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From locksmith to lantern maker: Turning beer cans into Mid-Autumn art

A Ho Chi Minh City man creates intricate festival lanterns from recycled cans, drawing crowds and customers alike.

Vietnam’s long journey to the UN started with President Ho Chi Minh

Vietnam’s entry to the UN in 1977 began with President Ho Chi Minh’s outreach in 1945.

Who can afford Hanoi's luxury condos at $11,000/m²?

Despite increasing supply, Hanoi's housing market skews toward luxury developments, driving out real demand.

Top personal income tax rate should be capped at 25%: experts

The draft amended Personal Income Tax (PIT) Law proposes reducing the progressive tax brackets from seven to five, while maintaining the highest tax rate at 35 percent for taxable income above VND100 million per month.

Cao Dai religion rooted in 'Eye of Heaven' legend spreads global influence

Born from a spiritual vision, Cao Dai has grown into a global symbol of Vietnamese culture and faith.

Bodyguards of Vietnam’s top stars: security, trust, and controversy

Behind the scenes, bodyguards play a critical role in protecting stars like My Tam and Son Tung M-TP during high-profile events.

Ho Chi Minh City man raises pet ducks to relieve stress

Raising a duck hatched from a forgotten balut egg, a young man in Ho Chi Minh City says caring for the tiny companion helps relieve stress and brings joy to his everyday life.

A rare Vietnamese family of artists, united by tradition and innovation

Three generations of the Chu family prove that Vietnamese art, when cherished, never fades into oblivion.

Government Portal builds trust with integrity and timely news

Vietnam’s Government Portal redefines policy communication, reaching millions daily with credibility and responsibility.

From pandemic loss to global export: 9X revives family lantern craft

After losing everything during COVID-19, a young man returns home to build a lantern business with over $82,000 in annual revenue.

Billions on paper: Vietnam’s LNG power ambitions stalled by policy bottlenecks

Vietnam’s Power Development Plan VIII placed strong emphasis on liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a transitional energy source to gradually replace coal-fired power and ensure energy security amid the shift to renewables.

Vietnam records world’s fastest tourism growth in first half of 2025

Vietnam has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing tourism destination in H1 2025, according to UN Tourism.

Vietnam’s high-speed railway: The engine of a new era

Vietnam sees its rail investment as a chance to boost domestic manufacturing and join global supply chains.

Khmer lecturer earns PhD abroad and returns to preserve cultural roots

From a Khmer boy in Tra Cu who once dropped out after ninth grade, Tang Van Thon earned his PhD in Cambodia and returned to teach at Tra Vinh University. He now works to preserve and promote Khmer language and culture.

Elderly couple in Ca Mau melts hearts with nearly 70 years of love

A video of a 97-year-old man guiding his 94-year-old wife by the hand has touched millions, capturing a love story that has lasted nearly 70 years.

King of the areca palms: Vietnamese man scales trees with stunning speed

A young man from Vietnam's Mekong Delta has gone viral for his lightning-fast ability to scale tall areca palm trees. Within 40 seconds, he can climb, harvest a full bunch of areca nuts, and return to the ground with effortless agility.

Meet the 72-year-old gym-goer who lifts heavy and lives with passion

While many her age choose tai chi or dance, Ma Thi Bac, 72, heads to the gym daily, lifting 10kg weights with the finesse of a professional athlete.

Lecturer’s startup sparked by seeing burning leaves in a pineapple field

Few people would imagine that the entrepreneurial journey of a university lecturer began with the image of pineapple leaves withering and burning in a field.

Japanese doctor pioneers advanced lung cancer diagnosis in Vietnam

When the most advanced lung cancer diagnostic techniques remained a distant dream for Vietnamese medicine, Dr Masao Hashimoto quietly planted the seeds of innovation.

Bodyguards in showbiz: a job with never-ending risks

In the past, artists appearing with bodyguards often sparked controversy. Over time, as the entertainment market became more professional, the role of bodyguards gradually gained recognition.