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Village schoolgirl aces SAT and IELTS with top 1% global score

Nguyen Ngoc Anh scored 1590 on the SAT and 8.0 IELTS, preparing independently from her rural school.

Inside Saigon’s special unit: The invisible warriors of April 30

Participating in the Ho Chi Minh Campaign as part of a special unit, Mr. Kieu Xuan Long explains why the final assault on Saigon on April 30, 1975, faced no resistance or bloodshed.

War, love, and humanity: Inside Bui Thac Chuyen’s The Tunnel

Director Bui Thac Chuyen opens up about storytelling, criticism, and the emotional layers behind his war epic.

Traveling Vietnam in 1994: Mines, hammocks, and heartfelt kindness

British traveler Simon O’Reilly shares his vivid memories of Vietnam’s early days of tourism in 1994.

‘Achievement disease’ in education ultimately burdens students

The obsession with achievements, or the ‘achievement disease’ as it is called in Vietnam, is a vicious circle in the entire educational system.

Mini marvels: Man in An Giang builds stunning warship and yacht models

From aircraft carriers to luxury yachts, Nguyen Phuong De crafts ships from his Mekong Delta home.

Top TikTokers face prosecution in Vietnam for law violations

Several influencers with large followings detained for spreading falsehoods or illegal activity.

Students spend millions each month to study in cafés

With home distractions and closed libraries, more students are turning to cafés to study - despite the cost.

Rising costs force price hikes, shake Vietnam’s food industry

From pho stalls to major chains, vendors navigate shrinking margins and wary consumers.

US delays Vietnam tariffs 90 days: Now is the time to act

The pause offers a golden chance to negotiate, but Vietnam must quickly define a long-term trade strategy.

President Xi Jinping’s personal stories with Vietnam through the years

China and Vietnam reaffirm strategic bond through state visits and cultural diplomacy.

Xi Jinping’s Vietnam visit marks China’s high regard for bilateral ties

Chinese President of General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jinping, will pay a state visit to Vietnam on April 14. This will be his first overseas trip in 2025, underscoring the importance China places on its relationship with Vietnam.

Foreign professors earn two or three times more than Vietnamese counterparts

The HCMC University of Technology pays foreign professors and PhDs up to VND99 million a month, or three times more than Vietnamese counterparts.

Party Chief’s requirements and the people’s freedom to do business

When the number of required business conditions is far too high and the quality is low, it is a clear manifestation of the “if it can’t be managed, ban it” mindset, which creates a legal system that leans toward control rather than development.

Professor Le Anh Vinh: true success isn’t about perfect grades

Many parents think that having their children get all 10s and becoming champions is a high expectation, but those are all just 'low expectations', according to education expert Le Anh Vinh.

Young worker's struggles: 10 years at commune level without permanent posts

Many members of the 500 Young Intellectuals Project have fixed-term labor contracts and are unable to secure permanent civil service positions.

Choosing leaders must be linked with 'cadre planning, leadership rejuvenation'

When choosing a new provincial chairman during the administrative unit merger, it is necessary to take into account some factors, including leadership team rejuvenation and long-term cadre planning.

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.