Lao woman travels over 1,000km to Hanoi for surgery

A 47-year-old Lao woman traveled more than 1,000 kilometers to Hanoi for surgery after being diagnosed with multiple large uterine fibroids that had enlarged her uterus to the size typically seen at around four months of pregnancy.

Honor's rumored 12,000mAh phone raises the stakes for Apple, Samsung

A new smartphone from Chinese phone maker Honor is reportedly entering trial production with a massive 12,000mAh battery, potentially opening an even wider battery-life gap with Apple's iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy devices.

Why airports need more than a ‘drone shield’ to stay safe

Recent drone incursions at Vietnamese airports point to a challenge larger than individual incidents: two aviation ecosystems are increasingly sharing the same sky.

Vietnam put one foot in ASEAN Cup final after Malaysia win

Vietnam broke a 16-year away hoodoo against Malaysia with a 2-0 win that leaves Kim Sang Sik’s side within touching distance of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final.

From Resolution 18 to Resolution 21: a shift in thinking about land

Within just four years, the Central Committee issued two major resolutions on land policy: Resolution 18 in 2022 and Resolution 21 in 2026. This is a rare occurrence for a foundational policy with a comprehensive impact across the national economy.

Vietnam seafood exports soar, but major challenges persist

Seafood export turnover is heading toward the $12 billion mark this year, the highest level ever recorded. However, the powerhouse Vietnamese sector is confronting a series of significant hurdles.

Hanoi mother takes 3 kids to central island for 'worthwhile 10-day summer'

This summer, Tam and her three young children spent 10 days living and experiencing life on Cu Lao Cham. What the family brought back to Hanoi was not just sun-kissed skin, but invaluable lessons and memorable encounters with people.

Veteran plumbs his memories of the last 50 years in search for fallen comrade

More than 50 years after soldier Nguyen Thanh Binh was killed in action, veteran Vo Van Toan still remembers every landmark near his comrade's burial site. From sketches drawn from memory, a new search campaign was launched.

Taiwanese groom in late 60s weds Vietnamese partner after decade together

After living together under one roof for 10 years, a middle-aged couple have celebrated a fulfilling wedding in their later years, surrounded by blessings from their children and relatives.

The elderly couple making a living from Vietnam's grasshopper season

Before dawn each day, a couple in their 60s ride across the countryside in search of grasshoppers - known locally as "flying shrimp" - to earn a living despite their age.

From forest births to modern care: The Chut’s painful road to change

The Chut of Rao Tre have transformed their lives over three decades, but memories of forest births, infant deaths and marriage between relatives remain painfully vivid.

School rearrangement revolutionizes organizational structure

Dr. Vu Minh Duc has said that restructuring the network of educational institutions is revolutionary, enabling the selection of outstanding management personnel to operate the new school model.

Why more Vietnamese fashion brands are disappearing

High operating costs, cautious consumer spending and intensifying competition are forcing Vietnamese fashion brands to scale back or close, including names once familiar to large numbers of shoppers.

Preparing for old age at 40 is far too late: professor

Lifestyle, health, finances, and the psychological mindset formed during youth will dictate quality of life in senior years. Waiting until age 40 to begin preparing for old age is far too late, according to Professor Dr. Nguyen Dinh Cu.

Three face investigation over kites flown near Tan Son Nhat

Three men in Ho Chi Minh City are being investigated after flying large illuminated kites near Tan Son Nhat International Airport, forcing a 14-minute suspension of takeoffs and landings and disrupting 21 flights.

Visually impaired groom in Da Nang travels 1,000km to bring beautiful bride home

After a sweet yet challenging journey of love, the visually impaired man has married the woman he loves.

Memory of late mother inspires student to win PhD scholarship before graduation

Although she earned enough points to enter the Doctor of Medicine program at Hanoi Medical University, Nguyen Vu Thao Tram chose instead to study biology, inspired by her late mother.

International Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament draws 16 teams

The 2026 International Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament opened at NovaWorld Phan Thiet in Tien Thanh ward, Lam Dong province, on August 14, bringing together 16 teams from seven countries.

Vietnam, India emerge on Asia-Pacific aviation map

Large-scale airport projects underway across the Asia-Pacific region are expected to boost air traffic, with Vietnam and India emerging as markets with significant potential.

Heritage passport offers new way to explore Ho Chi Minh City’s cultural legacy

The heritage passport has been launched in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a new approach to exploring museums, artefacts, and stories of history and culture.

Deputy PM urges completion of border commune schools before September 5

Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau has asked ministries, sectors and localities to complete inter-level boarding schools in border communes before the new school year begins, stressing that the deadline is a political task that must not be delayed.

Top leader’s visits give fresh impetus to ties with Australia, New Zealand

Party General Secretary and President To Lam’s state visits to Australia and New Zealand from August 9-14 have created fresh momentum for stronger ties and opened new avenues for cooperation, Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung said.

Dung Quat EZ, Quang Ngai IPs draw nearly 19.4 bln USD

The Dung Quat Economic Zone and Quang Ngai industrial parks have so far attracted 441 projects worth around 19.4 billion USD, according to the Dung Quat Economic Zone and Quang Ngai Industrial Parks Authority (DEZA).

Vietnam approves carbon credit pact with Singapore under Paris Agreement

The Vietnamese Government has issued Resolution 235/NQ-CP approving the Implementation Agreement on carbon credits collaboration under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change between the Vietnamese and Singaporean governments.

Foreign nationals legally entering or residing in VN eligible for e-ID accounts

Foreign nationals legally entering or residing in Vietnam may obtain electronic identification accounts at any level upon request under a newly issued Government decree.