DNA campaign revives hope for families of Vietnam's fallen soldiers

More than 50 years after losing his father in the war, one son is hoping modern DNA technology can finally answer a lifelong question.

Cao Dai ceremony reflects unity and community service in Vietnam

A traditional Cao Dai ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City marked the consolidation of the church's local organization following administrative restructuring while reaffirming its commitment to community service.

Seven fallen soldiers' remains unearthed at Le Thi Rieng Park

Vietnam has begun recovering fallen soldiers' remains from a newly discovered wartime burial site beneath Le Thi Rieng Park (HCM City), where personal belongings have helped identify the first fallen serviceman.

Vietnam monitors Super Typhoon Bavi as Maysak weakens

As Tropical Storm Maysak weakens after crossing southern China, attention has shifted to Super Typhoon Bavi, whose powerful circulation could influence weather over the East Sea.

iPhone 18 Pro could be seen as overpriced at launch

Rumored price increases for the iPhone 18 Pro series are drawing skepticism, with many consumers questioning whether incremental upgrades warrant paying more.

Vietnam's rescue team honored for earthquake response in Venezuela

Vietnam's search-and-rescue mission in Venezuela has combined intensive disaster response with humanitarian outreach, recovering dozens of earthquake victims while delivering emergency supplies to families displaced by the devastating disaster.

PM calls for maximum effort to recover missing martyrs

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has urged authorities to spare no effort in locating and identifying the remains of Vietnam's fallen soldiers during the launch of a major recovery mission in Ho Chi Minh City.

Teacher held amid probe into unusual math exam results

Police in Vietnam's Tuyen Quang Province have placed a high school teacher under emergency detention as authorities investigate alleged irregularities in the 2026 national high school graduation examination.

All Vietnamese students to receive free school textbooks by 2029

Vietnam will provide free school textbooks to all general education students from the 2029-2030 academic year under a new government decree introducing a nationwide borrowing and return system to maximize reuse.

Police seek full recovery of losses in vacation contract scam

The Ministry of Public Security has directed investigators to identify the entire network behind an alleged vacation ownership contract fraud scheme while making every effort to recover money taken from victims.

Young people’s job-hopping: The problem isn’t Gen Z - it’s staff management

Gen Z is often labeled as “easily bored” and “lacking patience.” However, the rising job-hopping rate reflects not only changes among young workers but also companies’ human resource management.

Fuel prices drop, but pho and rice platters don't follow suit

When fuel prices rose, many eateries quickly raised their prices. However, although fuel prices have now fallen significantly, most restaurants have kept their prices unchanged.

Can Tho man turns vegetables into one-of-a-kind gifts

By transforming vegetables into gifts that can be cooked and eaten after display, a young man in Can Tho has captured customers' interest, leading to a constant stream of orders.

200-guest wedding leaves German groom thinking he walked into a music concert

When stepping into the banquet hall, Michael and his father were so stunned that they thought they had entered the wrong room, so they turned back. Only when the groomsmen pulled him back did he realize it was the venue for his own wedding.

The mystical century-old treasure stolen multiple times but always returned

Having repeatedly caught the eye of thieves, yet strangely, the hundred-year-old bronze cauldron in Nghe An was returned to villagers each time it was stolen.

Investing in ethnic minority students for Vietnam's future

Vietnam's next education challenge is no longer getting ethnic minority children into school, but ensuring they thrive, gain skills and become future drivers of local development.

The true cost of consumers’ wasteful use of electricity

Many people still hold the mindset that if they can pay for electricity usage, why shouldn't they consume it as much as they want. They have yet to fully understand the consequences of wasting electricity.

Three sisters marry brothers of another family, creating unique familial ties

In Nghe An, Kieu Loan's marriage paved the way for a remarkable family bond. Years later, her brother and her cousin married her husband's younger siblings, transforming the two households into deeply connected double in-laws.

Apartment buildings adopt foreign names, confusing some residents

The trend of naming projects in foreign languages is becoming increasingly prevalent in the real estate market. For many residents, however, these names have led to awkward and sometimes amusing situations.

Investigation launched into Tuyen Quang's perfect math scores

Authorities in Vietnam are reviewing every stage of the 2026 national high school graduation examination in Tuyen Quang after data revealed an exceptional concentration of perfect mathematics scores within a single group of candidates.

Parents close hair salon every summer to take children on cross-country journeys

For the past four years, when June arrives, instead of focusing on their hair salon business, Dao Phuong Linh, 32, and her husband pack their bags and set off on cross-country trips with their three children..

Vietnam plans major overhaul of public school network

Vietnam's education ministry has unveiled a nationwide plan to consolidate public schools, targeting a 30% reduction in administrative units while expanding larger school models.

Vietnamese steelmakers find growth momentum despite export challenges

Vietnamese steelmakers are contending with a triple blow of mounting trade barriers, tougher green production mandates and persistent global market turbulence.

Vietnamese fashion goes viral in China

Chinese entertainment stars are increasingly choosing outfits by Vietnamese designers for red carpet events, concerts, magazine shoots and international appearances.

Trade promotion: Driving Vietnamese products further afield

Amid rapidly shifting market conditions, fragmented consumer demand and intensifying competition, trade promotion is emerging as a vital bridge connecting businesses, cooperatives and producers with domestic and international markets.

Green lane sought for Vietnam's fruit, vegetable exports to China

With exports to China reaching about 5.5 billion USD in 2025, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable sector has ample room for further growth, provided it strengthens quality control, traceability and fast-track "green lane" customs clearance.