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How tax policies impact the livelihoods of 33 million informal workers

Small eateries, grocery stores, and market stalls are creating jobs for tens of millions of people; therefore, policies need to be designed to align with the daily rhythm of small-scale trade.

Vietnam prepares for aged society in 2036 with ‘silver economy’ policies

Population aging is no longer seen as a social welfare burden, but as a potential new economic space. HCMC is positioning the development of a silver economy ecosystem as a strategy to maintain competitiveness and create new growth drivers.

When traditional theatre meets viral culture

With just a few keywords typed into TikTok or Facebook, users can now encounter countless clips of vong co, cai luong excerpts, and don ca tai tu performances, many drawing hundreds of thousands, even millions of views.

A love that stayed after tragedy reshaped a young man’s life

A young woman in Hue chose love over fear, standing by her partner after a life-altering accident that changed everything.

A teenage math prodigy with global accolades and national honors

His journey reflects discipline, curiosity, and a deep understanding of mathematics beyond formulas and memorization.

Despite their high incomes, many young Vietnamese see investments as too risky

Despite earning VND22 million a month, Lan has spent years avoiding making investments out of a fear of risk.

Party Chief: avoid rapid economic growth that could cause asset bubbles

Party General Secretary To Lam says rapid growth must go hand in hand with environmental protection, social security, smaller regional gaps, and people's trust.

Young woman brings joy to elderly through free English classes

More than just lessons, a young woman from Phu Tho has spent seven years creating a space filled with joy and meaning for elderly learners in their 70s and 80s through free English classes in Hanoi.

Vietnamese couple turns seven-year savings into 14-country journey

After years of planning and saving, a couple from Ho Chi Minh City set off on a life-changing overland journey that has now stretched to nine months.

Co Tu community turns heritage into livelihood through tourism

Community tourism helps Co Tu people maintain heritage while improving living standards in Vietnam’s central highlands.

Top engineering graduate enters PhD in France after work in 8 countries

Graduating with highest honors in Materials and Energy (a Vietnam–France high-quality engineering program) from HCMC University of Technology with a GPA of 9.2, Le Thanh Tai has moved directly into a doctoral program in France.

Home loan interest rates jump to 14% as buyers struggle with debt pressure

Vietnam's real estate market faces a major shift as home loan interest rates double from previous years.

State economic sector: leading the way but not ‘doing it all’

Following Resolution 68, the private sector was for the first time identified as "a most important driver" of the economy. Then, Resolution 79 was issued, reaffirming the "primary, pioneering, creating, and guiding role" of the state economic sector.

Students fear job shortages in journalism as press agency mergers intensify

Representatives from universities and academies offering journalism training shared advice for students amid the ongoing merger of many press agencies.

Vietnam medical pioneers master world class techniques to save complex cases

The year 2025 marked a strong leap forward for Vietnamese medicine, as a series of complex techniques were successfully performed domestically.

Ten years, five countries: a Vietnamese student’s scholarship journey

A math-major student in high school, Nguyen Truong Phong set off for Russia after graduating. Born in 1998, the young man has spent the past 10 years studying and working in Russia, France, Germany, Denmark, and Japan.

Leading female intellectuals and managers join National Assembly race

VietNamNet introduces below several prominent women running for the 16th National Assembly. These 80s-generation leaders bring expertise in high-tech farming, business, and education.

Diverse investment channels offer growth opportunities for disciplined investors

As market channels "light up" in 2026, success is shifting from single assets to strategic allocation. While gold and stocks demand discipline, real estate offers "double profits" from infrastructure, requiring balanced cash flow management.

Turning a “dead-end location” into a connected frontage

Chairman Le Hai Hoa has pushed for strategic autonomy and regional linkage to transform Cao Bang into a sustainable, high-value economic gateway.

From a street noodle vendor to a doctor repairing broken hearts

His time spent in a hospital after a road accident, cared for with devotion by doctors and nurses, inspired Tran Hoa to dream of becoming a physician.