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Heart transplant: 100 medical staff & police unite for 1,000km operation

In an unprecedented operation, a heart traveled 1,000 kilometers from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, where it was transplanted into a patient, marking a milestone achievement thanks to the coordinated efforts of over 100 dedicated professionals.

How a cosmetic surgery program helped a woman reclaim her confidence

Ninh Thi Thu Huong, 23, grew up in a rural farming family in Ninh Binh. At the age of three, she developed a tumor under her ear. Although doctors diagnosed it as malignant, the chances of success with surgery were low.

Pickleball fever: The new sport that’s sweeping through Vietnam

Vietnam is witnessing a new sports craze with the rapid rise of Pickleball, a game that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis.

Three generations of musical excellence in Vietnam’s renowned family

Continuing the legacy of musician Truong Ngoc Ninh, his children and grandchildren, including musician Anh Quan, singer My Linh (daughter-in-law), and granddaughter My Anh, are making significant contributions to the Vietnamese music scene.

Vietnam's new era: unified understanding and renewed commitment

As Vietnam approaches what is considered a new historical starting point, there is a pressing need for a unified understanding of this transformative era.

General Secretary To Lam champions economic focus for VN's prosperous future

In his inaugural article, General Secretary To Lam delineates a strategic path focused on economic growth and social welfare, pivotal for Vietnam’s long-term success.

Developers eye retirement housing to capitalise on Vietnam’s aging population

Major real estate developers are looking at pouring investments into the retirement housing market to capitalise on Vietnam's aging population.

Life in review: Prof Vo Tong Xuan’s seminal contributions to VN agriculture

Late Professor Vo Tong Xuan made an outsized contribution to Vietnam’s agriculture and food security with his research and creation of many new rice varieties to improve yields in the Mekong Delta.

Vietnam accelerates clean, sustainable energy development

As one of the countries most severely affected by climate change, Vietnam has been making great efforts to cope with climate change and pursue sustainable green development.

Incorporating English as a second language: Lessons from Singapore and Malaysia

Former Deputy Minister of Education and Training Tran Van Nhung believes that Vietnam should learn from the successful experiences of Singapore and Malaysia in integrating English into their education systems and broader society.

Vietnamese innovator could earn $1 million from rotating house design

Nguyen Van Luong, the inventor of a unique rotating house in Bac Giang, has sparked significant interest with rumors circulating about a potential $1 million licensing deal for his innovative design.

Proposals for dual citizenship and ID card facilitation for overseas Vietnamese

At a major conference in Hanoi, overseas Vietnamese delegates proposed that the government make it easier for them to regain their Vietnamese citizenship while retaining their foreign nationality, and to acquire ID cards.

Vietnamese adventurer conquers Tibet at 71, overcoming extreme challenges

At 71 years old, Tran Le Hung has once again proven that age is just a number, completing a secret and grueling 13,785-kilometer journey to Tibet. His reflections on the adventure offer insights into the challenges and rewards of extreme travel.

People who remain single or marry late should have higher social responsibility

Asked about measures to increase the birth rate in urban areas, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan said that individuals who do not want to marry or marry late should have increased "social responsibility".

Which pho is more delicious: Nam Dinh or Hanoi pho?

Arguments among fans of Nam Dinh pho and Hanoi pho broke out recently on social media after both kinds of pho were recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) as an intangible cultural heritage of Vietnam.

How are major realtors doing in the current property market?

Though analysts said the gloomy period of the real estate market is over, real estate firms keep complaining about difficulties.

Elderly lottery seller spends his money to buy starlings to set them free

Seeing starlings locked up in a cage on the roadside, a man over 80 years old used his savings to buy them back and then let them fly away.

Bac Ninh leaders found receiving under-the-table money before retirement

Before retiring, former Bac Ninh leaders received money from enterprises in reward for helping them win bids for large projects.

Woman marries paralyzed man, finding joy in their unique union

Despite her family's objections, a young woman from Phu Tho province insisted on marrying a man paralyzed from the waist down. Their marriage, though filled with difficulties, remains full of happiness.

Flexible policies needed for social housing mega-project

More flexible policies will help create incentives to attract investors and unlock the potential for expanding the social housing sector in Vietnam.