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The man recording a culture before it fades away

Deep in the mountains of central Vietnam, an elderly artisan is dedicating his life to ensuring that future generations do not forget their cultural roots.

Vietnam pushes unprecedented border school construction drive

Deep in the mountains along Vietnam’s frontier, excavators and construction teams are working against the clock to build schools that promise to reshape the future of border communities.

Architect spends decade tracing photos to uncover grave of 900 soldiers

An architect's decade-long effort to trace three wartime photographs has helped identify the suspected location of a mass grave containing nearly 900 soldiers killed during the 1968 Tet Offensive.

Engineer trades city life for high-tech farming venture in hometown

Leaving behind a job with an income many people dream of, Tran Hoai Vu decided to return to his hometown in Nghe An, investing all his savings and borrowing additional funds to pour VND10 billion into clean agriculture.

Fire prevention and fighting recommendations modified under new resolution

Starting July 1, the procedure for inspecting fire prevention and fighting (FPF) acceptance for many projects will be abolished under Resolution 66.18/2026/NQ-CP.

Single father of 27 years weeps at birthday party organized by his son

A video of a young man from Hanoi inviting his friends to secretly organize a birthday party for his father has attracted 1.8 million views and over 300,000 likes on TikTok.

Scientist leaves US career behind to pursue world-class research in Vietnam

After many years of study and research in the US, Dr. Van Phung Truong Son decided to return to Vietnam. For him, this is a chance to work alongside highly promising students and help build a genuine research environment at home.

Emergency hospital rooms shoulder arduous task of delivering bad news

In emergency rooms, the hard part for medical teams is not just racing against time to save a patient’s life. Sometimes the hardest moment is facing the patient’s family to deliver bad news.

Digital waves bring new opportunities to ethnic minority communities

In Vietnam’s mountainous regions, digital transformation is creating more than connectivity - it is opening new pathways out of poverty.

Family of 10 children stays closely connected across generations

A couple in Vietnam's central province of Nghe An have raised 10 children, and four of their daughters ended up marrying men from the same village, living just 50-100 meters from their childhood home.

Berlin officer travels 9,000km to marry Vietnamese sweetheart

Three unexpected encounters in a single week brought together a German police officer and a Vietnamese student, leading to a love story that crossed continents.

Retired educators conquer Vietnam’s toughest terrains by car, bicycle

Since retiring, Ngoc has embarked on numerous driving trips across Vietnam from south to north alongside his wife. Traveling and exploring the country is their passion, injecting color and positive energy in their senior years.

Woman sells 2 houses, luxury items to fight for her husband’s life

Accompanying her husband in his battle against cancer for over 6 years, Cao Phuong Thao had to sell two houses in HCMC, jewelry, brand-name watches, and poured all accumulated assets to hold onto her partner's life.

Russian bride learns to adapt, embraces her new home in Vietnam

As a daughter-in-law in Vietnam, a young Russian woman has experienced many interesting surprises, ranging from joyful and crowded family meals to the care of her mother-in-law to a neighborly culture rich in human affection.

Why reducing pressure on households could strengthen Vietnam's economy

Behind every growth statistic are millions of ordinary decisions made by ordinary people: opening another shop, hiring another worker, bringing in another shipment of goods, or simply choosing to keep a business afloat.

Leaving Hanoi behind, couple finds success raising bamboo rats at home

After leaving stable factory jobs in Hanoi, a couple in Nghe An built a thriving bamboo rat farm that now generates hundreds of millions of dong each year.

National fencing medalist heads to Washington with diplomatic ambitions

Vietnamese student Le Thuy Lam Khanh earned major US university scholarships after excelling in fencing, debate, robotics and academics.

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.