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Don't just talk about attraction, make Vietnam a magnet!

We can't just talk about gravitational pull; we need to think about making Vietnam a magnet to create that attraction. We can't simply say "come here" without creating the necessary allure.

From husband to wife: Da Nang man's transition supported by loving family

After eight years of marriage and having two children together, Tien Le decided to transition to live as a woman, fulfilling a lifelong dream. The surgery is scheduled for the end of the year, but everyone already calls Tien Le “sister.”

Journey of ’exporting’ knowledge by a Gen-Y author

Vo Minh Quan’s wish is to contribute to creating a wave of Vietnamese authors daring to ’package’ and share their knowledge and experiences with global readers, fostering confidence and pride in Vietnamese intellect.

Cultural fusion and love: The Story of a 22-year Vietnamese-German marriage

Lien often humorously describes her 22-year marriage to her German husband, Anton Ernst, as "the coal seller marrying the lime kiln owner," highlighting their differences. He is fair-skinned with blue eyes, while she has a golden, darker complexion.

VN student fluent in 5 languages wins scholarship to Canada’s top university

Among thousands of outstanding students nominated worldwide, Huynh Ngoc Anh Thu has been selected as one of the 37 recipients of the prestigious Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship at the University of Toronto, Canada's leading university.

Vietnam’s cultural tourism boom: A youth-driven renaissance

Vietnam is experiencing a surge in cultural tourism, driven by a growing international appetite for heritage and culinary experiences. The trend is particularly embraced by the country’s young generation.

The feelings of a father who has two trans girls

The day when Nga and Chau left for Thailand to have transgender operations, their father saw them off at the airport security gate.

Growth quality depends on executives’ courage to take action

Officials’ spirit of taking responsibility, "daring to think and daring to do", needs to be promoted to help the national economy overcome the current difficult period.

Artists seek to compose more operas that appeal to general audiences

After ‘Co Sao’ (Miss Sao), the first Vietnamese opera, was performed, artists have tried to create masterpieces that are more accessible to Vietnamese audiences.

The last of the old book sellers: A 90-year-old man's daily struggle in Saigon

Amid the scorching heat and sudden rain showers of Saigon, Tran Minh Quang, a 90-year-old man from Dong Nai, tirelessly arranges and protects his collection of old books on a small pushcart.

Circuit-3 500kv transmission lines – continuation of miracle

Thirty years ago, at 7:07pm on May 27, 1994, the 500kV power transmission line system was officially put into operation.

Scientists warn of ‘marriage pressure’ due to abnormal sex ratio

If the gap in the number of boys and girls at birth in Vietnam continues to widen, it will severely impact people born after 2005. By 2030, of those of marriageable age, about 10 percent of men won’t find spouses.

Vietnam gearing up for aged society

Population aging is creating new pressure and challenges to which the population and development work needs to flexibly respond as there are only 14 years left for Vietnam to prepare for an aged society.

Guest workers grow Vietnamese veggies, rice in their gardens in Japan

Two Vietnamese friends decided to start a garden full of of Vietnamese vegetables on land they borrowed from a Japanese neighbor to help ease their homesickness.

Unleashing offshore wind potential: Vietnam's path to green energy

Offshore wind energy is crucial to many nations' green energy transition, but Vietnam is new to this field.

What Vietnam can say and do

The philosophy that Vietnam has been pursuing is building peace instead of war, trust rather than hostility, cooperation instead of isolation, wisdom not violence, and going together, not alone.

Documentary heritage on brink of disappearing needs greater conservation efforts

Documentary heritage is a kind of cultural heritage, yet it has not been prescribed in the national legal system.

Ensuring cyber security for children – A top priority

Although being online is an integral part of children’s education and recreational activities, the internet has posed many risks for their safety.

Senior citizens in HCM City embrace technology to combat loneliness

In an effort to combat loneliness and keep up with the digital age, senior citizens in HCM City are enrolling in special classes to learn how to use smartphones and social media.

Three outstanding generations of a famous musical family

As the successors of musician Truong Ngoc Ninh, musician Anh Quan, singer My Linh (daughter-in-law) and granddaughter My Anh have all made great contributions to the Vietnamese music industry.