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Vietnamese stars cash in, but risk ruin

With their huge influence, Vietnamese celebrities are hot picks for brands, earning sky-high fees up to billions, but one misstep can bring bitter fallout.

From failing her first university exam in VN to graduating from MIT

Failing the university entrance exam on her first attempt, then taking a make-up exam and succeeding at the second attempt but dropping out in the middle before trying again, Linh never imagined she would one day reach MIT and Harvard.

Village likened to ‘mini Singapore’, attracts tourists due to special policy

Perched precariously on a mountain range over 1,000 meters high and requiring a 5-6 hour trek through the forest to reach, Aur village in Quang Nam is a popular destination, thanks to its "communal feeding of guests" tradition.

Nonspecialist commune officers fear cuts after merger reorganization

Many nonspecialist commune officials worry that during commune mergers, they will face ruthless cuts while earning low allowances and missing out on severance benefits granted to specialist staff.

Tragic death from trusting ‘TikTok doctor’ promising a cure

Diagnosed with liver cancer, a Hanoi man was overwhelmed with worry and confusion. When his family found a "miracle healer" on TikTok, they hoped he’d live a few more years. However, the patient died after three weeks.

HCMC thrives yet birth rates sink as couples marry later, cost of living rises

Urban costs are putting pressure on young couples as many of them prioritize enjoyment and spending time and money on personal pleasures over having children.

Businesses advised to embrace agentic AI to boost competitiveness

As Agentic AI is reshaping industries worldwide, Vietnamese businesses need to adopt the technology to enhance their competitiveness and ensure sustainable economic growth, experts say.

How can provincial leaders select commune chiefs post-merger?

According to the draft of the amended Law on Local Government Organization, the grassroots level will not only take on the duties and powers of current commune-level authorities but also inherit those of district-level authorities.

Man proves love true by marrying wheelchair-bound bride

Defying societal expectations, a young man in Vietnam proves love knows no boundaries as he marries a woman with a disability in a heartfelt ceremony.

Meet the conductor redefining classical music with Vietnamese soul

From Shanghai to Hanoi, Dong Quang Vinh has made it his mission to bridge traditions and genres through his orchestras.

With modest investment capital and limited savings, businesses cannot grow

To satisfy all customers’ needs, production capacity needs to increase by five times, but with limited resources, scaling up production proves to be an impossible mission.

Vietnam’s waste-to-energy ambitions stalled by red tape and policy gaps

Despite environmental promise, these projects are bogged down by legal complexity and lack of incentives - often taking 5–8 years to complete.

Learning from the world: Cities thrive as grassroots governments

Paris, Berlin, and Tokyo show how city-level governance empowers development. Vietnam should follow suit.

The former jockey who now trains horses for Vietnamese cinema

From racing tracks to movie sets, Le Tien Tong’s journey with horses spans over 40 years. What began as a childhood fascination has become a life’s mission - and nearly cost him his marriage.

Daughters of fallen Algerian journalist find peace at Hanoi memorial

Fifty-one years after a plane crash claimed 27 lives, a visit to Soc Son reveals an emotional bond between two nations.

Rebuilding a legacy: The hidden life of Saigon’s spy billionaire

“To me, my father wasn’t great - because I barely knew him,” shared the son of Mai Hong Que, a once-famous "billionaire" in Saigon’s underground resistance movement.

Vietnam rushes to find new markets amid US tariff threat

With trade deals disrupted, firms turn to Germany, Canada, and the Middle East.

Chinese electronics may flood Vietnam after US tariff hike

A surge of Chinese goods is expected in Vietnam as firms reroute exports in response to new US tariffs.

Luxury fish farming lifts ethnic family out of poverty in Vietnam

In the highlands of Cao Bang, a sturgeon farm is redefining success for ethnic minority farmers - and inspiring others to follow.

Kien Giang woman cleaning house finds mother’s gold stash hidden in trash bin

While cleaning the house, a woman in Kien Giang stumbled upon nearly 20 gold rings her mother had carefully concealed.