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Nobel laureate reflects on 5 years with Vietnam’s VinFuture Prize

Nobel-winning physicist Konstantin Novoselov shares his journey with VinFuture and its global impact after five years.

Da Nang woman carves out success with handcrafted wooden masterpieces

With 15 years of experience, Le Thi Ha transforms wood into artworks that fetch premium prices, defying the male-dominated nature of the craft.

US, China, Japan align with Vietnam on high-level diplomatic exchanges

US President Donald Trump, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and Japan’s new Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, along with other world leaders, have agreed to Vietnam’s proposal to strengthen high-level delegation exchanges.

Four decades of poverty reduction in VN: bold action to leave no one behind

Since the launch of its Doi moi (Renewal), Vietnam has achieved a “miracle” in poverty reduction, lifting tens of millions out of hunger and helping them secure stable livelihoods.

Automation industry eyes boost from North-South high-speed rail project

The North-South high-speed railway project is expected to generate major opportunities for Vietnam’s automation industry - if legal reforms and local capabilities align.

Cultural authorities warn artists: Deviant behavior will not be tolerated

People's Artist Xuan Bac, Director of the Performing Arts Department, affirms: "Any expression that goes against traditional values – whether in lyrics, costumes, or language – must be strictly dealt with."

Flight attendant’s journey across 101 countries becomes family affair

Vietnamese woman explores 101 countries, then discovers the true joy of traveling with family.

Vietnam leads ASEAN in 5G with breakthrough spectrum strategy

With smart spectrum planning and affordable licensing, Vietnam sets a benchmark for 5G deployment across Southeast Asia.

Organic dream: Can Tho woman pioneers digital agriculture

Leaving behind a stable job in the medical field, a woman from Can Tho returned home to launch a clean vegetable business. Starting from a small model, she boldly invested $41,000 to build a 2,000m² high-tech vegetable farm.

Calls grow to ban performances by culturally inappropriate artists

Public support surges for banning artists with vulgar or deviant content after Ho Chi Minh City issues directive to protect youth and values.

Floods wipe out peach trees in Thai Nguyen, farmers call for aid

After severe flooding in Thai Nguyen, hundreds of households lost entire peach gardens, with damage totaling tens of billions of dong.

Housing prices are not falling because of rising input costs

Legal obstacles and fear of accountability, which have led to supply shortages, and rising input costs are the major factors keeping housing prices high.

Experts propose adjusting home-loan limit amid supply-demand imbalance

While restricting credit is an important measure, real estate prices can only be controlled if the imbalance between supply and demand, the major reason behind price escalations, is solved, experts have said.

Promoting Vietnam’s “soft power” through culture: experts

Vietnam should focus more on developing cultural industries and digital culture in connection with the creative economy, viewing these as key economic sectors that can increase culture’s contribution to national GDP.

From street vendor to inventor with 700 patents and multimillion-dollar success

Dr. Nguyen Thanh My, holder of over 700 patents and multimillion-dollar revenue streams, was the keynote speaker at the 2025 opening ceremony of Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City may ban artists with offensive songs from public events

Ho Chi Minh City recommends banning artists with vulgar or unethical lyrics from events.

Vietnamese cinema and art industries surge in 2025

Film critic Le Hong Lam revealed that domestic box office revenue reached nearly USD 123 million in just the first half of 2025, up USD 11 million year-on-year.

Young man becomes 'double valedictorian' after suspending studies abroad

After two years studying law in China, Tran Quang Minh made a bold decision to start over in Vietnam, and later graduated as valedictorian.

Nguyen Canh Binh: The man who trades knowledge, not commodities

While others chased assets, Nguyen Canh Binh invested in ideas, becoming a knowledge entrepreneur who aims to change society, not just profit.

Merchants spend billions renting kiosks, wait for customers

Once the busiest wholesale market in old Nam Dinh province (now Ninh Binh province), Rong, or Nam Dinh Dragon Market, has now fallen into desolation. Many stalls are closed, while traders sit waiting endlessly for customers.