Vietnam advised to prioritize Edge AI, IoT and chiplet technologies

Experts believe Vietnam can accelerate its semiconductor ambitions by prioritizing practical chip designs instead of competing immediately in the most advanced manufacturing nodes.

HCMC launches 6,229 social housing apartments to boost affordable housing

Ho Chi Minh City has begun construction of more than 6,200 social housing apartments, supporting the government's nationwide goal of building at least one million affordable homes.

82-year-old’s quest to bring her son’s ashes home

Despite her hunched back and silver hair, Dang Thi Hoa spends her days stoking the fire, frying, and selling traditional cakes on the sidewalks of HCMC, from the early hours of dawn until the scorching midday sun.

Engineer’s company earns $1.2 million a year from water-hyacinth products

A former computer engineer-turned-entrepreneur, Ha Anh Truong has transformed water hyacinth from Vietnam’s Mekong Delta waterways into export-quality handicrafts, generating annual revenue of $1.2 million.

Hidden-alley crab thick noodle shop draws crowds after Michelin recognition

Driven by a passion for food and cooking, Long left his job at a foreign pharmaceutical company to take over his family’s banh canh (Vietnamese thick crab noodle soup) eatery.

Inside Cu Lao Cham’s unique temple with no monks and no electricity

Nestled amid the vast seascape of Cu Lao Cham, Hai Tang Pagoda in Tan Hiep Island Commune, Da Nang, has long served as a centre of spiritual life and cultural heritage for local residents and visitors alike.

Vietnam PM calls for international expertise on North-South high-speed railway

The government has stepped up preparations for Vietnam's North-South high-speed railway, directing ministries to hire international consultants and keep major infrastructure projects on track.

Vietnam sets 2026 growth targets of 11% for Hanoi and 10.2% for HCMC

The Vietnamese government has issued Resolution 169, setting economic growth targets for localities in 2026 and throughout the 2026-2030 period.

Hanoi's traditional martial arts: From heritage to driver of cultural industries

Deep within Hanoi’s rich cultural heritage lies a tradition that extends far beyond combat techniques and physical training.

Vietnam to award STEM scholarships to more than 30,000 students in 2026

New government scholarships will help thousands of students pursue STEM degrees while strengthening Vietnam's future high-tech workforce.

Heritage trains carve new niche in Vietnam’s tourism strategy

Heritage train services are reshaping Vietnam’s tourism landscape, turning every ride into an immersive encounter with the country’s terrain and people.

Ho Chi Minh City police arrest 51 in expanding vacation contract fraud probe

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have widened a major fraud investigation, charging 51 people linked to Metaland over an alleged vacation contract scam.

Exhibition explores the spiritual heritage of southern Vietnam's rivers

A new exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City presents nearly 80 artifacts and historical materials that explore how rivers shaped communities, cultural exchange and spiritual life across southern Vietnam.

Lute artisan preserves Bru-Van Kieu musical heritage

Amid the Truong Son mountains, artisan Ho Van Vat, better known as Pa Hoi, spends decades tuning traditional lutes and panpipes.

Film legend Kieu Chinh returns to Vietnam after more than a decade for DANAFF

At 89, acclaimed actress Kieu Chinh drew attention as she returned to Vietnam for the Da Nang Asian Film Festival, where she expressed hope the event would strengthen cultural and cinematic exchanges.

Vietnam's U18 women overcome Indonesia to reach championship match

Vietnam's U18 women's volleyball team fought back in a gripping five-set battle to defeat Indonesia 3-2 and secure a place in the final of the 2026 ASEAN U18 Championship.

Vietnamese high school student claims gold at first Asia-Pacific AI Olympiad

Vietnam has added another achievement to its growing record in artificial intelligence competitions, with a Da Nang student taking gold at the inaugural Asia-Pacific AI Olympiad.

Ho Chi Minh City moves closer to universal health check-ups

A month after launching the plan on health check-ups for all residents, HCMC has made encouraging progress, with the program gaining traction across localities as it works towards providing universal health screenings & continuous health management.

Nationwide campaign launched to build drug-free communes, wards & special zones

The Ministry of Public Security and the Hanoi People's Committee, on June 27 held a meeting to launch the Month of Action for Drug Prevention and Control under the theme "Sharing a Determination to Build Drug-Free Communes, Wards and Special Zones."

Top leader’s letter honours Vietnamese family values

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has penned a letter to Vietnamese families on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Vietnam Family Day (June 28).

Key transport projects must not be delayed without objective reasons: PM

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 27 stressed the need to strictly adhere to implementation schedules for key national transport projects.

The mystery of 700-year-old pagodas in Van Don port

Beneath the islands of Van Don lie ancient pagodas, towers and artifacts that reveal the spiritual heart of one of Vietnam’s most important medieval ports.

Hanoi woman marries Korean police officer in elegant 30-minute Seoul ceremony

After nearly two years of preparation, a Hanoi woman finally had the wedding she had always imagined - an elegant ceremony in Seoul that lasted just 30 minutes.

Listening to the ‘courting flute’ deep in Vietnam’s mountains

The Co Tu people's tơr hoong flute once served as a musical language of courtship in the mountains of central Vietnam.

Hanoi girl earns admission to five specialised high school tracks

With offers from four elite schools and outstanding exam results, Pham Mai Dung has become one of the most successful candidates in Hanoi’s 2026 admissions cycle.