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Vietnam shares success lessons in 5G deployment with other countries

Le Van Tuan, Director of the Radio Frequency Department, states that to achieve a high-speed, widely covered 5G network, it is critical to provide operators with access to both mid-band and low-band frequencies.

Hanoi homebuyers shocked by sky-high prices for tiny properties

With VND6-7 billion in hand, many believe they can easily purchase a desirable house in Hanoi. However, in reality, this only covers homes under 30 sqm, located deep in narrow alleys.

Low on-time graduation rates raise concerns for Vietnamese universities

The on-time graduation rate at many universities in HCMC is alarmingly low. At some schools, only 3 to 5 out of 10 students complete the program on schedule, leading to increased dropout rates.

Low tax, high risk: gold speculation under scrutiny

The proposed 0.1 percent tax rate on gold bar transfers, which is lower than tax on businesses selling food, medicine or milk, has raised controversy.

Swapping EV batteries takes only 2 minutes, cabinet race accelerates

The infrastructure development unit for charging stations under Vingroup estimates that the country will need 500,000 battery swap cabinets for electric motorcycles alone. This attractive investment sector is drawing many businesses.

VBA pushes regulation to combat ‘junk’ tokens

The government's direction to link the issuance of tokenized assets with real-world assets (RWA) is seen as a necessary and cautious step to mitigate risks from “junk tokens.”

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.