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A forgotten Hanoi village of French villas and fading grandeur

Once famed for its wealth and tailor shops, Cuu Village now draws visitors with its vintage charm and colonial architecture.

Finance minister calls for mindset shift, clearing bottlenecks to spur growth

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) reported that Vietnam’s economy maintained positive growth momentum in 2025, with GDP at 8.02 percent, inflation under control, and state budget revenue exceeding estimates by nearly 35 percent.

Two grooms celebrate lavish wedding with family blessings and golden gifts

Supported by relatives, two men tied the knot in a traditional, heartfelt ceremony.

The silver-haired gym warrior of Saigon

Despite his white hair and beard, Ung A Paul, a 71-year-old man in Ho Chi Minh City, continues to hit the gym and practice sword dance four hours a day - drawing admiration wherever he goes.

Beyond high salaries: what truly anchors global talent in Vietnam

In the global war for talent, money is merely the entry ticket; what retains top-tier professionals is not their bank balance, but heart.

New calculation methods used in HCMC’s 2025 growth data after merger

A new feature in the growth figures of the GRDP of HCMC in 2025 is the appearance of two calculation methods, one of which is related to oil and gas.

Resolution 68 and the challenge of enabling the “flying geese paradigm”

Resolution 68-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo in 2025 has placed the private sector in its proper position in Vietnam’s economic development structure.

Dong Thap bride goes viral wearing gold crown, gifted houses and land

A wedding in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta went viral after the bride appeared adorned in gold jewelry and was gifted property and gold worth tens of thousands of dollars.

Father makes 50 apricot trees bloom early to celebrate daughter’s wedding

Over 50 apricot trees burst into full bloom, creating a dreamlike setting for a Can Tho bride’s wedding day - thanks to a heartfelt gesture from her father.

“Dancing legged beauties”: Vietnam’s frog jerky becomes Tet bestseller

Priced over USD 20/kg, the uniquely named frog jerky - nicknamed “dancing legged beauties” - is flying off the shelves as Tet approaches.

From 8% to 10%: Can Vietnam keep up the pace of high growth?

Vietnam posted one of the world’s highest economic growth rates in 2025, maintaining strong momentum despite global volatility. But a closer look at what sustained that growth - and the pressures mounting for 2026 - calls for caution.

Vietnamese artisan crafts towering horses to welcome the Year of the Horse

To welcome the Year of the Horse (2026), artist Bui Van Quan from Bac Ninh is completing a striking set of giant horse mascots at his Happy Garden - each carrying a message of joy, love, and shared hope for the new year.

When data talks: Real estate IDs set to reshape Vietnam's future

A nation that possesses accurate territorial data holds the key to prosperity. For Vietnam, the real estate identification code is that key - a roadmap into a new era.

2025: A year when policy reforms translate into concrete progress

Vietnam’s institutional reforms during the 2021–2025 term have gone beyond legal texts, showing visible impact in construction sites and investment flows across the country.

Vietnam’s global diplomacy praised for more than numbers

Vietnam’s foreign policy remains a central pillar in shaping the country’s future, emphasizing its highest responsibility in maintaining peace and stability while fostering rapid and sustainable socio-economic development.

Vietnam’s economic transformation enters new phase with institutional “Big Five”

From legal overhaul to green transition, Vietnam is laying the groundwork for high-quality growth through five transformative institutional pillars.

Farewell Tao Quan: A nation reels from a 23-year New Year’s ritual ending

VTV’s announcement that Tao Quan will not air on Lunar New Year’s Eve 2026 has stunned audiences. Behind the shock is a painful but inevitable truth.

Digital economy contributes $72.1 billion: Can Vietnam bridge the gap to 2045?

Vietnam’s digital economy contributed 14% of GDP in 2025, but with ambitious targets ahead, 2026 will be the real test of depth and impact.

From the Red River to Thu Thiem and the ‘breakthrough’ institutional commitment

Mega projects and newly launched international financial centers are evoking a sense of a new institutional shift, when what once existed only on paper begins to materialize through concrete projects in real life.

Hanoi café in a century-old home draws visitors with its vintage soul

An unassuming café tucked behind a narrow alleyway in Hanoi opens into a world of nostalgia, complete with a sunlit balcony overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake.