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Hydropower or harmony? Rethinking upstream development in Vietnam

Unprecedented floods are forcing Cao Bang to choose between hydropower expansion and the safety of downstream communities.

Vietnam’s golden population faces productivity paradox

Despite a young, eager workforce, Vietnam’s labor productivity ranks lowest in Southeast Asia.

Bonsai shaping - the high-income art form thriving in Vi Khe village

In Vi Khe, Ninh Binh’s centuries-old bonsai village, artisans who shape ornamental trees earn incomes rivaling those of engineers.

Co Tu woman turns Bho Hoong into a ‘fairy-tale village’ in the highlands

Dinh Thi Thin, a Co Tu woman from Da Nang, has turned her remote mountain village into a thriving cultural tourism destination.

Authorities crack down on Vietnam’s largest corporate tax fraud cases

Several major business figures and corporations in Vietnam have recently been prosecuted and investigated for tax evasion, false declarations, and concealing revenues worth thousands of billions of dong (hundreds of millions of USD).

Who decides when students stay home? Hanoi’s storm policy under scrutiny

Hanoi reforms its storm-day school policy, empowering principals to act swiftly for student safety - a shift from bureaucracy to responsiveness.

Vietnamese peacekeepers plant seeds of trust in Abyei

Vietnamese peacekeepers are winning hearts in Africa through smiles and meaningful acts, bridging cultural gaps and fostering trust among local communities.

Young trainers use 'sky assassins' to guard Ca Mau Airport

A group of young enthusiasts is revolutionizing bird control and conservation in Ca Mau through the training and rescue of raptors.

Vietnam seeks to attract top overseas experts earning millions annually

According to Dr. Dinh Thanh Huong, even offering hundreds of thousands of dollars per year may not be enough to bring top Vietnamese experts home - especially when there’s more than one or two involved.

Bank transfers required for some gold transactions; student expulsion eliminated

Several new regulations take effect in October, including a policy requiring gold transactions valued at VND20 million or more per day for a single customer to be conducted through a payment account.

Muong brocade weaving clings to life through aging artisans

Through a meticulous manual process from cotton planting to natural dyeing, each Muong brocade pattern – from lozenges to hearts and mountain peaks – tells a cultural story deeply rooted in nature and ethnic identity.

Vietnam’s ‘Red Rain’ heads to Oscars: A dream too far or a bold first step?

The announcement that Red Rain will represent Vietnam at the Oscars is being seen by some as a meaningful milestone and by others as mere symbolism.

To bring experts home, Vietnam must offer meaningful problems and recognition

Dr. Dinh Thanh Huong shares how her journey abroad started with encouragement from former Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan - and how Vietnam can inspire global experts to return.

Parents fault Hanoi schools for late decision during major flooding

Families were left scrambling as heavy rain flooded streets and schools, with officials criticized for slow response.

Typhoon Bualoi breaks all records, leaves Vietnam in a spiral of destruction

With unprecedented speed, tornadoes, and devastation, Typhoon Bualoi shattered forecasts and plunged thousands into poverty.

Hanoi floods leave office workers sleeping at their desks

Widespread flooding across Hanoi has led many office workers to spend the night in their offices rather than wade through treacherous waters to get home.

Petrovietnam pioneers STEM push for Vietnam’s tech-driven future

The state oil group is investing millions in digital STEM labs, aiming to shape the country’s next generation of tech talent.

Vietnam’s Intervision champion: Duc Phuc’s costly road to victory

The singer recounted his elaborate staging, cultural gifts, and response to rumors after winning Intervision 2025.

Vietnam’s EVFTA success paves EU’s path to ASEAN

As global trade uncertainties rise, the European Union looks to ASEAN for diversification - and Vietnam’s implementation of the EVFTA has emerged as a model for the region.

Storm Bualoi's 12-hour rampage leaves trail of destruction across Vietnam

Storm Bualoi battered central and northern Vietnam with rare intensity and duration, triggering floods, tornadoes, and deadly winds.