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The lawyer who disarmed Saigon’s police in one day

In just 24 hours, a revolutionary lawyer turned police chief dismaned Saigon’s defenses and paved the way for peace.

New commune structure set for launch in August

By mid-August, commune-level governments will take on district roles with a streamlined workforce and expanded authority.

Saigon, 1975: The soldier who escorted Duong Van Minh to surrender

A soldier shares his gripping account of the battle that led to the historic surrender on April 30.

Naming new communes? Avoid numbers, honor history

As Vietnam reshapes its map, experts stress that new place names should reflect heritage - not just fit data systems.

Universities to lay out red carpet for professors, talents

The Vietnam National University HCM City (VNUHCMC) is planning to invite 100 visiting professors in the next five years, and other universities are spending billions of dong to attract talents.

Historic merger of provinces needs strategic vision

One of the critical issues arising in the merging of provinces, the abolishing of district-level administration, and the reorganizing of communes is the significant number of civil servants and officials that will become redundant.

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.

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.