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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.

Small- and medium-sized enterprises encouraged to 'play big'

Lacking qualified workers as well as knowledge about import/export policies is the biggest barrier for Vietnamese enterprises. But e-commerce platforms are expected to help boost exports of these businesses.

Cuban man and Vietnamese girl run banh my stall in HCM City

Running into each other on a street, a Cuban man fell in love with a Vietnamese girl just after a few greetings. Finding new joy in life, he decided to settle down in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s digital enterprises urged to lead in advanced technologies

Vietnamese digital technology enterprises are called to pioneer advanced technologies and drive the nation’s digital transformation, as emphasized at the 6th National Forum on Vietnam's Digital Technology Enterprises.

Prime Minister’s European tour: Strengthening ties and fostering innovation

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh begins a pivotal European tour to Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland, aiming to deepen bilateral relations, advance trade and innovation, and position Vietnam as a leader in the smart era.

Streamlining the apparatus: who leaves and who stays?

When streamlining the apparatus, many officers will become redundant and will need support to seek new jobs.

Vietnam joins global trend with 'Make in' initiative

The global "Make in" movement, including Vietnam's own initiative, highlights the growing importance of local manufacturing in achieving sustainable development and economic resilience.

Digital tech firms lead economic innovation under Make in Vietnam strategy

The Make in Vietnam initiative is transforming the nation’s ICT industry, shifting its focus from assembly and outsourcing to innovation and core technology development, cementing its role in Vietnam’s digital economy.

Billionaire brothers bring prosperity to football and business in Vietnam

The Nguyen Xuan family has left an indelible mark on Vietnamese football and business, with three of its seven siblings achieving significant success in both fields.

Hai Phong woman makes expensive dolls favored by foreign travelers

The unusual products with a strong Vietnamese imprint created by a 35-year-old woman in Hai Phong are admired and favored by foreign travelers. Rapid-fire orders are coming, though clients have to wait two years to get deliveries.

The benefactors behind the scholarships for talented students in HCM City

With the 1-and-1 talent scholarship in HCM City, each student receives support from a benefactor, some of whom are named, while others remain anonymous. Some have passed away, yet their families continue the philanthropic tradition.

Early retirement trend reshapes administrative landscape in Vietnam

In a significant move toward administrative reform, many senior officials in Vietnam have chosen early retirement to facilitate restructuring and create opportunities for younger leaders.

Vietnam needs $701 billion to realize ‘net-zero’ plan

Vietnam has to overcom great challenges to mobilize $701 billion, the amount of capital needed to implement a net-zero plan.

6th grader competes with 9th graders, takes advance placement exam twice

Pham Hai Nam, a sixth-grade student, has made a remarkable impression by twice advancing to participate in academic contests initially designed for senior students.

Lottery ticket seller in HCM City feeds wild birds to ease loneliness

Regardless of profit or loss, every day a lottery ticket seller in HCM City reserves some money to buy food to ‘treat’ the birds as a way to find joy and ease his loneliness.