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Artists, influencers are encouraged to introduce VN culture to the wider world

Vietnam is rewriting the playbook on cultural diplomacy, shifting from traditional government-led initiatives to embracing grassroots participation from citizens, businesses, and social media influencers.

Gold dips despite war worries: Experts explain short-term correction

Global tensions rise, but gold slips-what's behind the unexpected drop?

Shophouses idle as investors face rental woes and resale challenges

High prices and low rental yield push shophouse owners toward long-term strategies.

Secret psychiatric ring lets criminals dodge prison

A high-level network helped serious offenders fake mental illness and avoid prosecution, revealing a major scandal inside Vietnam’s top forensic institution.

Vietnam urged to update ethnic classification to ensure fairer policies

A dual approach of cultural recognition and regional development is key to policy success.

Vietnam’s ‘super math ace’ tops entrance to both gifted high schools

Bui Nhat Minh scored top marks at both gifted math schools in Hanoi, impressing teachers and peers alike.

Female student wins prestigious scholarship to top Australian university

With an impressive academic record, Thanh Tu is one of only four students worldwide securing a rare scholarship to Monash University, one of Australia’s top universities.

Vietnam’s economy echoes past risks amid soaring credit ratio

As credit dependency reaches 134% of GDP, concerns resurface over policy imbalances and macroeconomic stability.

Increased investment in R&D needed for technology innovation

To compete, enterprises need to pursue technology innovation, but to take the lead, they must invest in R&D, says Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung.

Vietnam launches strategic digital push for reformed public system

Government unveils ambitious roadmap to ensure seamless, data-driven administration by mid-2025.

Fake HIUP milk scandal: Shocking profits, fake nutrients, $16M in tax evasion

Authorities reveal inflated nutrition claims and huge profits in children’s milk fraud.

Avoiding criminalization of economic, civil relations: immediate action needed

To reduce criminalization, the number of business conditions must be cut. Removing just one conditional business field can eliminate many restrictive regulations or procedures, experts say.

Who will be eligible to buy social housing after province/city mergers?

Following the merger of provinces and cities, for residents who already own a home, the provincial People’s Committee will specify conditions for purchasing social housing based on the distance and travel time from their home to workplace.

Ha Giang’s living traditions now total 30 national heritages

From conical hats to wedding songs, ethnic heritages continue to thrive in Ha Giang.

Tycoons ‘dig deep’, spend billions to mitigate criminal case consequences

After committing crimes and facing harsh sentences, many once prominent tycoons have had to “dig deep” into their pockets, spending billions of VND in hopes of receiving leniency.

“Digital Literacy Movement” offers online training platforms for all people

Citing the story of a mother who, after 30 years of working as a primary school teacher, learned to use ChatGPT, experts have urged young people to master AI technology.

PM demands prompt responses to businesses’ requests, difficulties

Institutional bottlenecks, frankly, are numerous, both in quantity and impact on the business environment.

New Teacher Law promises transformation for VN education sector

The newly ratified Teacher Law marks a significant milestone in Vietnam’s education sector. For educators, it is not just good news - it’s the realization of a long-held dream.

Wisdom for the future: Prof. Tran Van Tho’s call to youth and nation

Renowned economist calls for reform in education, economy, and values to lift Vietnam into the future.

Revenue crisis forces Vietnamese media to adapt or vanish

At the National Press Forum, experts stress sustainable revenue must stem from trusted content and reader payments.