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To maintain its leading role, HCM City must step out of old constraints: experts

After more than two years of implementation, Resolution 98 still has not created a significant change. Nguyen Dinh Cung, a respected economist, said the resolution had initially been designed within the framework of outdated thinking and law.

TikTok, cybersecurity experts warn of scam tactics in year-end season

Online fraud usually spikes during the year-end shopping season, with sophisticated tactics such as deepfakes and brand impersonation.

Entrusting teacher recruitment to communes/wards carries significant risks

Some people think that allowing communes/wards to recruit teachers will increase autonomy, but experts warn that this approach carries risks as local administrations may lack necessary information and expertise to accurately assess recruitment needs.

Cyber security law 2025 positions data security as a 'national resource'

The draft Cyber Security Law 2025 integrates "data security" into the legal framework, viewing data as a national resource that needs to be protected at the highest level, creating an important legal foundation for VN to ensure cyberspace safety.

From top student to first-year struggler: a lesson in self-discipline

Once among the top students at a gifted high school, T.T.A., a first-year student at the University of Commerce, was shocked when he had to retake two subjects and pay an additional VND3.2 million in tuition fees.

Unveiling the sacred map of Pho Hien's spiritual heritage

Pho Hien, a once-thriving international port, now preserves a profound spiritual landscape connecting East and West.

Vietnamese scientist pioneers soft robotic heart to save cardiac patients

Assoc. Prof. Do Thanh Nho believes we can use soft robotic hearts that mimic the movements of a natural heart to assist patients with cardiovascular disease.

Vietnam’s high-speed rail: A project that must be built to win

From capital to execution, the North–South high-speed railway demands real capacity, not promises, to fulfill its national mission.

Giving up city life, he bets everything on purple onions and white radishes

Truong Ngoc An, 43, is the eldest of three siblings from Vinh Chau ward, Can Tho City (formerly part of Soc Trang province). His family has long been known for its traditional roasted duck dish, famous for its signature four-spice flavor.

Last-minute objection halts organ donation that could have saved six lives

Nearly 100 doctors spent the night preparing for a historic transplant - until one word ended it all.

A-list arrests in Vietnam expose hidden vaults of gold, cash, and real estate

Recent high-profile prosecutions have unveiled staggering amounts of assets hidden in safes and secret accounts, from gold bars to luxury cars.

Vietnam consults religious leaders on law reform to match real-world needs

On December 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs held a consultation conference with religious dignitaries, clergy, and representatives of religious organizations and belief establishments.

Young ethnic role models inspire pride across remote mountain villages

Outstanding young people from ethnic minority communities are becoming symbols of hope and pride in Vietnam’s highland regions.

Ninh Binh’s “mountain of rice” reflects flood relief spirit for central Vietnam

Like a modern-day legend, endless streams of rice and aid flow from northern Vietnam to the disaster-stricken central region.

Four tech revolutions unveiled at VinFuture 2025

At VinFuture 2025 Science Week, four technological innovations converged to affirm one bold idea: breakthroughs matter most when they empower, heal, and elevate human life.

Vietnamese man spends decades collecting old money

For the past 30 years, Vu Hoai Nam (born 1976), a resident of Hong Quang Ward in Ninh Binh Province, has quietly built a rare collection of over 500 Vietnamese banknotes and more than 200 coins spanning various historical periods.

The high-speed railway without TOD: What Vingroup gains and loses

No urban real estate, no expected profit - but Vingroup still wants to build Vietnam’s $67 billion high-speed railway.

Couple in their late 70s turn century-old stilt house into family-style homestay

All travelers visiting the homestay are greeted warmly by the couple, who welcome them as if they were their own children returning home. Since starting the tourism business, the couple say they have felt happier and healthier.

Highland teacher keeps the Thai language alive for future generations

For years, in the remote Thường Xuân district of Thanh Hoa province, teacher Ngan Thi Tien has quietly kept the fire of Thai culture burning.

A quiet love story at a street corner in Can Tho

Each morning at 7 a.m., a daughter drives Duong Van Phuc (79) and Ho Thi Nguyen (86) to the familiar sidewalk corner of Le Loi Street, Can Tho City. There, a small bread cart is chained to an electric pole - their humble place of business.