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Vietnam’s economy echoes past risks amid soaring credit ratio

As credit dependency reaches 134% of GDP, concerns resurface over policy imbalances and macroeconomic stability.

Increased investment in R&D needed for technology innovation

To compete, enterprises need to pursue technology innovation, but to take the lead, they must invest in R&D, says Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung.

Vietnam launches strategic digital push for reformed public system

Government unveils ambitious roadmap to ensure seamless, data-driven administration by mid-2025.

Fake HIUP milk scandal: Shocking profits, fake nutrients, $16M in tax evasion

Authorities reveal inflated nutrition claims and huge profits in children’s milk fraud.

Avoiding criminalization of economic, civil relations: immediate action needed

To reduce criminalization, the number of business conditions must be cut. Removing just one conditional business field can eliminate many restrictive regulations or procedures, experts say.

Who will be eligible to buy social housing after province/city mergers?

Following the merger of provinces and cities, for residents who already own a home, the provincial People’s Committee will specify conditions for purchasing social housing based on the distance and travel time from their home to workplace.

Ha Giang’s living traditions now total 30 national heritages

From conical hats to wedding songs, ethnic heritages continue to thrive in Ha Giang.

Tycoons ‘dig deep’, spend billions to mitigate criminal case consequences

After committing crimes and facing harsh sentences, many once prominent tycoons have had to “dig deep” into their pockets, spending billions of VND in hopes of receiving leniency.

“Digital Literacy Movement” offers online training platforms for all people

Citing the story of a mother who, after 30 years of working as a primary school teacher, learned to use ChatGPT, experts have urged young people to master AI technology.

PM demands prompt responses to businesses’ requests, difficulties

Institutional bottlenecks, frankly, are numerous, both in quantity and impact on the business environment.

New Teacher Law promises transformation for VN education sector

The newly ratified Teacher Law marks a significant milestone in Vietnam’s education sector. For educators, it is not just good news - it’s the realization of a long-held dream.

Wisdom for the future: Prof. Tran Van Tho’s call to youth and nation

Renowned economist calls for reform in education, economy, and values to lift Vietnam into the future.

Revenue crisis forces Vietnamese media to adapt or vanish

At the National Press Forum, experts stress sustainable revenue must stem from trusted content and reader payments.

The rise of Muong woman who turned mountain streams into gold

After graduating with a degree in physical education, Muong woman Luong Thi Luc from Quan Son District (Thanh Hoa Province) married and returned to her hometown to raise sturgeon. Today, her family earns billions of dong annually from this venture.

Vietnam’s fearless female photojournalists redefine journalism

Despite challenges, these women document critical moments in Vietnam’s political and social landscape.

Why are large quantities of valid medicines and supplements being discarded?

Piles of discarded medicines and dietary supplements, still within their expiry dates, have been found in HCM City. Many suspect this is an attempt to dispose of counterfeit goods amid an ongoing intensive inspection campaign by authorities.

Vietnam reimagines journalism in digital era at national forum

Officials and experts address AI, trust, and revenue as key challenges for modern media.

Hanoi preserves historic names in new urban restructuring plan

In the administrative restructuring of Hanoi’s wards and communes, the city has not only retained the names of districts but has also revived historic ward names long embedded in the collective memory of generations.

Unseen battles: Photojournalists on the frontlines of every major story

From natural disasters to political summits, Vietnam’s photojournalists brave floods, heatwaves, and long waits to deliver powerful images that shape the national conversation.

Vietnam’s photojournalists reveal the grit behind the lens

From natural disasters to war zones, meet the photographers shaping Vietnam’s visual journalism.