HCM City posts 100-million-USD tourism revenue during New Year holiday

Ho Chi Minh City raked in 2.63 trillion VND (nearly 100 million USD) from tourism activities during the New Year holiday from January 1 to 4, the municipal Department of Tourism has reported.

Noi Bai airport hits record int'l arrivals on final day of New Year holiday

Noi Bai International Airport handled around 115,000 passengers on January 4, the final day of the New Year holiday, hitting the peak of the four-day travel period.

Vietnam requests Netflix to remove film over maps featuring “U-shaped line”

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said on January 4 that its Cinema Department has requested Netflix to remove the film “Shine on me” from its website and app.

2025 in pictures: Unforgettable moments captured on VietnamNet

From powerful parades to devastating floods and sweeping reforms, 2025 was a year etched into Vietnam’s collective memory - captured vividly through images on VietnamNet.

China and Vietnam enter a ‘second golden era’ of diplomatic relations

Ambassador He Wei describes 2025 as a transformative year, ushering in a 'second golden era' for China and Vietnam.

From law school to the clouds: A young Hmong man's tea dream

Sung A Tua, a law graduate and community leader, is exporting ancient Shan Tuyet tea from his cloud-covered village to the world.

Apple falters in the AI race despite a year of hardware triumphs

Apple had a slate of impressive products in 2025, but its inability to deliver on its AI promises defined the year as one of rare public disappointment.

American man finds home, love, and legacy in Vietnam

Raised by a Vietnamese mother after being abandoned at one month old, Christian Taylor now lives in Vietnam with his wife and child, honoring the culture that shaped him.

Vietnam football 2026: From Southeast Asia to Asian giants

After a dazzling 2025, Vietnam football steps into 2026 with a new stature, solid groundwork, and renewed ambition to shine on the continental stage.

A rural tourism village in Vinh Long offers visitors a taste of real Mekong life

In a newly launched tourism village in Vinh Long, visitors can garden, gather eggs, and slow down

Vietnam's golden demographic decade: One chance to make it count

Vietnam’s development journey enters a new chapter in 2026, where progress is no longer a result of stability, but a precondition for it.

The AI dilemma: Why Samsung, Apple, and Google must act in 2026

As smartphones increasingly distort reality with AI, users are demanding more honest photography - and real control over the camera.

As Tet nears, flower farmers in Ho Chi Minh City push through scorching days

As Tet 2026 approaches, Ho Chi Minh City’s flower farmers brace for both market demand and climate stress, pouring heart and soul into every bloom.

Ba Na woman preserves ethnic identity through a 6,000-word digital dictionary

Aya, a Ba Na woman from Gia Lai, built a digital Kinh–Ba Na dictionary with nearly 6,000 words to preserve her native language.

From defense to education, US–Vietnam cooperation expands in 2025

US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper has released a year-end message reflecting on 2025, spotlighting significant cooperation between the United States and Vietnam in a year that celebrated the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations.

Six Apple products that could define tech trends in 2026

Apple is expected to continue making waves in the tech world in 2026 with a slew of new products - headlined by the company’s first foldable iPhone.

Tan Son Nhat Airport sees record 140,000 passengers at end of New Year holiday

On the final day of the 2026 New Year holiday, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City recorded an unprecedented surge in passengers, far exceeding initial forecasts thanks to new infrastructure and increased international air traffic.

Cold wave hits Hanoi, temperatures to dip to 10°C

A new cold front is set to sweep across northern Vietnam, bringing widespread rain and severe cold with lows possibly reaching 10°C in Hanoi.

Vietnam urges citizens to reconsider travel to Venezuela amid crisis

In light of the escalating and unpredictable situation in Venezuela, Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong advisory urging citizens to reconsider any travel to the country at this time.

Vietnam supports Philippines with rice aid amid natural disaster recovery

Vietnam donates 2,000 tons of rice to the Philippines to support disaster recovery efforts, as Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosts Ambassador Montealegre for farewell meeting.

The quiet generosity of Vietnamese educators who donated billions to students

Even after leaving the classroom, these teachers chose to teach one final lesson - through giving. Their billion-VND donations are changing lives.

Family fined for cooking on railway tracks and posting TikTok in Quang Ninh

Traffic police in Quang Ninh province have fined a family for the dangerous act of grilling food directly on a railway track - an incident that was later shared on TikTok.

Vietnam’s Ta Xua ranks among world’s best off-grid travel spots for 2026

A cloud-hunting hotspot in Son La, Vietnam has been named one of the top 26 “off-the-radar” destinations to visit in 2026 by New Delhi Television (NDTV), a prominent Indian media outlet.

Legend lives on at Vietnam’s largest and never-drying Ngoc Well

At the foot of Dinh Mountain in Ninh Binh lies Ngoc (Jade) Well - a vast, mystical water source said to never dry up.

Five defining trends of Vietnam’s auto and motorbike industry in 2025

Vietnam’s auto and motorbike industry underwent a remarkable transformation in 2025, driven by policy reform, electrification, and intensified market competition.