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The quiet market behind Vietnamese contemporary art

As galleries close and artists self-fund, questions grow about the future of Vietnam’s creative scene.

One-legged ‘warrior’ inspires millions on her TikTok videos

Losing a leg at age 10, Nguyen Thi Le Thu turned her disability into strength, spreading positivity through her TikTok videos. She has reshaped the perceptions of people with disabilities and inspired millions to live optimistically.

When land prices soar and state budgets overflow

At a recent forum on double-digit growth hosted by the Central Strategic Policy Committee, a business association representative spoke with sadness about current land prices.

Vietnam builds border schools to close education gaps, bolster security

Following the Politburo’s July 18 conclusion, a nationwide campaign to construct 100 inter-level boarding schools in 100 border communes has officially begun.

No textbooks, just the road: Boy and mom ride 1,000km across Vietnam

A Hanoi teacher and her 12-year-old son embarked on a transformative two-month journey, cycling from the Mekong Delta to Hue.

Mekong Delta faces critical erosion crisis

The Mekong Delta, a young alluvial plain formed by silt and sand carried by the Mekong River, is facing an existential threat.

Export boom or strategic trap? Vietnam faces US tariff test

A former Harvard dean unpacks what the new US tariffs mean for Vietnam's global trade future.

Real estate prices in Vietnam skyrocket because of speculation: expert

Foreigners generally buy real estate for actual use, while Vietnamese often buy for speculation expecting to make huge profits when prices increase, experts have said.

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.