Woman named Snow White overcomes 22 years of insecurity about appearance

Behind the name Bach Tuyet, meaning “Snow White,” given to a young woman from Ninh Binh with a distinctive appearance, lies a moving story of family love and her journey toward accepting her own beauty.

Young mother commutes 80km daily to balance city job and rural life

The distance from Nguyen Xuan's (27, Hanoi) home to her workplace spans around 40km. To conveniently commute 80km round-trip daily, the 9X uses three types of transport: electric bike, bus, and motorbike.

Franklin Graham strengthens Vietnam-US ties through faith and humanitarian work

American evangelist Franklin Graham has emerged as a bridge between Vietnam and the United States, combining major Christian gatherings with humanitarian efforts and a pledge to share his firsthand experiences of religious life in Vietnam.

Lang Son's Nung ethnic community pilots low-impact tourism model

Thirteen Nung households in Lang Son are trying a different approach to tourism. 

Thyroid cancer cases surge in Vietnam

Vietnam is seeing a sharp rise in thyroid cancer diagnoses, particularly among women. Yet doctors say the disease often progresses slowly and has a five-year survival rate exceeding 90% when detected early.

Stepmother in Nghe An finds fulfillment after 30 years loving four stepchildren

When she first visited the family and saw four children growing up without their mother, Thao felt deeply sorry for them. That compassion formed part of her decision to marry her current husband.

Vietnam plans digital sound bank and national music map

Vietnam has launched a nationwide initiative to collect and preserve its musical heritage, with plans to build a digital sound bank and music map that could support cultural preservation, creative industries and AI development.

Vietnam's richest billionaire expands into railways and steel production

Companies linked to billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong have signed major contracts covering five metro lines in Hanoi, 200 trains and a steel production facility with annual capacity exceeding 700,000 tonnes, marking a major expansion into infrastructure.

Vietnam proposes fuel pricing freedom with safeguards against collusion

Vietnam’s trade ministry has proposed allowing fuel suppliers and distributors to set their own prices, while using mandatory price declarations to monitor pricing behavior and detect collusion and cartels.

Vietnam's top leader calls for curbs on abuse of power for personal gain

Party General Secretary and President To Lam has called for tighter controls to prevent Communist Party members from exploiting official positions, privileged information or public resources for personal gain when engaging in business activities.

Australian man jailed for 13 years over attack on Vietnamese wife

A Hanoi court sentenced Australian national McMullen Brian Anthony, 62, to 13 years in prison for attempted murder after he attacked his Vietnamese wife with a metal bar, leaving her with injuries assessed at 59%.

Bui Thanh Nhan appointed HCM City Party propaganda chief

Bui Thanh Nhan, chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Federation of Labor, has been appointed head of the municipal Party Committee's Propaganda Department for a five-year term.

700-year-old pottery discovered beneath house construction site in Vietnam

A family preparing to build a house in Vietnam's northern Ninh Binh province has uncovered 20 stoneware vessels dating back to the Tran Dynasty in the 13th and 14th centuries, offering a glimpse into everyday life centuries ago.

Vietnam tightens business ownership rules for senior officials

Vietnam's new Communist Party regulations expand investment opportunities for party members while barring senior officials and those in high-risk positions from establishing businesses, holding controlling stakes or managing enterprises.

Hanoi sets out strategy to accelerate cultural industries

Hanoi is putting cultural industries at the heart of its 2026 development agenda, with plans to strengthen policies, expand creative markets and turn the capital's rich heritage into a driver of economic growth.

Vietnam's Tham Ma Pass: The mountain road that once tested horses

With its spectacular hairpin bends, Tham Ma Pass is a highlight of northern Vietnam's Dong Van Karst Plateau. Behind its dramatic scenery lies an old highland tradition that gave the mountain road its unusual name.

Vietnam set November 9 training camp ahead of international friendlies

Vietnam's national football team will regroup on November 9 for a three-team international friendly tournament against Chinese Taipei and Kyrgyzstan, as head coach Kim Sang Sik steps up preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Vietnam’s mountainside pagoda preserves a revolutionary past

Set against Bang Mountain in Vietnam’s Ninh Binh province, Lac Khoai Pagoda preserves ancient stone inscriptions and traditional architecture, alongside memories of its role as a base for revolutionary activities.

Vietnam face midfield balancing act ahead of 2027 Asian Cup

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik must do more than find new players to address his team's midfield weaknesses. The bigger challenge is building a tactical system that can balance creativity, control and defensive stability ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.

Hanoi targets 11 percent GRDP growth as Q3 economic output surges

The following is Part 2 of the interview with Hanoi Mayor Vu Dai Thang on third-quarter growth in 2026 and the challenges of mobilizing resources to fulfill special political tasks.

Conference disseminates resolutions from Party Central Committee’s 4th plenum

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Political Bureau and Secretariat convened a nationwide conference in Hanoi on October 16 to study, disseminate and implement the resolutions from 14th CPV Central Committee’s fourth plenum.

Thai ethnic weaving tradition draws tourists to Vietnam's Thanh Hoa

In a quiet mountain village in central Vietnam, the rhythmic clatter of wooden looms tells a story of cultural survival, as ethnic Thai families bring their weaving heritage into community tourism.

Hanoi plans 253.5km of driverless metro lines under five new contracts

Hanoi has signed turnkey contracts for five metro lines totaling 253.5km, with plans to introduce fully automated, driverless trains as part of a major expansion of the capital's urban rail network by 2030.

Vietnam's film regulator warns producers over overseas festival rules

Vietnam's Cinema Department has issued an urgent notice warning filmmakers against submitting films to international festivals before obtaining the required domestic classification or broadcasting approval.

Vietnam U17 coach Cristiano Roland targets World Cup breakthrough

Vietnam's U17 football team is preparing for its first FIFA U17 World Cup appearance, with coach Cristiano Roland focusing on fitness, tactics and mental resilience as his players aim to make their mark on the global stage.