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Vietnamese adventurer joins Africa’s last hunter-gatherers on a hunt

The Hadzabe of Tanzania remain Africa’s only hunter-gatherer tribe, and Vietnamese YouTuber Phan Thanh Quoc had the rare opportunity to join them on a hunt.

A veteran cascadeur's narrow escape from death

Lu Dac Long, one of the first-generation cascadeurs in Vietnam, talked with VietNamNet about his first days as a stuntman, and about his memories and work over the last 30 years.

North-South high-speed rail: Vietnam’s largest infrastructure dream

Vietnam’s ambitious $67 billion North-South high-speed rail, designed to cut travel time between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to just 5.5 hours, is moving closer to reality.

Youngest stuntwoman performs in multi-billion VND films

As one of the youngest stuntwomen in Vietnam, Cam Tu is happy to pursue her passion and says Injuries and accidents on the job have not discouraged her from continuing.

What will determine the success or failure of North-South high-speed railway?

Vietnam needs a transparent policy to mobilize non-state capital for the North-South high-speed railway project. This is expected to be the most important factor determining the success or failure of the project.

The ‘institutional bottlenecks’ and ‘pressure of reform’

As the Party Secretary General, his speech is a wake-up call that urges people to take actions, an order that must be implemented without any delay, and a flag for us to follow and go ahead.

Vietnamese YouTuber dares to dance with venomous snakes in Tanzania

A Vietnamese YouTuber ventured into the heart of Tanzania to witness the Zigua people's extraordinary tradition of snake dancing.

Breaking the stagnation: Why Vietnam needs skilled leaders to thrive

More than 30 years since identifying economic stagnation as a critical risk, Vietnam is still grappling with this challenge.

Key to Vietnam’s progress: Institutional reform rooted in human capacity

Institutional reform requires not only innovative frameworks but also the right individuals to design and implement them. A recent VietNamNet roundtable discussed how Vietnam can create a new era of progress through people-driven reforms.

Unprecedented: Two Vietnamese concerts sell out

Vietnam showbiz experienced an unprecedented occurrence recently when tickets to two Vietnamese concerts sold out, while the K-Pop Super Concert was postponed because of slow ticket sales.

The selfless cleaners of Hoan Kiem Lake

‘Cleaning Hoan Kiem Lake with Ninomiya’ is a group dedicated to their course and it all started with the action of one Japanese man.

Institutional reform: Reducing administrative market interference

Shifting from administrative commands to policy-driven mechanisms is vital for Vietnam's economic modernization, experts highlight.

Streamlining Vietnam’s multi-sector ministries: A proposal for reform

After 17 years of maintaining 22 ministries and ministerial-level agencies, Vietnam is poised for a critical re-evaluation to ensure its state apparatus aligns with the needs of the modern era.

Vietnam must transform its institutional mindset for the new era

VietnamNet introduce a roundtable discussion titled "Vietnam steps into the new era – an era of national empowerment," with the first session focused on activating national resources for development.

HCM City 30-year-old spends only VND35 million travelling in 4 countries

The young woman drove a motorbike through four countries, traveled 15,000 kilometers within 65 days, and spent only VND35 million for her memorable trip.

Two girls fall in love at first sight, receive blessings from both families

Sharing sweet love moments on social networks, two beautiful girls have attracted the attention and admiration of many people.

Vietnam poised to tap into $2 trillion ASEAN digital economy

As the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, Vietnam stands before a major opportunity to integrate into the $2 trillion ASEAN digital economy.

Votive paper and lacquer craft villages to be part of tours for foreigners

Phuc Am votive papers and Ha Thai lacquer craft villages in Duyen Thai commune in Thuong Tin district in Hanoi will be included in tours designed for foreign investors.

Vietnamese man speaks multiple accents well, earns millions of dong per minute

Tran Thien Trung’s videos showing him mimic other people’s voices often moves people from surprise to admiration. His videos on the internet have attracted 1-2 million viewers.

Handcrafted Vietnamese dolls spark global demand for young artisan

Nguyen Thi Thu Nga, a 90s-born artist from Hai Phong city, is one of the few in Vietnam crafting high-end ball-jointed dolls, whose unique style and cultural flair are captivating collectors worldwide.