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Dao traditional herbalist worries about online impersonation

The traditional craft of making herbal medicine has long been an integral part of the lifestyle of the Dao ethnic people in Ba Vi (Hanoi).

HCMC woman regrets losing brother on Mid-Autumn night for 50 years

The siblings’ story eventually had a happy ending: the sister finally met her lost younger brother again thanks to a letter from her mother.

Vietnam plans sweeping reform of public universities

Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son says the education sector is preparing for a major restructuring of higher education institutions.

Construction ministry to tighten lending for second and subsequent homes

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) has proposed applying home buyer loan limits of no more than 50 percent of housing value for second homes, and no more than 30 percent for third or more homes in an aim to control real estate prices.

Vietnam has very few patents in the semiconductor field: World Bank

According to a World Bank representative, in the 2010-2020 period, Vietnam filed fewer than 100 patents with the top five international intellectual property offices, with almost none in the semiconductor sector.

HCM City wants 3 vice chairpersons for wards with over 50,000 residents

HCMC has submitted a report to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on staffing at 168 commune-level People’s Committees and has proposed several measures to improve the efficiency of two-tier local government operations.

Vietnamese AI training dataset compared to ‘top university graduate’

The ViGen project has introduced an open Vietnamese pre-training dataset covering knowledge from preschool to university level, enabling AI models to reach a competency equivalent to "a top-performing university graduate”, experts have said.

Sophisticated get-rich schemes amass billions, land tycoons in prison

Through tactics involving illegal invoice trading, tax evasion, or collusion with tax and police officials, a number of illicit tycoons have faced tragic consequences.

Condo apartment prices soar to VND100 million/sqm or more in Hanoi

Rising input costs, especially land-use fees, and prolonged procedures have discouraged businesses from developing affordable housing, said Nguyen Xuan Binh, Deputy General Director of Cienco 5 Land.

Associate Professor proposes building a women’s university in Vietnam

Tran Quang Tien, PhD, stated that many countries around the world maintain and develop the model of women’s universities, not only because of traditional reasons, but also of the value they bring to women's advancement and societal development.

Behind the scenes: the tough calls leading to Vietnam’s internet breakthrough

Former Deputy PM Nguyen Khanh said that Vietnam could have opened the Internet earlier, but it had to carefully prepare technical conditions, human resources, policy infrastructure, and, most importantly, the ideological groundwork.

Should you buy an old iPhone model after a nearly VND29 million price drop?

Just a few years after being sold for over VND30 million, some older iPhone models now cost only a few million to just over VND10 million, depending on the device’s condition.

The legacy of elephants and emperors lives on at Hoi An's 300-year-old shrine

Hoi An’s Ong Voi communal house preserves royal history, elephant symbolism, and spiritual heritage.

Vietnam’s government of action: Building a state for the people

Vietnam’s government is redefining its role, embracing a service-oriented model that prioritizes reform, resilience, and citizen-centered governance.

The Co Tu people's sacred dance connects heaven, earth, and ancestors

More than tradition, Tâng tung da dá reflects the Co Tu people's harmony with nature, unity in community, and devotion to their ancestors.

Baking with purpose: Young Vietnamese woman creates edible masterpieces

A Gen Z baker turns her passion into an artform, creating stunning cakes and teaching others while honoring a promise to her beloved grandmother.

‘Unforgettable’: Tourist swept up in flood aftermath in northern Vietnam

Caroline, a tourist from Denmark, says she will never forget the devastation she witnessed in Tuyen Quang after a massive flood: streets blanketed in thick, dark mud, homes and shops severely damaged.

Sarut Vongchaisit wins Vietnam Masters 2025 with dominant performance

Thailand’s Sarut Vongchaisit clinched the Vietnam Masters 2025 title with a superb final round, while Nguyen Tuan Anh earned top amateur honors and finished second overall.

Flood cleanup overwhelms Thai Nguyen as residents battle mud and debris

After the historic floods, Thai Nguyen locals face the daunting task of clearing thousands of tons of mud and trash. Homes are damaged, and the roads remain nearly impassable.

All Ho Chi Minh City schools to use digital class registers from 2025

Starting from the 2025–2026 academic year, Ho Chi Minh City will deploy a digital class register system with electronic signatures at 100% of schools across the city.