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Ho Chi Minh City opens path for ‘low-altitude economy’ strategy

Ho Chi Minh City is ready to pioneer new regulatory and financial mechanisms to boost startups and tech innovation, with a bold vision of becoming Vietnam’s leading hub for science, digital transformation, and the emerging low-altitude economy.

Celebrating the academic dreams of Vietnam’s ethnic youth

With support from family, school and community, ethnic minority students across Vietnam are turning hardship into achievement - writing a new chapter in the country’s long tradition of learning.

K+ exits Vietnam: A bitter end and a lesson for pay-TV in the digital age

K+ has announced it will stop operations in Vietnam from January 2026, marking the end of a 16-year journey shaped by rigid strategies and eroded by rampant piracy.

Man hunts for antique money for 3 decades, paying VND60 million for one note

Over the past 30 years, Vu Hoai Nam, born in 1976, from Hong Quang Ward, Ninh Binh Province, has collected around 500 Vietnamese banknotes from different periods and more than 200 coins.

Smart operation centers: The digital backbone of modern cities

Vietnam must evolve from traditional management to real-time governance. Smart operation centers are the cornerstone of that transformation.

Could gold hit US$10,000? Analysts weigh macro forces for 2026

With global forces pushing gold down, analysts say a final dip may pave the way for a major rebound by mid-2026.

Chief Justice explains why judges of Specialized Court can be foreigners

Chief Justice Nguyen Van Quang has submitted to the National Assembly a draft Law on the Specialized Court at the International Financial Center.

Explore Hanoi’s artisan villages on a one-day cultural journey

Take a one-day cultural tour to explore Hanoi’s artisan villages, from tailoring to inlay art.

Ho Chi Minh City seeks ‘super policy’ to attract global-scale investors

To lead Vietnam’s growth, Ho Chi Minh City is pushing for new policies that go far beyond current frameworks.

Hanoi student joins global elite with perfect SAT score

Nguyen Le Duy achieves a perfect 1600 on the SAT, proving persistence and resilience can rival talent and training.

The mystery of the ancient jackfruit tree guarding a sacred shrine in HCM City

Locals believe a century-old tree at a small shrine in Ho Chi Minh City holds spiritual power and wartime secrets.

Vietnam's book exports remain modest amid global publishing boom

Vietnam’s book exports remain limited, with most products heading to Laos, Japan, the United States, and Australia.

The quiet revolution of a Bru-Van Kieu woman leader

In a remote hamlet without electricity, phone signal, or a health station, one woman’s quiet leadership is rewriting the story of her people.

The emotional journey of a Vietnamese gay couple and their parents

When his son came out, a father from Tay Ninh took him out for coffee - and responded with something quietly powerful.

A year-end frenzy: Car buyers win big in Vietnam’s December price war

December has turned into a buyer’s market in Vietnam, as automakers roll out record-breaking discounts and fee waivers in a bid to boost year-end sales.

Vietnamese cinema surges in 2025 with record market share

2025 marks a milestone year for Vietnamese cinema, with record growth in domestic market share and increasing visibility on the global stage.

Early hospital-fee exemption proposal for severely ill patients sparks debate

Dr Nguyen Khanh Phuong, Director of the Institute of Health Strategy and Policy, has pointed out that, though the proposal to exempt hospital fees early for severely ill patients is a humane one, no other country has ever implemented it.

Local governments face challenges assigning teacher-recruitment authority

Now that the district education sub-department no longer exists under the 2-tier local government model, the question “which unit will recruit teachers?” has become a matter of concern.

Five years apart, love unites 'tiny couple' in emotional first meeting

Distance, time, and hardship couldn’t break the bond between this special pair who finally chose each other in real life.

Meet the Vietnamese student shaping education for the next generation

A young Hmong student’s inspiring path from rural Nghe An to the ASEAN climate summit.