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Mother has 11 children, 11 daughters- and sons-in-law, all successful

Whenever the big family gathers – great-grandmother, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren - they all fill their house's entire courtyard.

Young PhD with 2 int'l awards recalls culture shock upon returning to VN

Dr Nguyen Viet Huong, Deputy Dean of Materials Science and Engineering at Phenikaa University, stands out with one international patent and two prestigious international research awards.

Doctor works 100 hours a week, relaxes with billion-dong activities

The field of plastic surgery, which demands perseverance and meticulousness, has honed Son’s ability to conquer the most challenging tasks.

‘Bac Bling’ music-video hit: singer Hoa Minzy’s revenue revealed

The "Bac Bling" music video by Hoa Minzy has surpassed the one-billion-dong revenue threshold as it has become a ‘phenomenon’. However, it’s highly unlikely that YouTube revenue alone will help Hoa Minzy break even.

Vietnamese couple recreates Hanoi sidewalk culture in bustling Paris district

Viet1331 brings plastic chairs, garlic duck, and mam tom to the streets of Paris, offering a slice of Vietnam with every bite.

Rural school star ranks top 4 in national assessment, leads HSA 2025

Nguyen Duy Phong, a rural high school senior, leads 2025’s HSA exam and ranks top 4 in Hanoi University’s Thinking Assessment.

Eighty-two-year-old Vietnamese man travels across country with family

On February 3, 2025, or the sixth day of the new lunar year, Pham Ngoc Van, 82, returned to his home in Sa Dec in DongThap province after a 10-day journey from HCM City in the south to Cao Bang in the north with his youngest daughter's family.

Vietnamese street food shines in Australia with a sidewalk-style banh mi shop

In Newcastle, two Vietnamese-Australian brothers have recreated the charm of Vietnam’s vibrant street food scene - plastic stools, murals, and all - serving authentic banh mi that wins over locals and tourists alike.

Vietnam's science ministry pledges 5% contribution to national economic growth

With a new organizational model, the Ministry of Science and Technology commits to driving half of the country’s annual GDP growth.

Vietnamese military rescues survivor trapped after deadly Myanmar earthquake

Working alongside Turkish and Myanmar teams, Vietnamese rescue forces discovered a young man alive beneath a collapsed hotel and launched a joint effort to free him.

Bui Thac Chuyen unveils 11-year journey behind $2.2M war epic ‘Dia Dao’

Director Bui Thac Chuyen opens up about the emotional, physical, and financial trials behind Dia Dao, set to premiere on April 4.

Vietnam responds to U.S. tariff wave: 'Don't overreact, adapt strategically'

Businesses are advised not to panic as negotiations between the U.S. and Vietnam are underway to manage the proposed tariff hike.

University tuition averages $2,500 per year, burdening students

With tuition calculated at 50 percent of GDP per capita at the year of study, students would have to pay $2,500 a year.

From land to housing: Vietnam launches key economic reforms in April 2025

New regulations take effect this month, including housing pilots on farmland, public investment reforms, and sustainable business funding.

Debate heats up over qualifications for commune-level officials in Vietnam

Many advocate stricter criteria for selecting commune officials, saying educational quality matters for future leadership.

Vietnamese forces help Myanmar mother search for her child

Amid devastation, Vietnam’s sniffer dogs and rescue teams pinpoint possible locations of survivors following the deadly quake.

Vietnamese street food conquers New York: Diners sit curbside for bun dau

A taste of Vietnam hits the Big Apple as Mam NYC draws crowds with its sidewalk-style bun dau mam tom, earning a spot in The New York Times’ top 20.

Middle-class anxiety rises as property and gold prices spike in Vietnam

Surging inflation and soaring asset prices are putting pressure on Vietnam’s urban middle class, leaving many uncertain about where to invest.

Inside Vietnam’s biggest drug busts: The hidden trails of ketamine and heroin

A closer look at the elaborate disguises used to smuggle multi-ton narcotics and the meticulous investigations that exposed them.

iDrama overload: The diss track, the stream, and the scandal that rocked Vietnam

A viral song, a million-view livestream, and digital heartbreak - how Pháo and ViruSs turned pain into pop culture history.