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Digital transformation brings public services closer to remote villages

From mobile signals to internet connectivity, new waves of technology are crossing mountain ranges, helping local authorities narrow governance gaps and bring public services closer to people in remote communities.

When local government comes to the people’s doorstep

Across Vietnam, a streamlined two-tier local government model is bringing public services closer to citizens, cutting administrative layers and accelerating decision-making.

Ninh Binh couple celebrates Emerald Wedding, honoring 55-year romance

The love story of an elderly couple in Ninh Binh has become a legendary tale within their family, frequently shared by their descendants with immense pride and emotion.

Beauty queens and influencers face reality check in Vietnamese cinema

Vietnamese cinema may welcome newcomers from all backgrounds, but lasting success still depends on talent, discipline and dedication.

Vietnam enters historic race for funding as demand surges across economy

With businesses seeking billions of dollars, banks raising deposit rates and the government accelerating infrastructure spending, Vietnam is entering an unprecedented competition for capital.

Bride’s gold-laden engagement ceremony draws millions of TikTok views

A bride from Dong Thap has gone viral after receiving 20 taels of gold during her engagement ceremony, with the gift presentation alone lasting 40 minutes.

Resolution 10 aims to turn FDI into a catalyst for Vietnamese firms

Politburo Resolution 10 on foreign-invested economic development has set an ambitious target: attracting between $200 billion and $300 billion in registered foreign direct investment (FDI) during the 2026-2030 period.

VND5 billion timeshare scam leaves 70-year-old woman bankrupt

Behind promises of free gifts, luxury holidays and profitable resale opportunities through timeshare contracts, many elderly people have lost between several billion dong and up to nearly VND20 billion.

Ksor Phuoc and his lifelong journey as an advocate for ethnic minorities

In Ksor Phuoc’s memories, the Central Highlands in its early days did not appear as a romantic land, but as a place marked by hardship.

The Vietnamese destination that helps an Aussie ‘heal’ and return with family

After a long period of work-related stress, an Australian traveled to Vietnam and was immediately captivated by the energetic lifestyle, beautiful scenery, and friendly locals.

Visually impaired Vietnamese student earns offers from world’s top universities

Born with severe visual impairment, Dong Thi Hai Yen has defied expectations to earn admission offers from seven of the world's leading universities.

The family that helped shape a borderland community

In the remote highlands of Muong Long in Nghe An Province, the Va clan of the Hmong community has long been recognized as a model of revolutionary commitment, community leadership and intergenerational service.

Beauty queens and TikTok stars are flooding Vietnamese cinema, but at what cost?

The growing trend of casting beauty queens and social media influencers is reshaping Vietnamese cinema, bringing both fresh opportunities and significant risks.

How police uncovered large-scale gun manufacturing operations across Vietnam

Recent crackdowns on military-grade weapons trafficking networks have revealed a sophisticated system operating behind the scenes, involving the production, assembly and distribution of firearms and ammunition through covert manufacturing facilities.

Hanoi woman shocked by in-laws' question on first family visit

Standing at just 1m53, Doan Thao My faced an amusing misunderstanding when visiting her 1m91 boyfriend’s towering family. Now happily married, the couple's stark height gap continues to serve as a joyful spark in their daily lives.

Where there is grain, pigeons will follow’: the formula to revive rental housing

Demand for rental housing is rising rapidly, yet the market still lacks professionally developed rental projects.

Relieving financial burdens on businesses will allow them to pursue growth: PM

Behind every growth figure are millions of ordinary decisions made by citizens: opening another shop, hiring one more laborer, importing another batch of goods, or simply continuing to hold onto their business.

Administrative reform enters its most critical phase: execution

One year ago, Vietnam embarked on the most extensive restructuring of its governmental apparatus in decades.

Passengers moved by captain’s final announcement on Vietnam Airlines flight

Passengers on a Vietnam Airlines flight received an unexpected and emotional farewell from a captain ending a remarkable 45-year career.

Memories of Tet Offensive 1968 remain vivid for intelligence chief

Nearly six decades after the Tet Offensive, former H63 intelligence chief Nguyen Van Tau still remembers every moment of the campaign and the comrades who never returned.