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The last lighter gas man in Saigon

At nearly 70, Tran The Hung still cycles across Saigon to refill lighters - an obsolete trade that earns just enough for daily rice.

Dao ethnic student joins police force, fueled by passion for history

Understanding that history is a subject that requires the ability to analyze and perceive issues, Chau Anh spent time researching each event deeply, becoming the first person in Lao Cai to win first prize in the national history competition.

Unlocking sustainable livelihoods in the Central Highlands culture

In recent years, in Dak Lak province, many resolutions issued by the provincial People’s Council continue to be realized by authorities at all levels, especially in the cultural sector.

A two-month voyage across three oceans brings submarine 186 home

Ten years ago on February 5, 2016, submarine HQ-186 Da Nang of Brigade 189, Vietnam People’s Navy, docked at Cam Ranh after a nearly two-month voyage from Russia.

Businesses breathe easier as imports clear customs, lessons from Decree 46

Imported goods are gradually clearing Vietnamese ports, but the disruption caused by Decree 46 has left important lessons for policymakers.

Knowing who you are: Lessons from Singapore and Taiwan

Vietnam’s future hinges on answering a simple question: who do we want to be?

First male finalist is one step away from Road to Olympia dream

Tran Vo Gia Bao, a student at Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted, has become the first contestant to secure a place in the final of Road to Olympia Year 26.

Resolution 80: culture guides vietnam's future

Vietnamese culture has long shaped the nation’s soul and resilience, from folk poetry and traditional festivals to tangible and intangible UNESCO-recognized heritage.

Historic first as Vietnam’s key leaders visit Laos together

Within the framework of the visit, General Secretary To Lam on Thursday afternoon held meetings with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Lao National Assembly Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane.

The story of Cao Bang: from historic Pac Bo to an Asia-Europe gateway

Eighty-five years ago, Pac Bo was the site that kept the revolutionary fires burning. Today, Cao Bang is repositioning itself as an international "gateway," realizing the aspiration to turn the borderland into a link in the Asia-Europe supply chain.

Resolution 79 and the shift in SOEs' management thinking

Accepting risk and changing the governance mindset are the keys for state enterprises to escape the “ask-give” mechanism and truly transform into global brands, according to Nguyen Dinh Cung, former head of CIEM.

Two Hanoi students score perfect 9.0 IELTS on first attempt

A class at Hanoi’s Foreign Language Specialized High School has made headlines after two of its 11th-grade students achieved perfect 9.0 scores in their first-ever IELTS test.

Vietnam’s peacekeepers bring Tet to Africa with “banh chung diplomacy”

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, the rhythms of spring reach even the farthest corners of the world - including a contested region of Africa, where Vietnamese UN peacekeepers are serving far from home.

Resolution 79 and the shift in SOEs' management thinking

The issuance of Resolution 79 signifies that state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are being placed in the spotlight of the economy.

A new stage of action: ‘say less and do more’, deliver results

The culture of integrity in public service can be seen as the sustainable foundation of an action-oriented civil service that serves the people.

Vietnam’s music industry turns from domestic momentum to global ambition

Vietnam’s music industry entered a decisive new phase in 2025, marked not only by rapid expansion in scale, but also by rising professionalism, deeper audience engagement and growing international visibility.

A life built on love: Siblings in Nghe An choose to stay side by side

Growing up in a family of nine, Hoang Hong Lam and her brother Hoang Thanh Hieu were raised on hard work and deep affection. Years later, they chose to get engaged and married on the same day - and build their lives in homes sharing a single wall.

Vietnam among leading countries in global digital transformation

According to UN Under-Secretary-General Amandeep Singh Gill, Vietnam is in the group of leading countries in digital transformation, with the digital economy component growing two to three times faster than the rest of the economy.

Where’s the line? Cultural identity questioned in Tet ao dai debate

Debate heats up over frog buttons on ao dai, sparking urgent calls to define what constitutes Vietnam’s national dress.

Why decentralization and reform are key to Vietnam’s next growth leap

Economist Pham Chi Lan stresses that infrastructure alone won't drive growth without a clear reform roadmap.