Gia Lai native returns from overseas to develop fishing-village tourism

After four years studying in Taiwan (China), Do Thanh Quang from Gia Lai, returned to his hometown in Nhon Hai fishing village to launch a startup, telling stories of his homeland through simple, everyday details.

Vietnam disciplines six senior officials in three months

Vietnam disciplined 900 Communist Party members, including six senior officials managed by central authorities, over the past three months as investigations into major corruption cases continued.

Twice refusing to leave: the doctor who brought IVF to Vietnam

Twice offered the opportunity to move to France under family sponsorship, Professor and Dr Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong chose to remain in Vietnam.

Online sales of smoked buffalo meat reach record high

Smoked buffalo meat, dehydrated buffalo, and dried buffalo meat have become a popular specialty attracting customers on e-commerce platforms.

Google Vietnam CEO: Vietnamese culture can become a global digital asset

More than half of watch time for content by Vietnamese creators comes from overseas, highlighting the potential for the country's culture and heritage to become lasting global digital assets, Google Vietnam CEO Marc Woo says.

The Moon rotates, so why do we always see the same side?

The Moon spins on its axis, yet from Earth we always see almost the same face. The explanation lies in a celestial phenomenon billions of years in the making: tidal locking.

Vietnam may end IELTS bonus points in university admissions

Vietnam is considering barring universities from awarding admission bonus points for IELTS certificates, academic prizes and other achievements, a change that could reshape how institutions compete for students.

"Everything I have": The sweet love story of an Ede groom

At the betrothal ceremony held at the groom's home, the Ede bride and groom made a special commitment in front of both families.

Vietnam marks arrival at Asian Games with flag-raising ceremony

Vietnam's flag was raised in Nagoya, Japan, on September 18, marking the delegation's official presence at the 20th Asian Games ahead of two weeks of competition.

The young artisan keeping Vietnam’s Buddhist woodblock craft alive

For 16 years, Vietnamese artisan Nguyen Cong Dat has searched hundreds of pagodas for traces of his village’s woodblock masters, while fighting to keep their centuries-old Buddhist printing craft alive.

Flood debris blankets Sam Son beach in northern Vietnam

Days of heavy rain have washed large amounts of trash and debris down the Ma River and onto Sam Son beach in Vietnam's Thanh Hoa province.

iPhone 18 Pro debuts in Vietnam with limited first-day supply

Apple-authorized retailers in Vietnam began delivering the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at 8 a.m. on September 18, but limited first-day supply left many pre-order customers waiting.

Rising rivers flood more than 3,000 homes in Vietnam's Ninh Binh

More than 3,000 households in Vietnam's northern Ninh Binh province have been flooded as swollen rivers inundate communities, forcing families to move livestock, belongings and vehicles to higher ground.

Vietnam calls up two new overseas-born players for FIFA ASEAN Cup

Vietnam and Thailand have named their 23-man squads for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, strengthening their lineups ahead of a highly anticipated rematch in Indonesia.

Woman quits good job to turn Can Tho's eggfruit into a regional specialty

Earning more than VND20 million per month at a stable job, Do Thi Xuan Dieu decided to resign and return home to research the eggfruit (lucuma) that was falling unharvested in her family's garden.

Capital and power supply are fueling Vietnam’s next growth surge

Vietnam has set a target of double-digit GDP growth while addressing the challenges of securing "sufficient capital" for investment and "sufficient electricity" for development.

Vietnam, Italy launch joint space technology center in Hanoi

Vietnam is expanding its domestic space technology capabilities through a new R&D center jointly established by PTIT and Italy’s Temix, with research and product development to take place locally.

Short video addiction: the growing threat to today’s youth

After school hours, a Hanoi male student immerses himself in short videos on social media. The boy keeps his phone glued to his side, from home to school, watching day and night.

Vietnam, Thailand gear up for rematch as coaches face contrasting tests

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik is preparing his squad amid mounting injury concerns for the FIFA ASEAN Cup, where a rematch with Thailand awaits as the Thai federation reportedly moves to extend Anthony Hudson’s contract.

Three late-life weddings go viral as grooms in their 70s celebrate finding love

Behind the weddings of silver-haired grooms lie heartwarming stories reflecting an enduring desire for love, companionship, and emotional support in life's twilight years.

Vietnam U23 turn focus to finishing before key Philippines clash

Vietnam U23 impressed in their Asian Games opener against Kuwait but a 1-1 draw exposed problems at both ends, with finishing and defensive concentration now priorities before facing the Philippines.

Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo may still face a familiar foldable flaw

Apple's first foldable smartphone, the nearly $2,000 iPhone Duo, will be an important test of the company's ambitions in the foldable phone market.

YouTube reaches 93% of Vietnam’s Internet users daily

YouTube says it reaches 93% of Internet users in Vietnam each day, while more than half the watch time for content produced by Vietnamese channels now comes from overseas audiences.

Vietnam routed 8-0 by Japan but Asian Games hopes remain alive

Vietnam coach Hoang Van Phuc blamed a late first-half own goal and subsequent loss of focus for his side’s 8-0 defeat to Japan, but their Asian Games quarterfinal hopes remain alive.

Heavy rain to batter Hanoi and northern Vietnam before easing

Hanoi and eight northern provinces face another spell of intense rain overnight into Sept. 18 before conditions ease, while heavy downpours are forecast to spread south into central Vietnam.