Hanoi breaks ground on 303km of metro lines and thousands of rental homes

Hanoi on Monday launched five new metro lines and three rental housing projects in a move expected to transform urban mobility and expand affordable housing options for residents.

Vietnam cracks down on million-dollar vacation contract fraud network

Vietnamese authorities have uncovered a nationwide vacation contract scam that allegedly used dozens of companies to defraud hundreds of people through false promises of profits and easy transfers.

New book maps out 40-year evolution of Vietnam’s private economy

From requiring dozens of seals to secure business permits to embedding freedom of enterprise as a core law, Vietnam's private economy has fundamentally rewritten the nation's development mindset.

Delaying marriage despite high incomes: the story of many young people

Amid mounting pressure from housing costs, personal finances and fears of marital breakdown, more and more young Vietnamese are choosing to marry later in life.

Can Tho man turns 13-variety vineyard into bustling tourism hotspot

Starting from just a few experimental grapevines in his home garden, a Can Tho man has expanded the area into a 3,000-sqm vineyard boasting over 13 different grape varieties.

Two-tier government reform to gain momentum after transition period: expert

The current difficulties posed by administrative reform are largely transitional challenges.

New policy framework seeks to bring culture closer to remote communities

Vietnam is introducing new policy mechanisms to improve cultural access in ethnic minority areas while preserving traditional identities.

Foreign traveler falls for Nha Trang and plans a long-term future in Vietnam

After exploring Southeast Asia, a Finnish traveler chose to spend seven months living in Nha Trang and is now considering a permanent move.

German traveler follows her heart and finds happiness in the Mekong Delta

A chance meeting during a trip to Vietnam changed everything for a German pharmacist, who later crossed 9,000km to build a family with the man she fell in love with in the Mekong Delta.

The man recording a culture before it fades away

Deep in the mountains of central Vietnam, an elderly artisan is dedicating his life to ensuring that future generations do not forget their cultural roots.

Why Vietnam’s first ITLOS judge marks a milestone in global integration

The election of Vietnam’s first judge to ITLOS is being viewed as a recognition of the country’s growing contribution to international law and multilateral cooperation.

Why Vietnam’s game industry still lacks a lasting global hit

Vietnam ranks among the world’s biggest mobile game producers, yet more than a decade after Flappy Bird, the industry is still searching for globally recognized brands that can stand the test of time.

iPhone 18 Pro Max tipped for major camera overhaul aimed at creators

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max is generating buzz as leaks point to what could be the company’s most ambitious camera upgrade in years.

Vietnam pushes unprecedented border school construction drive

Deep in the mountains along Vietnam’s frontier, excavators and construction teams are working against the clock to build schools that promise to reshape the future of border communities.

Architect spends decade tracing photos to uncover grave of 900 soldiers

An architect's decade-long effort to trace three wartime photographs has helped identify the suspected location of a mass grave containing nearly 900 soldiers killed during the 1968 Tet Offensive.

Engineer trades city life for high-tech farming venture in hometown

Leaving behind a job with an income many people dream of, Tran Hoai Vu decided to return to his hometown in Nghe An, investing all his savings and borrowing additional funds to pour VND10 billion into clean agriculture.

Fire prevention and fighting recommendations modified under new resolution

Starting July 1, the procedure for inspecting fire prevention and fighting (FPF) acceptance for many projects will be abolished under Resolution 66.18/2026/NQ-CP.

Apple fast-tracks iPhone 20 Pro Max ahead of 20th anniversary launch

Apple is reportedly accelerating development of its 20th anniversary iPhone, the iPhone 20 Pro Max, which is expected to debut next year alongside the company’s second-generation foldable smartphone.

Single father of 27 years weeps at birthday party organized by his son

A video of a young man from Hanoi inviting his friends to secretly organize a birthday party for his father has attracted 1.8 million views and over 300,000 likes on TikTok.

Politburo calls for strict crackdown on software piracy and plagiarism

Vietnam’s Politburo has called for stronger enforcement against software piracy, plagiarism and other intellectual property violations as part of a broader strategy to support long-term economic growth.

Scientist leaves US career behind to pursue world-class research in Vietnam

After many years of study and research in the US, Dr. Van Phung Truong Son decided to return to Vietnam. For him, this is a chance to work alongside highly promising students and help build a genuine research environment at home.

Vietnam raises food allowances for detainees under new regulations

The Vietnamese government has issued Decree No. 213/2026, detailing several provisions of the Law on the Execution of Temporary Custody, Temporary Detention and Residence Restriction Orders.

Emergency hospital rooms shoulder arduous task of delivering bad news

In emergency rooms, the hard part for medical teams is not just racing against time to save a patient’s life. Sometimes the hardest moment is facing the patient’s family to deliver bad news.

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max pricing paradox starts to make sense

Reports of a much more expensive iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are gaining traction, but the real story may not be the price increase itself - it is why Apple appears willing to make that move.

Digital waves bring new opportunities to ethnic minority communities

In Vietnam’s mountainous regions, digital transformation is creating more than connectivity - it is opening new pathways out of poverty.