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Why this Vietnamese doctor turned down Harvard for a hospital job

After earning his PhD and receiving a prestigious invitation from Harvard, Dr. Duong Thanh Tai made a surprising career decision.

Hydrogen economy: A distant dream or future reality?

Despite its promise, the hydrogen economy faces numerous challenges, including high costs and low efficiency, hindering its widespread adoption.

Vietnam’s ICT giants lead the nation’s digital revolution

Viettel, VNPT, MobiFone, FPT, CMC, and VNG are driving Vietnam’s digital transformation, making a global impact.

Bringing AI to healthcare: Dr. Pham Huy Hieu’s journey of innovation and impact

The 33-year-old scientist shares his vision for affordable and scalable medical technology.

Two elderly friends in Thanh Hoa move closer after nearly 90 years of friendship

Two elderly women in Thanh Hoa prove that true friendship knows no age, moving back to live closer after decades apart.

Developing a market roadmap for Vietnam’s digital technology enterprises

The development of the Vietnam Digital Technology Enterprise Map aims to position Vietnamese enterprises in the market, enhancing their competitiveness and expanding opportunities for domestic and international collaboration.

Expert suggests cutting personal income tax to ease financial pressure

The current progressive personal income tax (PIT) list has seven brackets, with rates from 5 percent to 35 percent. Experts have suggested reducing it to five brackets, with the highest rate capped at 25 percent.

Universities to lay out red carpet for professors, talents

The Vietnam National University HCM City (VNUHCMC) is planning to invite 100 visiting professors in the next five years, and other universities are spending billions of dong to attract talents.

Historic merger of provinces needs strategic vision

One of the critical issues arising in the merging of provinces, the abolishing of district-level administration, and the reorganizing of communes is the significant number of civil servants and officials that will become redundant.

Vietnam’s private sector struggles with systemic obstacles

Despite playing a vital role in GDP growth, private enterprises face persistent challenges, especially in institutional reform and access to resources.

University graduate credits his achievements to his mother and her dreams

Even now, Phu vividly remembers when he and his siblings collected mango seeds to trade for instant noodles, or when his mother had to pawn the gold bracelet left by his grandmother.

Eighty-two-year-old Vietnamese man travels across country with family

On February 3, 2025, or the sixth day of the new lunar year, Pham Ngoc Van, 82, returned to his home in Sa Dec in DongThap province after a 10-day journey from HCM City in the south to Cao Bang in the north with his youngest daughter's family.

Social media madness: The latest trends captivating Vietnam’s youth

From saying farewell to iconic landmarks to trying odd food combinations, Vietnam’s online community embraces creativity and controversy.

Finger amputations: the dangers of breeding venomous cobra snakes

Many cobra breeders in Tu Xa commune, LamThao district, in Phu Tho province have lost fingers after being attacked by venomous snakes.

IoT, blockchain emerge as new targets for hackers

The proliferation of IoT devices and blockchain ecosystems will draw hackers to poorly secured devices and cryptocurrency trading platforms, amplifying financial risks and data losses for organizations, a report has found.

Named after a coiled snake, temple attracts raw pork offerings from visitors

There is a small temple in Bien Hoa City with a strange name - Mieu Ba Khoanh - that describes a snake rolling itself into a ball. Locals worship with raw pork at the temple every year.

Vietnam’s tech giants making waves globally

From software outsourcing to global innovation, Vietnamese ICT companies are making their mark on the world stage.

Safeguarding the right to free enterprise: A call for legal reform

Legal experts and lawmakers are calling for the removal of unnecessary business regulations that contradict the spirit of free enterprise as guaranteed by the 2013 Constitution.

Da River fishermen battle legendary monsters to make a living

Legendary fish and sudden storms make fishing on the Da River both thrilling and deadly.

Vietnam’s smallest commune, most densely populated area: A story of resilience

Despite covering less than half a square kilometer, Ngu Loc Commune is home to 19,000 residents, facing unique challenges and future opportunities.