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Vietnamese cinema claims the spotlight at Da Nang Asian Film Festival

With a global panel of jurors and local storytelling, DANAFF 2025 strengthens Vietnam's presence on the world film stage.

Vietnam learns global lessons to fight air pollution

International air quality strategies offer valuable guidance for Vietnam’s urban challenges.

Man 1.28m tall finds love and marriage after 700km journey

Nguyen Duc Minh, a man with a genetic condition that limits his height to 1.28 meters, traveled 700 kilometers in search of love - and found a lifelong partner in a kind-hearted woman who defied appearances and tradition.

Vietnam eyes double-digit growth amid $235 billion project freeze

Unlocking nearly 2,900 delayed projects could power Vietnam’s economic leap, but only if bold reforms cut through institutional bottlenecks and legal red tape.

Startup momentum faces turbulence amid sandbox, UAV restrictions

Vietnam’s push for science, technology, and digital innovation is strong, but outdated regulations and misaligned local implementation threaten to hold startups back.

Developing digital economy to enhance national prestige

On a global scale, verification and traceability are among the top criteria that businesses must maintain to ensure credibility, enhance competitiveness and meet stringent international trade standards.

Cultural leaders challenge 'beauty queen overload' at national roundtable

At a cultural roundtable, experts called for tighter regulation and clearer standards for beauty contests.

Low wages drag down Vietnam’s public sector reform

Persistent underpayment of public workers continues to weaken state capacity and morale.

Vietnam’s reforms to drive economic leap by mid 2020s

Ambitious package to reduce red tape and upgrade infrastructure under IMF review.

The dynasty behind Vietnam’s first family of the arts

From a family steeped in creativity, the daughters of Le Mai and Tran Tien have become icons of Vietnamese cinema and theater.

Vietnam’s pageant scene faces scrutiny from performing arts chief

The performing arts director says pageants need proper regulation to honor true beauty.

Vietnam PM demands end to credit quotas in push for market reforms

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged the central bank to scrap administrative credit limits and embrace market-based controls.

9.2% minimum wage increase falls short of rising living costs

The proposed minimum wage increases of 8.3 percent and 9.2 percent are higher than the 2024 adjustment, but compared to the rising costs of childcare, housing and healthcare, they remain insignificant.

Is the 2025 high school graduation English exam too difficult?

Dr Vu Thi Phuong Anh says there are reasons to believe that the questions on the 2025 high school graduation English exam go beyond the intended competency targets and include many unfamiliar elements.

Overcrowded crown: Public slams 'Miss' title inflation in Vietnam

Readers express dismay over countless titles, urging authorities to rein in events.

Vietnamese streamers, content creators leverage Veo 3 for skyrocketing sales

Instead of spending tens of millions of VND on promotional videos, many dealers and shops are turning to Veo 3 storytelling to create vivid videos, boosting engagement far beyond traditional campaigns.

Vietnam and US strike trade deal as Trump imposes 20% tariff

Markets react positively as Vietnam and the US agree on a new reciprocal trade framework under Trump.

IZ infrastructure stalled: businesses face capital backlog, roads left unused

Experts point out that industrial zone (IZ) infrastructure is the bottleneck causing businesses to have stagnant capital and fail to invest.

Local government reform: from management and service to innovation

Vietnam on July 1 began to implement a two-tier local government model, comprising provincial and commune levels, with district-level units abolished.

Vietnam urged to streamline beauty pageants to preserve prestige

Cultural experts call for fewer, higher-quality pageants to ensure the Miss Vietnam crown retains its cultural and moral significance.