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From remote villages to digital horizons: Ethnic youth lead transformation

At the forum “Digital stories from the villages,” experts and young ethnic minority representatives shared how digital thinking is transforming education, livelihoods, and local culture.

Shining youth: 150 ethnic minority representatives celebrated in Hanoi

The 2025 Ceremony of Commendation for Outstanding Ethnic Minority Students and Youth was held at Ho Guom Theater in Hanoi, celebrating 150 exemplary representatives from 53 ethnic groups.

Ministry of Construction updates progress on North–South high-speed railway

The Ministry of Construction has provided updates on land clearance and related activities for the North–South high-speed railway project, following Vingroup’s recent withdrawal from involvement.

Finding peace: the grave-dgger’s story

After nearly a decade working in the profession of "boc mo" (the ritual of exhuming and reburying remains), Luu Sy Nam has faced three truly "spine-chilling" situations.

Eight years of elderly care in Japan: a young man's journey

Despite the constant pressure to remain patient and compassionate, Nguyen Tan Tai is satisfied with his caregiving job as it offers a stable income.

Ha Tinh’s criminal police storm Golden Triangle in daring cross-border raid

Ha Tinh’s Criminal Police Division has cemented its reputation as a “steel fist” of law enforcement, leading major cross-border raids, dismantling billion-dollar cybercrime rings, and rescuing VN victims trapped in international criminal networks.

Cold front extends to south-central Vietnam, Hanoi shivers at 12°C

A powerful cold front continues to sweep across Vietnam, bringing rain to central regions and temperatures as low as 12°C in Hanoi.

Incentives in Population Law expected to reverse birth rate decline

Vietnam’s population has already topped 100 million, but the 2025 population report reveals trends accelerating well beyond earlier forecasts.

$3.37 billion earmarked for public health care, population quality improvement

The programme’s overarching goal is to ensure that all people receive primary healthcare management and early, preventive care delivered close to home, thereby reducing disease burden.

VN to train 2,500 ethnic minority students annually under new national scheme

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a national project to train high-quality human resources among ethnic minorities in key sectors from 2026 to 2035, with a vision toward 2045.

It’s time for Vietnam to modernize how holidays are managed

The recent proposal to grant a four-day New Year holiday in 2026 is more than a reason for national celebration - it is a reminder that Vietnam’s management of public holidays needs modernization.

Vietnam busts major unlicensed MLM scheme disguised as 'Meta Whale' investment

Meta Whale promoted fake investment opportunities across provinces, drawing in close to 2,000 people.

Police bust large-scale fake gas production ring in Ho Chi Minh City

A criminal ring in Ho Chi Minh City has been exposed for illegally producing and selling counterfeit liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) using fake labels and unauthorized refilling operations.

HCM City to offer 11,000 free tickets to workers heading home for Tet 2026

The city plans to help thousands of migrant workers reunite with families during the Lunar New Year Binh Ngo.

Police recover assets in Bach Mai and Viet Duc hospital corruption investigation

Authorities have retrieved more than 39 billion VND and frozen multiple assets linked to a high-profile case involving losses and waste at Bach Mai 2 and Viet Duc 2 hospitals.

Handmade brooches become life’s centerpiece for Hanoi trio

From telecommunications and TV to crystals and thread, these women found fulfillment in the small beauty of handcrafted brooches.

42 arrested in Vietnam’s largest illegal weapons ring uncovered online

Police in Nghe An Province have dismantled a particularly large-scale illegal arms trafficking network operating through the internet, arresting 42 suspects linked to the case.

Farewell to Peter and Cora Weiss, devoted American friends of Vietnam

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Cora and Peter Weiss - longtime and loyal American friends of Vietnam - have passed away in the final days of the year.

Dropped university exam groups leave students in limbo

The decision by many universities to stop enrolling students with certain exam subject groups has left candidates surprised and anxious.

Vietnam targets vehicle emissions with stricter standards, digital enforcement

A substantial share of vehicles currently in use, especially motorcycles in use for years without routine checks or upkeep, are aging fleets that rank among the biggest emitters.