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Scientists warn of ‘marriage pressure’ due to abnormal sex ratio

If the gap in the number of boys and girls at birth in Vietnam continues to widen, it will severely impact people born after 2005. By 2030, of those of marriageable age, about 10 percent of men won’t find spouses.

Vietnam gearing up for aged society

Population aging is creating new pressure and challenges to which the population and development work needs to flexibly respond as there are only 14 years left for Vietnam to prepare for an aged society.

Guest workers grow Vietnamese veggies, rice in their gardens in Japan

Two Vietnamese friends decided to start a garden full of of Vietnamese vegetables on land they borrowed from a Japanese neighbor to help ease their homesickness.

Unleashing offshore wind potential: Vietnam's path to green energy

Offshore wind energy is crucial to many nations' green energy transition, but Vietnam is new to this field.

What Vietnam can say and do

The philosophy that Vietnam has been pursuing is building peace instead of war, trust rather than hostility, cooperation instead of isolation, wisdom not violence, and going together, not alone.

Documentary heritage on brink of disappearing needs greater conservation efforts

Documentary heritage is a kind of cultural heritage, yet it has not been prescribed in the national legal system.

Ensuring cyber security for children – A top priority

Although being online is an integral part of children’s education and recreational activities, the internet has posed many risks for their safety.

Senior citizens in HCM City embrace technology to combat loneliness

In an effort to combat loneliness and keep up with the digital age, senior citizens in HCM City are enrolling in special classes to learn how to use smartphones and social media.

Three outstanding generations of a famous musical family

As the successors of musician Truong Ngoc Ninh, musician Anh Quan, singer My Linh (daughter-in-law) and granddaughter My Anh have all made great contributions to the Vietnamese music industry.

Mekong Delta farmer turns vegetarian, rescues cows from slaughterhouses

Once well known for being the most well-off farmer in an area with thousands of rice fields, a farmer in the Mekong Delta has used his savings to rescue cows and buffaloes from slaughterhouses.

IT firms see opportunity to earn billions of dollars in Japan

The Vietnam-Japan digital transformation association (VADX JAPAN) is expected to act as the strategic bridge to help Vietnam’s IT firms reach revenue of $1 billion by 2025.

How can people prepare for old age?

As Vietnamese life expectancy has increased by 30 years in the last six decades, Vietnamese need to prepare for a healthy aging period.

Behind the scenes: The unsung heroes of Vietnam’s communication network

Deep within the Central Post Office, a dedicated team of communication experts works tirelessly to ensure uninterrupted communication between Vietnam's top leaders and the rest of the nation.

Vietnam gears up for fourth wave of FDI inflows

As Vietnam enters its 37th year of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), the country is on the cusp of a significant new phase.

Tan Tan Peanuts founder faces legal charges: A decade-long corporate saga

Tan Tan Peanuts, a popular snack among Vietnamese consumers, has been embroiled in a prolonged legal battle leading to the prosecution of its founder.

Artists strive to localize and globalize Vietnamese musical theater

Since the first Vietnamese musical "Co Sao" (Ms. Sao), local artists have been working to make this art form more accessible and relatable to local audiences, while also striving to internationalize Vietnamese musical.

VN’s tech firms ready to partner with South Korea in digital transformation

Vietnamese IT firms are ready to act as partners with South Korean businesses in digital transformation because the South Korean IT outsourcing market is now valued at $600 billion and expected to be $800 billion by 2028.

Experts warn of negative population growth rate as fertility rate drops

The average number of babies in 2023 that each Vietnamese woman had was 1.96, the lowest figure in the last 63 years. The birth rate decrease is expected to continue in the years to come.

The rise and fall of three highland tycoons in Vietnam

The tale of three highland entrepreneurs who once dominated the business scene in Vietnam highlights a dramatic turn of events. Their companies, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai, Hoang Anh Gia Lai, and Duc Long Gia Lai, are now grappling difficulties.

Outstanding loans soar, SBV pursues flexible monetary policy

After two months of negative growth, credit began increasing again in March and gained a 6 percent growth rate by the end of June.