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A quiet love story at a street corner in Can Tho

Each morning at 7 a.m., a daughter drives Duong Van Phuc (79) and Ho Thi Nguyen (86) to the familiar sidewalk corner of Le Loi Street, Can Tho City. There, a small bread cart is chained to an electric pole - their humble place of business.

Top national student becomes valedictorian after 10-year detour

Three university entrance exam attempts and 10 years of “wandering around” did not make Ba Trang regret his choices. In fact, each setback made him stronger and more mature.

Deputy minister: Authenticity drives impact for KOLs and KOCs

In a digital age of viral trends, Vietnam’s top officials urge creators to focus on values, not tactics.

Vietnam’s gold rush: Panic buying exposes market gaps and legal blind spots

Gold prices in Vietnam have surged 84% since the beginning of 2025, outpacing the 62% global rise and triggering a wave of panic buying across the country.

Flood control or energy greed? The global lessons Vietnam must learn

Hydropower plants in Vietnam risk lives by delaying floodwater release. Lessons from Brazil, Japan, and China offer urgent solutions.

Heroes of the flood: Khanh Hoa civilians risk lives to save their neighbors

Ordinary people in Khanh Hoa turned into rescuers, rowing through dangerous floodwaters to save dozens trapped by historic rains.

Lost 2 arms and 1 leg in an accident, man rebuilds his life with his wife's love

Finding true love after just 29 days of meeting, the unfortunate man's life turned a new page after the horrific accident.

How Mailisa used fake labels, foreign fronts to build a cosmetics empire

During the investigation into the Mailisa beauty clinic ecosystem, authorities have seized 300 taels of gold, 100 land use certificates, 3 billion VND (approx. $120,000), and $400,000 in cash.

When Gen Z women fuel passion with resilience, limits fall away

From grinding steel to debugging code, two young Vietnamese women prove that determination and the right energy can drive big breakthroughs.

Empowered by honor, ethnic youth build brighter futures for their villages

For many young ethnic talents, national recognition has become a springboard to lasting impact.

Auto-emission rules go beyond vehicle model-year standards

The biggest bottleneck in controlling car emissions in Vietnam does not lie in the vehicle standards but in the type of fuel. A car that meets the Euro 5 standard, but uses gasoline that meets only Euro 3 will not have clean exhaust emissions.

A love story across 10 meters: Hanoi neighbors tie the knot

The sincerity and warmth of a neighborhood boy won over a young Hanoi woman. After a year of dating, the couple - whose houses stand just 10 meters apart - decided to marry, creating a wedding full of charm and laughter.

Investment in data, digital infrastructure needed to remove current bottlenecks

Contributing opinions to the 14th Party Congress documents, Nguyen Thanh Hoa, Deputy Director of the HCMC Digital Transformation Center, suggested prioritizing investment in digital infrastructure, platforms, and data to unlock existing limitations.

FPT Telecom faces piracy battle as it eyes Premier League rights

Even when K+ held exclusive broadcasting rights, most Premier League viewership in Vietnam came via pirated streaming platforms like Xoilac, Cakhia, Rakhoi, Banhkhuc, and Thapcam.

When citizens are forced to 'buy back their own land'

Vietnamese lawmakers criticize unfair land pricing mechanisms, saying citizens are effectively forced to buy land inherited from their ancestors.

Small business owners protest proposed tax threshold for 2026

From 2026, Vietnamese small business owners earning as little as 553,000 VND (22 USD) per day could be subject to tax - equivalent to selling just 28 boxes of sticky rice.

The inspiring journey of Lai Van Khoi, a doctor devoted to his people

An award-winning doctor gave up hospital life to build a herbal medicine cooperative and serve the poor.

Vietnam plans tighter control over law and medical education programs

With over 90 institutions offering law degrees and 30 training doctors, Vietnam faces a challenge: how to regulate these critical fields?

Vietnam faces shortage of high-quality AI workforce

To master artificial intelligence (AI), Vietnam must cultivate a team of experts who not only understand the technology deeply but can also tackle complex problems. Yet such talent remains scarce in the country.

When hope returns: A program that walks with Covid-19 orphans

In the wake of Covid-19, a heartwarming program is helping children turn grief into resilience through long-term, personal support.