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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.

Making English Vietnam's second language: A challenging but necessary task

Experts agree that gradually establishing English as the second language in Vietnamese schools is a challenging yet essential step that the country must take.

French woman of VN descent finds birth parents in just 2 hours via social media

In just two hours after sharing a single photo on social media, a French woman of Vietnamese descent was able to reunite with her birth family, ending a 30-year separation.

HCM City aims to become a cultural industry hub in Southeast Asia

Leveraging its unique advantages and competitive capacity, Ho Chi Minh City has chosen eight key cultural industries for development between now and 2030 to become a cultural industry centre in Southeast Asia.

Inside Dong Xam's 600-year-old silver craft village

Dong Xam Silver Craft Village in Thai Binh province, with nearly 600 years of history, is one of the most renowned traditional jewelry-making villages in northern Vietnam.

Automation expert aims to globalize Vietnamese ginseng

With an automated approach to ginseng production, Professor Dr. Dinh Van Hien has set a mission to not only make ginseng accessible to all Vietnamese people, including the poor, but also to introduce Vietnamese branded ginseng to the global market.

Love beyond borders: Chinese engineer marries quadriplegic Vietnamese woman

Once hesitant to believe in the love of a Chinese engineer, Le Pham Hoai Thu Thuy now experiences daily care and meticulous attention from her husband after a year of living together.

The secret of a Saigon-Style banh mi shop in Hong Kong

Two Saigonese women have brought their hometown's authentic banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches) to Hong Kong, determined to maintain the original flavor and not alter it to suit local tastes.

After years of hard work, couple travels by motorbike throughout the country

In 2022, Nguyen Hoang Cam advised his wife to give up their private business and spend time traveling. Together, they have been to more than 10 cities and provinces, making up for the years they had to work hard to provide for their family.

Young woman becomes famous TikToker, builds house for parents

Le Nguyen My Huyen, from the Mekong Delta, who has memories about her difficult childhood, has built a spacious house for her parents to show her gratitude after earning a lot of money from being a famous TikToker.

Part 1: Vietnam’s economy: facts and figures

From a poor country, Vietnam has made a strong rise and become closer to a higher average income level. It has become a destination of many multinationals and has integrated more deeply into the global supply chain.

Owing debt of gratitude to 'second family', man offers free shoe repair service

Located at the end of a small alley, the leather footwear workshop of Nguyen Ngo Duong, born in 1983 in Thu Duc City, HCM City, attracts many special clients, including lottery ticket sellers, scrap collectors and poor masons.

Experts warn of aging population, difficulties in caregiving

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has predicted that by 2038 there will be one person aged over 60 for every five people in Vietnam.

Question about sexual abuse from seventh grader surprises social worker

Children in remote and rural areas don’t have many opportunities to learn about knowledge and skills to prevent child sexual abuse. Even adults need to be equipped with knowledge about the issue

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.