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Only 27 of 62 PhDs hired as Vietnam ramps up brain gain efforts

A total of 62 PhD holders, most of whom were trained overseas, applied for academic and research positions at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM).

Experts warn of sophisticated counterfeit drug networks in Vietnam

Authorities expose alarming schemes mixing real and fake medicine, while shell companies abroad help illicit drugs enter Vietnam’s market undetected.

Resettlement project in Hanoi remains vacant after 5 years

Five years after its completion, the commercial housing project for resettlement in the X2 area in Hanoi has only a few residents.

Use of counterfeit goods in health care is a crime: Health Minister

“Counterfeit goods in the healthcare industry are not merely commercial fraud but a crime,” said Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan, adding that drug inspections must not be conducted half-heartedly.

France and Vietnam partner on future-focused development goals

Ambassador Brochet outlines shared goals in innovation, trade, and cultural growth as President Macron visits Vietnam.

Vietnam health minister: Fake medical products are not fraud - they’re a crime

Counterfeit health goods spark reform push, with new decree updates expected.

What MHA say about replacing underperformers with PhDs for civil service roles?

Addressing concerns about the lack of staff quotas to recruit talent, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has said that those who fail to meet requirements would be removed to make way for talented individuals.

Localities near Hanoi seek investors for multi-billion dong projects

Bac Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Hoa Binh, Ha Nam, Hung Yen, and Hai Duong are planning to seek capital and investors for multiple multi-billion dong projects.

Expert urges crackdown on fake, contaminated food items

Associate Prof Dr Bui Thi An, former National Assembly Deputy, says that profit-driven motives have led to rampant fake and contaminated food, with consumers suffering the consequences.

Madam Nguyen Thi Binh at 98: A life shaped by peace, love, and revolution

At the age of 98, former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh sat down with us to reflect on her years of revolutionary activity, her thoughts on the future of the country, and her hopes for younger generations.

Fallen crowns: The dark scandals of Vietnam’s beauty queens

Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien’s fraud case isn’t the first - Vietnam has seen several former pageant winners embroiled in serious scandals.

Fake product scandal engulfs Vietnamese celebrities

An alarming wave of false advertising and counterfeit products has drawn in top Vietnamese artists and influencers, sparking public outrage and legal scrutiny.

Macron’s Southeast Asia tour begins in Vietnam to reaffirm strategic ties

President Emmanuel Macron prioritizes Vietnam in his Indo-Pacific strategy, reinforcing a special bond and a growing partnership.

Breaking Vietnam’s institutional curse: A call for bold reform

With trillions in projects stalled, institutional reform emerges as Vietnam’s most urgent national task.

Young intellectuals appeal to Party leadership after decade of service

Project 500 participants hope for special recruitment as administrative reforms shrink available posts.

Sailing through culture: A living delta beyond the riverbanks

The Mekong Delta’s true richness lies in its people, crafts, and river-rooted stories.

A farewell to President Tran Duc Luong, a leader of substance

The former President is remembered for his intellect, humility, and decisive leadership during Vietnam’s pivotal transformation years.

Tay woman brings western tourists to northwesten village to farm and till soil

In 2017, with savings from her job as a tour guide, Hoang Thi Xoi convinced her parents to renovate their home in Tong Pinh Cai village (Lam Thuong, Luc Yen, Yen Bai) to serve tourists.

Commune officers with overseas degrees vs local graduates: who stays?

VietNamNet readers have argued that high academic titles don’t equal talent, and that local authorities must create mechanisms to support truly capable officers.

No more “stepchild” status: Private sector gets long-awaited boost

Experts believe that Resolution 68 introduces breakthrough policies to support the rapid, safe, and healthy development of the private sector while restoring confidence and motivation for private enterprises.