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Chief Justice explains why judges of Specialized Court can be foreigners

Chief Justice Nguyen Van Quang has submitted to the National Assembly a draft Law on the Specialized Court at the International Financial Center.

Explore Hanoi’s artisan villages on a one-day cultural journey

Take a one-day cultural tour to explore Hanoi’s artisan villages, from tailoring to inlay art.

Ho Chi Minh City seeks ‘super policy’ to attract global-scale investors

To lead Vietnam’s growth, Ho Chi Minh City is pushing for new policies that go far beyond current frameworks.

Hanoi student joins global elite with perfect SAT score

Nguyen Le Duy achieves a perfect 1600 on the SAT, proving persistence and resilience can rival talent and training.

The mystery of the ancient jackfruit tree guarding a sacred shrine in HCM City

Locals believe a century-old tree at a small shrine in Ho Chi Minh City holds spiritual power and wartime secrets.

Vietnam's book exports remain modest amid global publishing boom

Vietnam’s book exports remain limited, with most products heading to Laos, Japan, the United States, and Australia.

The quiet revolution of a Bru-Van Kieu woman leader

In a remote hamlet without electricity, phone signal, or a health station, one woman’s quiet leadership is rewriting the story of her people.

The emotional journey of a Vietnamese gay couple and their parents

When his son came out, a father from Tay Ninh took him out for coffee - and responded with something quietly powerful.

A year-end frenzy: Car buyers win big in Vietnam’s December price war

December has turned into a buyer’s market in Vietnam, as automakers roll out record-breaking discounts and fee waivers in a bid to boost year-end sales.

Vietnamese cinema surges in 2025 with record market share

2025 marks a milestone year for Vietnamese cinema, with record growth in domestic market share and increasing visibility on the global stage.

Early hospital-fee exemption proposal for severely ill patients sparks debate

Dr Nguyen Khanh Phuong, Director of the Institute of Health Strategy and Policy, has pointed out that, though the proposal to exempt hospital fees early for severely ill patients is a humane one, no other country has ever implemented it.

Local governments face challenges assigning teacher-recruitment authority

Now that the district education sub-department no longer exists under the 2-tier local government model, the question “which unit will recruit teachers?” has become a matter of concern.

Five years apart, love unites 'tiny couple' in emotional first meeting

Distance, time, and hardship couldn’t break the bond between this special pair who finally chose each other in real life.

Meet the Vietnamese student shaping education for the next generation

A young Hmong student’s inspiring path from rural Nghe An to the ASEAN climate summit.

Prof. Mary Claire King: AI still not ready for clinical medicine

The VinFuture laureate and BRCA1 pioneer urges caution in using AI for patient care despite its research potential.

A Hanoi man’s 30-year journey of survival and serenity in Germany

In the biting chill of March, a man left Hanoi behind and stepped into a foreign land - only to find himself slowly blossoming, much like the narcissus blooming through snow.

Vietnamese identity: the core of new business ethics

Amid the country’s international economic integration, Vietnamese businesses are now compelled to update new standards, with corporate culture placed at the forefront.

Handoff land procedures to communes: good for people, bad for quality?

The proposal to delegate land-related administrative procedures to commune/ward authorities has drawn significant attention from VietNamNet readers.

HCM City needs strong reform

The following is the second part of an interview given by Nguyen Dinh Cung to VietNamNet about new opportunities for HCMC, considered the ‘locomotive’ of the national economy.

Quang Trung campaign: rebuilding homes as well as hope after devastating storms

There are moments when the strength of a nation is revealed not through GDP figures, but in the image of a government standing beside its people amid mud and devastation, when roofs are swept away by floods and lives are erased overnight.