The elderly is not a burden, but a precious resource for the country’s development. Population aging should no longer be seen as a risk or challenge but as a new driver, opportunity and resource for development.
Việt Nam had 27 large-scale urban development projects with combined investment exceeding VNĐ3 quadrillion (US$115 billion) in 2025, according to a report by S&I Ratings, highlighting a nationwide push to build massive new townships.
A traditional fire jumping ritual of the Dao people took centre stage at the closing ceremony of the three-week Spring Festival in Bắc Hà, Lào Cai. The ritual, symbolising courage, spiritual strength and hopes for prosperity, drew thousands of visitors...
Analysts believe that Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam will spearhead Asean’s economic progress this year, anchoring the bloc’s long-term economic expansion, says the writer.
