Inside Ka Don, Vietnam’s church with two international architecture awards

Beyond its two international architecture awards, Ka Don church in Vietnam has another role: safeguarding Chu Ru culture through its museum, worship services and support for traditional pottery.

Tearful reunions as Vietnamese peacekeepers return from South Sudan

Hugs, flowers and tears filled Tan Son Nhat airport as Vietnamese military doctors returned home after a year serving with a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

Foreign firms drive 80% of Vietnam’s exports, but local links remain weak

Foreign investment powers Vietnam’s exports, but domestic firms still supply mainly low-value products. An economist says deeper supply-chain ties will require changes in policy and business capabilities.

China’s durian demand lifts Vietnam fruit exports above $1 billion

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports have topped $1 billion for a third consecutive month, with strong Chinese demand for durian continuing to power the sector’s growth.

Captain recounts special A330 flight from the US to Vietnam

After more than 35 years in aviation, Ho Minh Tan still found something special in the flight that brought an A330 from the US to Phu Quoc, Vietnam.

Two friends from Vietnam’s La Hu community share top honors

1. For Thang Ga Lo and Vang Thi Mai, university meant leaving a remote La Hu community for Hanoi and navigating challenges they had never faced before. They finished four years later as joint top graduates.

Trade defense chief becomes Vietnam’s deputy industry and trade minister

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has appointed Luong Hoang Thai, head of the Trade Remedies Authority, as Vietnam’s deputy minister of industry and trade.

Vietnamese clergy in Vatican seen as cultural bridges to the world

Vietnamese priests and religious in the Vatican and Italy can serve as cultural and peace ambassadors, helping international communities better understand Vietnam, a government minister said during a visit to Rome.

Students from 66 countries gather in Hanoi for astronomy Olympiad

Vietnam is hosting the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics for the first time, bringing 320 students from 66 countries and territories to Hanoi for the competition.

Three long-lasting smartphones for buyers in Vietnam

For people who need a phone that lasts, three 10,000 mAh models on sale in Vietnam offer distinct trade-offs in weight, charging and cost.

Students dismayed after spending millions on IELTS as bonus points face ban

After spending more than VND20 million on a six-month IELTS course, Thanh Huyen was disappointed to learn that students may no longer receive bonus points for holding the certificate.

AI is changing how scientists discover materials and diagnose diseases

The rapid development of AI is ushering in a new technological era, creating a requirement for the scientific community not only to understand AI but also to find ways to apply it effectively within each specialized field.

Vietnam seeks larger global role after UN, US and Canada visit

A visit spanning the UN, the US and Canada gave Vietnam opportunities to expand cooperation and contribute more to global issues, Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung said.

A commendable 'U-turn' on the expressway by the traffic police dept

The Government has committed to unblocking institutional obstacles and preventing the emergence of "new bottlenecks." The Traffic Police Department's swift adjustment in punishing distance violations on expressways is a commendable "U-turn."

Vietnam selects $3.8 million historical epic for 2027 Oscars race

Vietnam has selected “Spirit Guardians: The Last Secret of the First Emperor” as its official submission for the International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards.

Stricter rules on daily apartment rentals: will long-term rents fall?

New regulations with fines of up to VND130 million are putting daily apartment rentals in residential buildings at risk of shrinking. If some apartments switch to long-term rentals, will rents face downward pressure?

Woman commutes 80km from hometown, saves VND7 million a month

Despite traveling 80km round trip every day, Huong, a Hanoi resident, is happy with her choice because she can live in the countryside with her family while maintaining her job in the city center.

Vietnamese single mother finds happiness with Korean husband nearing 60

Once skipping a date because she did not want to enter a loveless relationship, Nhung unexpectedly met the same man again two years later, and the two eventually fell in love and married.

Military academy freshman thrives for 7 years in the embrace of border guards

As a young Hmong boy facing the risk of dropping out, Tho Ba Xa was taken in and raised by officers and soldiers at the Nam Can Border Guard Station.

Injured Xuan Son among two Vietnam players selected for doping tests

Vietnam’s opening win came with a setback: Xuan Son faces at least one to two months out, while he and captain Hoang Duc were selected for post-match doping tests.

Vietnam edges Philippines 1-0 as Kim admits luck played a part

Vietnam took three points from a difficult opening match against the Philippines, with Dinh Bac scoring the winner and a late offside decision denying the visitors an equalizer.

Refusing to leave twice, a doctor brought IVF to Vietnam

Driven by a deep sense of gratitude toward the patients who helped her learn her craft, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong spent decades overcoming material scarcity, skepticism, and administrative hurdles to pioneer IVF in Vietnam.

Association Chair envisions dedicated digital bank for SMEs

The Vietnam Association of SMEs has proposed piloting a dedicated digital bank for SMEs and household businesses, considering it a new approach to addressing a fundamental portion of existing constraints in credit initiation for this sector.

Vietnamese couple builds 5,700-sqm farm in Greece, brews wine, makes fish sauce

In early September, the 5,700-sqm fruit-laden garden belonging to Dang Thi Truc Quynh (49, native of Hanoi) on the outskirts of Thessaloniki, Greece, entered its most beautiful season.

Vietnam, Germany promote cooperation in offshore wind development, supply chains

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) held a workshop on offshore wind development in Hamburg on September 24.