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Vietnam hosts ABAC III, reaffirms leadership in APEC integration

At ABAC III in Hai Phong, President Luong Cuong highlighted the importance of public-private cooperation and business-led solutions for regional sustainability.

PM: 2025 GDP growth of 8.5% is a challenge but within reach

The Prime Minister acknowledges the targets are tough but says they’re achievable with determination.

Comprehensive strategy required for achieving double-digit growth: Experts

As traditional growth engines - natural resources, public investment, low-cost labour, and low-value exports - wane, Vietnam must shift toward transformative drivers, some experts have said.

Hanoi to ban gas motorbikes from 2026: Will the green dream become reality?

Directive 20 lays the groundwork for Vietnam’s capital to go electric by mid-2026.

Vietnam-US relations: From normalization to trade powerhouse

Vietnam and the US mark three decades of evolving trade, diplomacy, and strategic trust that have reshaped their economic partnership.

Hanoi’s gasoline motorbike ban gains public backing despite challenges

A new directive banning gasoline motorbikes from Hanoi’s inner Ring Road 1 by July 2026 has sparked widespread public debate.

Vietnam must act now to achieve double-digit growth, say experts

At the Vietnam Economic Growth Forum 2025 last weekend, Tran Luu Quang, Head of the Central Committee for Policy and Strategy, posed a fundamental question: “With the goal of achieving double-digit growth, what must we do, and how should we do it?”

Three lifelong friends in their 70s travel across Vietnam, brave Fansipan

Despite the cold and altitude, these U80 ladies conquered the “roof of Indochina” with laughter and love.

Vietnam’s third national restructuring ushers in bold new era

Vietnam abolishes districts, streamlines ministries, and sets a new course for national growth.

Woman leads happy life with man who has severe disabilities

The woman kept her relationship a secret from her family for five years and when her mother learned of it, she was initially worried, but grew to cherish her son-in-law.

VN student wins PhD scholarship in US, studied in Japan, Singapore, Canada

Vietnamese student Le Minh Ngoc joins UMass for PhD after study in Japan, Singapore, Canada.

30 years of Vietnam - US relations: A journey from former foes to partners

This stride was made possible by a shared commitment to building bridges of friendship rooted in trust, strategic vision, and strong public support of both sides.

Vietnam – US relations reach new heights after three decades

Three decades since the normalisation of bilateral ties, thanks to tireless efforts from both nations, Vietnam and the US have built mutual trust, becoming friends and comprehensive strategic partners across all sectors.

Vietnam – US relations continue to write success story

With trust and mutual respect, Vietnam and the US are writing a new chapter of long-term cooperation, for the benefit of the people of the two countries and for peace and prosperity in the region and the world.

Woman devoted to her deceased husband’s children who care for her in old age

Since her husband passed away five years ago, Thuong has lived with her two stepsons, who care for her devotedly.

VND27 trillion spent as allowances for officers resigning due to streamlining

As part of the initiative to streamline the organizational structure, over 43,200 public servants have retired or resigned. Of these, more than 25,600 have received allowances, totaling nearly VND27,000 billion.

Tears and tenderness: nurses’ compassion in cancer intensive-care units

At the ICU in K Tan Trieu Hospital in Hanoi, where patients battle cancer, doctors and nurses not only fight for life but also provide humane comfort in the patients’ final moments. In rooms with ventilators and desperate gazes, they work in silence.

Experts defend university councils in higher education reform draft

Proposed law to remove school-level councils sparks debate on autonomy and governance.

Vietnam urged to transform as productivity lags behind Singapore and China

Government drafts major plan to transform SMEs and household businesses via digital tools.

Why Vietnam’s inflation isn’t rising despite strong stimulus

With rising living costs and weak consumption, Vietnam’s economy faces silent challenges.