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Directive 30 and Vietnam’s battle to preserve trust in the digital space

The greatest significance of Directive 30 goes beyond fighting scams. It is about preserving a safe environment for transactions so that people, businesses and investors can continue to place their trust in the digital space.

Silver-haired grooms celebrate a new chapter of love in Vietnam

Behind three weddings that captured attention online are deeply personal stories of loss, second chances and the enduring desire to have someone by your side.

Vietnam lottery seller gives half his daily profit to people in need

A 73-year-old man in Ho Chi Minh City walks more than 14 kilometers every day selling lottery tickets to make a living. Despite his modest means, he still sets aside more than $2,600 each year for charity.

Once shunned as ‘snake boy,’ he enters university at 24

Once avoided by children who called him “snake boy,” Nguyen Dinh Vuong is now 24 and preparing to begin university life in Da Nang.

Love at first sight leads Australian man to become son-in-law in Vietnam

An Australian engineer who fell in love with a Chu Ru woman during her visit to Australia is now preparing to settle permanently in Vietnam.

From support to self-reliance: A new chapter for the Chut people

After three decades of change, the Chut people of Rao Tre are looking beyond direct assistance toward skills, jobs and livelihoods that can deliver lasting self-reliance.

The craftsman preserving ancient sounds in Truong Son

For decades, artisan Pa Hoi has dedicated his life to preserving the Ta Lu lute and Khen Be panpipe, safeguarding the cultural soul of the Bru Van Kieu people.

Russian bride discovers a golden Vietnamese wedding tradition

A Russian bride was surprised when relatives presented her with gold jewelry at her wedding in Quang Tri, a tradition far removed from Russian weddings, where cash is the more common gift.

Hunting termite queens and ‘black gold’ deep in Vietnam’s forests

For nearly 30 years, a Dong Nai man has ventured deep into the forest in search of termite queens, wild honey and a rare fungus known as “black gold,” earning as much as several million dong on a good day.

She quit her job for a quadriplegic man and found a life of her own

What began as an ordinary purchase grew into an extraordinary relationship, leading Nguyen Thuy Truc to leave her job and build a life with quadriplegic Nguyen Chanh Tin.

Opportunities for Vietnamese cinema to break through

Against the backdrop of globalisation and the explosion of digital technology, cinema is no longer merely an art form. It has become an important cultural industry making a direct contribution to economic growth and national soft power.

Three decades of change reshape life for Vietnam’s Chut people

Three decades ago, many Chut people could not speak Vietnamese and schooling was rare. Today, their children attend university and young workers are building new livelihoods far from home.

New royalty mechanism promises bigger incentives for Vietnam's artists

Vietnam is changing how creators are rewarded, replacing a one-off payment mindset with royalties that can give artists a continuing stake in successful works.

Vietnam moves to build quantum workforce

Quantum technology is moving rapidly from research to real-world applications, with Vietnam identifying it as a strategic field to strengthen technological self-reliance and competitiveness.

1.2m-tall Can Tho woman marries partner living 1,000 km away

Once thinking that true love and a happy home were something she may never experience, a 37-year old woman of very short stature from Can Tho has found a fulfilling life.

Love at first sight: Ninh Binh man carries his bride through life

She worried her disability would become his burden. He cared more about her optimism, warmth and energy. Their chance meeting in 2020 has since grown into a family of three.

Why airports need more than a ‘drone shield’ to stay safe

Recent drone incursions at Vietnamese airports point to a challenge larger than individual incidents: two aviation ecosystems are increasingly sharing the same sky.

Veteran plumbs his memories of the last 50 years in search for fallen comrade

More than 50 years after soldier Nguyen Thanh Binh was killed in action, veteran Vo Van Toan still remembers every landmark near his comrade's burial site. From sketches drawn from memory, a new search campaign was launched.

Taiwanese groom in late 60s weds Vietnamese partner after decade together

After living together under one roof for 10 years, a middle-aged couple have celebrated a fulfilling wedding in their later years, surrounded by blessings from their children and relatives.

From forest births to modern care: The Chut’s painful road to change

The Chut of Rao Tre have transformed their lives over three decades, but memories of forest births, infant deaths and marriage between relatives remain painfully vivid.