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Thousands of kiosks close as Vietnam cracks down on counterfeit goods

A business invested nearly USD 2 million in a production line, yet was powerless in the face of rampant counterfeits - sold at half, even a third of the price. How can genuine goods compete?

New tax law expected to stop land speculation, inefficient use of land

After the Property Tax Law is enacted, abandoned land will no longer exist as individuals and businesses will only buy land for use. If they buy land for speculation, they will have to pay taxes to the state.

Man drops out of school, works various jobs, then graduates at 30

Once a high school dropout who took on all sorts of jobs, missing a chance to become a pilot and abandoning his dreams many times, Nguyen Quoc Cuong nevertheless continued to move forward.

Vietnam and France are part of each other’s long-term strategy

The following is the second part of VietnamNet’s interview with Professor Nguyen Duc Khuong, Executive Director of the Léonard de Vinci Business School and President of AVSE Global, about the relationship between Vietnam and France.

Decentralization of authority is needed during administrative mergers

Regarding the draft law amending some provisions of the Planning Law, NA Chair Tran Thanh Man emphasized that planning must ensure transparency while promoting significant decentralization of authority for deciding, approving, and adjusting plans.

Nong Thuy Hang: A Tay woman’s journey from Ha Giang to global spotlight

Miss Ethnic Vietnam 2022 Nong Thuy Hang shares how her Tay roots shape her values, voice, and vision.

The girl from Buon Don who redefined Vietnamese beauty

H'Ang Nie, an Ede woman from Buon Don, overcame poverty and prejudice to become a celebrated runner-up in beauty pageants and a prominent Vietnamese model.

Unplanned moments mark deepening Vietnam-France relations during Macron visit

An unexpected moment at the President Ho Chi Minh relic site highlights personal diplomacy and growing trust between France and Vietnam.

No degrees, no lab, but five patents: The story of Trinh Dinh Nang

Mr. Trinh Dinh Nang, a self-taught Vietnamese inventor with five patents, works while the world sleeps to bring practical science to life.

End of monopoly: Vietnam to liberalize gold bullion market

Long-standing state control over gold is set for reform, marking a pivotal shift in economic governance.

Vietnamese parents share hilarious and harrowing tales of summer chaos

From mud-covered field trips to broken TVs, Vietnamese parents are already overwhelmed by the start of summer break.

Vietnam’s forgotten spiritual treasures: Relics of Buddha revealed

Despite their profound spiritual value, relics of the Buddha found in Vietnam remain little known.

Young guide’s humble homestay helps promote Dao Tien culture worldwide

Though not fluent in English, Chu Tien Thanh, a Dao Tien man from Lung Muoi hamlet at the foot of Phia Oac Mountain (Cao Bang), has hosted hundreds of international tourists with his unique and heartfelt hospitality.

Technology and talent key to Vietnam’s high-speed rail success

Mastering technology and building expert networks are crucial for Vietnam’s North-South HSR project.

Vietnam ends lifetime tenure for civil servants under new draft law

Vietnam’s new draft law proposes dismissing public employees after just one year of underperformance, replacing the outdated “job for life” system.

Vietnam’s tech leaders call for legal clarity to drive innovation

Experts call for urgent legal reforms to support innovation, digital transformation, and private sector leadership in Vietnam’s tech sector.

Buddha’s relic completes month-long spiritual journey in Vietnam

The sacred relic of the Buddha brought from India was enshrined in temples across Vietnam, touching millions with its spiritual presence.

Economists urge breaking ‘ice wall’ to pave way for private sector to thrive

If Resolution 68 can be implemented effectively, this could mark a pivotal turning point, the third breakthrough in the history of the private sector's development in Vietnam, according to National Assembly Deputy Phan Duc Hieu.

A rare family match in Vietnam: My weds Linh - twice over

An extraordinary love story sees two families in southern Vietnam become doubly connected by marriage.

Physics prodigy secures elite US university admission with robotics passion

Gia Nguyen says since his childhood, he could “eat and sleep with robots” without feeling tired. That fiery passion drove him to excel in the field, paving the way for admission to an elite US university.