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Too poor to marry, too burdened to give birth: The social housing dilemma

Vietnam’s housing crisis is deepening fears of marriage and childbirth among the urban young.

Vietnam’s A-list stars: Fame, brand or hype?

In a shifting entertainment landscape, what truly makes an A-lister in Vietnam today?

A battle after war: Life inside Vietnam’s veteran mental health center

Carrying the wounds of war, severely injured veterans being cared for at the Kim Bang Center for War Invalids in Ninh Binh live with chronic mental illness. Each day is a quiet, relentless battle.

The Elephant King of Vietnam and his gift to Thailand’s monarchy

After capturing an exceptionally rare albino elephant with jet-black tusks, Y Thu K'nul gifted it to the King of Thailand and was honored with the noble title “Khunjunop” - the Elephant King.

After mergers, how can Vietnam keep its local brands alive?

Professor John Quelch explains how Vietnam can preserve regional identity and brand value post-reform.

Student graduates as valedictorian, runner-up in student competition

Bui The Trung has become the valedictorian of the first graduating class in computer science and engineering at Vietnam-Japan University, Hanoi National University.

The storyteller who shapes clay into cultural heritage

A self-taught artisan blends tradition and modern spirit to bring Vietnamese heritage to the world.

Lost son returns after 45 years, revealing shocking truth about disappearance

Missing for 45 years and once thought dead by his family, a man unexpectedly reunited with his kin.

Finding the “common denominator” in Vietnam–US market relations

A 20% US tariff can be countered by Vietnam’s intelligence and adaptability - but first, both nations must identify a “common denominator” in their market economies.

Reflections from a businessman's prosecution

Recently, a company director in Ha Tinh was prosecuted for tax evasion involving VND170 million. The director had used a personal bank account to receive customer payments but had not issued invoices or declared revenue.

Five kids keep Hanoi couple spinning like tops

Though they wanted a big family, having five children was entirely unexpected for the mother born in 1988 in Hanoi.

Amending the Land Law: the state should be the ‘referee’

"If land is considered an economic resource of the state, and the state is a player in the real estate market, land prices will only rise, and the economy cannot develop."

Le Giang: The Vietnamese dan bau artist who conquered 80 countries

Over nearly 30 years of performing, Meritorious Artist Le Giang has brought the sound of the Vietnamese monochord (dan bau) to more than 80 countries and territories – a dream achievement for any artist.

Vietnam builds world’s largest steel dome in record time

The Kim Quy Dome, a 24,000-ton steel marvel built in just five months, sets a world record and showcases Vietnamese engineering prowess.

Vietnam charts new course for consular, citizen protection affairs

Over the past 80 years, the consular and citizen protection work has achieved significant results, contributing to the overall success of external affairs and earning recognition from the Party, State, and people.

Vietnam needs skilled space scientists to protect sovereignty: former minister

Nguyen Quan, former Minister of Ministry of Science and Technology, says Vietnam should invest more heavily and extensively in space technology for the sake of national security and defense needs.

Apartment buildings add parking, charging for EVs after gasoline motorcycle ban

Instead of restricting or banning charging areas as before, many apartments and rental houses in Hanoi’s city center are now planning to expand safe parking and charging spaces for electric motorcycles.

Amending Land Law requires balancing public capacity and budget collection

Local land price tables should avoid unrealistic pricing that is either too high, burdening businesses, or too low, causing budget revenue losses.

Two women defy all odds to welcome twin daughters

The arrival of two little girls has brought a fresh and joyful chapter to the lives of a same-sex couple, whose love now receives the blessing of both families.

Vietnam’s budget boom built on land revenues sparks sustainability debate

Vietnam’s 2025 budget surges on land revenues, sparking warnings of inequality and risk.