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Student becomes CEO in fourth year, shares startup vision with Prime Minister

Driven by the desire to become a pioneering company in applying brainwave technology to safety solutions, Tran Van Luc decided to embark on his entrepreneurial journey, becoming a CEO during his fourth year of university.

Boyfriend works as deliveryman for 4 years to fund girlfriend’s study

For four years of university, a young man covered his girlfriend’s tuition and personal whims, from education costs to little treats.

Hanoi man turns truck into apartment, takes family on trips

Nguyen Ngoc Thang, a Hanoi father, bought a truck and designed its cargo chamber into an "apartment" with a bedroom, living room, and kitchen, allowing his family to travel comfortably across Vietnam.

Vietnam’s war museums thrive as youth seek real-life historical experiences

Interactive learning and social media outreach are making military museums more relevant and appealing to younger generations.

Family of nearly 500 members in Hai Duong holds grand ancestral ceremonies

Every year on their ancestor’s death anniversary, a family of nearly 500 members in Hai Duong carefully organizes a detailed plan to ensure the event runs smoothly and meaningfully.

Nam Dinh girl paints with 'special hands,' dreams of becoming artist

“I can’t decide the body I was born with, but I can choose how to live”— this saying has become a motivating force for Bui Thi Thom to overcome her physical limitations, using her “special hands” to paint a meaningful life.

Vietnamese mother reunites with French daughter after 27 years

Once tearing herself apart to give her month-old twin daughters to a French couple for adoption, Nguyen Trung Hiep, after 27 years apart, has reunited with them in tears of joy.

Vietnam’s path to prosperity lies in smart agriculture and innovation

By transforming agriculture with technology and ecosystem thinking, Vietnam can build a modern, knowledge-based economy.

Vietnam’s semiconductor dream: Decades of hope, setbacks, and missed chances

From building silicon transistors in the '70s to today's tech race, Vietnam’s chip industry has long been burdened by unfulfilled ambition.

HCM City eyes global finance stage with Dubai-inspired ambitions

Inspired by DIFC, Vietnam plans a 9.2ha international financial center in Thu Thiem to elevate its global economic role.

Two mentors who shaped the life of a Con Dao political prisoner

"We crafted red stars, pinned them to our chests, and wore them proudly as signs of victory. We were a victorious army," recalled Hoang Thi Khanh, her voice brimming with emotion as she recounted the early days of May 1975 at Con Dao.

New $100M military museum in Hanoi draws record-breaking crowds

Hanoi’s new Military History Museum, built at a cost of $100 million, has sparked an unprecedented wave of public interest, redefining how museums attract visitors in Vietnam.

Da Nang becomes centrally managed city, after merger with Quang Nam

The decision to name Da Nang as a centrally governed city, after merging with Quang Nam, will reinforce the city’s stature and pivotal role.

Multinational expert offers strategies to position HCM City’s brand

Vietnamese characteristics such as pho, ao dai and the coastline, among others, are all elements that need to be refined into a clear, pervasive message to position the national and HCM City brand, Tran Tue Tri, a member of AVSE Global, has proposed.

97-year-old Ha Tinh woman stuns with photos exploring central Vietnam

A 97-year-old woman from Ha Tinh has completed the first leg of her journey, touring several provinces across central Vietnam. She and her family are now preparing for the next two legs of their cross-country adventure.

Heartfelt scenes from Vietnam’s national celebration move the nation

Stories of devotion, patriotism, and quiet strength emerged amid the grandeur of Vietnam’s parade.

The Fire King and his divine sword: A legend of rain, resistance, and ritual

The Fire Kings (Pơtao Apui) of Gia Lai were believed to possess supernatural powers - able to summon wind and rain, ensuring favorable weather and abundant harvests - all thanks to a sacred and mysterious sword.

A family’s miracle reunion: Former Vice President Truong My Hoa’s April 30 story

After 21 years of separation, former Vice President Truong My Hoa's family reunited on the day Vietnam was liberated, marking an emotional milestone born from sacrifice.

We cannot rewrite history, but we can shape the future

"The past is for remembrance, for gratitude, and for lessons learned. The future is for us to build, create, and develop together. That is the solemn promise of today's generation to those who have fallen," wrote General Secretary To Lam

HCM City develops sought-after tours to historical sites

Ho Chi Minh City – the centre of the southern region – has nearly 190 ranked historical and cultural relic sites, many of which are closely linked to the resistance war against US imperialists.