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Institutional reform of 5 main pillars redefines Vietnam’s prosperity

Five new institutional pillars are gradually reshaping Vietnam’s economic landscape from now until the 14th National Party Congress.

Weathering the perfect storm: Vietnam’s economy on the rise

If one had to encapsulate Vietnam’s economic journey over the past few years in a single phrase, it might be: “a path through successive storms.” Not just one isolated crisis, but an unrelenting series of external and internal upheavals.

Charming Aussie groom delivers wedding gifts by cyclo in An Giang

In a heartwarming cultural twist, an Australian groom used traditional cyclos to transport betrothal gifts during his engagement in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.

Spanish man cycles over 22,000km to Vietnam in tribute to late father

After 10 months on the road, Marino Izquierdo arrives in Vietnam to honor his father's memory and raise awareness about cancer.

Young Mong woman introduces H’mong linen products to the world

For Vang Thi De, the local linen cloth and products of her home carry the colors and voice of the Hmong people much farther than the mountain peaks where she lives.

After 10 years in grave exhumation, Thai Nguyen man reveals 3 inviolable rules

For ten years, Dan has been dedicated to the profession of grave exhumation. He has mastered rules that he believes satisfy both the living and the deceased.

Institutional reform: General Secretary requires turning mindset into ‘action’

There are moments in a nation’s developmental history when thinking suddenly shifts like an unexpected yet inevitable turn.

Finance minister calls for mindset shift, clearing bottlenecks to spur growth

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) reported that Vietnam’s economy maintained positive growth momentum in 2025, with GDP at 8.02 percent, inflation under control, and state budget revenue exceeding estimates by nearly 35 percent.

Beyond high salaries: what truly anchors global talent in Vietnam

In the global war for talent, money is merely the entry ticket; what retains top-tier professionals is not their bank balance, but heart.

New calculation methods used in HCMC’s 2025 growth data after merger

A new feature in the growth figures of the GRDP of HCMC in 2025 is the appearance of two calculation methods, one of which is related to oil and gas.

Resolution 68 and the challenge of enabling the “flying geese paradigm”

Resolution 68-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo in 2025 has placed the private sector in its proper position in Vietnam’s economic development structure.

Father makes 50 apricot trees bloom early to celebrate daughter’s wedding

Over 50 apricot trees burst into full bloom, creating a dreamlike setting for a Can Tho bride’s wedding day - thanks to a heartfelt gesture from her father.

Vietnamese artisan crafts towering horses to welcome the Year of the Horse

To welcome the Year of the Horse (2026), artist Bui Van Quan from Bac Ninh is completing a striking set of giant horse mascots at his Happy Garden - each carrying a message of joy, love, and shared hope for the new year.

“Dancing legged beauties”: Vietnam’s frog jerky becomes Tet bestseller

Priced over USD 20/kg, the uniquely named frog jerky - nicknamed “dancing legged beauties” - is flying off the shelves as Tet approaches.

When data talks: Real estate IDs set to reshape Vietnam's future

A nation that possesses accurate territorial data holds the key to prosperity. For Vietnam, the real estate identification code is that key - a roadmap into a new era.

From 8% to 10%: Can Vietnam keep up the pace of high growth?

Vietnam posted one of the world’s highest economic growth rates in 2025, maintaining strong momentum despite global volatility. But a closer look at what sustained that growth - and the pressures mounting for 2026 - calls for caution.

Dong Thap bride goes viral wearing gold crown, gifted houses and land

A wedding in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta went viral after the bride appeared adorned in gold jewelry and was gifted property and gold worth tens of thousands of dollars.

Vietnam’s global diplomacy praised for more than numbers

Vietnam’s foreign policy remains a central pillar in shaping the country’s future, emphasizing its highest responsibility in maintaining peace and stability while fostering rapid and sustainable socio-economic development.

2025: A year when policy reforms translate into concrete progress

Vietnam’s institutional reforms during the 2021–2025 term have gone beyond legal texts, showing visible impact in construction sites and investment flows across the country.

Farewell Tao Quan: A nation reels from a 23-year New Year’s ritual ending

VTV’s announcement that Tao Quan will not air on Lunar New Year’s Eve 2026 has stunned audiences. Behind the shock is a painful but inevitable truth.