Some villagers were nearly 70 before receiving a birth certificate, while others registered their marriages after decades together as local authorities took one-stop public services into a remote border community.

High in Vietnam's northern mountains, an elderly artisan continues to transform plain hemp cloth into works of cultural heritage using a centuries-old beeswax technique.

FPT Chairman Truong Gia Binh has pledged to help turn Hanoi into a regional and global hub for talent, strategic technologies and innovation under the capital's newly unveiled 100-year master plan.

Injuries and an incomplete squad have disrupted Vietnam's preparations for the ASEAN Cup 2026, but they may also give head coach Kim Sang Sik an opportunity to build greater squad depth.

A thicker rear camera on Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max may sound like a design compromise, but new leaks suggest it could pave the way for one of the biggest photography upgrades in years.

Nearly 200 rare photographs and historical documents are on display in central Ho Chi Minh City, illustrating more than three centuries of Sai Gon's transformation from frontier settlement to modern metropolis.

After one year of operating Vietnam's two-tier local government model, experts say early gains are evident, but stronger legal authority is needed to ensure coordinated governance across newly expanded urban regions.

Lam Dinh Thang, director of Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Science and Technology, has been appointed director of the municipal Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

Vietnam's Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs has urged Khanh Hoa Province to prioritise investment in ethnic minority communities while preparing resources for the next phase of the national target programme.

AI's growing appetite for memory chips is squeezing supplies for consumer devices, with analysts warning that higher prices are likely to persist.

Thailand edged Vietnam in a thrilling final to lift the 2026 ASEAN U18 women's volleyball championship, although the visitors pushed the hosts throughout the match.

Myanmar's Soe Myintzu Lwin was crowned Miss Multicultural World 2026 at the pageant's grand finale in Hanoi, where contestants from 20 countries and territories competed for the title.

An exhibition featuring more than 90 artworks has opened in Hanoi, bringing together artists from Vietnam and China through a shared appreciation of landscape, culture and tradition.

This year's DANAFF Project Incubator is bringing together emerging filmmakers, industry veterans and international experts to help develop new film projects and strengthen regional collaboration.

Vietnamese surgeons have treated what they describe as an exceptionally rare case of complete rectal transection, with no established treatment protocol reported in either Vietnam or international medical literature.

Building on encouraging results from earlier phases, BAT Vietnam is extending its Women's Empowerment initiative to provide more women in border communities with access to capital, training and economic opportunities.

Hanoi police have detained multiple groups of teenagers found carrying weapons, gathering for illegal street racing and engaging in violent clashes as authorities step up efforts to restore public order.

The Politburo has outlined a broad overhaul of Vietnam's crime prevention strategy, including proposals for harsher penalties for food safety offenses and stronger early-warning systems.

A special Vietnam Airlines flight departed early on June 29 carrying rescue personnel, search dogs and emergency supplies to Venezuela following the country's devastating earthquake.

Hanoi officially unveiled its 100-year master plan on June 29, outlining nine strategic growth hubs and a long-term vision designed to remove development bottlenecks and attract new investment.

Hanoi and CMC Corporation have launched a five-year partnership to accelerate digital transformation, AI adoption and innovation through a series of concrete projects aimed at building a smarter capital.

Having previously led rescue missions in Türkiye and Myanmar, Major General Pham Van Ty now heads another Vietnamese military deployment to support earthquake victims in Venezuela.

One jewelry store recently closed noted: “Once you buy a diamond, you will lose money.” A gemstone expert echoed that observation, saying that diamonds typically depreciate over time. Confidence in the luxury product has been shaken.

Fuel prices have fallen sharply from their peak levels and are now only VND603-4,255 per liter higher than prices before the outbreak of geopolitical conflict in the Middle East.

Despite the fast-approaching deadline for enforcement, the market for child car seats remains quiet.