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German son-in-law masters Vietnamese Tet traditions

Curious at first, then deeply moved, a German man finds meaning in ancestral worship, lucky money and family reunion during Vietnamese New Year (Tet).

Applying KPIs to state leaders: a new governance era

Applying KPIs (key performance indicators) to agency and unit leaders is no longer new, and the methods of application are diverse and offer valuable lessons for Vietnam.

37 years of wooden clogs and a bustling Tet season

Amid the rush of Lunar New Year (Tet) shopping, a small stall in Tan Dinh Market echoes with steady hammering, where a veteran artisan preserves a timeless craft.

Where rivers carry the future

Across Vietnam, rivers are no longer silent witnesses. They are becoming the axis of financial ambition, tourism revival and environmental reckoning in cities learning to grow without forgetting their source.

A lifetime devoted to the lion dance

In a highland village of Lang Son, one artisan has devoted his life to preserving the sacred lion dance of the Tay and Nung people for future generations.

African son-in-law falls in love with Tet and an E De dish

Beyond fireworks and feasts, Lunar New Year (Tet) has become a season of belonging for a man far from his birthplace.

Positioning Vietnam for a new era of growth

With global supply chains shifting and green standards rising, Vietnam has a rare chance to elevate its role in the regional and global economy.

Cleaning Vietnam’s rivers: Cut the tip or heal the root?

Despite rising fines for environmental violations, river pollution across Vietnam remains dire. Alongside temporary fixes, some bold projects now aim to restore the waterways from their very source.

Why the Dao celebrate Tet early in midwinter

From mid lunar December, Dao communities in Quang Ninh begin Tet (Lunar New Year) early, honoring ancestors and renewing clan bonds in a quiet yet deeply meaningful celebration.

198-member family in Phu Tho goes viral with Tet photo

Photos of a large extended family in Phu Tho have drawn widespread attention on social media in recent days.

Part 2: From a rescue mission to an industrial-scale agricultural model

Overcoming legal bottlenecks and applying an "industrial discipline" mindset, THACO AGRI has transformed vast, neglected lands into agricultural complexes.

Prof. Truong Nguyen Thanh shares ‘Tet homecoming’ after 37 years away

The 2017 Lunar New Year (Tet) marked a special milestone in the life of Professor Truong Nguyen Thanh, as he celebrated Tet in his homeland Vietnam after 37 years of living, studying and working in the US.

Saving Vietnam’s dying rivers: What will it take?

Decades of pollution have turned many of Vietnam’s rivers into lifeless streams. Despite numerous restoration projects, most have failed to bring real change. Why are these vital waterways still suffocating?

Digital transformation helps reduce information poverty in mountainous region

From online classes in remote schools to digital library models and STEM initiatives in mountainous regions, the digital transformation of education is gradually addressing the 'information poverty'.

Female engineering student named valedictorian at UET

Yen Trang tops the 2025 graduating class with a GPA of 3.88, excelling in a male-dominated field.

When livestream becomes the Tet sales driver

As e-commerce evolves into a space for entertainment and interaction, Vietnamese brands are turning livestream and short videos into powerful Tet sales engines.

Vietnam’s exports confront the $550 billion challenge

The $550 billion mark is more than a target. It is a stress test for Vietnam’s export resilience in 2026, as global uncertainty deepens and the old growth model nears its limits.

Vietnam stands at the brink of a digital asset breakthrough

As the International Financial Center begins operations, Vietnam is unlocking new capital flows and economic models built on digital assets.

The groom who couldn’t move yet moved an entire wedding to tears

When Nguyen Ba Ky rolled into his wedding in a reclining wheelchair, guests wept - not out of pity, but in awe of his unshakable will and the woman who chose him.

Cardamom & commerce: new life on the border

Amid the clouds and winds of the Thu Lum area (formerly Muong Te district) in Lai Chau province bordering China, the villages of U Ma and Pa Thang are now being mentioned as economic “bright spots” in the Vietnamese highlands.