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Custom-fit policies key to closing ethnic poverty gaps

To effectively address urgent challenges facing vulnerable ethnic minorities, investment and support policies for the 2026–2030 period must be tailored to local conditions and accurately identify each group’s unique context.

Wind power companies on brink as dispatch restrictions threaten revenue

Vietnam’s renewable energy sector faces uncertainty as wind producers warn of financial collapse.

New land prices from 2026 must avoid shocks to households and developers

Rising land values can boost revenue and fairness but require careful rollout to avoid disruptions.

From Vietnam to Amazon: How Sunhouse is rethinking exports

With ESG, logistics innovation, and product localization, the Vietnamese brand is future-proofing for global markets.

Man paints 7 family portraits inside one bottle using homemade brushes

Using self-made tools, Vo Tan Thanh captures memories inside bottles with striking realism.

HCM City vows support for universities as leaders meet academics

Secretary Tran Luu Quang affirmed that the city is poised for change - particularly in its approach to tackling complex issues. Ho Chi Minh City’s leadership expressed a strong desire to listen more to experts and scientists.

Moroccan man charms Vietnam with his skillful home-cooked Vietnamese meals

Hamza Smahi wins hearts online by recreating authentic Vietnamese family dishes with passion and care.

Quitting high-paying jobs, 3 Hanoi women pin their passion to brooches

Choosing their own path, three women decided to leave behind their well-paid office jobs to find joy and peace in making handmade brooches.

Vietnam worries as top Olympiad students stay abroad after studying overseas

Many top-performing Vietnamese students in international and regional Olympiads choose to study abroad and remain overseas after graduation, raising concerns for the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET).

Vietnamese student’s pho-themed game goes viral globally

A student at Hanoi University of Science and Technology has created a pho shop simulation game that has gone viral with over 650,000 downloads.

Real estate sector divides as firms face debt, lawsuits, or windfalls

Vietnam’s property sector reveals two realities - some firms reap billions, while others borrow from family to stay afloat.

The counterfeit cosmetics empire unraveling across Vietnam

Authorities have busted multiple large-scale operations producing and selling fake cosmetics worth millions, including a high-profile case involving a singer's husband.

Vietnamese businessman arrested in Hanayuki fake cosmetics case

Businessman Nguyen Quoc Vu, husband of singer Doan Di Bang, has been taken into custody along with 2 associates for alleged involvement in the production and sale of counterfeit Hanayuki-brand sunscreen products.

Hanoi’s new Party Secretary faces key challenges shaping city’s future

Hanoi residents expect fresh leadership thinking, management style, and the spirit of daring to think, act, and take responsibility. The new leader, Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc, faces immense challenges to meet those expectations.

Vietnam’s flooding crisis reveals flaws in urban planning and infrastructure

The government and global experts stress digital tools, real-time weather systems, and urban resilience for climate change adaptation.

Vietnam drafts plan to expand elderly healthcare and train workforce

Vietnam officially entered an aging population phase in 2011. Although warnings about the growing need for elderly healthcare and treatment have been voiced for years, the sector continues to face serious challenges.

Vast potential for mountain tourism

Despite their natural and cultural richness, Vietnam’s geopark-based tourism remains underdeveloped, with noticeable gaps in both quality and sustainability.

Vietnamese cinema sees extremes: One film hits $29mil., another earns just $6K

Five Vietnamese films released in 2025 have entered the list of the top 10 highest-grossing domestic films of all time. Yet, theaters have also seen several box-office failures, with some films pulling in as little as $6,200.

Legal deadlock freezes billion-dollar real estate projects across Vietnam

In recent times, many real estate investors have raised concerns about prolonged delays in their projects, primarily due to the slow approval process of land use fee assessments by State agencies.

Vietnam urged to customize support for ethnic minorities

To effectively resolve urgent issues among disadvantaged ethnic groups, development policies for 2026-2030 must be precisely tailored to the unique conditions of each community.