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Public or private? Vietnam seeks answers in PPP

In recent years, Vietnam’s demand for capital to support infrastructure development - in transport, urban planning, energy, digital transformation, and innovation - has grown far beyond what the state budget can sustain.

Organ donation and the right to refuse: A heartbreaking case sparks debate

A multi-organ transplant case was called off just before surgery, raising critical questions about who holds decision-making power after brain death.

Young Tay girl breaks barriers, joins multinational leadership program

Before even graduating from university, Vy Tra secured a full-time position at a multinational corporation through a prestigious management trainee program designed to cultivate future leaders.

Vietnam prepares for sustainable acceleration in 2026

Dr. Can Van Luc outlines the country’s strategic targets for reform and growth amid global uncertainty.

The General Secretary’s 10-word formula for fighting corruption and waste

Waste is no longer just an economic issue - it’s a political one. Vietnam takes a comprehensive approach to tackle it.

Preserving Hanoi’s soul: The crossroads of safety and culture on Train Street

The trains may bring danger, but the street brings soul. Must Hanoi choose?

From policy to results: Vietnam's leadership pushes for real action in 2026

General Secretary To Lam has declared 2026 a year of "breakthrough action and tangible results" - a pivotal moment in Vietnam’s reform journey.

Institutional reform sets the stage for Vietnam’s cultural transformation

Cultural policy is emerging as a strategic lever for national growth, with legal reforms unlocking new momentum for sustainable development.

2025 in pictures: Unforgettable moments captured on VietnamNet

From powerful parades to devastating floods and sweeping reforms, 2025 was a year etched into Vietnam’s collective memory - captured vividly through images on VietnamNet.

China and Vietnam enter a ‘second golden era’ of diplomatic relations

Ambassador He Wei describes 2025 as a transformative year, ushering in a 'second golden era' for China and Vietnam.

From law school to the clouds: A young Hmong man's tea dream

Sung A Tua, a law graduate and community leader, is exporting ancient Shan Tuyet tea from his cloud-covered village to the world.

American man finds home, love, and legacy in Vietnam

Raised by a Vietnamese mother after being abandoned at one month old, Christian Taylor now lives in Vietnam with his wife and child, honoring the culture that shaped him.

Vietnam's golden demographic decade: One chance to make it count

Vietnam’s development journey enters a new chapter in 2026, where progress is no longer a result of stability, but a precondition for it.

Ba Na woman preserves ethnic identity through a 6,000-word digital dictionary

Aya, a Ba Na woman from Gia Lai, built a digital Kinh–Ba Na dictionary with nearly 6,000 words to preserve her native language.

The quiet generosity of Vietnamese educators who donated billions to students

Even after leaving the classroom, these teachers chose to teach one final lesson - through giving. Their billion-VND donations are changing lives.

Five defining trends of Vietnam’s auto and motorbike industry in 2025

Vietnam’s auto and motorbike industry underwent a remarkable transformation in 2025, driven by policy reform, electrification, and intensified market competition.

From 2025 to 2026: A solid strategic setup for breakthrough moves

If leading a country is like playing chess, then 2025 marked a year of carefully crafting a powerful board position. The question now is how Vietnam will make its strategic moves in 2026 and beyond.

Vietnamese - Mongolian couple's engagement goes viral for blending traditions

A recent engagement ceremony between a young woman from Khanh Hoa and a man from Mongolia has captured the hearts of netizens, thanks to its unique blend of Vietnamese and Mongolian wedding customs.

Vietnam cracks down on fake health products in 2025

A string of counterfeit health and beauty product scandals rocked Vietnam in 2025, exposing widespread deception behind influencer-backed promotions.

Private sector central to Vietnam’s new growth model under Resolution 68

Resolution 68-NQ/TW, issued in 2025 by Vietnam’s Politburo, has placed the private sector in its rightful position within the nation’s development structure.