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Shoeshine boy’s life changes dramatically after meeting Blue Dragon founder

In his impoverished childhood, wandering the streets of Hanoi as a shoeshine boy, Vo Duy Nam never imagined he would one day become a head chef managing dozens of staff and owning his own restaurant.

Renowned economist highlights the key for Vietnam to catch up globally

The private economic sector’s development is the key to whether Vietnam can catch up with the world, not foreign investment, according to Associate Prof Dr Tran Dinh Thien.

Electric motorbikes are growing in popularity as Vietnam goes green

As Hanoi is planning to prohibit gasoline-powered motorbikes in the inner city, sales of electric motorbikes have grown in recent months.

How should Mathematics be taught in the AI era?

With 30 years of teaching math, Dr Tran Nam Dung shares his insights on how math education must evolve in the age of AI.

A united Vietnam in diversity: Moving forward as one nation

Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups and diverse faiths stand together in unity, contributing to a shared national journey toward a prosperous and inclusive future.

Vietnam's 80-year rise: From poverty to global economic prominence

Marking National Day 2025, Vietnam unveils its transformation into a global economic force, with GDP now ranking 34th worldwide.

'Things Everlasting' 2025 resonates with timeless art and modern vision

The 2025 edition of Things Everlasting struck an emotional chord through innovative arrangements and heartfelt performances that honored Vietnam’s legacy.

Vietnam’s 80-year education journey: From illiteracy to internationalization

From post-war illiteracy to global integration, Vietnam’s education has undergone five transformative eras in 80 years.

Global billionaires set sights on Vietnam's luxury real estate

Vietnam is attracting high-net-worth individuals investing in luxury properties and elite living.

Guardians of the border: Ethnic minorities in Vietnam’s 80-year journey

From the frontlines of independence to shaping modern Vietnam, ethnic minorities have played a vital role in the nation’s past and present.

Vietnam salutes 80 years of independence with grand parade

The 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day is marked with grandeur and unity at Ba Dinh Square.

Mekong Delta man 'sells smiles', uses earnings for heartwarming deeds

After each performance as the character Sun Wukong, bringing laughter and joy to children and adults, Le Trung Cang sets aside a portion of his earnings for acts of charity.

Le Gia fish sauce: From village jars to international shelves

Bringing Vietnamese fish sauce to global shelves, Le Anh’s journey began with childhood memories and a stubborn dream in a village by the sea.

Admissions confusion leaves universities and students scrambling

This year’s admissions cycle left both students and institutions overwhelmed as delays and procedural errors piled up.

Vietnam’s agriculture powers ahead with world-leading exports

Eighty years after the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), Vietnam has transformed from a poverty-stricken nation into a global agricultural export powerhouse, with several key products leading the world.

Tourism over trafficking: The inspiring rise of A Chu Homestay in Son La

A bold decision to say no to drugs changed everything. Now, Hua Tat is a rising star in Vietnam’s tourism map.

The last letterer: A sidewalk craftsman’s journey of gratitude

After more than four decades hand-engraving letters on gifts along the sidewalks of Ho Chi Minh City, artisan Le Tien Dung has a heartfelt dream that touches everyone who hears it.

Tears and pride: Vietnam’s anthem echoes in Bratislava

A former ambassador recalls the emotional moment Vietnam's anthem played in Slovakia’s capital.

Romanian man rides across Vietnam, shocks locals with fluent Vietnamese

Mihai Constantinescu, 37, from Romania, has lived in Vietnam for 17 years, and during this time, he has completed three motorbike trips across Vietnam (two from Hanoi to HCMC and one from HCMC to Hanoi).

From shoeshiners to owners of a bustling pizza restaurant in Hanoi

Duong and Thai, once shoeshiners living precariously on sidewalks, under bridges and in drug-ridden slums along Hanoi’s Red River, have changed their lives.