Wild neem salad from An Giang draws diners seeking a fresh start to the year

A humble forest plant has become a beloved delicacy in An Giang, where locals and visitors enjoy goi sau dau for its refreshing taste and reputed health benefits.

Hanoi student wins US$500,000 scholarship to University of Chicago

The Vietnamese student secured admission to one of the top universities in the US after building a strong academic record and community projects.

Young people breathe new life into Central Highlands culture

From small gardens to social media videos, young ethnic minority creators are bringing the culture of the Central Highlands to life for a new audience.

Phu Tho merger: province ‘cleans up’ and syncs 1,331 documents

The policy of reorganizing provincial-level administrative units represents a strategic breakthrough aimed at expanding development space and optimizing national resources.

Ma Coong drum festival echoes through Truong Son in spring ritual

Each year on the 16th night of the first lunar month, the Ma Coong people gather in the mountains of Quang Tri to beat the sacred drum, pray for a good harvest and celebrate love beneath the full spring moon.

Raising eight children at 32: a mother’s demanding but joyful life

At just 32 years old, Mai Thi Thao from Thach Hoa commune in Quang Tri province is already the mother of eight children after six pregnancies.

Vietnam to introduce national licensing exam for doctors

Each year around 10,000 medical graduates will sit for a national competency assessment designed to standardise professional qualifications and ensure patient safety.

Samsung may deliver major camera upgrade with Galaxy S27 Ultra

Early leaks suggest Samsung could introduce a significant camera overhaul on the Galaxy S27 Ultra, potentially marking the biggest change to the Ultra series’ main sensor in years.

Vietnam seeks to guide real estate capital to the right projects

Vietnam’s latest credit controls are designed to reduce speculative borrowing while ensuring that viable housing and development projects continue receiving funding.

Deer velvet season boosts incomes for farmers in central Vietnam

Farmers in Ha Tinh’s Huong Son area are enjoying a strong deer velvet harvest this year, earning more than VND200 billion (US$8.2 million) thanks to stable prices and rising demand.

Identity management emerges as major cybersecurity weakness for Vietnamese firms

A new cybersecurity report reveals that eight out of ten Vietnamese enterprises assessed for security show weaknesses in identity and access management.

Galaxy S26 Ultra dominates pre-orders in Vietnam

Samsung’s latest flagship is seeing overwhelming demand in Vietnam, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra accounting for the vast majority of early orders across major retail systems.

Managing pre-hospital care is the key to an efficient system: medical expert

Here is the second part of the interview with Bui Hoang Hai, Director of the Emergency and Intensive Care Center, Head of Clinical Operations at Hanoi Medical University Hospital - Hoang Mai Branch.

Goalkeeper selection puzzle for Vietnam ahead of Malaysia clash

Vietnam national team head coach Kim Sang Sik has a wealth of choices in goal as the team prepares for upcoming matches against Bangladesh and Malaysia during the next FIFA international window.

Vietnam should identify AI talent from secondary school, expert says

To build a strong elite workforce in artificial intelligence, Vietnam needs to identify and nurture promising students as early as secondary school, according to an AI expert at Hanoi University of Science and Technology.

iPhone 17e launches at US$599 - but should buyers wait for iPhone 18?

Apple’s new iPhone 17e arrives with a US$599 price tag and the latest A19 chip. But with rumors of the upcoming iPhone 18 already circulating, many buyers are wondering whether it is worth buying now or waiting a little longer.

Wild ban flowers become a seasonal delicacy in Vietnam’s northwest

Each spring, when ban flowers bloom across the mountains of northwest Vietnam, visitors arrive not only to admire the scenery but also to taste a distinctive local dish made from the iconic blossom.

Galaxy S26 Ultra display issue sparks debate among early users

Early users and tech insiders say Samsung’s latest flagship may have a display sharpness issue, raising questions about a new privacy feature built into the screen.

Police dismantle illegal streaming network behind Xoi Lac TV

Vietnamese authorities have prosecuted 30 suspects connected to the illegal football streaming website Xoi Lac TV, a platform accused of broadcasting sports content without authorization while promoting online gambling.

Apple launches cheapest MacBook ever with US$599 price tag

Apple has unveiled MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop yet, priced at US$599 and powered by the A18 Pro chip previously used in the iPhone 16 Pro.

VN sets up task force to safeguard energy security amid Middle East tensions

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision to establish a special task force to ensure Vietnam’s energy security in response to increasingly complex developments in the military conflict in the Middle East.

Nguyen Anh Tuan elected head of VN trade union as Nguyen Dinh Khang moves on

Vietnam’s trade union leadership enters a new chapter as Nguyen Anh Tuan is elected president of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour, while Nguyen Dinh Khang bids farewell to take up a new government post.

National assembly chairman attends launch of key transport project in Dong Nai

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended the launch of a major infrastructure project in Dong Nai aimed at improving connectivity to the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway and boosting regional development.

Prime Minister: Zero tolerance for corruption in key national projects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered strict oversight of major national transport projects, warning that corruption, waste and violations must be prevented at all costs as Vietnam accelerates highway development.

Young adults grapple with how much money is needed for financial freedom

Many Vietnamese professionals dream of escaping high-pressure jobs be becoming financially independent.