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Technology and talent key to Vietnam’s high-speed rail success

Mastering technology and building expert networks are crucial for Vietnam’s North-South HSR project.

Vietnam ends lifetime tenure for civil servants under new draft law

Vietnam’s new draft law proposes dismissing public employees after just one year of underperformance, replacing the outdated “job for life” system.

Vietnam’s tech leaders call for legal clarity to drive innovation

Experts call for urgent legal reforms to support innovation, digital transformation, and private sector leadership in Vietnam’s tech sector.

Buddha’s relic completes month-long spiritual journey in Vietnam

The sacred relic of the Buddha brought from India was enshrined in temples across Vietnam, touching millions with its spiritual presence.

Economists urge breaking ‘ice wall’ to pave way for private sector to thrive

If Resolution 68 can be implemented effectively, this could mark a pivotal turning point, the third breakthrough in the history of the private sector's development in Vietnam, according to National Assembly Deputy Phan Duc Hieu.

A rare family match in Vietnam: My weds Linh - twice over

An extraordinary love story sees two families in southern Vietnam become doubly connected by marriage.

Physics prodigy secures elite US university admission with robotics passion

Gia Nguyen says since his childhood, he could “eat and sleep with robots” without feeling tired. That fiery passion drove him to excel in the field, paving the way for admission to an elite US university.

Resolution 57 unlocks potential for businesses to invent, innovate

The Politburo’s Resolution 57 is expected to serve as the launching pad for thousands of inventions, patents, and scientific research results to be turned into valuable assets, fueling national development.

Mekong Delta man earns big by farming noni, once considered a wild plant

Former IT professional grows 15,000 noni trees, creating health products and profit.

The rise of rustic YouTube in Vietnam: Real charm or cinematic cosplay?

Vietnamese creators face scrutiny for emulating China’s rural content queen without her essence.

A call to scrap Vietnam's tangled investment approval system

Cumbersome processes and administrative gridlock have blocked USD 235 billion worth of investment projects across Vietnam.

Guarding history: Vietnam’s first all-female protection team

Vietnam’s all-female security team made history while protecting Thailand’s Prime Minister.

Vietnam urged to drop travel bans on tax-debt executives

Tax travel bans have blocked thousands of executives, yet recover only a fraction of unpaid taxes.

British dad shares sweet culture shocks about Vietnamese neighbors

Nine months ago, when Kent Murphy and his family first moved to Da Nang, they found it difficult to adapt to Vietnam’s traffic, cuisine, and especially the curious habits of their neighbors.

Celebrities air personal dramas online: irresponsible conduct

Many celebrities feel free sharing personal disputes on social media, turning public spaces into dumping grounds for private problems.

90-year-old veteran in tears at seeing mementos he hid in cave 50 years ago

Seeing mementos he hid in a cave over 50 years ago, Nguyen Viet Tuat was deeply moved, tenderly holding each item he once cherished.

Vietnam sees four daring bank robberies in just over a month

Four bank robberies across Vietnam in one month spark safety concerns and swift police action.

Vietnam’s economic crossroad: Northeast model or Southeast stagnation?

Development must ultimately bring benefits and happiness to the people. That’s why a delicate balance is needed between state power, freedom, democracy, and social dynamism.

AI education arms race offers urgent lessons for Vietnam

Global rivals invest in AI schooling; Vietnam must find its own path to stay competitive.

Student with disability carried to school for 10 years graduates with honors

Nguyen Tat Minh, once carried by his friend every day, overcame the odds to earn a degree in computer science.