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Counterfeit milk scandal shakes Vietnam’s food safety system

Nearly 600 counterfeit powdered milk brands targeting patients and infants have been exposed, revealing a fraudulent network that earned up to $19.6 million and highlighted major regulatory lapses in product quality oversight and post-market checks.

The pilot who flew above Saigon on Vietnam’s day of victory

Fifty years after the historic aerial parade, former pilot Nguyen Van Nghia returned to Bien Hoa Air Base and recalled the moment he led a roaring squadron of MiG-21 jets over Ho Chi Minh City on the day of victory.

Why Vietnam’s household businesses resist growth

Contributing 30% of GDP, household businesses are vital - yet legal burdens deter them from transitioning into enterprises.

Vietnam’s military diplomacy reflects decades of resilience and peacekeeping

National defense diplomacy is a core element within the overall foreign policy strategy of the Party and State. It has accompanied the progress of Vietnam’s diplomacy and is closely tied to many of the nation’s most glorious historical milestones.

KOLs pocket millions of dong per livestream session, defy advertising laws

A single 2-hour TikTok livestream by KOLs can bring hundreds of millions of dong in income, which is believed to be the major reason behind the false advertising.

Expanding HCMC requires new public-private synergy for sustainable development

Dr Huynh Dat Vu Khoa, who grew up in HCM City in post-war period, says his childhood memories are tied to the green river, boat race festivals, and rice mixed with bo bo grains.

The final surrender: General Pham Xuan The relives April 30, 1975

General Pham Xuan The recalls the historic moment he confronted President Duong Van Minh and demanded an unconditional surrender at the Independence Palace on April 30, 1975.

Vietnam’s traffic jam blame game: Cars or motorbikes?

The long-standing debate continues as experts weigh in on whether private cars or motorbikes are the main culprits behind urban congestion.

The hidden bunkers of Saigon: Inside the secret bases of Vietnam’s commandos

Exploring museums and historical sites tied to the Saigon Commandos is not only a journey into the past, but also a proud rediscovery of a defining chapter in Vietnam’s history.

Top Vietnamese AI scientist at xAI returns to teach in Ho Chi Minh City

Dr. Pham Hy Hieu joins VNU-HCM as a visiting professor to share global AI insights and support local research.

Can Gio reclamation city: HCM City’s leap toward the sea

Backed by technology and policy reform, the Can Gio project is a milestone in rethinking Vietnam’s coastal potential.

What is happening to the once-famous tycoons of Pleiku?

Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Duc Long Gia Lai, and Quoc Cuong Gia Lai, once famous Pleiku tycoons, have experienced ups and downs in their businesses in recent years.

Can Vietnam’s private sector go global? Not yet - but change is coming

Billionaires and big brands aside, most Vietnamese businesses remain small and face barriers to regional expansion.

Vietnam-China solidarity in the resistance war against America

Strategic aid from China played a crucial part in Vietnam’s resistance, reinforcing the war effort and post-war reconstruction.

Vietnamese soldier believed dead returns after 45 years

Nguyen The Long, thought to have died in Cambodia, returns home in a moving reunion that left his village in tears.

77-year-old rides solo across Vietnam to witness historic parade

Tran Van Thanh sets out on a heartfelt motorbike journey from Nghe An to Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate 50 years of Vietnam’s reunification.

Provincial merger opens Vietnam’s Central Highlands to maritime growth

The Central Highlands is poised for a transformative leap forward as five inland provinces prepare to merge with coastal neighbors, turning the previously landlocked region into one with direct access to the sea.

From poverty to professor: The extraordinary journey of Dr. H’Linh Hmok

At just 12 years old, H’Linh Hmok began working to help her impoverished family, never imagining that one day she would become a physics PhD teaching at the largest university in Latin America.

Land valuation challenges create bottlenecks for businesses

Transactions during "land fever" periods often do not reflect true value as the prices are driven instead by speculation or market psychology, according to Giang Do from Savills Vietnam.

American earns master’s in mathematics at Vietnamese university

American math teacher David Coley overcame language barriers to graduate with a degree in Vietnam.