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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?

Vietnam’s declining birth rate: financial burden or shifting societal values?

While financial concerns are a key factor, experts argue that emotional stress and changing societal values are equally responsible for Vietnam’s declining birth rate.

Admired Vietnamese man who married North Korean woman passes away

Pham Ngoc Canh, a man whose beautiful fairy-tale-like love story with his North Korean wife touched many hearts, passed away on February 26.

Digital economy, hi-tech economy, and applicable policies

To date, there has been no universally accepted definition of what constitutes a digital economy.

Professor shares insights on elevating startups to international stature

Vietnamese startups will be able to quickly join international markets with innovative products and technologies, and proficiency in foreign languages, according to Prof Tran Luong Son, Director of the Entrepreneurship Program at SUNY Cobleskill.

Medical genius: a Vietnamese professor’s life-changing journey

The surgical operations, including one that was the world's first, conducted by Professor Dr Nguyen The Hoang over three decades have helped transform the lives of many people.

Five factors to consider when merging provinces

National Assembly Deputy Pham Trong Nghia believes that to abolish district-level administration, amendments to the Constitution must be studied, and the merger of provinces must be based on clear criteria.

Vietnam-South Korea partnership: Driving tech self-sufficiency and innovation

South Korean Ambassador Choi Young Sam discusses trade, investment, and technology cooperation, highlighting South Korea’s role in Vietnam’s economic growth.

Vietnam considers rice price floor as exports hit record low of $390 per ton

With demand falling from major buyers like the Philippines and Indonesia, Vietnam is seeking new export markets to maintain long-term sustainability.

Miss Crescent Moon VN 2025: A groundbreaking pageant for women with disabilities

Miss Crescent Moon Vietnam 2025 is the first beauty pageant for women with disabilities in Vietnam, featuring 70 contestants in its semi-finals.

QTSC gets boost to become Southeast Asia’s leading digital tech hub

Resolution 98 and Resolution 57 have created a ‘dual boost’, propelling Quang Trung Software City (QTSC) to become Southeast Asia’s leading digital technology hub.

SOEs seek greater autonomy in business operations

Leaders of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), which have proposed numerous solutions and targets to help obtain the targeted GDP growth rate of 8 percent, say they want greater autonomy in their business operations.

Vietnam’s population may decline after three decades due to low birth rates

If fertility rates remain low, Vietnam will face a shrinking workforce and aging population. The government is considering policy changes to reverse the trend.

Inside the 7-day psychological trap: How scammers steal millions

Cybercriminals are using AI to create fake identities and trick victims into losing millions. Learn how to protect yourself.

Is social housing really affordable? Vietnamese workers say no

Despite government incentives, social housing in Vietnam is still too expensive for low-income families. What can be done to fix this?

Vietnam’s minimum wage falls short of living costs

As living costs rise, more Vietnamese workers are leaving major cities to find financial stability elsewhere. The push for a living wage is stronger than ever.

Guarding the frontier: The untold sacrifices of Vietnam’s border soldiers

Vietnam’s border guards brave sleepless nights, harsh terrain, and extreme weather to protect national sovereignty and support local communities.

The forgotten sector: Why household businesses are vital to Vietnam’s economy

Vietnam’s 5.2 million family-run businesses contribute nearly a quarter of GDP and 39 percent of jobs. Yet, they remain largely overlooked by economic policies.

Breaking barriers for Vietnam’s EdTech industry: Challenges and opportunities

With a $3.5 billion market, Vietnam’s EdTech industry faces challenges. Discover how new policies could shape the future of education technology.

Heroic act: Vietnamese tourist rescues young woman in China

A Vietnamese traveler carried a young woman down steep stone steps at a scenic site in Guizhou, China, to get her emergency medical help, earning widespread praise.