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Vietnam and France see each other as strategic gateways

Prof. Nguyen Duc Khuong outlines strategic collaboration across trade, tech, and culture.

Fake goods scandals shake Vietnam in first five months of 2025

Authorities uncover high-tech counterfeits endangering public health nationwide.

Vietnam can create its own GPT, says Nguyen Tu Quang

VINASA Vice President calls for national effort to unlock Vietnam’s AI potential.

Mekong Delta woman’s unusual trade and a family’s heartbreaking tale

Having been years in a trade "not for the faint-hearted," a Dong Thap woman shares her unforgettable experiences.

From test scores of zero to mastery: Vietnamese Phd excels in French

Having endured a succession of ‘terrible days’ with zero scores on French tests and facing the risk of being expelled, Dr Hoang Trung Dung was ultimately able to master French after a short time.

Only 27 of 62 PhDs hired as Vietnam ramps up brain gain efforts

A total of 62 PhD holders, most of whom were trained overseas, applied for academic and research positions at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM).

Experts warn of sophisticated counterfeit drug networks in Vietnam

Authorities expose alarming schemes mixing real and fake medicine, while shell companies abroad help illicit drugs enter Vietnam’s market undetected.

Resettlement project in Hanoi remains vacant after 5 years

Five years after its completion, the commercial housing project for resettlement in the X2 area in Hanoi has only a few residents.

Use of counterfeit goods in health care is a crime: Health Minister

“Counterfeit goods in the healthcare industry are not merely commercial fraud but a crime,” said Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan, adding that drug inspections must not be conducted half-heartedly.

France and Vietnam partner on future-focused development goals

Ambassador Brochet outlines shared goals in innovation, trade, and cultural growth as President Macron visits Vietnam.

What MHA say about replacing underperformers with PhDs for civil service roles?

Addressing concerns about the lack of staff quotas to recruit talent, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has said that those who fail to meet requirements would be removed to make way for talented individuals.

Localities near Hanoi seek investors for multi-billion dong projects

Bac Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Hoa Binh, Ha Nam, Hung Yen, and Hai Duong are planning to seek capital and investors for multiple multi-billion dong projects.

Expert urges crackdown on fake, contaminated food items

Associate Prof Dr Bui Thi An, former National Assembly Deputy, says that profit-driven motives have led to rampant fake and contaminated food, with consumers suffering the consequences.

Tombs of Vietnam’s kings and nobles raided for relics and treasures

High-profile tombs of emperors and royals across Vietnam are increasingly targeted by looters seeking ancient treasures.

Madam Nguyen Thi Binh at 98: A life shaped by peace, love, and revolution

At the age of 98, former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh sat down with us to reflect on her years of revolutionary activity, her thoughts on the future of the country, and her hopes for younger generations.

Fallen crowns: The dark scandals of Vietnam’s beauty queens

Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien’s fraud case isn’t the first - Vietnam has seen several former pageant winners embroiled in serious scandals.

Fake product scandal engulfs Vietnamese celebrities

An alarming wave of false advertising and counterfeit products has drawn in top Vietnamese artists and influencers, sparking public outrage and legal scrutiny.

Macron’s Southeast Asia tour begins in Vietnam to reaffirm strategic ties

President Emmanuel Macron prioritizes Vietnam in his Indo-Pacific strategy, reinforcing a special bond and a growing partnership.

Vietnam health minister: Fake medical products are not fraud - they’re a crime

Counterfeit health goods spark reform push, with new decree updates expected.

Vietnam’s private sector shackled by 15,000+ business conditions

Experts urge constitutional compliance, institutional overhaul to unshackle businesses.