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Nong Thuy Hang: A Tay woman’s journey from Ha Giang to global spotlight

Miss Ethnic Vietnam 2022 Nong Thuy Hang shares how her Tay roots shape her values, voice, and vision.

The girl from Buon Don who redefined Vietnamese beauty

H'Ang Nie, an Ede woman from Buon Don, overcame poverty and prejudice to become a celebrated runner-up in beauty pageants and a prominent Vietnamese model.

Unplanned moments mark deepening Vietnam-France relations during Macron visit

An unexpected moment at the President Ho Chi Minh relic site highlights personal diplomacy and growing trust between France and Vietnam.

No degrees, no lab, but five patents: The story of Trinh Dinh Nang

Mr. Trinh Dinh Nang, a self-taught Vietnamese inventor with five patents, works while the world sleeps to bring practical science to life.

End of monopoly: Vietnam to liberalize gold bullion market

Long-standing state control over gold is set for reform, marking a pivotal shift in economic governance.

Vietnamese parents share hilarious and harrowing tales of summer chaos

From mud-covered field trips to broken TVs, Vietnamese parents are already overwhelmed by the start of summer break.

Technology and talent key to Vietnam’s high-speed rail success

Mastering technology and building expert networks are crucial for Vietnam’s North-South HSR project.

Vietnam ends lifetime tenure for civil servants under new draft law

Vietnam’s new draft law proposes dismissing public employees after just one year of underperformance, replacing the outdated “job for life” system.

Vietnam’s tech leaders call for legal clarity to drive innovation

Experts call for urgent legal reforms to support innovation, digital transformation, and private sector leadership in Vietnam’s tech sector.

Buddha’s relic completes month-long spiritual journey in Vietnam

The sacred relic of the Buddha brought from India was enshrined in temples across Vietnam, touching millions with its spiritual presence.

Economists urge breaking ‘ice wall’ to pave way for private sector to thrive

If Resolution 68 can be implemented effectively, this could mark a pivotal turning point, the third breakthrough in the history of the private sector's development in Vietnam, according to National Assembly Deputy Phan Duc Hieu.

A rare family match in Vietnam: My weds Linh - twice over

An extraordinary love story sees two families in southern Vietnam become doubly connected by marriage.

Physics prodigy secures elite US university admission with robotics passion

Gia Nguyen says since his childhood, he could “eat and sleep with robots” without feeling tired. That fiery passion drove him to excel in the field, paving the way for admission to an elite US university.

Resolution 57 unlocks potential for businesses to invent, innovate

The Politburo’s Resolution 57 is expected to serve as the launching pad for thousands of inventions, patents, and scientific research results to be turned into valuable assets, fueling national development.

Mekong Delta man earns big by farming noni, once considered a wild plant

Former IT professional grows 15,000 noni trees, creating health products and profit.

The rise of rustic YouTube in Vietnam: Real charm or cinematic cosplay?

Vietnamese creators face scrutiny for emulating China’s rural content queen without her essence.

A call to scrap Vietnam's tangled investment approval system

Cumbersome processes and administrative gridlock have blocked USD 235 billion worth of investment projects across Vietnam.

Guarding history: Vietnam’s first all-female protection team

Vietnam’s all-female security team made history while protecting Thailand’s Prime Minister.

Vietnam urged to drop travel bans on tax-debt executives

Tax travel bans have blocked thousands of executives, yet recover only a fraction of unpaid taxes.

British dad shares sweet culture shocks about Vietnamese neighbors

Nine months ago, when Kent Murphy and his family first moved to Da Nang, they found it difficult to adapt to Vietnam’s traffic, cuisine, and especially the curious habits of their neighbors.