Thuy Tien’s scandal teaches artists to research the products they advertise

Following the scandal involving the beauty queen Thuy Tien, Duoc Si Tien noted that this serves as a significant lesson for artists. Every celebrity bears the responsibility of thoroughly researching products before advertising them.

VN’s billion-dollar private sector: Growth, challenges, and global ambitions

Despite economic expansion, Vietnam’s private businesses remain small globally. What challenges do they face?

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max and 17 Air surface in leaked 3D renders

Leaked 3D renders reveal the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Air, showing a bold new design that resembles Google Pixel cameras.

Vietnam needs paradigm shift in mindset to tackle air pollution

Vietnam needs a paradigm shift in the management of emission sources to hold entities accountable and address air pollution more effectively in the near future.

Workers leaving their jobs due to reorganisation to be retrained

After State agencies streamline their staff organisation, many workers need to change their jobs, thus they must be equipped with suitable vocational skills to adapt to the new working environment.

Free tuition for public students brings joy to millions of families

The policy of exempting tuition fees for public school students at all levels nationwide from September this year has brought joy to millions of families.

Mekong Delta woman saves lives for decades with free swimming lessons

For Tran Thi Kim Thia (also known as Sau Thia), who was honoured in 2017 by the BBC for coaching over 2,000 kids in swimming for 15 years, teaching the skills is not just a job, but a noble mission.

Victims of human trafficking forced into online fraud: Border Guard

Statistics show that up to 94 per cent of human trafficking cases involve the use of social media, with fake accounts on Facebook, Zalo and Telegram.

Vietnamese fishermen earn millions overnight with bountiful anchovy harvest

With favorable weather and abundant anchovy stocks, Vietnamese fishermen in Phu Yen are enjoying a highly profitable fishing season.

Hanoi’s train street relocation would require massive funding, lawmakers say

Proposed changes to Vietnam’s railway law reignite the debate over relocating Hanoi’s Train Street and the high costs involved.

First-time homebuyers in VN get a break with new low-interest mortgage plans

In response to government initiatives, banks are launching long-term mortgage solutions with rates starting at just 3.6%, enabling young people to own homes with minimal financial stress.

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max: A bigger, more powerful flagship is coming

Apple is set to introduce a thicker iPhone 17 Pro Max, potentially offering a bigger battery, an upgraded 48MP telephoto camera, and a sleeker Face ID system to maximize display space.

Nguyen Dinh Nhu Van crowned Miss Global 2025 amid controversy over disputed map

Vietnam’s Nguyen Dinh Nhu Van takes home the Miss Global 2025 crown, but the event is overshadowed by a geopolitical controversy.

University reform plan to prioritize STEM, health sciences, and teacher training

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son discusses the country’s strategic plan to restructure universities, prioritize STEM fields, and enhance research institutions for national development.

Vietnam considers extending VAT reduction through late 2025 and 2026

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed the Ministry of Finance to assess extending VAT reductions through 2026.

Pi Network token plunges, community retaliates against Bybit exchange

Pi Network's token dropped to $1.23 before rebounding, while its community attacked Bybit after CEO Ben Zhou’s criticism.

Vietnamese horror film 'Quy Nhap Trang' dominates box office

'Quy Nhap Trang' (The Corpse) dominates the Vietnamese box office, surpassing VND 60 billion, while 'Nha Gia Tien' (Ancestral House) enters the top 8 highest-grossing films of all time.

Vietnam debates gradual tobacco tax hike to prevent illicit trade surge

Vietnam considers raising tobacco taxes every two years to avoid economic disruptions while promoting public health and increasing state revenue.

BAT Vietnam supports women in Tay Ninh with micro-financing initiative

Building on the success of previous years, BAT Vietnam is expanding its Women’s Empowerment Program in 2025 by partnering with local authorities to provide micro-financing support to underprivileged women in border areas of Tay Ninh province.

Vietnamese consumers boycott Baby Three dolls over controversial imagery

Baby Three dolls face backlash in Vietnam as brands withdraw support over concerns about sovereignty violations.

Vietnam accelerates digital asset regulation: New framework expected by March 13

The Ministry of Finance is finalizing a pilot resolution to govern virtual and crypto assets in Vietnam, expected by mid-March.

Vietnamese farmers cash in on soft-shell crab farming innovation

Mô hình nuôi cua biển trong hộp nhựa ở Hà Tĩnh mang về thu nhập cao, thu hồi vốn nhanh. Mỗi năm hợp tác xã thu lợi nhuận 1 tỷ đồng.

Centuries-old ‘fighting market’ proposed for national cultural heritage list

The Chuong Market Festival, a centuries-old New Year tradition in Thanh Hoa where participants hurl tomatoes and eggs at each other for good luck, has been nominated for recognition as a national intangible cultural heritage.

Viettel partners with Middle Eastern telecom giant for 5G technology trials

Vietnam’s Make in Vietnam 5G equipment is being tested in the Middle East, marking a major step in global telecom expansion.

Vietnam accelerates plan to streamline provincial and local government

The Vietnamese government has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to urgently develop a plan to restructure administrative agencies at the provincial, district, and commune levels, ensuring a leaner, more effective system.