How to bring back Vietnam’s Olympiad medalists after studying abroad

According to the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), most Vietnamese students who win medals at international and regional Olympiads receive scholarships from prestigious universities abroad - and then stay overseas to live and work.

Ho Chi Minh City to host major cultural heritage conference

Ho Chi Minh City will host a major cultural heritage conference on November 24 to define a new strategy for 2026–2030 and beyond.

Five days in darkness: Flood survivors in Khanh Hoa recount a harrowing ordeal

From rescuers navigating by memory to children clinging to rooftops, this is how a village became family under disaster.

Insider-turned-whistleblower in ‘Shark Thuy’ case could see reduced sentence

The key informant in the ‘Shark Thuy’ scandal, Egroup’s own finance director, may receive leniency after revealing a massive fake revenue scheme.

A proud first for Asia: Huong Giang’s historic Miss Universe journey

She didn’t make the top 30, but Huong Giang broke boundaries as the first Asian transgender woman to compete at Miss Universe.

Vegetables in Hanoi soar in price, vendors say 'some just use it as an excuse'

Despite rising costs, many sellers argue the surge is exaggerated online - and worry others are exploiting the situation.

Mixue’s bubble tea boom cools down in Vietnam

Once a red-hot franchise, Mixue stores across Vietnam are quietly shutting down amid market saturation.

A celebration of learning among Vietnam’s ethnic minority youth

The 12th Commendation Ceremony highlights the power of education to uplift and connect communities from every corner of the nation.

iPhone 18 lineup may be Apple’s most confusing launch yet

With Apple reportedly launching the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Air 2, and a brand-new iPhone Fold, fans may be in for one of the most complicated buying decisions in iPhone history.

Central Vietnam floods leave 68 dead or missing, thousands of homes underwater

Torrential rains devastate the Central Highlands and South Central Coast, submerging homes and leaving dozens dead or missing.

Northern Vietnam braces for cold snap as tropical system looms in East Sea

Authorities warn of a tropical system forming around November 26–27, following a cold air surge in the north.

Historic floods paralyze traffic, destroy vehicles in Vietnam’s central region

Heavy rains and flash flooding have turned the streets of Khanh Hoa and Gia Lai into rivers, catching residents off guard and leaving hundreds of vehicles submerged or swept away.

Stranded, starving, but not alone: Young rescuers save a village from the flood

A volunteer team of 10 braved rising waters to rescue hundreds in isolated Vo Kien commune.

Mailisa beauty empire under fire as couple faces smuggling charges

From Guangzhou to Hong Kong to Vietnam, a complex scheme enabled Mailisa to sell substandard beauty products under false origins.

Roads crack open in Khanh Hoa as floodwaters recede

After days of torrential rain and severe flooding, southern Khanh Hoa now faces a new crisis: shattered roads, broken infrastructure, and power poles strewn across the ground.

Former top official of Vietnam’s food safety agency arrested in bribery case

The Ministry of Public Security has launched criminal proceedings against former deputy director Do Huu Tuan over alleged bribery.

Police in Khanh Hoa received over 3,000 SOS calls during flood crisis

In the face of rapidly rising floodwaters and widespread isolation, Khanh Hoa Provincial Police responded to more than 3,000 SOS calls from residents trapped by water and landslides.

Vietnamese film Red Rain enters Oscar race

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed Red Rain meets the criteria for Oscar nomination in the Best International Feature category.

Vietnam PM meets world leaders at G20 in South Africa

During the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with heads of state from Korea, India, Brazil, Turkey, and more.

International donors pledge over 13 million USD for Vietnam flood recovery

In response to devastating storms and floods - particularly in central Vietnam - numerous countries and international organizations have pledged aid to support emergency relief and recovery.

Mekong Delta man’s videos make people deeply miss their hometown

The decision to "leave the city and return to the countryside" by the young man Mekong Delta has changed the lives of his whole family.

Population professor stunned by woman’s question ‘why should we have children’

Prof Dr Nguyen Dinh Cu, former director of the Institute for Population and Social Issues, said he once “got goosebumps” when he heard a young woman’s question “I do not understand why we should have children.”

Many singers entangled in the legal system in so-called 'purge year' of 2025

In the "purge" year of 2025, musician Luong Bang Quang and other celebrities were arrested for violating the law or banned from performing, and brought to court.

Extreme flooding in HCMC has multiple core causes: experts

Despite tens of trillions of VND injected into anti-flooding projects, HCMC continues to suffer from severe flooding during the rainy season and high tides, repeatedly breaking water level records and causing major disruption to residents’ lives.

Families at income cap for social housing need 10 years to buy a home

With a price of VND1.5 billion for a 60 sqm social housing apartment, even households with the highest income level as stipulated in the list of subjects to social housing would need to save for 10 years to afford a home.