FTU student wins four Chinese-language contests, graduates with honors

Dam Phuong Chi, a Business Chinese major, has graduated with honors from Foreign Trade University (FTU) with a GPA of 3.7/4.0. During her four years at university, she won four Chinese-language competitions.

Vietnam squad: Why Kim Sang Sik may leave Dinh Bac out

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik may leave Dinh Bac out of the upcoming national team squad to reduce injury risks and protect the key forward ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.

Vietnam to announce expressways for safe-distance fines

Vietnam's Ministry of Construction is coordinating with relevant authorities to install traffic signs, issue guidance and announce expressways selected for a pilot program enforcing speed limits and safe following distances.

Vietnam U23 to face Thailand in $100,000 title race

Vietnam U23 will face archrivals Thailand in the opening match of the 2026 Gia Lai VTV Cup, an international friendly tournament offering a US$100,000 prize to the champions.

Vietnam seeks $35 billion for 29 expressway projects

Vietnam's Ministry of Construction has announced 29 priority expressway projects seeking public-private partnership (PPP) investment during 2026-2030, with preliminary capital requirements totaling nearly VND923 trillion (US$35 billion).

Hanoi car owners face soaring parking costs, some paying $20 a day

Parking fees in Hanoi have risen sharply since October 15, adding to the cost of car ownership. Some drivers report spending more than VND 500,000 (US$19) a day on parking alone.

Vietnam urges universities to expand foreign-language teaching

Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training has instructed universities, academies and teacher-training colleges to expand foreign-language instruction across courses and degree programs currently taught in Vietnamese.

Many young people are not participants in the ‘golden demographic’ period

A major resource remains untapped as over 1.4 million Vietnamese youth are currently not in employment, education or training.

Apple responds as foldable iPhone Duo sells out

Apple says pre-order demand for its first foldable iPhone Duo has far exceeded expectations, pushing estimated delivery dates into late January 2027.

Woman in her 50s searches for successor to make traditional bamboo baskets

Having learned to make bamboo baskets at the age of 13-14, 56-year-old Huynh Thi Tam has spent years searching for someone to carry on the traditional craft as she watches it fade away and younger generations turn their backs on it.

Hanoi herbal-chicken noodle shop in narrow Old Quarter alley is always packed

Lien's herbal chicken noodle shop on Hang Bo Street in Hanoi has been a favorite late-night dining spot for 34 years. 

Australian man travels 6,000km to marry Vietnamese single mother

For two people who have both experienced failed marriages, the past matters less than being in tune with each other and building a happy future together.

Samsung tipped to launch six foldable phones in 2027

Samsung is reportedly planning to expand its Galaxy Z lineup to six models in 2027, potentially introducing the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 and a rollable-screen smartphone called the Galaxy Z Slide.

Inside Vietnam's mysterious 'Hell Village' in Yen Minh

Known as the filming location for several mystery-themed productions, Sao Ha, a remote Hmong settlement in Van Chai Hamlet, Yen Minh Commune, Tuyen Quang Province, has become a popular tourist destination under the nickname "Hell Village."

Ha Tinh carpenter builds billion-dong houses from jackfruit wood

After leaving traditional boatbuilding behind, a craftsman in Ha Tinh has built a thriving business constructing jackfruit-wood houses, with projects worth hundreds of millions to several billion dong.

Digitizing Buddhist heritage raises concerns over 'virtual practice'

Digital technology is creating new opportunities to preserve Vietnam's Buddhist heritage, but experts warn that virtual religious practices and commercialization could undermine the authenticity of Buddhist traditions.

Former Thanh Hoa vice chairman to stand trial in Hanoi

Former Thanh Hoa provincial vice chairman Le Duc Giang and 10 co-defendants will stand trial in Hanoi on October 29 over alleged violations involving mineral exploitation permits and state asset losses.

HCM City integrates metro and bus tickets into VNeID

HCM City has become the first locality in Vietnam to integrate metro and bus ticketing into the VNeID digital identification app, allowing residents to purchase electronic tickets and manage public transport journeys from October 15.

Hanoi doubles parking fees, charges $1.90 an hour on 12 streets

Hanoi has raised parking fees by up to twofold, with cars of up to nine seats now charged VND 50,000 (US$1.90) per hour on 12 streets in the city's central urban area.

Vietnam-Finland ties: Turning strategic commitments into business opportunities

Finnish investment in Vietnam has exceeded US$1 billion, with technology, energy and data centers creating new opportunities for bilateral cooperation.

Tran Thanh's film overtaken as Thai horror hit climbs Vietnam box office

The Journey of Heroes has surpassed Tran Thanh's Dad, I'm Sorry at the Vietnamese box office, while Thai horror blockbuster Death Whisperer 4 is attracting large audiences.

Weak cold front to bring little relief to Hanoi's heat

A weak cold front expected to reach northern Vietnam next week is unlikely to bring noticeably cooler weather, with Hanoi's temperatures potentially remaining above 32 degrees Celsius. 

Vietnam launches 2026 Month for the Poor campaign

Vietnam launched its 2026 Month for the Poor campaign in Hanoi on October 17, calling for greater support for disadvantaged communities and honoring organizations and individuals for their contributions to social welfare.

Vietnam proposes asset recovery without criminal convictions

Vietnam's Supreme People's Procuracy has proposed a pilot mechanism allowing civil lawsuits to recover assets linked to criminal offenses when criminal prosecution cannot be initiated or continued.

Six women fined for posing for photos on Hai Van Pass

Six women have been fined for sitting in the middle of a dangerous bend on Hai Van Pass in Da Nang to pose for photographs while vehicles were passing.