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Vietnam’s budget boom built on land revenues sparks sustainability debate

Vietnam’s 2025 budget surges on land revenues, sparking warnings of inequality and risk.

From ‘leading role’ to fair play: Vietnam’s state economy shift

Redefining the state economy could balance competition and improve efficiency in Vietnam’s market system.

Vietnam’s war films reflect on history with bold new perspectives

A new generation of directors is reshaping Vietnam’s war cinema with humanistic, multifaceted portrayals of conflict and post-war trauma.

Young durian cutter turns skill into year-round career

At just 26 years old, Nguyen Trong Tan is the lead cutter on his team. His precise judgment in harvesting durians has spared his crew from costly mistakes.

Green logistics: Vietnam's shipping sector at a crossroads

Vietnamese logistics firms face global pressure to go green, turning challenges into momentum for sustainable growth.

Shaping Vietnam’s real estate market through legal reform

As Vietnam revamps land, housing, and real estate laws, experts emphasize legal transparency, fair compensation, and consistent regulation to guide a thriving property market.

Forests fuel economic growth through sustainable development

Vietnam's forest sector is evolving with multifunctional strategies, aiming for long-term socio-economic and environmental sustainability.

Hanoi transforms heritage into cultural industry power

From heritage model kits to high-tech tours, Hanoi is shaping a vibrant cultural economy rooted in creativity.

Justice for unpaid actors: Vietnam’s film agency calls for reform

Vietnam’s top film official urges stronger enforcement and contract transparency amid rising cases of unpaid actors.

Vietnam bets big on R&D for tech-driven future

With a landmark resolution, Vietnam aims to lead innovation and digital transformation through major investments in science and technology.

Can Vietnam’s youth lead the digital revolution?

Vietnam’s youth are tech-savvy and ambitious - yet vulnerable to virtual pressures

Vietnam’s expressways: Built with half the budget, facing full risk

Lack of barriers and emergency lanes have turned major routes into accident zones.

Vietnam embraces circular economy to tackle waste crisis and drive green growth

Like many countries around the world, Vietnam is transitioning from a linear economy to a circular one, with early steps already underway.

Vietnam harnesses community power to preserve world heritage

A public-private-community model in Ninh Binh is proving effective in sustainable heritage management.

Vietnam pushes low-carbon rice farming to meet net-zero goal

Vietnam combines SRI methods, tech investment, and carbon credits to reduce GHG emissions

Vietnam unlocks science and tech potential with new PPP decree

Government pushes for stronger ecosystems, funding models, and commercialization efforts.

Shadows of showbiz: The untold struggles of underpaid actors

Behind the glamour, many actors battle wage theft, abuse, and financial ruin while chasing their artistic dreams.

The surprising transformation of a ‘transgender wife’ after 8 years of marriage

From her face and figure to her demeanor and gestures, Tien exudes femininity and grace. As a lover of beauty, she always appears polished and stunning.

Young Vietnamese embrace heritage with modern twist

Young people are no longer seeing heritage as something distant. They are actively engaging with it, for example, photographing it, performing it, and making it part of their everyday creative expression.

Every ethnic group holds unique value – do not let prejudice obscure potential

Prejudiced views have long confined minority ethnic groups in Vietnam to narrow stereotypes - associating poverty with ethnicity or ranking cultures by perceived advancement - hindering equal and sustainable development.