In a new era where competition among nations extends beyond economics and technology to encompass values, identity and soft power, Vietnam is placing culture at the heart of its development strategy.

Vietnam’s response to being labeled a top intellectual property concern reflects deeper changes in the rules governing global trade and technology.

A recent trip to Ly Son Island in central Quang Ngai Province became an unforgettable experience for Vu Thu, originally from Dien Bien and now working in Hanoi, and her three close friends.

Chef Chu Phuong Duy uses rustic ingredients such as green bananas, banana blossoms and familiar Vietnamese seasonings like fish sauce, pepper, fermented rice and shrimp paste to create high-end dishes.

A pool accident during a holiday pushed a 40-year-old man to the fragile line between life and death. With survival odds at just 0.1 percent, Cao Van Anh returned from the brink after a long recovery.

Seeking answers to why Vietnamese people read less, and attempting to anticipate the future of publishing and reading habits in Vietnam.

As the government pushes for growth, the debate over pre-check versus post-check becomes central to unlocking private sector potential.

Vietnam’s ethnic affairs work is moving toward a new mindset, where the state creates space and communities shape their own development.

Vietnam is intensifying efforts to combat online piracy, targeting major illegal streaming and movie websites with large audiences.

From livelihoods to community tourism, two village models reveal how ethnic policy can unlock self-reliance and lasting change.

International visitors say Hanoi’s everyday life - from street food to local encounters - shapes their most vivid memories.

Nguyen Ho Phuoc Hien graduated with honors one semester early in Computer Science and Engineering, the most sought-after major at HCMC University of Technology (HCMUT). The male student achieved a score of 9.74 on his graduation thesis.

As Vietnam marks 51 years since reunification, the conversation around reconciliation, development, and national vision is being placed within a broader context - one in which countries are confronting profound shifts of the modern era.

Vietnam is shifting toward dialogue-driven approaches in ethnic affairs, focusing on trust, understanding, and grassroots engagement.

Recent reforms signal a deeper shift - where efficiency and resource stewardship become central to Vietnam’s development model.

In a recent working session with HCM City, General Secretary and President To Lam pointed out with unusual candor that the city is gradually losing its growth advantages and investment appeal, as it is overtaken by other urban centers in the region.

Vice Admiral Nguyen An Phong, Political Commissar of the Vietnam People's Navy, has reaffirmed that the force is steadily deepening international integration while safeguarding national sovereignty “early and from afar”.

Over 80 years, Vietnam’s ethnic affairs policy has evolved from providing support to empowering communities as active drivers of development.

Leaders emphasize innovation, infrastructure and talent as key to Ho Chi Minh City’s long-term competitiveness.

At just 16, Nguyen Thi Xuan Phuong left home to join the revolution, embarking on a life that would span war zones, laboratories, and battlefields.