Vietnam's stroke care draws overseas Vietnamese home

Vietnam's high volume of stroke patients is helping physicians build extensive clinical experience, offering renewed hope to patients returning from overseas.

Visually impaired student admitted to MA programs at Harvard, Oxford

Dong Hai Yen, with only 0.5/10 vision in her left eye, has created an extraordinary achievement by gaining admission to master degree programs at renowned universities, including Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, Columbia, Yale, Brown, and Johns Hopkins.

Behind Ho Guom Opera House, the quiet architect of artistic standards

Three years after opening, Ho Guom Opera House has emerged as one of Vietnam's leading cultural venues. Behind its carefully curated artistic direction is a man who rarely steps into the spotlight.

Eco-tourism helps An Giang durian farm beat falling prices

A durian orchard in An Giang Province is welcoming hundreds of visitors every day and selling its fruit at two to three times the prevailing market price.

PM orders merger of public schools into larger institutions

The Prime Minister has instructed local authorities to complete a major overhaul of Vietnam's public education network before the new academic year.

Biggest vehicle recalls in Vietnam during the first half of 2026

Vietnam's auto market recorded a sharp increase in vehicle recalls during the first half of 2026, with Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Ford and Toyota accounting for the largest campaigns.

DNA test reunites Vietnamese martyr with family after decades

After three years of waiting for a single phone call, one Vietnamese family finally received confirmation that DNA testing had identified the remains of their fallen relative.

Tuyen Quang's fire-dried banana cake preserves a cherished Tay tradition

In Vietnam's northern mountains, the Tay people transform fire-dried bananas and glutinous rice into a traditional cake prized for its gentle sweetness, chewy texture and remarkable shelf life.

MOET advises students not to choose university majors based on status or pride

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has advised university applicants not to choose majors simply because they are popular or for the sake of appearances.

Hanoi approves major overhaul of nearly 3,000 public schools

Hanoi has approved a comprehensive plan to reorganize nearly 3,000 public education institutions, introducing new school management models while maintaining classroom capacity and ensuring students' access to education.

Duc Giang Chemicals’ recovery steps after executive arrest

Duc Giang Chemicals’ stock has been consecutively placed under warning and trading restriction status, while plunging sharply after the company’s former president Dao Huu Huyen and his son were arrested.

Bach Mai Hospital's Ninh Binh campus sees 28,000 patients in two weeks

Just two weeks after officially opening, Bach Mai Hospital's Ninh Binh campus has received nearly 28,000 outpatient visits, performed hundreds of surgeries and introduced a wide range of advanced medical procedures.

Vietnam targets universal access to safe water in rural communities

Providing domestic water for ethnic minority regions and mountainous areas in 2026–2030 is not only about building more facilities, but about ensuring people have clean, stable, safe water that can be used year-round.

Vietnam face final test against Gangwon FC before ASEAN Cup

Vietnam's final warm-up match in South Korea is expected to reveal just how far Kim Sang Sik's squad has progressed ahead of the ASEAN Cup 2026.

Vietnam's Education Ministry gains two new deputy ministers

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has appointed Doan Trung Kien and Pham Quang Hung as deputy ministers of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), according to official announcements released by the ministry.

Vietnam honored after earthquake rescue mission in Venezuela

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung praised Vietnam's earthquake rescue team after its return from Venezuela, describing the mission as a symbol of courage, compassion and international responsibility.

Forecasters warn of more heavy rain across northern Vietnam

After days of widespread downpours, northern Vietnam may face another round of heavy rain as a tropical convergence zone is forecast to affect the region.

Portugal crowned champion at Da Nang International Fireworks Festival

Tens of thousands of spectators gathered along the Han River as Portugal and China delivered a spectacular finale to the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026, with Portugal emerging as the champion.

VN achieves upper-middle-income status, high-income goal set for 2045

Vietnam has officially entered the group of upper-middle-income economies. This milestone crowns nearly 40 years of Doi Moi (Renovation), opening a new chapter toward the goal of becoming a high-income nation by 2045.

Vichayada Raemmuang claims Vietnam's premier junior golf title

Thailand's Vichayada Raemmuang captured the 10th Vietnam Junior Open title after a composed final-round performance at Silk Path Dong Trieu Golf & Country Club.

15 dead after tourist speedboat overturns near Phu Quoc

A tourist speedboat carrying Indian visitors capsized off Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam on July 11, leaving 15 people dead and 21 others rescued, according to authorities in An Giang Province.

National and international esports winners celebrated in Hanoi

Champions of the National Esports Cup and the Esports Grand Championship (EGC) were recognized during The Grand Esports Gala 2026, which concluded in Hanoi on the evening of July 11.

iPhone Air records biggest price drop in Vietnam's iPhone 17 lineup

Apple-authorized retailers across Vietnam have significantly reduced prices on several models in the iPhone 17 lineup, with the iPhone Air posting the steepest discount at nearly US$345.

29-year-old wife battles advanced cancer with husband's unwavering support

At 29, while eagerly planning to start a family, Danh Thi Lan Oanh never imagined she would be confronted with a devastating turning point: stage 4 breast cancer that had already spread to her bones.

Cho Hae Ryong: The Korean voice captivating Vietnamese audiences

Korean soprano Cho Hae Ryong has become a familiar face on Vietnamese stages, earning praise for her crystal-clear voice and remarkably natural Vietnamese pronunciation despite not speaking the language fluently.