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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.

Lai Chau Ginseng offers new green livelihood for northwest highlands

Lai Chau Ginseng cultivation is emerging as a promising green livelihood in the remote forests of Vietnam’s Northwest region.

Vietnam masters polymer banknote tech with homegrown innovation

Inspired by a former prime minister’s vision, Vietnam has become the third nation to produce its own polymer currency substrate.

Facing the truth: Vietnam’s call for reform-driven leadership

Vietnam’s top leaders urge truth-telling and bold action to overcome institutional inertia and drive real change.

Can Tho woman turns 13,000m² into smart farm producing export-quality melons

Can Tho woman’s melon farm supplies 150 tons annually and pioneers high-tech farming and agritourism.

Elderly Raglay artisan turns tradition into tourism with handcrafted instruments

A Raglay artisan in Khanh Hoa turns ancestral tools into cultural souvenirs, gaining official OCOP status and inspiring younger generations.

Unhealthy living, silent danger: The truth behind sudden death in youth

Experts say sudden death is not a random event but often the result of years of neglecting health and poor lifestyle choices.

Vietnam needs spectrum boost to reach 5G speeds like Korea, Qatar

Vietnam’s digital economy depends on unlocking high-speed 5G by expanding its limited spectrum.

Vietnam’s decade of macro stability fuels strong economic growth

Inflation held at 2.8% annually over 10 years as Vietnam upgrades to emerging market status.

Vietnam’s real estate puzzle: High prices, low supply, endless red tape

Vietnam’s property crisis isn’t driven by speculation but by a dense web of bureaucracy choking supply.

Dien Bien artisan preserves century-old weaving for future generations

The fear of losing the centuries-old tradition of Lao brocade weaving pushed artisan Lo Thi Vien to rise against the odds. Today, the sound of looms echoes once more, day and night, across Na Sang 2 village in Dien Bien Province.

Vietnam’s mining sector bears heavier tax burden than global peers

Vietnam’s mineral industry faces challenges from complex tax laws and overlapping obligations.

The Mnong man saving elephants with tourism: A journey back to the roots

Leaving behind a stable government job, Mnong ethnic man Y Xim Ndu (born 1992) from Dak Lak returned to his village to build a community-based tourism model alongside his beloved "elephant companions."

Facing the floods of storm Matmo, Vietnamese stand together in solidarity

Matmo was not the strongest ever storm, but what it left behind in Thai Nguyen, Bac Ninh, Lang Son, and Cao Bang went far beyond the limits of what local people could endure.