Good fortune, peace and cultural experiences within spring journeys

In recent years, alongside the tradition of family reunions during the Lunar New Year (Tet), travelling during the holiday has become increasingly popular.

Pre-hospital emergency care: the critical "make or break” period

Associate Professor Dr Hoang Bui Hai believes that to save lives during the "golden hour," the healthcare system must make some fundamental changes.

Economist: SOEs shouldn't be forced to profit every year

The state economy and the private economy are not a "win-lose" game, but can develop together on a foundation of cooperation and rational division of labor, Pham Chi Lan, a respected economist, has said.

Home-loan interest rates surge, real estate market shifts gears

The market is gradually transitioning from the mindset of seeking quick profits to prioritizing long-term affordability and financial safety, experts have said,

16-point graduation exam rule could narrow access to higher education: educators

Many universities say the draft regulation requiring candidates to score at least 16 points on three high school graduation exam subjects to be eligible for transcript-based admission to university is too rigid.

Once fiercely opposed, little girl cries as stepfather packs bags for Cuba

When Michael packed his bags to return to Cuba, the little girl burst into tears, sobbing: “Mommy, Daddy is gone. I’m sorry, I won’t act like that anymore. I’ve lost my daddy, Mommy.”

New land price framework puts property market at turning point

A wave of new policies taking effect in 2026 is expected to boost supply, enhance transparency and cool soaring home prices.

A thousand-year-old Buddhist scripture pillar and a prince’s repentance

Carved in stone more than a millennium ago, the Buddhist scripture pillars of the Dinh dynasty preserve both sacred prayers and the remorse of a royal heir.

An election of renewal and the weight of every vote

Vietnam’s 2026 National Assembly election introduces earlier timelines, digital voter management and a renewed focus on candidate quality.

Vietnam auto sales expected to grow 10–15% in 2026

Vietnam’s automobile market enters 2026 with strong growth momentum, fueled by electrification, competitive pricing and the expansion of new brands.

Ethnic and religious affairs: From historic milestone to new momentum

With the establishment of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, 2025 marks a turning point, laying foundations for stronger unity and sustainable development.

Tet in a 119-year-old ancestral home

In Ho Chi Minh City, a 119-year-old ancestral house becomes the gathering place for generations each Tet.

From top medical graduate to guardian of life in ICU

Scoring 29.5 out of 30 as the top entrant to Hanoi Medical University, Dr Pham Van Phuc chose the toughest path in medicine - intensive care, where every second counts.

Real demand to lead Vietnam’s housing market in 2026

After a pivotal year of legal reforms, Vietnam’s property sector is forecast to stabilize, with affordable housing emerging as the core segment.

In 2026, the best smartphone might be last year’s

Rising RAM prices and supply chain disruption could make 2026 an unusually expensive year for new smartphones.

The thousand-year-old temple of the sacred white horse in Hanoi

Guarding the eastern side of ancient Thang Long, Bach Ma (White Horse) Temple carries a solemn, timeworn beauty and layers of cultural and historical stories intertwined with the capital city of Hanoi.

When Tet coincides with Ramadan in a Saigon Muslim enclave

As Lunar New Year (Tet) festivities unfold across the city, a Cham Muslim community in Ho Chi Minh City enters the sacred month of Ramadan.

Vietnam’s economy nears a pivotal leap past Thailand

Backed by sweeping public investment and a strategic supply chain shift, Vietnam is positioning itself to surpass Thailand in economic scale as early as 2026-2027.

Foreign experts impressed as Vietnam’s century-old railway runs 40 trains daily

Although Vietnam’s railway infrastructure is largely based on a 1,000mm single-track system built more than a century ago, it still operates 20 train pairs per day - equivalent to 40 individual services - during the Tet (Lunar New Year) peak season.

Vietnam U23 and life after the Asian spotlight

After a dazzling U23 Asian campaign, Vietnam’s young stars now face a sterner test - maintaining form, resisting distractions and proving themselves in the V-League.

New Year at the nation’s frontline outpost

Far from the mainland’s bustle, families and soldiers on Tran Island welcome Lunar New Year (Tet) with chung cake fires and a shared resolve to protect the sea.

Dong Nai’s oldest industrial hub gives way to new political center

After more than half a century as the cradle of southern industry, Bien Hoa 1 Industrial Park is being cleared to make way for a VND8,600 billion administrative center, reshaping Dong Nai’s urban future.

36-year-old professor wins prestigious international award in statistics and AI

Vietnamese Professor Ho Pham Minh Nhat of the University of Texas at Austin (US) has been awarded the COPSS Emerging Leader Award 2026.

Seeking the word of wisdom at Vietnam’s first university

On the second day of Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, crowds gather at the Temple of Literature to seek calligraphy and pray for academic success.

Thousands flock to Saigon Zoo for Tet parade

On February 18, the second day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, thousands of residents flocked to Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in HCMC to watch an animal parade and stroll through its lush, shaded grounds.