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Searching for ‘forest gold’: A rural craft transforms livelihoods
In Phuc Trach commune in Ha Tinh province, the craft of carving into tree trunks to find agarwood is often described by locals as “searching for gold.” Thanks to this work, local farmers generate hundreds of billions of VND in revenue each year.
PM appoints new leader for Vietnam’s top science academy
PM Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference to hand over his decision appointing member of the Party Central Committee and Standing Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) Prof. Dr Tran Hong Thai as its President.
Vietnam may allow petroleum firms to set their own prices
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed allowing petroleum companies to determine retail fuel prices, with government agencies shifting toward monitoring and post-inspection.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the misleading promise of 140x zoom
Nothing’s new Phone (4a) Pro delivers impressive value for US$499, but its headline-grabbing claim of “140x zoom” risks overshadowing the device’s real strengths.
Hanoi’s affordable street food faces gradual price shift
Small eateries across Hanoi have raised prices of pho and bun by VND3,000-VND5,000 as ingredient and operating costs continue to increase.
Rising fuel prices push more Hanoi commuters onto public transport
As gasoline prices fluctuate, more residents in Hanoi are turning to metro trains and buses to reduce daily commuting costs.
Hanoi’s bamboo rat specialty impresses foreign food vlogger
A popular American YouTuber sampled bamboo rat dishes in Hanoi and praised the unusual delicacy as the best rodent meat he has ever eaten.
Vietnam submarine regiment honors Gac Ma martyrs
Naval officers and sailors gathered at the Gac Ma memorial in Khanh Hoa to honor 64 Vietnamese naval soldiers who died defending national sovereignty in 1988.
115-year-old woman in Nghe An recovers after family prepared funeral
A 115-year-old woman in Nghe An recovered unexpectedly after severe illness, despite her family preparing funeral arrangements.
WHO rushes antidote to Da Nang as poisoned children show recovery
Three children hospitalized in Da Nang after suspected botulism poisoning from fermented fish are showing encouraging signs of recovery after receiving emergency treatment supported by the WHO.
Energy volatility sends shockwaves through Vietnam’s logistics sector
As oil prices climb amid Middle East tensions, logistics costs are rising worldwide - posing fresh challenges for export-driven economies such as Vietnam.
Typhoon Yagi officially renamed Tomo under regional storm naming system
The Typhoon Committee has approved replacing the name Yagi with Tomo in the official list used for tropical cyclones in the Northwest Pacific.
Weather outlook: northern Vietnam still expecting cold fronts
A strengthening cold air mass is forecast to affect Vietnam between March 12 and 13, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Government orders urgent extension of HCM City metro to Long Thanh airport
The government has ordered an urgent plan to extend Metro Line 1 from Ben Thanh to Suoi Tien toward Long Thanh International Airport and Dong Nai’s new administrative center.
Vietnam target emphatic win over Malaysia in Asian Cup qualifiers
With a strong squad under coach Kim Sang Sik, Vietnam are determined not only to defeat Malaysia but to do so convincingly in their decisive Asian Cup qualifying clash.
Government tightens supervision of fuel market to prevent shortages
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered tighter oversight of the fuel market, stressing that petrol stations must not suspend sales without valid reasons amid concerns about supply stability.
A 6-month-old boy survives rare 1.3kg retroperitoneal tumor
Doctors at Children’s Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City successfully removed a rare 1.3kg retroperitoneal germ cell tumor from a six-month-old boy after a complex five-hour surgery.
Fake ‘miracle healer’ ring exposed after earning US$9.2 million
Police in Thanh Hoa Province have dismantled a large-scale fraud ring operating under the guise of traditional medicine “miracle healers”, with authorities estimating the group illegally earned more than VND227 billion (US$9.2 million).
Strict registration rules leave used diesel-car market in the doldrums
Tightened registration regulations have caused the used car market to turn quiet. Many dealers report a decrease in the number of customers as buyers become more hesitant due to concerns over emission inspection risks.
Gasoline price hike prompts sellers to raise prices on goods
Fuel prices have skyrocketed by VND5,703–VND15,622 per liter in just 10 days. Many sellers have requested an additional VND5,000 per order in delivery fees and raised the prices of a range of goods.
Tens of thousands of e-wallet accounts with signs of legal violations blocked
MoMo has built a technical system to screen and block tens of thousands of e-wallet accounts showing signs of violating the law.
Avoiding the front lines would have been cowardly
"During the Covid-19 pandemic, before entering the outbreak areas, I felt somewhat cowardly," Dr. Hoang Bui Hai emotionally recalled his days at the Covid-19 Treatment Hospital in Hoang Mai, Hanoi.
No need to migrate: stable power lets mountain villagers earn at home
Hoa, a man in the mountainous commune of Minh Thanh in Tuyen Quang province, said he is happy as his remote village has become richer thanks to the connection to the national power grid. In 2025, he earned an income of about VND200 million.
Abducted child finally unites with family after 50-year separation
Abducted when she was a child, Cuc drifted, enduring a lifetime of suffering and humiliation. After more than 50 years of being separated from her family, she finally had a moment of reunion amidst the choked sobs of her relatives.
Fuel prices slashed as stabilisation fund used
Retail fuel prices in Vietnam were sharply cut from 22:00 on March 11 after authorities tapped the petrol price stabilisation fund to curb costs amid volatile global markets.
Major transport firms keep fares steady despite fuel price swings
Amid recent fuel price fluctuations, several transport operators in Ho Chi Minh City have adjusted fares at varying levels, while many major companies have opted to keep ticket prices unchanged.
