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Vietnam needs $700 billion for green growth: Capital market must awaken

Vietnam’s journey to net-zero emissions by 2050 requires a staggering $700 billion in funding - far beyond what banks alone can deliver.

Home away from home: Vietnamese student finds family in an elderly French woman

A touching friendship between a Vietnamese girl and an 86-year-old French woman is melting hearts online.

Decree 319 sets technology transfer as key to Vietnam’s rail transformation

For the first time, Vietnam has officially introduced criteria that prioritize domestic companies in railway projects, tied directly to technology transfer - replacing the old method of full-package imports.

The risks of fame: Vietnam’s top 3 male stars and their golden cages

These Gen Z music icons have transcended trends to become cultural symbols - but are they now trapped in their own success?

Meet the five most followed and stylish male singers in Vietnam

HIEUTHUHAI, Son Tung M-TP, Noo Phuoc Thinh... are among the most handsome and adored male singers in Vietnam today, known for their captivating visuals and massive fanbases.

Lessons from Europe could help Vietnam cut air pollution by 80%

In recent weeks, “air pollution” has become a familiar phrase and a hot topic of public debate - not only in Hanoi but across Vietnam.

Hanoi to launch $24M public venture fund to support tech startups

The city’s bold move embraces risk and innovation, positioning Hanoi as a future leader in Southeast Asia’s tech scene.

PM: Startups and innovation are key to unlocking Vietnam’s future

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh declared innovation a national mission at the TECHFEST 2025 opening, calling on citizens to embrace risk and transformation.

A new innovation model could reshape Vietnam’s startup future

Vietnam is rethinking how startups are built, moving from ideas to real-world needs with technology as the backbone.

Fried eggs with herbal Vietnamese leaf surprise African tasters

After taking a bite, one local villager in Angola described the raw Paederia leaf as slightly bitter - but said that when cooked into a Vietnamese-style omelet, it was absolutely delicious.

Miss Venezuela wins Miss Charm, Vietnam's Mai Ngo in Top 12

Anna Blanco of Venezuela is crowned Miss Charm 2025 after an emotional answer on empathy and compassion, with Mai Ngo of Vietnam finishing in the Top 12.

Vietnam’s capital market eyes breakthrough with three key pillars in 2026

Policy reform and technological innovation aim to attract institutional funds and elevate Vietnam's market status.

VN multitasking icons: Ho Ngoc Ha, Toc Tien, Chi Pu shape the new star archetype

In Vietnam’s rapidly evolving entertainment industry, these three women are thriving not by singing alone, but through powerful personal branding.

The Co Tu sculptor and storyteller who reshaped his village’s future

The man once mocked for planting wild roots is now called the “king of ba kich” by villagers.

Ho Chi Minh City eyes breakthrough with TOD and FTZ policies

New mechanisms empowering urban planning and investment in FTZs could lift longstanding bottlenecks in Vietnam’s economic hub.

Credit boom fuels VN-Index: $98 billion injected, 2,000 points targeted for 2026

Around VND2.6 quadrillion has been injected into the economy, and this figure may climb further by the end of this year and in 2026. This could be a major boost for the stock market, which has a capitalization of more than $200 billion.

Principal explains why ending student scrutiny is tough

Many schools know that replacing punishment and fault-finding with warmth and care can create a positive learning environment.

Rapper Den Vau clarifies 'Nuoi em' role, urges calm amid transparency questions

Den Vau has responded to discussions surrounding the ‘Nuoi em’ (Taking Care of You) project, affirming that he is only a supporter and has not participated in its management.

Rising home prices spark push for new national rental standards

As home prices continue to surge, the ability of many households to buy a home is becoming increasingly out of reach.

Love wins over prejudice as Cuban man becomes beloved son-in-law in Vietnam

What began with suspicion turned into a heartwarming bond between a Cuban groom and his Vietnamese in-laws.