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Microchip curiosity earns Phenikaa valedictorian KAIST scholarship

Le Thi Lan Anh graduated top of the 2026 class in Materials Technology at Phenikaa University and has just received a full scholarship to pursue a master's degree at KAIST, one of South Korea's leading universities.

Vietnam’s film boom sends top actors’ fees soaring

Vietnam’s booming film industry is transforming actors’ pay, with five of the country’s biggest movie stars now commanding around $76,500 per film.

Online feud leads to criminal case against three Vietnamese TikTokers

A social media feud that began with a dispute over charitable donations escalated into confrontational livestreams, a disturbance at a factory and criminal proceedings against three well-known online personalities in northern Vietnam.

Biology graduate secures PhD place before earning bachelor's degree

Childhood memories in her mother's laboratory shaped Nguyen Vu Thao Tram's dream of becoming a scientist. Before finishing university, she was accepted into a PhD program at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University.

Vietnam sees more businesses, but resilience remains weak

Vietnam continues to attract new businesses, but rising market exits and weak profitability highlight the challenges facing much of the private sector.

Vietnam’s education reform goes far beyond merging schools

Vietnam’s plan to reorganise its public education network in 2025-2026, under the direction of Party Chief and President To Lam, is fundamentally a reform of how the education system is organised, rather than simply an exercise in merging schools.

Vietnam shifts FDI strategy from quantity to quality

Resolution 10 marks a shift from attracting foreign capital at scale to building a high-quality FDI ecosystem, with stronger links to Vietnamese businesses and global value chains, experts say.

Groom holds wedding alone as hospitalized bride watches by video

A groom standing alone on his wedding stage in Phu Tho moved relatives to tears after his bride was hospitalized just days before the ceremony and had to watch their wedding by video call.

At 101, Vietnamese grandmother stuns with black hair and resilience

A Vietnamese grandmother who survived war and recovered from a serious hip fracture at an advanced age continues to inspire generations of her family.

French groom brings horse-drawn carriages to pick up bride in Thai Nguyen

A French groom who has grown fond of Vietnamese culture proposed an unusual idea for a wedding ceremony - arriving with a convoy of horse-drawn carriages carrying traditional engagement gifts.

The Hmong craftsman whose khen echoes through the mountains

In the highland village of Chung Pa A in Tuyen Quang Province, the sound of the khen played by Meritorious Artisan Vang Cha Thao resonates far beyond festivals. It has become a symbol of cultural preservation and community transformation.

One master, 39 icons: the mind behind Vietnam's dance elite

Assoc. Prof. Dr. People's Artist Nguyen Thi Hien has trained generations of students, including nine People's Artists and more than 30 Meritorious Artists.

Vietnamese enthusiast revives 1995 Land Cruiser after global parts hunt

A six-month restoration and a worldwide search for rare parts brought a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser LC80 back to life in Vietnam.

Resolution 21 marks a new chapter in Vietnam's land policy thinking

Resolution 21 signals a significant shift in Vietnam's land policy, positioning land not only as a resource to manage but as a strategic engine for national growth.

Cambodian-origin communities build new lives on Vietnam’s border

Today, in Vietnam, the country they now call their second homeland, people of Cambodian origin continue to cherish a deep sense of gratitude, responsibility and attachment to the land that sheltered and supported them through years of hardship.

Five pillars of maritime strength and VN's breakthrough in offshore wind

Advanced ocean technology, unified spatial governance, high-value services, global integration, and ecosystem resilience define 21st-century sea power, with offshore wind serving as a breakthrough.

Why Vietnam isn't ready for an overtaking-only left lane

Adopting a "keep right except to overtake" rule may sound straightforward, but without the right infrastructure, enforcement and driving culture, it could prove difficult to implement effectively in Vietnam.

Four fundamental mindset shifts reimagine Vietnam’s ‘ocean space’

Vietnam's shift from marine exploitation to national marine spatial strategy has created four fundamental differences in governance, economic development, and defense, according to Professor Carl Thayer.

Vietnam should avoid making Euro 5 a new licensing burden

Vietnam's new technology transfer rules have raised concerns that manufacturers may need additional approval to transfer Euro 5 automotive technology - even though Euro 5 vehicles remain fully legal to produce and sell.

The skilled workers behind Vietnam's towering durian harvest

In Vietnam's Mekong Delta, harvesting mature durians is a demanding job that combines climbing skills, timing and remarkable teamwork.