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One master, 39 icons: the mind behind Vietnam's dance elite

Assoc. Prof. Dr. People's Artist Nguyen Thi Hien has trained generations of students, including nine People's Artists and more than 30 Meritorious Artists.

28-year-old anesthesiologist wins top prize for surgical pain study

A 28-year-old anesthesiologist from the University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City has won first prize at an international scientific conference for research that could improve pain management and recovery after lung surgery.

The intricate craft of extracting value from agarwood by workshop artisans

From rough, gnarly agarwood logs, artisans in Van Thang (Khanh Hoa) patiently carve the wood, preserving the precious resin inside, to craft bracelets and decorative pieces, valued from several hundred thousand to millions of VND.

Khmer woman preserves traditional costumes, extends homeland's dance customs

Born and raised in the former province of Soc Trang (which was later merged with Can Tho city), Lam Thi Hau has always loved the traditional dances and costumes of her ethnic group.

The guardian of ironwood: "I protect this forest as national land"

"I do not guard it for myself, and certainly not to sell." Those are the words of Truong Quoc Do in Kim Phu commune, Quang Tri province, when talking about the ironwood forest he has preserved for the past 33 years.

Student who carried friend to school graduates as doctor

A young Vietnamese man celebrated for carrying his disabled friend to school for 10 years has fulfilled another dream by graduating with a Doctor of Medicine degree.

Vietnamese farmer turns giant water bugs into profitable business

A Ninh Binh farmer is earning a stable income by breeding giant water bugs, an insect prized for its distinctive aroma in Vietnamese cuisine.

How digitalization helps create quiet atmosphere at tertiary emergency center

No shouting, no urgent rushing. The Emergency and Intensive Care Center at Hanoi Medical University Hospital operates in a quiet space despite receiving up to 150 emergency cases thanks to a digitalized process.

Young farmer finds success with Shine Muscat grapes in Ha Tinh

Against central Vietnam’s harsh weather, a young farmer has successfully grown Shine Muscat grapes on Ha Tinh’s hills, creating a new source of agricultural income.

Ede man leaves international career to help his hometown’s development

Orphaned young and raised in poverty, Ede youth Y Sacien Kbuor strove to step out into the world and work across multiple countries before leaving his international career to return to HCMC and contribute to his homeland.

Man gives up good job to start tourism venture raising catfish on rafts

Giving up a job in the import-export sector, Duong Ke Hien of Can Tho City returned to his hometown to raise fish on rafts on the Hau River.

Farmer brings South Korean grape know-how home to Thanh Hoa

After five years working at a South Korean vineyard, Nguyen Huu Huan returned to Vietnam with grape varieties, farming know-how and a plan to build his own high-tech farm.

Devoted wife saves quadruple amputee from despair

At a time when he had lost all motivation to live, Pham Thang found the guiding light of his life, a gentle, hardworking woman willing to walk through the storms by his side.

U50 HCMC woman retires early, wanders everywhere alone

Remaining unmarried and giving up a job with the salary of over VND40 million per month, a woman in HCMC chose a nomadic lifestyle to fulfill her dream of wandering everywhere.

The 75-year-old who spent 33 years protecting a rare ironwood forest

What began as a forest protection assignment in 1992 has become a lifelong commitment for a man determined to preserve a forest that once sheltered both soldiers and villagers during wartime.

A six-year-old voice preserving Vietnam's Then heritage

A six-year-old Tay girl from Tuyen Quang is winning hearts with her love for Then folk singing, carrying forward a treasured family tradition.

Young entrepreneur grows thriving cactus business in Vietnam

A decade-long passion for cacti has led one young entrepreneur in Da Nang to build a flourishing nursery filled with thousands of colorful plants.

A 95-year-old mother of 10 continues to inspire with strength and kindness

At nearly 100 years old, Duong Thi Xoan continues to care for herself, tend her garden and prepare meals, while passing down lessons of kindness and compassion to more than 60 descendants.

From cowherd and car washer to globetrotter: A Da Nang man's remarkable journey

Overcoming adversity, a young man from Da Nang who once herded cows and washed cars for a living went on to travel the world. Today, he is founding and directing an experiential education and school tourism center.

Florist in Can Tho wins customers with creative bouquets made from vegetables

By pairing fresh flowers with vegetables and fruit, a Can Tho entrepreneur has created practical bouquets that have become a favorite gift for special occasions.