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Three seconds in free fall: A Vietnamese woman’s skydiving triumph

After four months of grueling military-style training, Thu Hang from Dien Bien conquered her fear of heights and lived out a dream - her first parachute jump from 800 meters.

Vietnam can break through the middle-income ceiling by 2045

During his presentation at the academic forum “Prosperous Vietnam in the New Era”, held by Vietnam National University on April 15, Professor Lin Yifu delivered both a sobering message and an encouraging outlook for Vietnam.

Vietnam’s auto industry: From postwar workshops to global exports

Once born from necessity, Vietnam’s auto sector now exports globally and challenges foreign dominance at home.

Tay ethnic boxer Ha Thi Linh rises to global fame against all odds

Entering the world of sports with a simple dream to "escape poverty," Tay ethnic boxer Ha Thi Linh has surpassed all expectations, making her mark on the global stage.

HCM City family traverses Vietnam in 'mobile home,' recalls memorable mishap

Tam and Giang, a couple from HCM City, spent VND1.5 billion to purchase a pickup truck and a 'mobile home' setup imported from Germany to complete a two-month journey across Vietnam.

Quitting high-paying job, woman leaves Hanoi to live in rural hometown

In late 2023, when Pham Thu Huong had a good job with a stable income at the age of 24 in Hanoi, she left to find a place in her rural hometown to settle down.

Vietnamese students share how they scored perfect 1,600 on the SAT

These top scorers share their approach to reading, math, and staying motivated through setbacks.

Vietnam’s Gulf of Tonkin baseline declaration cements maritime jurisdiction

Vietnam has submitted its baseline system for the Gulf of Tonkin to the UN, reinforcing its maritime sovereignty under international law.

Unlocking Saigon River’s full potential: Boulevards, metros, and smart growth

Experts call for strategic planning to transform the Saigon River into a vital urban and cultural hub.

Student becomes CEO in fourth year, shares startup vision with Prime Minister

Driven by the desire to become a pioneering company in applying brainwave technology to safety solutions, Tran Van Luc decided to embark on his entrepreneurial journey, becoming a CEO during his fourth year of university.

Boyfriend works as deliveryman for 4 years to fund girlfriend’s study

For four years of university, a young man covered his girlfriend’s tuition and personal whims, from education costs to little treats.

Hanoi man turns truck into apartment, takes family on trips

Nguyen Ngoc Thang, a Hanoi father, bought a truck and designed its cargo chamber into an "apartment" with a bedroom, living room, and kitchen, allowing his family to travel comfortably across Vietnam.

Vietnam’s war museums thrive as youth seek real-life historical experiences

Interactive learning and social media outreach are making military museums more relevant and appealing to younger generations.

Family of nearly 500 members in Hai Duong holds grand ancestral ceremonies

Every year on their ancestor’s death anniversary, a family of nearly 500 members in Hai Duong carefully organizes a detailed plan to ensure the event runs smoothly and meaningfully.

Nam Dinh girl paints with 'special hands,' dreams of becoming artist

“I can’t decide the body I was born with, but I can choose how to live”— this saying has become a motivating force for Bui Thi Thom to overcome her physical limitations, using her “special hands” to paint a meaningful life.

Vietnamese mother reunites with French daughter after 27 years

Once tearing herself apart to give her month-old twin daughters to a French couple for adoption, Nguyen Trung Hiep, after 27 years apart, has reunited with them in tears of joy.

Vietnam’s path to prosperity lies in smart agriculture and innovation

By transforming agriculture with technology and ecosystem thinking, Vietnam can build a modern, knowledge-based economy.

Vietnam’s semiconductor dream: Decades of hope, setbacks, and missed chances

From building silicon transistors in the '70s to today's tech race, Vietnam’s chip industry has long been burdened by unfulfilled ambition.

HCM City eyes global finance stage with Dubai-inspired ambitions

Inspired by DIFC, Vietnam plans a 9.2ha international financial center in Thu Thiem to elevate its global economic role.

Two mentors who shaped the life of a Con Dao political prisoner

"We crafted red stars, pinned them to our chests, and wore them proudly as signs of victory. We were a victorious army," recalled Hoang Thi Khanh, her voice brimming with emotion as she recounted the early days of May 1975 at Con Dao.