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Long Thanh vs Tan Son Nhat: A national opportunity or logistical risk?

Vietnam debates the future of air travel as infrastructure, policy, and public opinion clash over the role of two major airports.

Long Thanh Airport: A bold leap or a missed national opportunity?

Investing $16 billion in Long Thanh is only worth it if Vietnam dares to unleash its full potential.

Vietnam opens wider door to foreign investors with new securities decree

New reforms simplify entry procedures, increase transparency, and boost market appeal to international investors.

Da Nang embraces digital innovation to become a global financial hub

With a focus on fintech and blockchain, Da Nang is positioning itself as Vietnam’s next international financial center.

Pilot crypto market reveals Vietnam’s underground economic flow

The government has officially issued a resolution to pilot a digital asset market, outlining a five-year roadmap. This marks a bold move by Vietnam, accompanied by strict regulatory measures, even as many countries remain cautious.

From Em xinh to G-Dragon: Vietnam’s concert industry levels up

Born Pink was just the beginning. A series of homegrown shows is now turning Vietnam into a serious contender on the global concert circuit.

Free checkups, hospital care by 2030: Vietnam’s bold new healthcare vision

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long outlines a groundbreaking healthcare plan that will see the national insurance fund cover $5.6 billion annually.

VPSF 2025: Reform needed to protect private sector from legal risks

Institutional and legal bottlenecks are stalling the development of Vietnam’s private sector, with experts warning that the blurred line between administrative violations and criminal offenses is eroding business confidence.

Vietnam – a ‘shining star’ in global fdi flows

Eighty years after the August Revolution of 1945, Vietnam is emerging as a “shining star” in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).

Vietnamese parents divided over school timetable chaos

Parents across Vietnam are clashing over new school timetables, with many expressing frustration about Saturday classes and inconsistent dismissal times.

Vietnam launches roadmap to upgrade stock market to emerging status

The government’s new plan sets clear goals to lift Vietnam’s stock market from frontier to emerging market by 2025, targeting international benchmarks.

Who will cover EVN’s $1.8 billion loss?

The state utility’s unresolved deficit raises the question: how can the burden be distributed transparently and fairly among consumers?

Vietnam targets stock market as capital flees overheated assets

As gold and real estate soar to risky heights, major reforms aim to redirect capital into securities, stabilizing the economy.

Free healthcare for all: A promise of national well-being

The policy of free medical care is not just a humanitarian initiative - it is a profound commitment to a future where people live joyfully, healthily, and happily.

Between hearts and hashtags: The rise of digital filial love

From TikTok tributes to livestreamed temple rituals, Vietnamese youth are crafting modern expressions of filial piety.

Vietnamese cinema gains momentum with war film phenomenon

Vietnam’s film industry sees a strategic turning point as blockbuster hits and new cultural policies converge.

Vietnam enters decisive decade to define economic destiny

Experts urge reform as the country restructures government, pushes tech, and eyes global leadership.

The digital journey of MK Group Chairman Nguyen Trong Khang

From chip-based national ID cards to advanced radar and missile systems, MG Group is shaping the story of a digitally sovereign Vietnam, defending its national security and elevating its international standing.

Vietnam’s hard lesson in rice branding and intellectual property

Scientific breeding and private innovation propelled Vietnam’s exports, but branding battles now threaten progress.

40,000 wealthy Vietnamese seek treatment abroad annually

Vietnam faces major foreign currency outflows as tens of thousands opt for overseas medical services due to a lack of internationally certified hospitals.