Three young French volunteers embark on humanitarian journey to Vietnam

Three French teenagers have chosen to spend their summer holiday in Vietnam, where they will devote three weeks to volunteer activities supporting disadvantaged children.

96-million-USD project promotes agroforestry to cut emissions

A 96-million-USD project is expected to boost sustainable forest management, expand agroforestry and support efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while strengthening Vietnam's forest carbon framework.

Veteran redraws battlefield map, helps recover comrades' remains after 50 years

Half a century after the fierce battle at Hill 174, veteran Tran Van Phuc returned to the former battlefield with memories that had never faded.

The old notebook saving Ca Dong ethnic culture

At the age of 83, Meritorious Artist Ho Van Dinh still silently preserves the distinct cultural values of the Ca Dong people. His eyes still gleam with passion whenever he mentions village festivals or the gongs ringing across the vast forests.

Apple plans more powerful Ultra chips with up to 1.5TB unified memory

Apple is reportedly accelerating development of next-generation Ultra chips, with future processors expected to power both high-end Macs and the company's expanding AI infrastructure.

Vietnam wins first APMO gold medal in 25 years

Vietnam's return to the Asia Pacific Mathematical Olympiad has been crowned with a gold medal from an outstanding young mathematician.

Young entrepreneur grows thriving cactus business in Vietnam

A decade-long passion for cacti has led one young entrepreneur in Da Nang to build a flourishing nursery filled with thousands of colorful plants.

Vietnam proposes tougher food safety rules across supply chains

A draft amendment to Vietnam's Food Safety Law would shift regulation from fragmented inspections to risk-based, farm-to-table management.

Vietnam's vision for cultural sovereignty in the digital era

Vietnam is embracing a broader vision of sovereignty - one that extends beyond borders to the digital space where culture, technology and national identity increasingly converge.

Breast cancer survival in Vietnam reaches 85-90%

Breast cancer survival in Vietnam has risen dramatically over the past decade, with five-year survival rates now reaching 85-90%, approaching those seen in developed countries, according to leading oncologists.

Beauty queens light up Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest runway

A runway transformed into a Vietnamese rice field set the stage for Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest, where Miss Khanh Van and her husband won the Fashion King & Queen title.

Vietnam's US$600 million bird's nest industry under pressure

Vietnam's edible bird's nest industry generates about US$600 million annually, but experts warn that illegal hunting and counterfeit products could undermine its long-term growth.

Apple offers free AirTag four-pack with Mac and iPad purchases in Vietnam

Apple has officially launched its 2026 Back to School promotion in several Asian markets, including Vietnam, following recent price increases for MacBooks and iPads.

Search uncovers additional soldiers' remains at Ho Chi Minh City park

Search teams have recovered 20 more sets of soldiers' remains at a park in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing the total found in just over a week to 95.

Vietnam reviews only a sample of 50,000 books published annually

Vietnam's publishing regulator says its limited workforce makes it impossible to review all books published each year, prompting changes in oversight under a proposed legal amendment.

Indian ambassador thanks Vietnam for rescue efforts

India's Ambassador to Vietnam, Tshering Sherpa, has thanked the Vietnamese government and people for their swift assistance and support following the tourist boat accident off Phu Quoc that claimed 15 lives.

Three publishing officials charged in expanded investigation

Hanoi police have charged three officials from the Writers' Association Publishing House in connection with the editing and publication of the book Chuyen voi Thanh - Loi ke moi ve anh sang (Conversations with Thanh - A New Account of the Light).

Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8 and new Watches leak in full

Just days before Galaxy Unpacked, a fresh leak appears to reveal Samsung's next generation of foldable phones and smartwatches in official promotional images.

Driver shortage threatens Vietnam's road freight network

Vietnam's road transport industry warns that a severe shortage of qualified truck and coach drivers could disrupt logistics and freight operations within the next few years.

This Hanoi village has become Vietnam's outdoor film studio

Surrounded by modern high-rises, Tay Mo Village preserves the atmosphere of northern Vietnam's traditional countryside - and has quietly earned the nickname "Hollywood Village."

Government seeks to ban recreational use of laughing gas

Vietnam's government has proposed banning the commercial sale of nitrous oxide (N2O), commonly known as laughing gas, for human inhalation outside medical purposes.

Prime Minister orders full investigation into exam scandal

A widening criminal investigation into alleged examination misconduct at a prestigious high school in northern Vietnam has led to 26 indictments and intervention by the Prime Minister.

Pi token hits record low as miners lose confidence

The Pi cryptocurrency is trading at its lowest level since it was listed on cryptocurrency exchanges in February 2025, with prices hovering between US$0.071 and US$0.087 per token over the past 24 hours.

Imperial Citadel to host Hanoi's first martial arts festival

The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long will be transformed into an open-air martial arts stage when Hanoi hosts its first International Martial Arts Festival in August 2026.

Vietnam seeks one-stop music royalty collection system

Vietnamese authorities say a shared copyright database and greater coordination among rights organizations could end the practice of multiple groups collecting music royalties from the same business.