Man raises hundreds of ants as pets, spending less than $2 a month

Aside from an initial investment of just a few million VND, a young man in Ho Chi Minh City spends the equivalent of a skipped breakfast - around $1.20 per month - to raise hundreds of pet ant colonies.

Two major risks faced by seeking cancer treatment abroad

The cost of traveling overseas for cancer treatment is substantial, yet the outcomes often fall short of expectations.

Thien Cam Son: A living gene bank in Vietnam's Mekong highlands

Rising from the Mekong plains, this mountain sanctuary shelters rare flora and fauna under its green canopy.

Gold tax rules spark debate over intent

Taxing income from gold trading has been deemed appropriate by experts to curb speculation and short-term trading. However, the tax policy needs to be adjusted to differentiate between legitimate savings and speculative activities, they said.

Parents question school fees, demand clear value for their children

After the start of every school year, when schools announce fee contribution requirements, many parents take to social media to express their concerns and frustrations.

Foreign tourist loves Hanoi food, goes back for seconds

Matthew recently traveled to Hanoi where he explored a variety of popular street foods.

MOH discusses solutions for expensive, scarce drugs for rare disease patients

In Vietnam, approximately 6 million people live with rare diseases, with 58 percent of cases occurring in children and 40 percent of rare diseases misdiagnosed as other conditions.

Top medical grad chooses oncology residency

Coming first on the national high school finals as an B00-group examinee and becoming valedictorian when finishing medical school, Ngo Thu Ha has secured a position among the top scorers on the university’s competitive residency entrance exam.

Rooftop solar registration is a duty, not a formality: EVN

Experts say individuals are obligated to notify or register with the authorities that they are going to install rooftop solar systems.

Minimal differences in textbooks suggest one unified set is enough: experts

Using a single set of textbooks will save costs, especially when there is very little difference among current textbooks.

Business license revocation: wrong cure for tax debt

Forcing tax compliance by revoking or suspending business licenses is a counterproductive measure: it violates the Constitution, contradicts Resolution 68, and, most importantly, is ineffective.

Student with broken arm wins spot at top university

From an unexpected accident to direct admission to the Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), the journey of ethnic minority student Luu Tien Trung is living proof of the power of determination and aspiration to pursue your dreams.

Post-decree 178: new support scheme for early retirement takes effect

From September 1, public officials and employees retiring early will no longer receive the lump-sum subsidy under Decree 178. Instead, a new policy promotes streamlined staffing in a more stable and sustainable manner.

Party Chief proposes emotional care model to fight loneliness among the elderly

A very innovative proposal in the field of public healthcare was suggested by the Party Secretary General To Lam during his speech at a conference to implement four important Politburo resolutions on September 16.

Vietnamese firms must not go it alone, need to join ecosystems: FPT CEO

Vice Chair of the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association and CEO of FPT Nguyen Van Khoa says that if Vietnamese businesses want to grow, they can no longer operate in isolation but must build collaborative ecosystems.

The extraordinary journey of VTV's very special female host

Le Huong Giang, the first blind host of VTV, talked about her journey of overcoming challenges, her role in the family, clinical psychology work, and her mission to change society’s perception of people with disabilities.

Blood-cancer survivor becomes standout student at university

After being diagnosed with leukemia just days after earning second place in a math competition, Trang put everything on hold to fight the disease. Six years later, she would become a university student under a talent training program.

Vietnam seeks solutions for 6 million rare disease patients amid drug shortages

The Ministry of Health has announced an action plan to improve rare disease management as treatment costs and access issues continue to burden patients.

Standards defined for Vietnam’s top leadership roles

The Politburo has issued new criteria for selecting candidates for key positions including General Secretary, President, Prime Minister, and National Assembly Chair.

Thailand confirms absence of Vietnam’s Bich Tuyen from SEA Games

With the registration deadline passed, Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen is confirmed absent from Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team.

Hanoi to ban gasoline motorbikes in Ring Road 1 starting 2026

A bold move to reduce emissions and improve air quality in Hanoi will begin in July 2026 with the ban on fossil-fueled motorbikes in the inner city.

Secret Garden to perform live in Hanoi for the first time

Legendary duo Secret Garden will play 30 pieces live in Vietnam on October 18, marking their 30th anniversary.

CMC Telecom wins dual cybersecurity honors at CybersecAsia Awards

CMC Telecom clinches top prizes for best data center and network security in its first-ever appearance at Asia-Pacific’s leading cybersecurity awards.

Vietnam ranks 10th globally in fixed Internet speed

For the first time, both fixed and mobile Internet in Vietnam are among the top 20 globally, with Viettel leading a surge in connectivity.

Taiwanese restaurant owner arrested for running sex operation in HCMC

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a high-end restaurant fronting as a brothel, arresting a Taiwanese national and several accomplices.