Lo Lo Chai, a UN Tourism-recognized village in northern Vietnam, welcomed a record 6,000 visitors in one day. As tourism transforms local livelihoods, residents face the challenge of preserving their traditional homes and cultural identity.

A 30-year-old woman in Vietnam's Mekong Delta spends more than two hours daily on a virtual temple app, swapping TikTok and online shopping for Buddhist chanting, meditation and other spiritual activities.

Vietnam will be without several key players during November's FIFA international window, but coach Kim Sang Sik's willingness to explore new talent could prove valuable ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.

Once a prominent technology entrepreneur, Nguyen Hoa Binh, known as Shark Binh, now faces a proposed prison sentence of nine to 10 years for allegedly laundering more than VND 318 billion linked to the Mr Pips fraud network.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 9 is rumored to bring back under-display camera technology in 2027, potentially intensifying its rivalry with Apple's foldable iPhone Duo. But image quality could determine whether the feature succeeds.

As demand for late-night shopping grows in Vietnam's cities, convenience store chains are expanding their 24/7 services, competing for customers while balancing the costs of keeping stores open around the clock.

Born at just 25 weeks and weighing only 500g, a baby girl in Vietnam survived months of life-threatening complications as her father made daily trips from Hung Yen to Hanoi to deliver her mother's breast milk.

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 could start at $999, potentially making it the most expensive standard iPhone ever. Leaks also suggest a 2nm A20 chip, a 120Hz OLED display and an early 2027 launch.

Vietnam has a record 33 universities in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027, eight more than last year. However, most institutions have slipped in the rankings, with VN National University, Hanoi remaining the country's highest-ranked university.

A growing trend of virtual temple visits and animal release rituals on TikTok is drawing young Vietnamese users, but police warn that some livestreams exploit religious beliefs for profit and expose participants to scams and data theft.

The postponement of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup until late December has complicated Vietnam's preparations, with head coach Kim Sang Sik's contract set to expire in February 2027, months before the tournament begins.

Starting with a modest $230 loan, a woman in Vietnam's Mekong Delta has built a turtle farm generating nearly $38,000 annually. Among her prized animals is a giant softshell turtle weighing over 40kg that has become a star at agricultural fairs.

Hanoi's Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism will host three days of traditional rituals, folk performances, craft demonstrations and interactive activities from November 13 to 15 to celebrate Vietnam Culture Day.

Vietnam has replaced its six-tier household electricity tariff with five progressive rates, ranging from VND 1,901 to VND 3,844 per kWh. While most households will pay less, those with high electricity consumption could face higher bills.

Thailand U23 have finalized their squad for the Gia Lai VTV Cup 2026, bringing several players with international experience to face hosts Vietnam U23 in the tournament opener on November 10.

Dai Giac Pagoda in Quang Tri province houses a jade Buddha statue brought from Myanmar and sacred relics of Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang, making it an important Buddhist pilgrimage site.

Grouping expressway sections into large-scale projects can enhance attractiveness to investors, rather than executing individual segments with varying financial returns.

By shifting from a reactive management mindset to proactive execution, Hai Phong has accelerated land clearance for major infrastructure projects and exceeded its third-quarter public investment disbursement targets.

From resolving site clearance bottlenecks to pushing the progress of transport and energy projects, Quang Tri is tying leadership accountability to specific tasks, unblocking resources to aim for a 10.6 percent growth target in 2026.

Recently, the Hanoi People’s Committee submitted a proposal to the municipal People’s Council on providing housing for residents facing housing difficulties in the Old Quarter and old streets.

Once holding a stable job, after two years of working, Nguyen Thi Ha decided to retake the university entrance exam to pursue her passion.

Unwilling to give up urban conveniences yet wanting their children to stay connected to nature, a Hanoi couple decided to build a container home in the countryside, keeping a weekday city routine while retreating to their garden home on weekends.

Vietnam now holds a major opportunity to develop its robotics industry and gradually master core technologies, rather than relying heavily on imported equipment, as robots and AI become increasingly important in global industrial competition.

The central city of Da Nang has been selected by Lonely Planet for its "Best in Travel 2027" list which was compiled from experience.

Da Nang recorded strong growth in both domestic and foreign investment attraction in the first 10 months of 2026, with additional capital flowing into existing projects and newly registered investment concentrated in several key sectors.