features

Update news features

Gold monopoly ends: Will prices fall to VND100 million/tael?

Lifting gold bar monopoly, allowing import-export of raw gold to produce bars will increase supply, end the mindset of ‘buying gold at any cost’, narrow domestic-international price gaps, and cool down the market.

Experts warn new thrift law threatens individual rights

Legal experts criticize the draft law on thrift for infringing on property rights and creating bureaucratic overlap.

Hoi An expands tourism beyond ancient town to protect heritage

Over-tourism in Hoi An prompts authorities to develop neighboring eco-destinations.

Stamp keeper preserves national pride through rare collections

Tran Huu Hue’s passion for philately has turned into a patriotic mission, preserving Vietnam’s sovereignty and Ho Chi Minh’s legacy through rare stamps.

Shoeshine boy’s life changes dramatically after meeting Blue Dragon founder

In his impoverished childhood, wandering the streets of Hanoi as a shoeshine boy, Vo Duy Nam never imagined he would one day become a head chef managing dozens of staff and owning his own restaurant.

Renowned economist highlights the key for Vietnam to catch up globally

The private economic sector’s development is the key to whether Vietnam can catch up with the world, not foreign investment, according to Associate Prof Dr Tran Dinh Thien.

Electric motorbikes are growing in popularity as Vietnam goes green

As Hanoi is planning to prohibit gasoline-powered motorbikes in the inner city, sales of electric motorbikes have grown in recent months.

How should Mathematics be taught in the AI era?

With 30 years of teaching math, Dr Tran Nam Dung shares his insights on how math education must evolve in the age of AI.

A united Vietnam in diversity: Moving forward as one nation

Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups and diverse faiths stand together in unity, contributing to a shared national journey toward a prosperous and inclusive future.

Vietnam's 80-year rise: From poverty to global economic prominence

Marking National Day 2025, Vietnam unveils its transformation into a global economic force, with GDP now ranking 34th worldwide.

'Things Everlasting' 2025 resonates with timeless art and modern vision

The 2025 edition of Things Everlasting struck an emotional chord through innovative arrangements and heartfelt performances that honored Vietnam’s legacy.

Vietnam’s 80-year education journey: From illiteracy to internationalization

From post-war illiteracy to global integration, Vietnam’s education has undergone five transformative eras in 80 years.

Global billionaires set sights on Vietnam's luxury real estate

Vietnam is attracting high-net-worth individuals investing in luxury properties and elite living.

Guardians of the border: Ethnic minorities in Vietnam’s 80-year journey

From the frontlines of independence to shaping modern Vietnam, ethnic minorities have played a vital role in the nation’s past and present.

Vietnam salutes 80 years of independence with grand parade

The 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day is marked with grandeur and unity at Ba Dinh Square.

Mekong Delta man 'sells smiles', uses earnings for heartwarming deeds

After each performance as the character Sun Wukong, bringing laughter and joy to children and adults, Le Trung Cang sets aside a portion of his earnings for acts of charity.

Le Gia fish sauce: From village jars to international shelves

Bringing Vietnamese fish sauce to global shelves, Le Anh’s journey began with childhood memories and a stubborn dream in a village by the sea.

Admissions confusion leaves universities and students scrambling

This year’s admissions cycle left both students and institutions overwhelmed as delays and procedural errors piled up.

Vietnam’s agriculture powers ahead with world-leading exports

Eighty years after the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), Vietnam has transformed from a poverty-stricken nation into a global agricultural export powerhouse, with several key products leading the world.

Tourism over trafficking: The inspiring rise of A Chu Homestay in Son La

A bold decision to say no to drugs changed everything. Now, Hua Tat is a rising star in Vietnam’s tourism map.