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Vietnam’s concert boom sparks demand for modern stadium infrastructure

Massive concert turnouts in 2025 have exposed the urgent need for world-class venues to fuel Vietnam’s growing entertainment industry.

The haunting memories of Navy major’s underwater searches for crashed aircraft

In 2015, diving off Phu Quy Island, Major Do Quang Hoc found a fallen comrade wrapped in a parachute, and eight years later in Ha Long, he searched through muddy waters to recover the black box of a Bell 505 helicopter and its victims.

Hanoi apartments remain out of reach for buyers with VND3 billion budget

Even with several billion dong in hand, real homebuyers are still struggling searching for apartments while Hanoi’s property market is peaking, with prices remaining high and showing no signs of cooling down.

Fish-sauce disputes highlight unclear laws on product authenticity

Agencies face challenges in handling disputes related to “traditional fish sauce” due to the lack of official legal definitions for “traditional fish sauce” and “modern fish sauce”.

Paper forms still required despite electronic population database

Infrastructure, manpower, and data issues cause significant inconvenience for citizens and businesses when following administrative procedures or submitting online applications.

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.