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President Ho Chi Minh’s foster daughter honors Vietnam with priceless gift

Elisabeth Aubrac donates a historic record and recalls her family’s deep connection with Vietnam’s revolution.

The power of peace: Two MVs, one message, and countless tears

Their contrasting music videos explore the human cost of peace, resonating deeply with audiences during the A80 celebrations.

Vietnam’s lifelong learner becomes a physician at 75

After three health science degrees and years in practice, Pham Ngoc Hong proves that age is no barrier to mastering traditional medicine.

General Secretary: Vietnam must master nuclear technology with safety first

Party chief urges absolute safety, innovation, and international cooperation in atomic development.

Vietnam and China deepen strategic partnership through three key pillars

President Luong Cuong’s trip to China reinforces ties in diplomacy, economy, and people-to-people exchange.

Prosperity by 2045: Vietnam’s path through law and markets

General Secretary To Lam’s 2045 pledge sets a reform mandate: law-based markets, higher productivity, and unleashed innovation.

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.