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Vietnamese height still among world’s shortest despite gains

Average height has improved, but Vietnam ranks 153 globally and remains in the short stature group.

Vinh Airport to close from July 1 to end of 2025 for runway repairs

Major construction on runways and taxiways will shut the airport through December.

Detailed plan for Ba Dinh Square expansion released by Defense Ministry

Historic area to undergo landscape and infrastructure enhancements.

Worker discovers skeleton in water tank atop Vietnamese home

Dong Nai authorities launch probe after skeletal remains were found in an unused water tank.

Paradox in VN: incomes high, pension low

Under current regulations, social insurance contributions are based on salary and allowances.

Professor worries about students' lack of interest in technical fields

Nguyen Viet Huong, PhD, has noted that many capable students lack enthusiasm for science and technology fields, showing reluctance to engage challenges when choosing these disciplines.

Criminal group uses gift scams to steal from elderly across Vietnam

The Ministry of Public Security has dismantled a large-scale criminal ring that posed as legitimate businesses and used high-tech methods to extort money from vulnerable citizens.

Truong My Lan proposes USD 3 billion recovery plan from prison

Foreign investors meet with convicted businesswoman to aid SCB’s restructuring.

Ha Long beach paragliding company fined after crash with tourist

Hi Sky Chi Linh was fined and ordered to review safety after a powered glider collided with a visitor.

Vietnam’s media urged to unify national spirit in digital era

Vietnamese leaders emphasize the role of journalism in strengthening national identity.

Nguyen Van Ba named Editor-in-Chief as VietNamNet shifts to new ministry

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs has signed a decision appointing Nguyen Van Ba as Editor-in-Chief of VietNamNet, now operating under the ministry’s authority.

Fatal expressway crashes highlight dangers of unsafe stops

A series of tragic highway accidents has claimed numerous lives and left many injured due to drivers stopping or parking vehicles on expressways without placing proper warning signs.

Celebrities face legal risks for promoting fake products

If a celebrity knowingly promotes a counterfeit product, they could face criminal charges for selling fake goods or defrauding customers, a lawyer warns.

Mekong Delta climate resilience project benefits nearly 2 million people

Mariam Sherman, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, said the World Bank remains committed to working with the Vietnamese government to develop the next phase of climate resilience and transformation for the Mekong Delta.

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.

Over 1.2mil. license plates up for auction, Hanoi features rare quintuple digits

The Ministry of Public Security has announced the seventh round of license plate auctions, featuring more than 1.2 million plates from 34 provinces and cities across Vietnam.

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.

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.