Doctors question 6-minute X-ray rule for health insurance payment

New regulations requiring each X-ray scan to last at least six minutes and each echocardiography session to last 30 minutes in order to qualify for health insurance reimbursement have drawn criticism.

The paradox of clicking “accept” and the risk of losing control over data

Personal data is the property of each individual, yet in the digital era, users are almost powerless to control their own information after every click on the “accept” button.

Student tops national academic competition, wins 1st prize two years in a row

Vo Thuy Trang, a 12th grader specializing in Biology at the High School for Gifted Students under Hanoi National University of Education, has drawn attention after topping the National Merit Exam in Biology.

Southern region in spring: pilgrimage, leisure, festive spirit

Right after the Lunar New Year, a wide range of festivals will take place across the Southeast and Southwest regions, catering to early-year spiritual demands while offering cultural and tourism experiences.

Retailers see tax compliance, AI as key to survival in 2026 survey

The findings suggest Vietnam’s retail sector is moving from rapid expansion to consolidation and standardisation, with compliance, cost control and gradual AI adoption emerging as key pillars for sustainable growth.

Vietnam strengthens appeal to long-term investors

As regional property markets enter 2026 on a more stable footing, Vietnam continues to stand out as a market with solid long-term growth prospects.

AFC sanctions Hanoi Police FC over ineligible players

CAHN (Hanoi Police) FC’s 4-0 victory over Tampines Rovers has been overturned into a 0-3 defeat after the AFC ruled the club fielded two suspended players.

Ha Long Bay welcomes 2,400 cruise guests on first day of Tet

On the morning of February 17, the first day of the Lunar New Year Binh Ngo, 2,400 international visitors arriving aboard two luxury cruise ships became the first guests to set foot in Ha Long Bay in the new year.

International visitors usher in Lunar New Year in Da Nang with lucky gifts

On the morning of February 17, the first day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, Da Nang joyfully welcomed its first international visitors, offering lucky money, souvenirs and an immersive taste of Vietnam’s Tet atmosphere.

Ambassadors, international representatives back Vietnam’s new era breakthrough

International diplomats said they were deeply impressed by the optimism, dynamism and growing sense of happiness evident in the daily lives of the Vietnamese people.

People flock to Hanoi temples to pray for luck on Lunar New Year’s Day

The capital’s ancient pagodas welcomed waves of worshippers on Tet’s first day, where tradition, faith and festive joy blended in the early spring air.

Mega infrastructure projects shaping Vietnam’s economic future

Airports, high-speed railways and deep-sea ports are expected to power Vietnam’s journey toward industrialization by 2045 and Net Zero by 2050.

Nine defining milestones of Vietnam’s auto industry in 2025

A year of record sales, electric momentum and strategic shifts marked 2025 as a turning point for Vietnam’s automotive market.

How Vietnam mastered Thailand in a year of red dominance

Two stunning victories in Bangkok - one at senior level, one at U23 - confirmed Vietnam’s rise. The secret lies beyond tactics, in belief and unity.

Crowds gather at Hanoi’s pagodas to welcome the new year

Thousands flock to sacred sites across the capital at midnight and on the first day of Tet (Lunar New Year) to pray for peace, prosperity and good fortune.

When Tet music splits into triumph and turmoil

As V-pop enters Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, one side surges with creativity and brand-backed hits, the other struggles under “low effort” labels.

Racing with sacred flames into the new year

As the clock strikes the New Year, young men in Dang Chuong village sprint from the communal house, carrying sacred flames to welcome luck and peace.

A warm Tet under one shared roof for the lonely elderly

Amid the bustling rhythm of the year’s final days, in a quiet corner on the outskirts of Hanoi, a shared roof gently keeps the flame of spring alive for elderly people and children with nowhere else to turn.

“Buy salt at the beginning, lime at the end”: A Tet tradition explained

The age-old saying reflects a deep philosophy about renewal, harmony and the cyclical view of time in Vietnamese culture.

General Secretary To Lam to visit the US for Peace Council meeting

At the invitation of US President Donald Trump, General Secretary To Lam will travel to the US to attend the inaugural session of the Peace Council on Gaza from February 18 to 20.

Midnight pilgrimage to the Mother Goddess shrine

At the exact moment when the old year gives way to the new, hundreds of residents of Tien Huong village in Vu Ban commune, Ninh Binh province, eagerly carry trays of offerings to Phu Day to pray for good fortune.

Tet blossoms in Africa with Vietnamese peacekeepers

While security challenges persist, Vietnamese peacekeepers continue their medical mission and celebrate Lunar New Year (Tet) with resilience and pride.

Asian nations light up to welcome Lunar New Year 2026

Across Asia, cities burst into color and sound as communities usher in the Year of the Horse with dazzling performances and heartfelt traditions.

Apple tests clamshell foldable iPhone alongside book-style model

While the first foldable iPhone is expected to adopt a book-style design, insiders reveal Apple is also testing a compact clamshell concept behind closed doors.

President Luong Cuong conveys Tet greetings on New Year’s Eve

On the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, President Luong Cuong, on behalf of Party and State leaders, has delivered a message of greetings to all compatriots, comrades, and soldiers nationwide, and the Vietnamese community abroad as well.