Forest-edge beekeepers turn local honey into a protected brand

Communities in the buffer zone of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park are adding value to their honey through quality standards, branding and intellectual property protection.

Vietnam eye higher place at SEA V.Cup 2026’s second leg

Vietnam made a few squad changes in the lineup for the second leg of the regional volleyball tournament, the SEA V.Cup 2026, in Indonesia.

Lien Khuong Airport reopening to fuel Lam Dong tourism

The reopening of Lien Khuong International Airport is expected to provide fresh momentum for tourism in the central province of Lam Dong, with at least six domestic routes and one international service set to resume operations.

Ancient Bru Van Kieu flute tradition lives on through one village elder

For generations, the flute of the Bru Van Kieu people has carried both music and spiritual meaning. Village elder Ho Ai is ensuring the tradition continues by passing it on to younger generations.

Border guards seize 15,200 drug pills, heroin in major trafficking bust

Border guards in Nghe An, working with other law enforcement agencies, have dismantled a major cross-border drug trafficking ring, arresting two suspects and seizing 15,200 synthetic drug pills and one brick of heroin under Case NA 126.3.

Int'l partners express confidence in Vietnam’s aviation prospects

Paul Geaney, President and Chief Commercial Officer of Avolon, noted that among the region’s top 10 aviation markets, Vietnam recorded the fastest growth over the past decade, with a remarkable increase of 121%, which he described as extraordinary.

Hoa Nghiem Pagoda inaugurated in northeastern Thailand

Hoa Nghiem Pagoda (Anamngamsrisukhumaphat) was built on land donated by Ngamsri Sukhumphan, a Thai national of Vietnamese origin, who also contributed an initial 800,000 THB (approximately 24,600 USD) towards the project.

Vietnam considers Japan long-term partner

Vietnam and Japan agreed to work closely to realise the agreements reached during Prime Minister Takaichi’s visit to Vietnam in May.

Vietnam fertiliser exports jump as global supply tightens

Vietnam's fertiliser exports surged in the first half of 2026 as supply disruptions triggered by conflict in the Middle East tightened global markets and created new opportunities for domestic producers.

Film week marking 79th War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day opens

For the first time, all commercial cinema chains across the country are participating in a national free-screening programme in support of political education and activities honouring revolutionary contributors.

Railways reinvent themselves with tourism, heritage trains

Vietnam’s railway sector is gaining fresh momentum as a series of innovative services, including tourism, heritage and dedicated commuter trains, have attracted growing numbers of passengers and opened up new opportunities for the industry.

Vietnam looks to turn culinary acclaim into tourism revenue

With Vietnamese cuisine securing growing recognition from global bodies, travel publications and rankings, the country now has a real shot at transforming every dish into a cultural experience.

Vietnam boosts crypto market oversight capabilities

The State Securities Commission (SSC), in collaboration with the world's largest stablecoin issuer Tether and US blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, held a training program on crypto asset market compliance and enforcement in Hanoi on July 21.

Tycoons rush for shares as major player recovers billions of dong post-turmoil

Some tycoons in HCMC and VietinBank's fund management arm have accumulated PC1 shares at low prices after the major power construction and renewable energy company went through a leadership upheaval.

Why Vietnam must move beyond the traditional blue economy

Vietnam's long coastline offers enormous opportunities, yet the country has yet to become a true maritime power. A new national strategy aims to redefine the sea as a driver of long-term development.

Inside the DNA mission identifying Vietnam's unknown fallen soldiers

Every bone and tooth recovered at Le Thi Rieng Park undergoes a meticulous DNA sampling process, offering renewed hope of identifying Vietnamese soldiers who have remained unknown for nearly six decades.

Attendance tracking is no measure of public service value

When attendance tracking is kept in its proper place, administrative discipline can still be maintained if civil servants are evaluated based on their responsibility, competence, and the value they create for the public.

VND300,000 hospital bill shocks family of stroke patient

T.T.P.H. (66), from HCMC, was rushed to the 115 People's Hospital on June 20 after suffering a brain hemorrhage caused by high blood pressure. The family paid an advance of VND3 million, and on discharge was refunded VND2.7 million.

Hai Phong woman travels solo across VN for 45 days by coach on VND40 mil budget

After leaving the office job she had held for more than two years in Hanoi, Nguyen Thi Nhung, 26, from Hai Phong, decided to use her savings to fulfill a long-held dream of traveling across Vietnam.

What kind of monetary policy does VN need to achieve double-digit growth?

Achieving double-digit growth is an objective for the entire economy, whose primary mandate remains safeguarding the value of the currency and maintaining macroeconomic stability.

Life bound to wheelchairs cannot deter couple’s desire to become parents

Though both carry the sequelae of spinal cord injuries that confine them to wheelchairs with doctors advising them against having children, Loan and her husband pursued their journey of seeking a child.

Ancient Red Dao ritual paintings offer glimpse into sacred traditions

The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is recreating the Red Dao initiation ceremony, highlighting sacred paintings rarely seen outside ritual settings.

Three lesser-known islands to explore in central Vietnam

Beyond their scenic landscapes, these three largely unspoiled islands in central Vietnam attract visitors with their peaceful atmosphere and a range of outdoor experiences.

VN-Index tumbles 44 points as selling sweeps Vietnam's stock market

Rising interest rates and weakening capital flows weighed on Vietnam's stock market, sending the VN-Index sharply lower.

China overtakes Japan as Vietnam's No. 2 wood export market

China has surpassed Japan to become Vietnam's second-largest export market for wood and wood products, following a sharp increase in imports during the first half of 2026.