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The promising future of Vietnam’s cultural industries

Vietnam’s cultural industries are poised to contribute 7% of GDP by 2030, with Ho Chi Minh City leading the charge in cinema, performing arts, and cultural tourism.

At 24, Hanoi’s youngest pho master keeps a four-generation tradition alive

A family-run pho shop on Nguyen Khuyen Street, Hanoi, draws crowds with its rich broth and handcrafted techniques, overseen by its youngest owner, 24-year-old Co Thanh Huong.

Developing high technology is key for country to take off

Vietnam deeply understands that high-tech development is not only necessary for enhancing productivity, quality, and competition, but also for propelling the nation's economic takeoff, HCM City Party Committee Secretary Nguyen Van Nen has said.

Vietnam’s tech transformation through "Make in Vietnam"

With over 50,000 tech companies and $152 billion in revenue, Vietnam’s "Make in Vietnam" strategy is transforming its ICT sector into a global powerhouse.

Vietnam embarks on revolutionary political system restructuring

Vietnam has initiated a historic overhaul of its political system, aiming to streamline governance and reduce bureaucracy by 2025 - a revolutionary move that reflects the nation’s growing ambitions.

National AI strategy needed to unlock Vietnam’s full potential

The rapid development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) are poised to propel Vietnam’s digital transformation and economic growth, creating opportunities across various sectors.

Two concerts and VND53.2 trillion of revenue from cultural industry in HCM City

It is expected that total revenue from eight cultural industries will be roughly VND148 trillion by 2030 (VND53.2 trillion by 2025 and VND94.8 trillion by 2030) in HCM City.

Self-reliance and innovation: The path to Vietnam’s digital success

With goals of $100 billion in tech export revenue by 2035, Vietnam’s ICT sector is poised for global expansion under the guidance of Resolution 57 and the “Make in Vietnam” vision.

Vietnamese vintner dreams of bringing Italian winemaking to his homeland

After decades in Italy, Vu Huu Hung hopes to bring the art of winemaking to Vietnam, despite challenges posed by its climate and soil.

Love and culture: Japanese woman’s journey as a bride in Vietnam

Marrying a man from Dak Lak, Japanese woman Kawkami Kanako has embraced life in Vietnam, discovering its vibrant culture, food, and family traditions.

The famous billionaire brothers of the Nguyen family

The eldest brother Nguyen Van Thien deserves credit for finding the famous striker Xuan Son for Vietnam’s football.

Digital technology transforms Party’s leadership methodology in new era

Within a short time, the Central Party Office has developed software that tracks the progress of Party Congresses at various levels.

More Vietnamese engineers should be trained for semiconductor industry

Training engineers for the semiconductor industry should be a goal of human resource development in Vietnam, speakers said at a workshop on the ‘Vietnam semiconductor industry C=SET+1’, held on the sidelines of the sixth Make in Vietnam Forum.

19-year-old changes way she looks at life after enduring chemotherapy

One year ago, Luong Ha Chau, who was then 19, was in a hospital bed enduring painful chemotherapy sessions from fighting two serious diseases simultaneously.

A promise fulfilled: How crochet transformed a bodybuilder’s life

After a vow to his late nephew, a fitness enthusiast in Da Nang discovered a love for crochet, inspiring countless admirers online.

Virtual assistants can improve civil servant quality: minister

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung believes there is a novel approach to improving public servant quality - providing each with a virtual assistant.

TikTok star’s battle with cancer and the love story that inspires millions

"When you recover, you can love someone else. For now, let me stay by your side and take care of you," the man told Dam Thanh Huyen, 27, from Bac Ninh, well-known among netizens by her nickname ‘Nang’ (Sunshine).

Vietnam and Poland explore upgrading relations to a strategic partnership

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk have agreed to consider upgrading Vietnam-Poland relations to a strategic partnership, marking a new chapter in their 75-year-long friendship.

Telcos seek solutions to find niche markets for 5G services

Telecom carriers, when commercializing 5G, need to join forces with solution and software firms to find niche markets and provide apps suited to Vietnam’s conditions, according to the Authority of Telecommunications (AOS).

Digital transformation in healthcare sector proceeds at snail’s pace

The deployment of electronic medical records (EMR), the core of digital transformation in the healthcare sector, has been going very slowly.