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Trend of ‘designer babies’ fuels overuse of IVF: medical experts

Professor Nguyen Viet Tien warns that overuse of in vitro fertilization (IVF) poses health risks for mothers and fails to address the root causes of infertility.

Vietnam’s aviation goes green: A costly journey for a sustainable future

Despite high costs, Vietnam’s aviation industry is embracing green transformation to stay globally competitive and meet net-zero goals.

Vietnam’s soft power rises with national cultural branding

Vietnam leverages its rich heritage and creative strategies to establish a powerful cultural presence on the world stage.

VN’s education enters pivotal year with key reforms, stricter tutoring rules

Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son shares his thoughts below on the opportunities, challenges and key actions the education sector will undertake in the 2025-2026 academic year and the near future.

Students' family situations should stay private during school gift-giving

Recently, a primary school in Hanoi published a list of students receiving gifts on the occasion of the new school year that contained detailed information about the students’ family circumstances.

Video of same-sex couple meeting their families goes viral

A video capturing the meeting between the families of a same-sex couple has gone viral on social media in recent days. On TikTok, the video has attracted nearly 1 million views and over 30,000 likes.

Unshackling agri-tech: From lab benches to farmers’ fields

When technology cannot escape the lab, intellect is wasted and scientists lose heart for lack of support and incentives. To keep talent in agriculture, Vietnam needs a reform that spans institutions and the way science is treated.

Closing the gap between policy and practice in Vietnam’s economy

Real change demands practical steps. From tax relief to site clearance reform, Vietnam is taking action to support enterprise growth.

Former diving star makes waves in medicine, tops class of 2025

A girl once known for athleticism now shines in Vietnam’s traditional medicine field.

Hanoi records no ‘good air quality’ days throughout the entire year

Air pollution in Hanoi is so severe that not a single day in the past year was classified as having good air quality.

Biofuel shift in 2026 offers lifeline to cassava farmers

The use of biofuel, which helps ensure energy security and protect the environment, will allow farmers to avoid selling millions of tons of dry cassava to China at unstable prices.

Vingroup sues 68 over online defamation: No more tolerance for fake news

Vingroup’s legal action marks a bold step toward protecting corporate integrity in the digital age.

Technology and data power a new era of Vietnamese agriculture

From drones to AI and blockchain, digital transformation is unlocking productivity and export gains across the sector.

Vingroup sues 68 accounts over fake news in legal push for accountability

In a nation striving toward the rule of law, fairness, and transparency, Vingroup’s decision to take legal action is not just a private battle - it sends a powerful message for a healthier business environment and a more responsible society.

A new chapter for Vietnamese sports professionals

Efforts to reform policy and boost athlete welfare may signal a turning point for professional sports in Vietnam.

SJC scandal exposes high cost of Vietnam's gold monopoly

The indictment of former SJC General Director Le Thuy Hang highlights a critical institutional loophole: monopoly often leads to abuse of power and becomes fertile ground for corruption.

47 years of carving names and one student’s touching tribute

After nearly 50 years working outside school gates, an elderly engraver in Ho Chi Minh City was surprised by the touching reason a schoolgirl repeatedly asked him to carve her name - 80 times.

Polluted lead-recycling village in Vietnam begins to recover

Thanks to a new soil-washing method, pollution at the lead-recycling village of Dong Mai in Chi Dao Commune, Van Lam District, Hung Yen Province is gradually improving - offering hope for the restoration of other “dead lands.”

Vietnam’s 2045 vision: Turning youth potential into national prosperity

Vietnam sets its sights on becoming a high-income nation by 2045, but must overcome aging, low productivity, and global headwinds.

Vietnam’s National Assembly urged to lead institutional reforms

At a historic gathering, General Secretary To Lam called on Parliament to “go one step ahead” in shaping the nation’s future.