features

Update news features

Localities near Hanoi seek investors for multi-billion dong projects

Bac Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Hoa Binh, Ha Nam, Hung Yen, and Hai Duong are planning to seek capital and investors for multiple multi-billion dong projects.

Expert urges crackdown on fake, contaminated food items

Associate Prof Dr Bui Thi An, former National Assembly Deputy, says that profit-driven motives have led to rampant fake and contaminated food, with consumers suffering the consequences.

Madam Nguyen Thi Binh at 98: A life shaped by peace, love, and revolution

At the age of 98, former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh sat down with us to reflect on her years of revolutionary activity, her thoughts on the future of the country, and her hopes for younger generations.

Fallen crowns: The dark scandals of Vietnam’s beauty queens

Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien’s fraud case isn’t the first - Vietnam has seen several former pageant winners embroiled in serious scandals.

Fake product scandal engulfs Vietnamese celebrities

An alarming wave of false advertising and counterfeit products has drawn in top Vietnamese artists and influencers, sparking public outrage and legal scrutiny.

Macron’s Southeast Asia tour begins in Vietnam to reaffirm strategic ties

President Emmanuel Macron prioritizes Vietnam in his Indo-Pacific strategy, reinforcing a special bond and a growing partnership.

Breaking Vietnam’s institutional curse: A call for bold reform

With trillions in projects stalled, institutional reform emerges as Vietnam’s most urgent national task.

Young intellectuals appeal to Party leadership after decade of service

Project 500 participants hope for special recruitment as administrative reforms shrink available posts.

Sailing through culture: A living delta beyond the riverbanks

The Mekong Delta’s true richness lies in its people, crafts, and river-rooted stories.

A farewell to President Tran Duc Luong, a leader of substance

The former President is remembered for his intellect, humility, and decisive leadership during Vietnam’s pivotal transformation years.

Tay woman brings western tourists to northwesten village to farm and till soil

In 2017, with savings from her job as a tour guide, Hoang Thi Xoi convinced her parents to renovate their home in Tong Pinh Cai village (Lam Thuong, Luc Yen, Yen Bai) to serve tourists.

Commune officers with overseas degrees vs local graduates: who stays?

VietNamNet readers have argued that high academic titles don’t equal talent, and that local authorities must create mechanisms to support truly capable officers.

No more “stepchild” status: Private sector gets long-awaited boost

Experts believe that Resolution 68 introduces breakthrough policies to support the rapid, safe, and healthy development of the private sector while restoring confidence and motivation for private enterprises.

General Nguyen Van Vien: life-and-death battle against drug crime

Nguyen Van Vien graduated from the Peoples’ Police Academy majoring in police economics, but his career shifted from major crime investigations to a tough fight against drug crime.

Vietnam’s river-sea tourism poised to reshape Southeast Asia’s cruise market

By connecting its inland waterways to coastal routes, Vietnam can lead the region with seamless, immersive travel experiences.

Vietnam eyes dual-city model for global finance hub

Vietnam could redefine its international financial center by positioning Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang as complementary nodes in a shared financial ecosystem.

Durian industry sounds alarm as China suspends export codes

As China tightens rules over banned substances in fruit imports, Vietnam’s durian industry is on high alert.

Miss Grand International 2021 arrested in Kera candy fraud case

Miss Grand 2021 Thuy Tien is now facing criminal charges linked to fraudulent health product sales.

Resolution 68 signals deep trust in Vietnam’s private sector

According to National Assembly deputy Phan Duc Hieu, successful implementation of Resolution 68 could mark the third major breakthrough in the history of Vietnam’s private sector development.

Exporters warn of durian backlog as China tightens inspections

China’s strict food safety measures lead to a sharp drop in Vietnam’s durian exports.