembly Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane.

The story of Cao Bang: from historic Pac Bo to an Asia-Europe gateway

Eighty-five years ago, Pac Bo was the site that kept the revolutionary fires burning. Today, Cao Bang is repositioning itself as an international "gateway," realizing the aspiration to turn the borderland into a link in the Asia-Europe supply chain.

Resolution 79 and the shift in SOEs' management thinking

Accepting risk and changing the governance mindset are the keys for state enterprises to escape the “ask-give” mechanism and truly transform into global brands, according to Nguyen Dinh Cung, former head of CIEM.

Two Hanoi students score perfect 9.0 IELTS on first attempt

A class at Hanoi’s Foreign Language Specialized High School has made headlines after two of its 11th-grade students achieved perfect 9.0 scores in their first-ever IELTS test.

Vietnam’s peacekeepers bring Tet to Africa with “banh chung diplomacy”

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, the rhythms of spring reach even the farthest corners of the world - including a contested region of Africa, where Vietnamese UN peacekeepers are serving far from home.

Resolution 79 and the shift in SOEs' management thinking

The issuance of Resolution 79 signifies that state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are being placed in the spotlight of the economy.

A new stage of action: ‘say less and do more’, deliver results

The culture of integrity in public service can be seen as the sustainable foundation of an action-oriented civil service that serves the people.

Vietnam’s music industry turns from domestic momentum to global ambition

Vietnam’s music industry entered a decisive new phase in 2025, marked not only by rapid expansion in scale, but also by rising professionalism, deeper audience engagement and growing international visibility.

A life built on love: Siblings in Nghe An choose to stay side by side

Growing up in a family of nine, Hoang Hong Lam and her brother Hoang Thanh Hieu were raised on hard work and deep affection. Years later, they chose to get engaged and married on the same day - and build their lives in homes sharing a single wall.

Vietnam among leading countries in global digital transformation

According to UN Under-Secretary-General Amandeep Singh Gill, Vietnam is in the group of leading countries in digital transformation, with the digital economy component growing two to three times faster than the rest of the economy.

Where’s the line? Cultural identity questioned in Tet ao dai debate

Debate heats up over frog buttons on ao dai, sparking urgent calls to define what constitutes Vietnam’s national dress.

Why decentralization and reform are key to Vietnam’s next growth leap

Economist Pham Chi Lan stresses that infrastructure alone won't drive growth without a clear reform roadmap.

Vietnamese student earns admission to 7 US universities, wins top scholarship

Nguyen Hoang Hai An, a 12th-grade student at Olympia Schools in Hanoi, has been accepted early to Swarthmore College - one of the top liberal arts colleges in the United States - with a four-year financial aid package worth approximately USD 290,000.

Tearing down barriers: Institutional reform as the key to 10% growth

Without real institutional change, Vietnam risks chasing growth the wrong way - at great cost to long-term productivity and economic independence.

Cultural fusion or fashion confusion? Tet ao dai under fire

Designers argue that using Chinese fabrics and fastenings on ao dai risks erasing Vietnamese tradition.

Breakthroughs under Resolution 57 affrim leadership in digital era

One year after implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, digital models and knowledge-driven initiatives have spread widely, advancing digital transformation and supporting socio-economic goals.

Sticky rice soy sauce from an ancient village in Hanoi holds a century of flavor

In Duong Lam Ancient Village, a bowl of rich, amber-colored soy sauce is the soul of every meal - and it can last a year without spoiling.

Viral wedding of Vietnamese bride and Moroccan groom features opulent customs

A Vietnamese woman becomes the center of a grand cultural ceremony, complete with palanquin rides and golden chests of gifts.

A Thai script once nearly lost is now a national cultural treasure

Revived through decades of devotion, the Lai Tay script of the Thai people in Nghe An has become a national intangible cultural heritage.

Ca Mau Secretary discusses momentum for development in new era

Following the strategy of mobilizing effective resources and institutional breakthroughs discussed in the first part, Secretary Nguyen Ho Hai further details the specific action plan to transform Ca Mau.