Vietnam to award STEM scholarships to more than 30,000 students in 2026

New government scholarships will help thousands of students pursue STEM degrees while strengthening Vietnam's future high-tech workforce.

Heritage trains carve new niche in Vietnam’s tourism strategy

Heritage train services are reshaping Vietnam’s tourism landscape, turning every ride into an immersive encounter with the country’s terrain and people.

Ho Chi Minh City police arrest 51 in expanding vacation contract fraud probe

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have widened a major fraud investigation, charging 51 people linked to Metaland over an alleged vacation contract scam.

Exhibition explores the spiritual heritage of southern Vietnam's rivers

A new exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City presents nearly 80 artifacts and historical materials that explore how rivers shaped communities, cultural exchange and spiritual life across southern Vietnam.

Lute artisan preserves Bru-Van Kieu musical heritage

Amid the Truong Son mountains, artisan Ho Van Vat, better known as Pa Hoi, spends decades tuning traditional lutes and panpipes.

Film legend Kieu Chinh returns to Vietnam after more than a decade for DANAFF

At 89, acclaimed actress Kieu Chinh drew attention as she returned to Vietnam for the Da Nang Asian Film Festival, where she expressed hope the event would strengthen cultural and cinematic exchanges.

Vietnam's U18 women overcome Indonesia to reach championship match

Vietnam's U18 women's volleyball team fought back in a gripping five-set battle to defeat Indonesia 3-2 and secure a place in the final of the 2026 ASEAN U18 Championship.

Vietnamese high school student claims gold at first Asia-Pacific AI Olympiad

Vietnam has added another achievement to its growing record in artificial intelligence competitions, with a Da Nang student taking gold at the inaugural Asia-Pacific AI Olympiad.

Ho Chi Minh City moves closer to universal health check-ups

A month after launching the plan on health check-ups for all residents, HCMC has made encouraging progress, with the program gaining traction across localities as it works towards providing universal health screenings & continuous health management.

Nationwide campaign launched to build drug-free communes, wards & special zones

The Ministry of Public Security and the Hanoi People's Committee, on June 27 held a meeting to launch the Month of Action for Drug Prevention and Control under the theme "Sharing a Determination to Build Drug-Free Communes, Wards and Special Zones."

Top leader’s letter honours Vietnamese family values

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has penned a letter to Vietnamese families on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Vietnam Family Day (June 28).

Key transport projects must not be delayed without objective reasons: PM

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 27 stressed the need to strictly adhere to implementation schedules for key national transport projects.

The mystery of 700-year-old pagodas in Van Don port

Beneath the islands of Van Don lie ancient pagodas, towers and artifacts that reveal the spiritual heart of one of Vietnam’s most important medieval ports.

Hanoi woman marries Korean police officer in elegant 30-minute Seoul ceremony

After nearly two years of preparation, a Hanoi woman finally had the wedding she had always imagined - an elegant ceremony in Seoul that lasted just 30 minutes.

Listening to the ‘courting flute’ deep in Vietnam’s mountains

The Co Tu people's tơr hoong flute once served as a musical language of courtship in the mountains of central Vietnam.

Hanoi girl earns admission to five specialised high school tracks

With offers from four elite schools and outstanding exam results, Pham Mai Dung has become one of the most successful candidates in Hanoi’s 2026 admissions cycle.

Communities in Dak Lak turn away from child marriage traditions

In villages where girls once married at 14, changing attitudes are helping reduce child marriage and create new opportunities for young people.

The woman carrying the voice of Muong heritage into the future

Bui Thi Nam, a retired teacher in Ninh Binh, has devoted herself to preserving and nurturing the cultural soul of the Muong community, particularly the traditional art of Dum singing, which is facing the risk of fading away.

Tac Say Church readies for Vietnam's first Beatification ceremony

As Vietnam's first Beatification ceremony approaches, Tac Say Church has become increasingly vibrant, welcoming pilgrims seeking prayer, reflection and information about the upcoming celebration.

Vietnamese groom transforms entire village alley for unforgettable wedding

Inspired by a childhood memory and a love story that began in middle school, a Vietnamese groom spent days turning an entire village alley into a one-of-a-kind wedding venue.

Ancient dragon masterpiece guards legacy of Vietnam’s founding king

Hidden inside King Dinh Tien Hoang Temple is a remarkable 17th-century wooden relic carved with a mother dragon and five young dragons, a masterpiece of Vietnamese folk art.

Rail projects open door to Vietnam's railway industry

Developing metro systems is not merely a solution to traffic congestion but also opens up the prospect of establishing a domestic metro industry in Vietnam.

Digital technology revives the original values of My Son World Heritage Site

The My Son Sanctuary, located in Thu Bon commune, Da Nang city, is a complex of Cham towers situated in a valley with a diameter of about 2 km.

Dien Bien approves UAV sandbox for low-altitude economy development

The northwestern province of Dien Bien is set to carry out around 6,000 UAV flights under a newly-approved sandbox programme aimed at testing low-altitude economy applications.

Spending big money on outdoor seating, cafés face fewer guests on hot days

Investing nearly VND200 million to renovate an outdoor space, a café owner deeply regrets his decision as the area has few guests outside on scorching hot days.