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The 'fairy tale' about a deaf mute man and a disabled woman

Over the last 30 years, Cam has worked "as the feet" of Nga, pushing a wheelchair to carry Nga to anywhere she wants to go, while Nga has served as an interpreter for Cam.

Police crack down on illegal cyanide sales after murders & suicides shock public

Following several high-profile cases, Ho Chi Minh City police launch an investigation to control illegal cyanide distribution.

Social media helps reunite Vietnamese mother and Danish daughter after 23 years

After 23 years apart, a woman in Denmark found her Vietnamese birth mother just one hour after posting her story on social media, thanks to the support of the online community.

Hanoi seeks solutions for urban railway development

Hanoi has plans to develop hundreds of kilometers of urban railways, but only two railway routes have been put into operation over the last 20 years.

Made by Vietnam: new tendency of digital technology firms

Vietnamese digital technology firms are paying increasing attention to branding and imaging in the international market. The ‘Made by NTQ’ and ‘Made by FPT’ brands have been rising strongly since late 2023.

Behind the numbers: The dynamic fee structure of Vietnamese celebrities

As the fee structures evolve, the relationship between performance quality and market positioning remains complex and fluid in Vietnam's entertainment scene.

Vietnam's need for legislative innovation to foster economic growth

As Vietnam seeks to attract significant private investment, innovative thinking is critical to navigating complex legislative landscapes.

HCM City aims for complete digital governance by 2025

Ho Chi Minh City aims to eliminate the need for physical paperwork in online public services by 2025, bringing the entire administrative process onto digital platforms.

Czech Ambassador emphasizes Vietnam's significance as a key partner in Asia

Throughout history, countries like Vietnam and the Czech Republic have faced pressures from major powers. However, it is the way these nations respond to such challenges that shapes their future.

Flight attendant gives up job, works to preserve water-puppetry art

Hoang Huong Giang decided to stop flying after 15 years as a flight attendant to devote herself to preserving the Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry.

Avoiding the middle-income trap: How Vietnam can reach new heights

Like an airplane needing speed to take off, Vietnam's economy must gain momentum in the coming years to overcome challenges and reach new heights. Without acceleration, the risk of stagnation looms.

Vietnam needs stronger contingent of entrepreneurs: expert

Nguyen Dinh Cung, former head of the Central Institute of Economic Management (CIEM), one of the main authors of the Enterprise Law, described as a "revolution in thinking", talked to VietNamNet about the development of the private economic sector.

MOF drafts regulation for carbon credit market, MARD aims to sell credits abroad

Under a plan of the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Vietnam would not sell carbon credits abroad in the first phase of the carbon credit market.

Renewable energy promoted, electric cars to be main mode of transport by 2050

Vietnam can achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, according to a report released by the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority (Ministry of Industry and Trade - MOIT) and the Danish Energy Agency.

VN lithophone resonates in Versailles: A gift from Party Chief, President To Lam

At the Royal Opera House in Versailles, the sounds of Vietnam’s lithophone echoed, a musical gift from General Secretary, President To Lam, expressing a deep connection between Vietnam and France.

Net zero tourism: Vietnam’s push to cut carbon emissions from travel

Vietnam's tourism industry is working to measure and reduce CO2 emissions from every tourist activity, moving closer to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.

The untapped wealth of Vietnam: 20 billionaires in the shadows

Vietnam’s private enterprises have grown significantly, but they still lag behind global competitors. With around 20 hidden billionaires, experts say the country's private sector has room for much more expansion.

Taxation dept reconsiders tax-debt limit to prevent people from exiting country

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) said it would reconsider the level of tax debt that is required to prevent businesspeople from exiting the country.

The increasingly high prices of land leave buyers empty-handed

The award price of VND133 million per sq m at a land auction in Hoai Duc district in Hanoi has stirred up the public as it was much higher than the starting price set by local authorities.

Quang Tri to sell carbon credits based on seaweed beds

With its important role in the ecosystem and environment, seaweed is believed to have value of $212,000 per hectare per annum. Seeing the great potential, Quang Tri wants to develop carbon credits from seaweed beds.