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Behind Shark Tank’s glamour: the legal downfall of Vietnam’s “sharks”

The entrepreneurs who once sat in Shark Tank’s investor chairs are now under investigation for fraud, crypto manipulation, and counterfeit goods.

From a boy watching jets to a combat pilot soaring above his hometown

With nearly 700 hours in the air, Captain Nguyen Hoang Hai Quang is recognized as a leading young pilot of the Vietnamese Air Force.

Top medical student from Lang Son inspired by his father’s devotion to healing

Earning 29 points in Vietnam’s national exam, Au Viet Hoang, an ethnic Nung student, secured a place at Hanoi Medical University - following in his father’s healing footsteps.

When a love song becomes a legal storm

A Vietnamese songwriter’s viral hit has become a defining case in the global debate over art, authorship, and artificial intelligence.

Key messages set the course for Vietnam’s 14th Party Congress

After two days of deliberations, the 15th Plenary Session of the 13th Party Central Committee concluded with a brief but weighty closing speech by General Secretary To Lam.

Finding peace: the grave-dgger’s story

After nearly a decade working in the profession of "boc mo" (the ritual of exhuming and reburying remains), Luu Sy Nam has faced three truly "spine-chilling" situations.

Eight years of elderly care in Japan: a young man's journey

Despite the constant pressure to remain patient and compassionate, Nguyen Tan Tai is satisfied with his caregiving job as it offers a stable income.

Which innovation model will reshape startup landscape in Vietnam?

Vietnam continues to face a long-standing paradox as the startup failure rate remains very high. Many projects stop before generating any revenue, while many families lose assets by placing their trust in ideas that lack a solid market foundation.

Ha Tinh’s criminal police storm Golden Triangle in daring cross-border raid

Ha Tinh’s Criminal Police Division has cemented its reputation as a “steel fist” of law enforcement, leading major cross-border raids, dismantling billion-dollar cybercrime rings, and rescuing VN victims trapped in international criminal networks.

Vietnam must own core technologies to fulfill the vision of Resolution 57

Resolution No. 57 has sparked unity and determination across Vietnam’s tech community, said Truong Gia Binh, urging enterprises to shift from short-term growth to long-term investment in core technologies.

Who is Le Thanh Than, the Muong Thanh tycoon just indicted for fraud?

Once hailed for affordable housing, the Muong Thanh boss now stands trial over alleged deceit in property sales.

Fourteen-year-old champion Ly Thi Thao: “I just want to keep trying my best”

At just 1.5 meters tall, Ly Thi Thao, a 14-year-old Dao ethnic student from Quang Ninh, defied expectations to win a national gold medal.

23 senior officials disciplined in Vietnam in 2025, 6 face criminal charges

Authorities report continued progress in tackling corruption and misconduct among high-ranking officials.

Prime Minister: Vietnamese people everywhere are self-reliant and proud

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnamese people, whether living inside or outside the country, always embody confidence, self-reliance, and national pride.

Hanoi tourism booms with record international arrivals in 2025

Hanoi’s tourism industry has bounced back strongly, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, but experts say the city must now redefine its image and upgrade its products to stay competitive.

Vietnam’s golden girl of Vovinam: 18 and unstoppable

Thi Lai, an 18-year-old girl with a humble name but extraordinary spirit, has made a remarkable mark in 2025 by winning three Vovinam gold medals - including a world championship title.

Handmade brooches become life’s centerpiece for Hanoi trio

From telecommunications and TV to crystals and thread, these women found fulfillment in the small beauty of handcrafted brooches.

700 years of legacy: The village where puppets never stop dancing

Nguyen Xa puppeteers keep Northern Vietnam’s ancient puppet traditions alive-strings, drums, and soul.

A breakthrough year: Vietnam to shift into high-speed development in 2026

General Secretary To Lam sets 2026 as the year of breakthrough action and acceleration for Vietnam’s national development.

Vietnam tourism surges beyond pre-pandemic levels after Covid freeze

After being frozen by Covid-19, Vietnam’s tourism industry has made an extraordinary recovery, surpassing 110% of pre-pandemic levels and welcoming a record 22 million international visitors in 2025.