Belavia Belarusian Airlines launches Minsk – Nha Trang service

Belavia Belarusian Airlines launched its first regular service linking Belarus and Vietnam on March 19, connecting Minsk to Nha Trang – an important step forward in bilateral ties and people-to-people exchanges.

Top 10 Vietnamese Outstanding Young Faces of 2025 announced

The lists of Vietnamese Outstanding Young Faces and Promising Young Faces of 2025 have been officially unveiled.

Pho Festival 2026 connects domestic, foreign food enthusiasts

The Pho Festival 2026 kicked off in the northern province of Ninh Binh on March 20, celebrating the historical origin of pho and its ongoing evolution across regions.

International Francophonie Day celebrated in Hanoi

A ceremony marking the International Francophonie Day took place at Van Lake within Hanoi’s Temple of Literature complex on March 20 evening.

Vietnam considers listing silver bullion on commodity exchange

Vietnam is considering listing silver bullion for trading on its Mercantile Exchange to standardise transactions and improve transparency in a rapidly growing market amid volatile global prices.

Ho Chi Minh City provides care for more than 1.5 million elderly residents

Ho Chi Minh City’s growing and rapidly ageing population is placing increasing pressure on improving quality of life and healthcare services for older residents.

25 million Vietnamese benefit from forests as green development gains traction

About 25 million people in Vietnam are directly and indirectly benefiting from forests, underscoring their vital role not only as ecological assets but also as drivers of economic growth, social welfare, and sustainable development.

Smart border gates to be developed at Lao Cai’s custom clearance points

The project seeks to build and apply a model based on advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and fully automated smart transport systems.

World's best badminton players to participate in Vietnam International Challenge

Hanoi will be the next destination for the world's best badminton players, who will vie for prizes at this year's Ciputra Hanoi – Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge.

Vietnamese destinations attracting Korean visitors amid “micro-trip” trend

Vietnam has positioned itself at the forefront of a “micro-trip” trend in the Republic of Korea (RoK), which prefers destinations that maximise experience while minimising travel time and cost.

Hue awakens heritage through community strength

Hue, often called a “living museum” of Vietnamese culture, is facing the challenge of having plenty of tourism products but not enough charm to draw visitors.

Vietnam considers nursing homes as new driver for “silver economy”

In the growing “silver economy” in many countries, including Vietnam, nursing homes are becoming a key model for providing comprehensive care for the elderly while creating new opportunities for socio-economic growth.

Learning English, changing destiny in Sa Pa

What began as curiosity became a turning point, helping a young ethnic minority woman build a business and empower others.

A heritage reborn: inside Nghe An’s most intricate communal house

Hoanh Son communal house in Nghe An, famed for its intricate carvings, has been restored, preserving a national architectural treasure.

A Vietnamese physics prodigy earns his place at MIT

A Vietnamese student who won gold at the 2025 International Physics Olympiad has been admitted to MIT, marking a milestone shaped by passion and perseverance.

A love that stayed after tragedy reshaped a young man’s life

A young woman in Hue chose love over fear, standing by her partner after a life-altering accident that changed everything.

A teenage math prodigy with global accolades and national honors

His journey reflects discipline, curiosity, and a deep understanding of mathematics beyond formulas and memorization.

Vietnam prepares for aged society in 2036 with ‘silver economy’ policies

Population aging is no longer seen as a social welfare burden, but as a potential new economic space. HCMC is positioning the development of a silver economy ecosystem as a strategy to maintain competitiveness and create new growth drivers.

DarkSword spyware targets iPhones with invisible one-click attack

A newly discovered cyberattack tool can infiltrate iPhones with a single click, leaving users unaware as sensitive data is stolen.

How tax policies impact the livelihoods of 33 million informal workers

Small eateries, grocery stores, and market stalls are creating jobs for tens of millions of people; therefore, policies need to be designed to align with the daily rhythm of small-scale trade.

Over 18,000 films pirated on high-traffic online platform

A platform known as “Ro phim” is committing serious copyright violations in Vietnam, recording more than 103.3 million visits and illegally distributing 18,077 film titles, according to experts.

When traditional theatre meets viral culture

With just a few keywords typed into TikTok or Facebook, users can now encounter countless clips of vong co, cai luong excerpts, and don ca tai tu performances, many drawing hundreds of thousands, even millions of views.

When the “silver of the sea” fills fishermen’s nets

Coastal communities in Ha Tinh are thriving as boats return with heavy loads of herring, creating jobs and steady income.

51,000 students find places in HCMC private, vocational schools

The 2026-2027 academic year is expected to be the largest grade 10 enrollment season in HCMC following recent administrative mergers.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to visit Russia on official trip

The official trip is seen as a step toward enhancing political trust and expanding collaboration across sectors.