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Young woman with paraplegia marries, gives birth, and starts a career

Nhung’s wedding was very special. She was carried by her father and handed over to the groom, who then pushed Nhung in her wheelchair down the aisle, moving many people at the wedding ceremony to tears.

Survey shows rising confidence among businesses in Vietnam

A recent survey reveals increasing optimism among businesses in Vietnam as they recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

Vietnam prepares for nationwide motorcycle emission testing from 2025

The Ministry of Transport clarifies that emission testing for motorcycles and scooters will not begin immediately when the Road Traffic Safety Law takes effect in 2025.

New Chinese Ambassador He Wei: Vietnam-China relations are at their best

Chinese Ambassador He Wei, just one month into his tenure, praises the growing strength of Vietnam-China relations following Premier Li Qiang’s visit.

Government initiates new framework for managing KOL activities in Vietnam

To maintain a cleaner, more positive online environment and promote beneficial content, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) of Vietnam is calling for stricter regulations to manage Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

VN needs new policy to help form multi-billion dollar businesses: expert

Vietnam has large corporations with capital of trillions of dong called the "iron fists" of the national economy. However, they need more support and encouragement to further growth to obtain regional and international stature.

Business etiquette training in Vietnam sees surge

Business etiquette courses, still a relatively new concept in Vietnam, are gaining traction as companies invest heavily to elevate their staff’s interpersonal skills.

Loc Troi’s financial troubles: Was former CEO Duy Thuan the turning point?

Loc Troi, a company that dominated the agricultural industry for decades, is now reeling from financial losses, risky strategies, and an investigation into former CEO Nguyen Duy Thuan, who faces accusations of misconduct.

VN's bird-watching tours attract high-spending tourists from around the world

Bird-watching tours in Vietnam are drawing affluent tourists from the U.S., Europe, and Asia, willing to spend thousands of dollars for a chance to photograph rare bird species.

American husband transforms 6,000sq.m plot into a Vietnamese garden for his wife

To fulfill his Vietnamese wife’s dream of having a garden, a retired American man transformed a large plot of land in Arizona, growing a variety of Vietnamese produce.

The box-like houses in a small alley in HCM City neighborhood

The small alley at No 24 Thu Khoa Huan street in district 1, HCM City, which has existed since the French colonial period, shows a clear contrast between the modern, spacious houses on one side and tiny houses on the other.

The craft village in HCM City where every worker has scars

A craft village located in the heart of HCM City for many years provided the livelihood for hundreds of households whose workers bear scars on their bodies from the hard work.

Press agencies call for preferential taxes to help overcome difficulties

The administration of Vietnam over the years has cut taxes and eased required local contributions to help people recover after wars, natural disasters and epidemics. And it now should apply a similar policy for press agencies.

ASEAN's digital economy: opportunities for Vietnam's growth

ASEAN is currently undergoing a robust digital transformation. How can Vietnam seize opportunities from the region to enhance its digital connectivity and advance its national digital economy strategy?

Vietnam’s growth rate skyrockets: Factors behind the surge

The leading Japanese newspaper Nikkei recently headlined, “Vietnam's Q3 Growth Soars Like a Rocket at 7.4%, the Highest in Two Years.”

Hanoi's remarkable transformation after 20 years

Hanoi is not perfect, but Hanoi in 2024 is way better than Hanoi in the 2000s. And with a promising plan and a generation eager to contribute and change society for the better, Hanoi in 2034 might progress even further.

Vietnamese businesses in the ‘nation’s rising era’:

While Vietnamese businesses are described as having strong resilience which has helped them survive challenges, they are very slow in "growing up", though the Party has listed them as an important factor determining Vietnam’s economic development.

VN attracts investors in the race to build data centers across Southeast Asia

With around 30 data centers and more on the way, Vietnam is becoming a hub for cloud and data storage, supported by favorable regulations and growing digitalization in the economy.

VN’s top leader's visit to France, Mongolia, Ireland results in 20 agreements

The official visit of Party Chief, President To Lam to Mongolia, Ireland, and France included nearly 80 diverse activities and yielded significant diplomatic achievements.

Mysterious tycoon Ho Xuan Nang: Will he join Vietnam’s billionaire club?

Ho Xuan Nang, the man behind Vicostone and Phenikaa, remains one of the stock market’s hidden billionaires. His foray into autonomous tech may change that.