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Why Vietnam isn't ready for an overtaking-only left lane

Adopting a "keep right except to overtake" rule may sound straightforward, but without the right infrastructure, enforcement and driving culture, it could prove difficult to implement effectively in Vietnam.

Four fundamental mindset shifts reimagine Vietnam’s ‘ocean space’

Vietnam's shift from marine exploitation to national marine spatial strategy has created four fundamental differences in governance, economic development, and defense, according to Professor Carl Thayer.

Vietnam should avoid making Euro 5 a new licensing burden

Vietnam's new technology transfer rules have raised concerns that manufacturers may need additional approval to transfer Euro 5 automotive technology - even though Euro 5 vehicles remain fully legal to produce and sell.

The skilled workers behind Vietnam's towering durian harvest

In Vietnam's Mekong Delta, harvesting mature durians is a demanding job that combines climbing skills, timing and remarkable teamwork.

Groom uses stool to pose with 1.82m bride at Vietnam wedding

A groom standing on a small stool to pose for photos with his bride at their wedding in Vietnam's Dong Thap Province has charmed social media users with the couple's lighthearted take on their height difference.

Escaping Cambodian scam dens: "Home at last, I knew I had survived"

Having once thought he had lost his life in the scam dens in Cambodia, A Kun (born 2005, Xo Dang ethnic group), from Dak Na village in Dak Sao commune in Quang Ngai province now has a peaceful life in the village where he was born and raised.

A pagoda in Truong Sa bearing the name of a naval hero

Amid the vast waters of Truong Sa, Phan Vinh Pagoda carries the name of a fallen naval captain, bringing together Buddhism, remembrance and maritime life.

Vietnam engineering valedictorian earns full KAIST scholarship

What began as curiosity about a tiny smartphone chip has taken Vietnamese engineering graduate Le Thi Lan Anh from the laboratory to a full master’s scholarship at KAIST.

How Vietnam taught a Russian couple to slow down

Thanks to the kindness and support of their neighbors, a Russian couple has found life in Vietnam happier and more peaceful.

The Odyssey offers lessons for Vietnam's cultural industries

The global impact of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey extends far beyond the box office, offering Vietnam valuable lessons on how film can drive publishing, tourism, education and the wider creative economy.

Temple bells carry a message of peace across Truong Sa

Across the windswept waters of Truong Sa, Buddhist temples offer soldiers, fishermen and island communities spiritual refuge while carrying an enduring message of peace.

Pagodas in Truong Sa stand as spiritual markers of sovereignty

Across Truong Sa (Spratlys) Archipelago, traditional Vietnamese pagodas rise above the sea as places of serenity and "spiritual markers" contributing to the affirmation of national sovereignty.

Young farmer finds success with Shine Muscat grapes in Ha Tinh

Against central Vietnam’s harsh weather, a young farmer has successfully grown Shine Muscat grapes on Ha Tinh’s hills, creating a new source of agricultural income.

Po Co River binds Vietnamese-Cambodian families across the border

About 100 Vietnamese-Cambodian couples live along Gia Lai province's border, where the Po Co River has helped bring together generations of young people from communities on both sides.

From a forest hut, war veteran raises seven daughters to university

Starting with nothing but a makeshift hut in the forest, a wounded war veteran and his wife raised seven daughters, all of whom went on to earn university degrees.

Vietnamese physics champion encourages more girls to pursue STEM

Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc, a 12th-grade physics major at Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted in Ninh Binh Province, has won a gold medal at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO 2026).

Ede man leaves international career to help his hometown’s development

Orphaned young and raised in poverty, Ede youth Y Sacien Kbuor strove to step out into the world and work across multiple countries before leaving his international career to return to HCMC and contribute to his homeland.

Nghe An father weeps as son returns after 25-year disappearance

After 25 years without a single trace of news, a son unexpectedly returned to his hometown recently. Despite time altering his appearance, his father, now in his late 70s, recognized him thanks to a distinct scar on his left arm.

Hanoi family's 100-member holiday strengthens family bonds

One hundred family members, three coaches and 30 hotel rooms made for an unforgettable reunion on Vietnam's central coast.

Retaking university exam, former dropout is named valedictorian twice

After realizing that information technology was not the right path for him, Ngo Khanh Hoa decided to retake the university entrance exam.