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Facing the truth: Vietnam’s call for reform-driven leadership

Vietnam’s top leaders urge truth-telling and bold action to overcome institutional inertia and drive real change.

Can Tho woman turns 13,000m² into smart farm producing export-quality melons

Can Tho woman’s melon farm supplies 150 tons annually and pioneers high-tech farming and agritourism.

Elderly Raglay artisan turns tradition into tourism with handcrafted instruments

A Raglay artisan in Khanh Hoa turns ancestral tools into cultural souvenirs, gaining official OCOP status and inspiring younger generations.

Unhealthy living, silent danger: The truth behind sudden death in youth

Experts say sudden death is not a random event but often the result of years of neglecting health and poor lifestyle choices.

Vietnam needs spectrum boost to reach 5G speeds like Korea, Qatar

Vietnam’s digital economy depends on unlocking high-speed 5G by expanding its limited spectrum.

Vietnam’s decade of macro stability fuels strong economic growth

Inflation held at 2.8% annually over 10 years as Vietnam upgrades to emerging market status.

Vietnam’s real estate puzzle: High prices, low supply, endless red tape

Vietnam’s property crisis isn’t driven by speculation but by a dense web of bureaucracy choking supply.

Dien Bien artisan preserves century-old weaving for future generations

The fear of losing the centuries-old tradition of Lao brocade weaving pushed artisan Lo Thi Vien to rise against the odds. Today, the sound of looms echoes once more, day and night, across Na Sang 2 village in Dien Bien Province.

Vietnam’s mining sector bears heavier tax burden than global peers

Vietnam’s mineral industry faces challenges from complex tax laws and overlapping obligations.

The Mnong man saving elephants with tourism: A journey back to the roots

Leaving behind a stable government job, Mnong ethnic man Y Xim Ndu (born 1992) from Dak Lak returned to his village to build a community-based tourism model alongside his beloved "elephant companions."

Facing the floods of storm Matmo, Vietnamese stand together in solidarity

Matmo was not the strongest ever storm, but what it left behind in Thai Nguyen, Bac Ninh, Lang Son, and Cao Bang went far beyond the limits of what local people could endure.

Vietnam’s post-market oversight fails when social media becomes the watchdog

Recent product scandals show how regulatory agencies are reacting after public outcry, not proactively protecting consumers.

Cooling Vietnam’s real estate bubble: Can new policies control prices?

Vietnam's housing prices are soaring. A draft resolution proposes structural reforms to regulate the market and reduce speculation-driven inflation.

Vietnam’s billionaire era: Six names on the Forbes list and more rising fast

Vietnam’s billionaire club is expanding fast, with six Forbes-ranked names and a growing group of billion-dollar entrepreneurs emerging across finance, tech, and real estate.

Thai Nguyen underwater: What Vietnam must do before the next big storm

In the era of climate change, once-in-50-year floods may arrive every year. Thai Nguyen’s historic urban flooding is a powerful reminder that resilience is no longer optional. What must be done now to help cities withstand future disasters?

Culinary tourism: crafting experiences that truly last

Vietnam’s culinary specialities are abundant across regions. If promoted and developed effectively, they could stimulate the food processing industry while attracting tourists to taste, experience, and purchase specialities as gifts.

Raising sika deer for velvet helps Co Tu families thrive in Da Nang highlands

Deep in the mountains of Da Nang, a community-led model of raising sika deer for velvet antler harvesting is offering a new economic pathway. This initiative is helping many Co Tu households escape poverty and gradually achieve prosperity.

Luong Bang Quang silent as police probe wife Ngan 98’s multimillion-dollar fraud

Police seized evidence from Ngan 98’s home and summoned Luong Bang Quang in a high-profile supplement fraud case.

Shark Binh arrested: Tech world shaken by high-profile crypto case

On the afternoon of October 14, Hanoi Police’s Criminal Investigation Department confirmed it had initiated legal proceedings and issued a temporary detention order for Nguyen Hoa Binh, Chairman of the Board of NextTech Group.

Vietnam’s entrepreneurs find new momentum in policy reform

Vietnam is entering a pivotal phase where entrepreneurial ambition aligns with the Party’s reform-driven vision. With transparency and decisive action, this synergy could power transformative economic growth.