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Crafting lifelike fish models, a Lam Dong man turns art into income

Nguyen Hoang Hiep earns nearly $20,000 a year by handcrafting vivid fish models from wood and composite plastic.

Daughter loses dependent deduction for mother due to flaw in PIT regulation

The regulation that dependent income must not exceed VND1 million per month, unchanged for nearly 20 years, has become outdated and needs revision, say experts.

Female student secures master’s scholarship while still in third year

Once finding chemistry "hard to grasp," Nguyen Thi Hong Men later became a chemistry major, and has now secured a master’s degree scholarship for study in Taiwan (China) while still in her third year, a feat she thought was "unbelievable.”

New teaching methods in maths needed to foster creative thinking: professor

Associate Prof Ton Than, former Head of the Mathematics-Informatics Department of the Vietnam Institute of Educational Sciences, says that teacher training methods in mathematics studies remain inadequate and overly trend-driven.

Technology firms powerfully demonstrate innovation at 80-year national expo

The “80 Years of National Achievements” exhibition spotlighted revolutionary AI, 5G, and defense technologies by Vietnam’s tech leaders.

Gaming becomes an official cultural industry in Vietnam

The recognition of gaming as one of Vietnam’s 12 official cultural industries signals a major shift in perception. The state is not only managing but actively supporting creative endeavors.

Hanoi family makes cross-country trip after five years of saving money

Nguyen Thi Thuy, 38, from Thanh Tri, and her family have just returned home after a 53-day journey across Vietnam.

Vietnam's 2025 university admissions marred by technical and procedural errors

Students reported being denied admission despite meeting cutoff scores, as universities struggled with system errors and unclear policies.

Young woman quits job to ‘heal’ while living as digital nomad in Central Vietnam

The relentless pace of city life made Van feel like a "bird trapped in a cage," with her physical and mental health declining. After over a year of preparation, she chose to live nomadically along the central region.

Politburo mandates education overhaul with free textbooks and AI integration

On behalf of the Politburo, General Secretary To Lam recently signed Resolution 71, marking a strategic breakthrough in Vietnam’s education and training development.

Chess prodigy offered full PhD scholarship before university graduation

While winning hundreds of chess medals, Mai Khanh chose to pivot and focus entirely on academics, securing a full PhD scholarship in Australia before finishing university.

Hazards of two-lane expressways prompt urgent upgrades

To prevent fatal accidents on two-lane expressways, immediate measures such as installing rigid medians, emergency lanes, rest stops, and lighting systems are essential for traffic safety.

Vietnam’s billionaire-backed ecosystems fuel stock market surge

Major business groups in Vietnam are forming powerful, multi-sector ecosystems that significantly influence the VN-Index and investor sentiment.

Vietnam ends gold monopoly, opens - to licensed banks and firms

Decree 232 ushers in a major policy shift, replacing gold monopoly with regulated - competition.

Resolution 71: Vietnam’s biggest educational overhaul in decades

Resolution 71 signals a historic shift, positioning education as the core of Vietnam’s development strategy.

Gov’t should act as guarantor to spur private investment in high-speed rail

Experiences from countries with developed high-speed rail systems, such as Japan, South Korea, China, Germany, and France, offer valuable suggestions for Vietnam.

IELTS 29-point students rejected, 27-point admitted to university

The bonus point scheme and English certificate conversions have turned IELTS into a “golden ticket” when a student with a 27 on the high school graduation exam gets admitted to university while another with 29 points is rejected.

30 points at one university not superior to 26 points at another: educators

Experts have observed that cutoff scores this year are inconsistent among university admissions due to varying calculation and conversion methods, making it impossible to claim that 30 points at one school is “better” than 26 points at another.

Foldable UAV and Vietnam’s dream of a $5 billion industry

HERA, a foldable UAV that fits in a backpack, is now provided to customers in the US and the Netherlands. This is the story of a purely Vietnamese startup showcasing Vietnam’s potential to master UAV technology.

Vietnam’s 80-year journey: From independence to global aspiration

From its 1945 revolution to today, Vietnam’s legacy is one of resilience, transformation, and an unyielding desire to shape a peaceful, independent future.