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The found diary of a veteran and the meeting with US President Biden

One year ago, when unexpectedly receiving a call from a research team at Harvard University, Nguyen Van Thien, a veteran, was uncertain about the discovery of a diary he lost 60 years ago.

Edtech connects 'bamboo schools' in rural communities, global online classes

Two years ago, for the first time, schools in the mountainous districts of Gia Lai and Kon Tum held an opening ceremony for the new academic year online.

Numerous foreign corporations land in Vietnam

Lately, numerous major foreign corporations have been actively seeking investment and collaboration opportunities in Vietnam, such as Boeing, Walmart, and Central Retail.

Major realtor causes tumult, exchange rate fluctuation hinders capital flow

The news about huge capital flow into the stock market could not help raise the VN-Index. The bond debt repayment by a big realtor and dollar price increase also restrained investors’ excitement.

Government applies fiscal, monetary policies to support national economy

Monetary and fiscal policies applied since the beginning of the year aimed to increase the money supply to foster growth of the national economy.

USD price reaches new peak, foreign investors withdraw capital from stock market

The stock market on September 11-16 was shaken with a selling trend in the majority of business fields, especially real estate. The VN-Index dropped by 30 points before slightly recovering at the end of the week at 1,227 points.

Female scientist invents biomedical materials to serve healthcare

One of Tran Dieu Linh's outstanding research achievements was the surface activation of graft materials, which was one of the two international exclusive patents granted by the South Korean Government in 2019.

Vietnam needs more stroke treatment centers

Each stroke unit in Vietnam treats an average of 2,000 patients a year, much higher than the ideal figure of 500. Experts say Vietnam needs 400 stroke units or centers in the years to come.

Co-firing technology to promote energy transition in Vietnam

Biomass co-firing technology at Vietnam's thermal power plants will significantly help reduce CO2 emissions while helping save hundreds of millions or billions of dollars, according to scientists.

VN licenses 1,200 US-invested projects, expects more

The US is one of the most important export markets for Vietnam, and US enterprises are among the biggest investors in Vietnam.

Vietnam is a rising star in Asia: professor

Before National Day September 2, we received a letter from Prof Carl Thayer introducing a book titled ‘Vietnam: the rising star in Asia’, to be published in the time to come. The professor is co-author.

Vinh sets sights on Paris Olympics

Trinh Thu Vinh expects her highest result in Paris where she will be one among thousands of top competitors from all corners of the globe.

Female artist brings Vietnamese stage puppetry to the world

Meritorious Artist Nguyen Ho Thuy Tien who has a great passion for Vietnamese stage puppetry and has made efforts to bring the art genre to the world.

The man who is happy doing good deeds

“Hello, I’m Tac, the carrier of patients for free. How can I help you?”  Nguyen Van Tac, 53, has been asking this question over the last 20 years.

Life expectancy rises, but quality of life hindered by chronic disease

The life expectancy of Vietnamese has increased from 73.3 to 73.7 years, higher than other Southeast Asian countries.

The craftsman who devotes his life to woven paintings of Uncle Ho

The great Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh was honored in this way by a Hanoi craftsman.

VN-US relations raised to highest level, VN expects more US investors

Vietnam needs to improve the business environment to be able to attract large investors from the US, or ‘eagles’, as called by the Vietnamese.

Philippines, Vietnamese pals enjoying life through travel

"As two friends from Vietnam and the Philippines, we would like to show you how two different cultures could build up a friendship despite our differences and travel worldwide together."

Craft village preserves art of silversmithing

Renowned for its rich tradition of high craftsmanship, Dinh Cong silvercraft village has thrived for 1,500 years. However, it now faces the challenge of disappearing.

Young woman weaves brighter future

Like many Hrê ethnic youths in Teng Village in the central province of Quang Ngai, Pham Thi Y Hoa is overwhelmed with pride when she wears the distinctive traditional brocade costume of her ethnic group.