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Vietnam is a rising star in Asia: professor

Before National Day September 2, we received a letter from Prof Carl Thayer introducing a book titled ‘Vietnam: the rising star in Asia’, to be published in the time to come. The professor is co-author.

Vinh sets sights on Paris Olympics

Trinh Thu Vinh expects her highest result in Paris where she will be one among thousands of top competitors from all corners of the globe.

Female artist brings Vietnamese stage puppetry to the world

Meritorious Artist Nguyen Ho Thuy Tien who has a great passion for Vietnamese stage puppetry and has made efforts to bring the art genre to the world.

The man who is happy doing good deeds

“Hello, I’m Tac, the carrier of patients for free. How can I help you?”  Nguyen Van Tac, 53, has been asking this question over the last 20 years.

Life expectancy rises, but quality of life hindered by chronic disease

The life expectancy of Vietnamese has increased from 73.3 to 73.7 years, higher than other Southeast Asian countries.

The craftsman who devotes his life to woven paintings of Uncle Ho

The great Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh was honored in this way by a Hanoi craftsman.

VN-US relations raised to highest level, VN expects more US investors

Vietnam needs to improve the business environment to be able to attract large investors from the US, or ‘eagles’, as called by the Vietnamese.

Philippines, Vietnamese pals enjoying life through travel

"As two friends from Vietnam and the Philippines, we would like to show you how two different cultures could build up a friendship despite our differences and travel worldwide together."

Craft village preserves art of silversmithing

Renowned for its rich tradition of high craftsmanship, Dinh Cong silvercraft village has thrived for 1,500 years. However, it now faces the challenge of disappearing.

Young woman weaves brighter future

Like many Hrê ethnic youths in Teng Village in the central province of Quang Ngai, Pham Thi Y Hoa is overwhelmed with pride when she wears the distinctive traditional brocade costume of her ethnic group.

Network operators join forces to prevent internet market collapse

Telecom carriers are trying to cool down the fierce competition in the fixed broadband internet market.

Digital cooperation: Top priority in VN-US comprehensive strategic partnership

Digital cooperation is one of the priorities mentioned in the action plan to implement the joint declaration of Party Secretary General Nguyen Phu Trong and US President Joe Biden.

Vietnam's top runner on track for comeback after doping ban

Runner Quách Thị Lan has been in the last months of an 18-month ban after tested positive for a banned drug at the 31st SEA Games in 2022. The runner promised to return better and stronger by the end of this year.

VN faces tough situation amid historic ‘rice fever’

The Vietnam Food Association (VFA) has sent a report to the Prime Minister about the difficulties the rice production sector is facing amid historic rice price increases.

The craft village that’s keeping carpentry alive

Renowned for its rich tradition of carpentry, this village has been thriving since the Nguyen Dynasty and continues to flourish as a prominent supplier of wooden products throughout the country.

International scholars see opportunities for VN from Biden’s visit

The advantage of accessing America's innovation and technology can offer great benefits to Vietnam through US President Joe Biden's visit.

Doctors say screen test for stroke is unnecessary for most healthy patients

Many hospitals are advertising their stroke screening service using advanced image diagnostic technology and genetic testing. But experts say the service is not recommended for healthy patients.

Billionaires’ family members make multi-billion VND deals

Many stock sell/purchase deals have been made recently by the sons and daughters of billionaires, catching the special attention of investors.

Stock market trend reverses, investors more optimistic

If including the whole week before the long holiday, the VN-Index increased by 3.4 percent, despite some worrying factors, including exchange rate fluctuation.

Tree bark transformed into attractive landscape pictures

Le Hoang Nhan has dedicated himself to creating these ’bark pictures’ for over 15 years.