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Unlike passwords or bank card numbers, which can be changed, biometric data is inherently linked to the human body. Once it is collected, used,...

GDP growth depends on power sector

Economists often explain a country’s prosperity by comparing electricity consumption with income per capita: the faster GDP grows, the greater the demand for electricity....

Opportunities for SOEs

The Politburo’s Resolution 79 on the development of the state business sector has set a goal of having one to three state-owned enterprises (SOEs)...

Digital transformation goes beyond digitizing paperwork

Editor’s Note: The final session of Vietnam’s 15th National Assembly concluded with a record number of laws on digital systems being passed. Observers have...

What does Vietnam need to adapt?

The World Urbanization Prospects 2025 report is the latest publication by the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs...

Solutions to flooding in Mekong Delta

Even the Netherlands has shifted from the traditional mindset of “diking to block water” to the forward-looking strategy of “Room for the River,” which...

Will foreign investors come back?

Foreign investors’ net selling in Vietnam’s stock market reached a record high in 2025. Will this trend reverse in 2026? What factors could entice...

Good achievements in a tough year

It was not surprising when the National Statistics Office announced that GDP in 2025 was estimated to grow by 8.02%. This figure had already...

Hoi An in quiet transformation

As 2026 approaches, the Hoai River – winding through the heart of the renowned ancient town of Hoi An - maintains its signature tranquility....

Stair climbing is considered “king” of indoor workouts

Stair climbing is considered “king” of indoor workouts Stair climbing is a high-intensity exercise that can burn twice as many calories as brisk walking. It...

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