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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.

Reform mindset clears path for private sector to thrive

Resolution 68 has reignited a national ambition: to transform Vietnam’s private sector into the driving force of the economy. But whether this vision becomes reality depends entirely on how we act.

French woman adopted from Vietnam searches for birth parents

Abandoned at birth in Ho Chi Minh City, Laetitia longs to reconnect with her Vietnamese family.

When Vietnam and France forge a new strategic partnership

The relationship between Vietnam and France transcends mere trade, investment or education figures; it requires a distinct approach. Both nations serve as vital “gateways” for each other, connecting Asia and Europe.

Young Vietnamese coder aces tough Olympiad problem with 4 lines

Dang Huy Hau stuns judges with an elegant C++ solution at just 10th grade.

Vietnam’s growth doesn’t need miracles - just a fair and clear system

With the right institutional reforms and belief in its people, Vietnam can achieve sustained growth like its Asian peers.

Coffee shops as workspaces: balancing customer needs and business challenges

When customers order a single coffee and stay for hours in a café, enjoying air conditioning and free wifi, should shop owners seal power outlets to discourage lingering or let the customers “sit tight”?

Vietnam and France see each other as strategic gateways

Prof. Nguyen Duc Khuong outlines strategic collaboration across trade, tech, and culture.

Fake goods scandals shake Vietnam in first five months of 2025

Authorities uncover high-tech counterfeits endangering public health nationwide.

Vietnam can create its own GPT, says Nguyen Tu Quang

VINASA Vice President calls for national effort to unlock Vietnam’s AI potential.