features

Update news features

New trend: work in inner city, live in suburbs

Unable to bear the monthly interest payment for a home loan, Do Duc Long decided to move back to his hometown, commuting over 20 kilometers daily by motorbike to work.

VND7.665 trillion railway project still unfinished after 20 years

For two decades, the Yen Vien – Pha Lai - Ha Long – Cai Lan railway project, capitalized at VND7.665 billion, remains unfinished, and today needs an additional investment of about VND700 billion to resume.

Competency exam needed to select commune civil servants

Instead of debating about what kind of degrees candidates must have to be chosen as commune-level officers, it would be better to organize a competency exam to ensure fairness for all candidates.

Vietnam’s electric motorbike makers must move beyond price wars

Slashing prices may boost sales briefly, but long-term success lies in technology, ride quality, and after-sales support.

Vietnamese expert at Google says Vietnam should prioritize AI, chip design

Dr Le Viet Quoc, PhD, believes that Vietnam should prioritize investing in AI rather than chip manufacturing because AI consumes fewer resources and has significant opportunities for future development.

Midnight emergency case paid with 150 lottery tickets

Doctors informed the relative of a female patient one night that the patient needed an urgent heart stent, but the relative said: “I don’t have money to pay for surgery. I just have 150 lottery tickets."

When beauty queens become CEOs

Many Vietnamese showbiz beauty queens have taken the helm of enterprises; some have thrived, while others have paused to pursue different goals.

Vietnamese class of 30 shines with SAT 1500+ and IELTS 8.0 scores

Class 12 English 1 from Ha Tinh Gifted High School impresses with academic excellence, including a perfect SAT score and multiple IELTS 8.5 achievers.

Mother has 11 children, 11 daughters- and sons-in-law, all successful

Whenever the big family gathers – great-grandmother, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren - they all fill their house's entire courtyard.

Young PhD with 2 int'l awards recalls culture shock upon returning to VN

Dr Nguyen Viet Huong, Deputy Dean of Materials Science and Engineering at Phenikaa University, stands out with one international patent and two prestigious international research awards.

Doctor works 100 hours a week, relaxes with billion-dong activities

The field of plastic surgery, which demands perseverance and meticulousness, has honed Son’s ability to conquer the most challenging tasks.

‘Bac Bling’ music-video hit: singer Hoa Minzy’s revenue revealed

The "Bac Bling" music video by Hoa Minzy has surpassed the one-billion-dong revenue threshold as it has become a ‘phenomenon’. However, it’s highly unlikely that YouTube revenue alone will help Hoa Minzy break even.

Vietnamese couple recreates Hanoi sidewalk culture in bustling Paris district

Viet1331 brings plastic chairs, garlic duck, and mam tom to the streets of Paris, offering a slice of Vietnam with every bite.

Rural school star ranks top 4 in national assessment, leads HSA 2025

Nguyen Duy Phong, a rural high school senior, leads 2025’s HSA exam and ranks top 4 in Hanoi University’s Thinking Assessment.

Eighty-two-year-old Vietnamese man travels across country with family

On February 3, 2025, or the sixth day of the new lunar year, Pham Ngoc Van, 82, returned to his home in Sa Dec in DongThap province after a 10-day journey from HCM City in the south to Cao Bang in the north with his youngest daughter's family.

Vietnamese street food shines in Australia with a sidewalk-style banh mi shop

In Newcastle, two Vietnamese-Australian brothers have recreated the charm of Vietnam’s vibrant street food scene - plastic stools, murals, and all - serving authentic banh mi that wins over locals and tourists alike.

Vietnam's science ministry pledges 5% contribution to national economic growth

With a new organizational model, the Ministry of Science and Technology commits to driving half of the country’s annual GDP growth.

Vietnamese military rescues survivor trapped after deadly Myanmar earthquake

Working alongside Turkish and Myanmar teams, Vietnamese rescue forces discovered a young man alive beneath a collapsed hotel and launched a joint effort to free him.

Bui Thac Chuyen unveils 11-year journey behind $2.2M war epic ‘Dia Dao’

Director Bui Thac Chuyen opens up about the emotional, physical, and financial trials behind Dia Dao, set to premiere on April 4.

Vietnam responds to U.S. tariff wave: 'Don't overreact, adapt strategically'

Businesses are advised not to panic as negotiations between the U.S. and Vietnam are underway to manage the proposed tariff hike.