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Blueprint is needed for tackling wasteful projects: Party Chief

The Bach Mai and Viet Duc Hospital Campus 2 projects in Ha Nam, capitalized at tens of trillions of VND, remained stagnant for over a decade until Party Chief To Lam issued an instruction near the beginning of the year.

Office lunch eateries struggle as customers cut back on dining out

As office workers tighten their budgets, owners of lunch eateries are grappling with ways to retain customers.

Vietnam’s wood industry braces for trade defense challenges

Amid rising global protectionism, Vietnam’s wood sector takes proactive steps to protect exports and meet its USD 18 billion target by 2025.

Finance Ministry comments on 5.4% land-use fee, says NA will decide

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) says that a proposal to not impose an additional land-use fee before August 1, 2024 falls under the authority of the National Assembly.

Only 20% of science/tech budget goes to research

The state has budgeted VND25 trillion more for science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, but, in reality, 80 percent is spent on infrastructure and equipment procurement and only 20 percent on research.

Vietnamese animation breaks ground with two summer releases

For the first time, two Vietnamese animated films debuted in theaters this summer, showcasing both creative ambition and industry growth.

Will banning sleeper buses reduce catastrophic accidents?

The proposal to tighten management or even ban sleeper buses, which are considered by many to be unsafe, is facing mixed opinions.

EVFTA after 5 years: A springboard for EU-Vietnam strategic ties

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has fueled trade, investment, and cooperation over five years. But what comes next in this evolving strategic partnership?

Official price list reveals big gap between residential and agricultural land

Experts believe that setting prices for agricultural land that is mixed with residential land is inconsistent with the Land Law.

Son of illiterate parents travels 600km to school, graduates as valedictorian

Sung Thanh Xuan, a Ha Nhi ethnic student at the Academy of Public Administration and Governance (APAG) in Hanoi has excelled as the valedictorian of the Office Administration program.

Prime period for property investment expected following administrative mergers

The real estate market has been stabilizing since mid-April, with forecasts indicating a strong increase in supply and robust recovery by year-end.

Investors hesitant despite $135B demand for Vietnam's energy shift

Vietnam’s energy transition will require more than $135 billion between 2021 and 2030. But experts warn that unresolved policy bottlenecks are keeping investors from committing capital to this vital shift.

Young content creators infuse new life into traditions

When Hoa Minzy's "Bac Bling" music video hit 100 million views worldwide in 27 days, it signaled more than a viral performance.

Build R&D talent from the classroom, not just the lab

At the Vietnam R&D Forum 2025, experts emphasize that people - not policies or budgets - are the decisive force behind innovation success.

Electric motorbikes surge as Vietnam prepares for gas bike phase-out

With new restrictions looming, major players like VinFast, Honda, and Yamaha are racing to capture Vietnam's growing electric two-wheeler market.

Monk severs own arm as offering to Buddha, remains intact after 46 years

The extraordinary life and spiritual path of monk Kiem - a renowned ascetic in Ha Tinh - has drawn reverence and awe.

Vietnam poised to proceed with first nuclear power plants

Vietnam is actively yet cautiously preparing for the construction of its first nuclear power plant in Ninh Thuan (now the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa).

A humble Hanoi eatery makes Michelin’s list with rustic Hung Yen fish soup

A small restaurant in Hanoi is honored by Michelin for its traditional fish soup.

Behind bars: Charity-masked gang bosses Duong “Nhue” and Minh “Sam”

Criminal empires masked as goodwill ventures fall as Vietnamese authorities dismantle their grip on real estate and markets.

Nung sisters’ viral corn snacks spark new path for Vietnam’s farmers

USDA-certified and e-commerce savvy, their puffed corn is selling out online.