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Vietnamese cinema sees extremes: One film hits $29mil., another earns just $6K

Five Vietnamese films released in 2025 have entered the list of the top 10 highest-grossing domestic films of all time. Yet, theaters have also seen several box-office failures, with some films pulling in as little as $6,200.

Legal deadlock freezes billion-dollar real estate projects across Vietnam

In recent times, many real estate investors have raised concerns about prolonged delays in their projects, primarily due to the slow approval process of land use fee assessments by State agencies.

Vietnam urged to customize support for ethnic minorities

To effectively resolve urgent issues among disadvantaged ethnic groups, development policies for 2026-2030 must be precisely tailored to the unique conditions of each community.

Central Vietnam’s heritage on path to sustainable development

Central Vietnam is a land steeped in history and culture, home to three UNESCO-recognised world cultural heritage sites: the Complex of Hue Monuments, Hoi An Ancient Town, and My Son Sanctuary.

Open-source AI ecosystem will help small nations master technology: minister

Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung said recently that Vietnam encourages the development of open-source AI, viewing it as an opportunity for smaller nations to master and apply advanced technologies.

Central Vietnam faces deadly floods as rivers overflow and storms approach

Hue, Da Nang, and neighboring provinces are reeling from historic rainfall and severe flooding, with 42 dead or missing as more storms threaten the region.

Ho Chi Minh City needs legal freedom to innovate, not just policy fixes

Experts say Resolution 98 amendments must give HCMC true autonomy to lead reform.

Vietnam faces critical shortfall in elderly care facilities

Despite over 1,300 public hospitals nationwide, Vietnam has only 106 central and provincial facilities with geriatric departments, a severe shortfall amid rapid population aging.

Hanoi cafés shut down after a decade of success

Over 50,000 F&B outlets shut down across Vietnam in 2025. Hanoi cafés are closing amid high rents and shrinking customer traffic.

Retirement comes with a hospital bed for many Vietnamese seniors

Elderly citizens in Vietnam are living longer but suffering more, with many diagnosed with up to nine chronic conditions.

Students caught in the work trap, sacrificing sleep and studies

As part-time jobs become the norm, many students face burnout, missed grades, and delayed graduations in exchange for short-term income.

Vietnam's cinema rises on the global stage at Tokyo Film Festival

Director Bui Thac Chuyen, People’s Artist Do Thanh Hai, actress Diem Hang Lamoon, and singer-actress Hoang Yen Chibi represented Vietnam at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF).

Vietnamese showbiz rocked by arrests of three top celebrities

The arrests of actress Truong Ngoc Anh, Miss Grand International 2021 Thuy Tien, and fashion designer Nguyen Cong Tri have sent shockwaves through Vietnamese entertainment in 2025, shaking public trust in celebrity figures.

Traveling solo, slow, and strong: A Vietnamese woman’s global journey

After early retirement, she took the road less traveled - 80 times across six continents.

Gen Z sings new soul into traditional art of “Cheo”

In today’s entertainment scene, modern art forms are dominating young audiences. Meanwhile, traditional performing arts like Cheo (Vietnamese traditional operetta) are fading from the spotlight.

Elder monk revives Khmer cultural soul through sacred palm-leaf scriptures

At age 84, Venerable Chau Ty continues teaching the sacred art of palm-leaf scripture carving, safeguarding Khmer Buddhist heritage in modern Vietnam.

Vietnam’s path to 10% growth starts with consumer confidence

Reviving household spending is key to unlocking sustainable economic acceleration.

Hanoi’s land revenue surge fuels housing crisis

Hanoi faces a deepening dilemma: it wants to both raise revenue from land and reduce housing prices. But these two goals cancel each other out.

From ice cream peddler to scientist with 700 patents and millions in revenue

Dr Nguyen Thanh My, the holder of hundreds of patents generating hundreds of millions of US dollars in revenue, was the keynote speaker at the 2025 opening ceremony of Vietnam National University, HCMC.

World travel awards help Vietnam’s ecotourism take flight

Vietnam outshone many strong regional nominees to claim top honours in key natural tourism categories at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) for Asia and Oceania, held on October 13 in China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).