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Man proves love true by marrying wheelchair-bound bride

Defying societal expectations, a young man in Vietnam proves love knows no boundaries as he marries a woman with a disability in a heartfelt ceremony.

Meet the conductor redefining classical music with Vietnamese soul

From Shanghai to Hanoi, Dong Quang Vinh has made it his mission to bridge traditions and genres through his orchestras.

With modest investment capital and limited savings, businesses cannot grow

To satisfy all customers’ needs, production capacity needs to increase by five times, but with limited resources, scaling up production proves to be an impossible mission.

Vietnam’s waste-to-energy ambitions stalled by red tape and policy gaps

Despite environmental promise, these projects are bogged down by legal complexity and lack of incentives - often taking 5–8 years to complete.

Learning from the world: Cities thrive as grassroots governments

Paris, Berlin, and Tokyo show how city-level governance empowers development. Vietnam should follow suit.

The former jockey who now trains horses for Vietnamese cinema

From racing tracks to movie sets, Le Tien Tong’s journey with horses spans over 40 years. What began as a childhood fascination has become a life’s mission - and nearly cost him his marriage.

Daughters of fallen Algerian journalist find peace at Hanoi memorial

Fifty-one years after a plane crash claimed 27 lives, a visit to Soc Son reveals an emotional bond between two nations.

Rebuilding a legacy: The hidden life of Saigon’s spy billionaire

“To me, my father wasn’t great - because I barely knew him,” shared the son of Mai Hong Que, a once-famous "billionaire" in Saigon’s underground resistance movement.

Vietnam rushes to find new markets amid US tariff threat

With trade deals disrupted, firms turn to Germany, Canada, and the Middle East.

Chinese electronics may flood Vietnam after US tariff hike

A surge of Chinese goods is expected in Vietnam as firms reroute exports in response to new US tariffs.

Luxury fish farming lifts ethnic family out of poverty in Vietnam

In the highlands of Cao Bang, a sturgeon farm is redefining success for ethnic minority farmers - and inspiring others to follow.

Kien Giang woman cleaning house finds mother’s gold stash hidden in trash bin

While cleaning the house, a woman in Kien Giang stumbled upon nearly 20 gold rings her mother had carefully concealed.

District-level officials aren’t always better than commune-level counterparts

There are many conflicting opinions on whether commune cadres will be able to handle the workload after the district level is abolished.

Vietnamese businesses turn abroad for IP protection due to red tape

Faced with years-long wait times and complex procedures, many Vietnamese enterprises are registering intellectual property in foreign countries to stay competitive.

Who stays and who goes in Vietnam’s administrative overhaul?

As provinces merge and districts disappear, thousands of leadership roles must be reassigned - posing a historic challenge and opportunity.

46% US tariffs: A wake-up call for Vietnam to move beyond low-cost exports

With 46% tariffs hitting exports, Vietnam faces hard truths - and a chance to redefine its future competitiveness.

Vietnamese IT student wins double gold in national math Olympiad

By combining discipline, curiosity, and an "all-in" spirit, Khanh aced Calculus and earned top honors in Algebra.

The spy who survived by love of the people and steel-like loyalty

Vietnam’s legendary intelligence officer reveals how the words - “consider yourself dead” - shaped a lifetime of fearless service.

Military love story rekindled amid national celebration preparations

Separated for over two months while preparing for the 50th anniversary of reunification, the couple's tearful reunion touched many.

Vietnam’s trade surplus with the US: Who really wins?

Despite surface-level imbalances, value-added analysis reveals that American companies and consumers benefit greatly from Vietnam’s role in global supply chains.