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Vietnam ends SJC monopoly: What’s next for the gold market?

Gold bar production to open up under draft decree, raising hopes for a more competitive market.

Tragic loss of life from fires shows urgent need for better safety measures

Recent severe fires breaking out at night have claimed numerous lives, with victims unable to escape in time. These tragedies continue to highlight the danger of fire safety risks in residential areas, particularly in homes combined with businesses.

Master’s and doctoral degrees: are they a must for commune-level officers?

Since the work of civil servants at the grassroots level involves performing direct tasks, the way of choosing grassroots officers must be different from that of choosing strategic thinkers.

Vietnamese grandma becomes online shopping sensation with daily deliveries

A video of an 80-year-old woman sitting in front of dozens of delivery packages while a cheerful shipper hands them over has delighted online viewers.

THACO’s challenge: VND23 trillion yearly for high-speed railway project

THACO’s ambition to undertake the $67 billion North-South high-speed railway project faces a daunting financial challenge.

Vietnam ends monopoly, opens gold imports: Prices to fall below 100M VND?

New draft regulations could allow more gold producers, pressuring prices toward the 100M VND/tael mark.

Gen Z enthusiast in Bac Giang builds rare model aircraft collection

Discover the world of Duong Van Quang from Xuong Lam Commune, Lang Giang District, Bac Giang Province, whose impressive collection of model aircraft includes the rare and powerful "sky beast" A-10 Thunderbolt II.

From coding alone to leading teams: Meet Vietnam’s 13-year-old tech whiz

Nguyen Nam Long, once addicted to video games, now drives user growth at a CRM startup and mentors fellow kids.

Electronic taxation: will revenue cover the costs?

Two million Vietnamese business households with an annual revenue of less than VND1 billion will enter a new period from January 1, 2026 when the electronic invoice policy takes effect.

Booming pork demand sparks race among Vietnam’s top pig producers

With pork prices high, Vietnamese producers like BaF and Dabaco are scaling up against foreign rivals.

Vietnam’s semiconductor ambitions hinge on four strategic human capital moves

To close VN's critical semiconductor talent gap, 4 key strategies are needed: reforming policy thinking, designing and implementing strategic leadership programs, promoting interdisciplinary education, and attracting global semiconductor leadership.

Spoiled offal busts stun Vietnam: ‘Horrific if it reached consumers’

A wave of alarming discoveries involving tons of decaying animal organs has shocked the public and exposed a disturbing threat to consumer health.

Vietnam's economy on a roll, but experts warn of inflation, FDI overdependence

All major economic indicators in the first five months of 2025 point to a robust and broad-based recovery, aligning with the Vietnamese Government’s ambitious target of 8% annual GDP growth.

British giant pours billions into Vietnam’s top firms: Thaco, REE, Vinamilk

Thaco, REE, and Vinamilk now count Jardine Matheson as a major shareholder.

Criminal prosecution of entrepreneurs and a civilized approach

The Politburo’s Resolution 68, signed by General Secretary To Lam on May 5, sends a strong commitment from the Party to turn the private economic sector into the most critical driver of the national economy.

Shadow world of car insurance fraud unveiled

Despite exposure of numerous cases, insurance fraud continues in both the life and non-life insurance sectors, with car property insurance fraud being particularly noteworthy.

Should suspension be abolished so that students can continue in school?

Many agree that suspension, used as a punishment for naughty students, should be abolished as it disrupts learning, leading to discouragement and potentially drawing students into unhealthy activities.

Private economy: from removing barriers to unleashing potential

Economists all agree that there are no reliable statistics about the size of the private economic sector and call this a ‘gray area’ in statistical work that needs to be clarified.

Student wins prestigious European master’s degree scholarship before graduation

Before earning a master’s degree scholarship, Nguyen Minh Hang gathered experience through an academic exchange program in Japan and a two-month internship at a US multinational.

Party Chief backs gold monopoly removal, pushes market-oriented approach

Party Secretary General To Lam’s directive to abolish the state’s monopoly on gold bullion branding is a bold strike against the “ban what cannot be managed” mindset and the “ask-and-grant” scheme.