Hanoi residents expect fresh leadership thinking, management style, and the spirit of daring to think, act, and take responsibility. The new leader, Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc, faces immense challenges to meet those expectations.

The government and global experts stress digital tools, real-time weather systems, and urban resilience for climate change adaptation.

Vietnam officially entered an aging population phase in 2011. Although warnings about the growing need for elderly healthcare and treatment have been voiced for years, the sector continues to face serious challenges.

Despite their natural and cultural richness, Vietnam’s geopark-based tourism remains underdeveloped, with noticeable gaps in both quality and sustainability.

Five Vietnamese films released in 2025 have entered the list of the top 10 highest-grossing domestic films of all time. Yet, theaters have also seen several box-office failures, with some films pulling in as little as $6,200.

In recent times, many real estate investors have raised concerns about prolonged delays in their projects, primarily due to the slow approval process of land use fee assessments by State agencies.

To effectively resolve urgent issues among disadvantaged ethnic groups, development policies for 2026-2030 must be precisely tailored to the unique conditions of each community.

Central Vietnam is a land steeped in history and culture, home to three UNESCO-recognised world cultural heritage sites: the Complex of Hue Monuments, Hoi An Ancient Town, and My Son Sanctuary.

Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung said recently that Vietnam encourages the development of open-source AI, viewing it as an opportunity for smaller nations to master and apply advanced technologies.

Hue, Da Nang, and neighboring provinces are reeling from historic rainfall and severe flooding, with 42 dead or missing as more storms threaten the region.

Experts say Resolution 98 amendments must give HCMC true autonomy to lead reform.

Despite over 1,300 public hospitals nationwide, Vietnam has only 106 central and provincial facilities with geriatric departments, a severe shortfall amid rapid population aging.

Over 50,000 F&B outlets shut down across Vietnam in 2025. Hanoi cafés are closing amid high rents and shrinking customer traffic.

Elderly citizens in Vietnam are living longer but suffering more, with many diagnosed with up to nine chronic conditions.

As part-time jobs become the norm, many students face burnout, missed grades, and delayed graduations in exchange for short-term income.

Director Bui Thac Chuyen, People’s Artist Do Thanh Hai, actress Diem Hang Lamoon, and singer-actress Hoang Yen Chibi represented Vietnam at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF).

The arrests of actress Truong Ngoc Anh, Miss Grand International 2021 Thuy Tien, and fashion designer Nguyen Cong Tri have sent shockwaves through Vietnamese entertainment in 2025, shaking public trust in celebrity figures.

After early retirement, she took the road less traveled - 80 times across six continents.

In today’s entertainment scene, modern art forms are dominating young audiences. Meanwhile, traditional performing arts like Cheo (Vietnamese traditional operetta) are fading from the spotlight.

At age 84, Venerable Chau Ty continues teaching the sacred art of palm-leaf scripture carving, safeguarding Khmer Buddhist heritage in modern Vietnam.