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Middle-class anxiety rises as property and gold prices spike in Vietnam

Surging inflation and soaring asset prices are putting pressure on Vietnam’s urban middle class, leaving many uncertain about where to invest.

Inside Vietnam’s biggest drug busts: The hidden trails of ketamine and heroin

A closer look at the elaborate disguises used to smuggle multi-ton narcotics and the meticulous investigations that exposed them.

iDrama overload: The diss track, the stream, and the scandal that rocked Vietnam

A viral song, a million-view livestream, and digital heartbreak - how Pháo and ViruSs turned pain into pop culture history.

Chasing views, risking lives: Drivers punished for viral stunts

From letting children take the wheel to performing reckless motorcycle stunts, several cases show the real cost of posting traffic violations online.

VN eyes merger of 52 provinces, reshaping 34 central & southern localities

A sweeping proposal would merge dozens of provinces, focusing on economic synergy and development space, particularly in central and southern Vietnam.

Toyota leads Southeast Asia’s auto market, VinFast rises with electric cars

With over 923,000 cars sold, Toyota secures its dominance, while VinFast’s EV breakthrough positions it as a rising star.

Universities must evolve beyond ivory towers for high-quality workforce

FPT University President Le Truong Tung says that, to achieve the goals set in Resolution 57, higher education cannot remain merely an "ivory tower."

Four multi-trillion VND projects under Central Steering Committee's scrutiny

The Vicem Operations Center, Hoi Xuan Hydropower project, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office building, and Subproject 2 are mammoth projects with investment capital of trillions of dong that have been delayed for years and remain incomplete.

University professor is proud owner of 300 Earth God statues

Nguyen Hieu Tin, known as a prestigious stamp collector, is also the owner of an impressive and unique collection of Ong Dia (Earth Gods) statues.

Conversion of IELTS, TOEFL scores to English exam scores varies by school

Universities in Vietnam are converting IELTS and TOEFL scores to English exam scores for 2025 university admissions in varying ways, but a unified standard would be preferable.

Power giant mistakes loss for profit, then raises VND1.8 trillion of capital

A lawyer has urged authorities to investigate a misleading disclosure that occurred when Thang Long Power JSC corrected its business results from a loss to a profit nearly a year after releasing its financial report.

Why this Vietnamese doctor turned down Harvard for a hospital job

After earning his PhD and receiving a prestigious invitation from Harvard, Dr. Duong Thanh Tai made a surprising career decision.

Hydrogen economy: A distant dream or future reality?

Despite its promise, the hydrogen economy faces numerous challenges, including high costs and low efficiency, hindering its widespread adoption.

Vietnam’s ICT giants lead the nation’s digital revolution

Viettel, VNPT, MobiFone, FPT, CMC, and VNG are driving Vietnam’s digital transformation, making a global impact.

Bringing AI to healthcare: Dr. Pham Huy Hieu’s journey of innovation and impact

The 33-year-old scientist shares his vision for affordable and scalable medical technology.

Two elderly friends in Thanh Hoa move closer after nearly 90 years of friendship

Two elderly women in Thanh Hoa prove that true friendship knows no age, moving back to live closer after decades apart.

Developing a market roadmap for Vietnam’s digital technology enterprises

The development of the Vietnam Digital Technology Enterprise Map aims to position Vietnamese enterprises in the market, enhancing their competitiveness and expanding opportunities for domestic and international collaboration.

Expert suggests cutting personal income tax to ease financial pressure

The current progressive personal income tax (PIT) list has seven brackets, with rates from 5 percent to 35 percent. Experts have suggested reducing it to five brackets, with the highest rate capped at 25 percent.

Vietnam’s private sector struggles with systemic obstacles

Despite playing a vital role in GDP growth, private enterprises face persistent challenges, especially in institutional reform and access to resources.

University graduate credits his achievements to his mother and her dreams

Even now, Phu vividly remembers when he and his siblings collected mango seeds to trade for instant noodles, or when his mother had to pawn the gold bracelet left by his grandmother.