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Hanoi’s old architecture works need to be preserved and developed

Hanoi architectural works in 1954 - 1986 period are also considered a valuable heritage, which for many decades were overlooked and forgotten.

Vietnam embarks on a revolutionary overhaul of its political system

Vietnam is racing against time to implement a historic restructuring of its political system, aiming to streamline governance and enhance efficiency under the decisive leadership of General Secretary To Lam.

North-South high-speed railway: Can Vietnam master the technology?

In the case of the North-South high-speed railway, technology transfer includes not only the manufacture and installation of core equipment but also mastering technologies and operations, such as trains, rails and a signaling system.

Party Chief requests governmental reorganizations

Through reorganizations and mergers, the government’s organizational structure has remained stable since 2007 with 30 key units, including 18 ministries, 4 ministerial-level agencies, and eight agencies under the government.

Vietnam-Ireland relations: A warm and friendly partnership

“What impressed me most was the warm and friendly atmosphere during General Secretary To Lam’s visit to Ireland,” said Deirdre Ní Fhalluin, Ireland’s Ambassador to Vietnam.

How Vietnam can tap into the $1 trillion semiconductor market

As the global semiconductor industry races toward a $1 trillion valuation, Vietnam seeks to establish itself as a key player amid challenges in talent and ecosystem development.

Investment or stagnation: Vietnam's high-stakes budget reform

A staggering 70% of Vietnam's state budget is locked in regular expenses, threatening future development. General Secretary To Lam's push for reform seeks to address this financial strain.

North-South high-speed railway project: high-quality workforce is top priority

If Vietnam designs a North-South 350km/h passenger railway, it needs to hire high-quality experienced foreign contractors and workers, according to National Assembly former deputy chair of Economics Committee Nguyen Van Phuc.

Self-taught embroiderer breaks stereotypes, earns big in Dak Lak

Once teased for doing “women’s work,” Nhat Khiem now earns a substantial income by transforming his love for embroidery into art.

Vietnam’s gaming industry sees big potential in global $2.2 trillion market

Vietnam’s gaming market is surging in popularity with 4.2 billion downloads in recent years. Yet, as the global gaming industry aims for $2.2 trillion by 2030, Vietnamese developers must overcome significant barriers to capture more market share.

Vietnam's era of rising: Strategy, challenges, and leadership

The path forward for Vietnam lies in a new era of growth, driven by unity, strong leadership, and the strategic management of national talent, as outlined by General Secretary To Lam.

Vietnamese adventurer joins Africa’s last hunter-gatherers on a hunt

The Hadzabe of Tanzania remain Africa’s only hunter-gatherer tribe, and Vietnamese YouTuber Phan Thanh Quoc had the rare opportunity to join them on a hunt.

A veteran cascadeur's narrow escape from death

Lu Dac Long, one of the first-generation cascadeurs in Vietnam, talked with VietNamNet about his first days as a stuntman, and about his memories and work over the last 30 years.

North-South high-speed rail: Vietnam’s largest infrastructure dream

Vietnam’s ambitious $67 billion North-South high-speed rail, designed to cut travel time between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to just 5.5 hours, is moving closer to reality.

Youngest stuntwoman performs in multi-billion VND films

As one of the youngest stuntwomen in Vietnam, Cam Tu is happy to pursue her passion and says Injuries and accidents on the job have not discouraged her from continuing.

What will determine the success or failure of North-South high-speed railway?

Vietnam needs a transparent policy to mobilize non-state capital for the North-South high-speed railway project. This is expected to be the most important factor determining the success or failure of the project.

The ‘institutional bottlenecks’ and ‘pressure of reform’

As the Party Secretary General, his speech is a wake-up call that urges people to take actions, an order that must be implemented without any delay, and a flag for us to follow and go ahead.

Vietnamese YouTuber dares to dance with venomous snakes in Tanzania

A Vietnamese YouTuber ventured into the heart of Tanzania to witness the Zigua people's extraordinary tradition of snake dancing.

Breaking the stagnation: Why Vietnam needs skilled leaders to thrive

More than 30 years since identifying economic stagnation as a critical risk, Vietnam is still grappling with this challenge.

Key to Vietnam’s progress: Institutional reform rooted in human capacity

Institutional reform requires not only innovative frameworks but also the right individuals to design and implement them. A recent VietNamNet roundtable discussed how Vietnam can create a new era of progress through people-driven reforms.