The national telephone hotline for the prevention of human trafficking (111) was inaugurated on September 19 by the Ministry of Health in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Vietnam.

After its merger, Ho Chi Minh City has become a sprawling coastal megacity that includes Binh Duong and the beach area known as Ba Ria–Vung Tau, ideally positioned to boost various sectors, notably marine and water sports.

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Vietnam’s tourism sector is aiming for a very ambitious target of welcoming 25 million international visitors this year, requiring significant efforts from the entire industry, with facilitative policies and breakthrough, innovative solutions.

Vietnam possesses rich “soft power” assets, from a diverse system of tangible and intangible cultural heritage to traditional festivals, landscapes, and crafts.

As global competition intensifies, science, technology, and innovation are increasingly seen as critical drivers of growth.

Vietnam always attaches great importance to strengthening its traditional friendship with the Czech Republic, one of its priority partners in Central and Eastern Europe.

The outcomes of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s trip have opened up opportunities to further promote cooperation between VN and Malaysia across various fields, commensurate with the stature of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Vietnamese products are now well known among Russian consumers and there are no legal barriers for Vietnamese goods in Russia, as Russian authorities always advocate for closer business ties.

Vietnamese runners dominated the Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM) 2025 in Sa Pa ward, Lao Cai province, which took place from September 19-21 with the participation of trail runners from 47 countries and territories.

Vietnamese pop star Duc Phuc has made history by winning the top prize at Intervision 2025, marking the international music contest’s comeback after three decades.

While many her age choose tai chi or dance, Ma Thi Bac, 72, heads to the gym daily, lifting 10kg weights with the finesse of a professional athlete.

For over half a century, this humble late-night stall has been a culinary landmark, attracting crowds from locals to celebrities in the heart of the city.

Vietnam’s only mosque in the North welcomes non-Muslim visitors, offering insight into Islamic culture and peaceful interfaith exchange.

Few people would imagine that the entrepreneurial journey of a university lecturer began with the image of pineapple leaves withering and burning in a field.

When the most advanced lung cancer diagnostic techniques remained a distant dream for Vietnamese medicine, Dr Masao Hashimoto quietly planted the seeds of innovation.

In the past, artists appearing with bodyguards often sparked controversy. Over time, as the entertainment market became more professional, the role of bodyguards gradually gained recognition.

Holding a family photo album, Do Thi May from Yen Lang (Hai Phong), 90, flipped through each picture.

Apartment prices at new projects in Hanoi have reached hundreds of millions of VND per sqm, forcing many young couples to turn to second-hand apartments, yet they remain stunned by the ever-escalating costs.

Some propose a 20% tax on profits from gold trading, while others suggest a lower rate based on total transaction value.

Aside from an initial investment of just a few million VND, a young man in Ho Chi Minh City spends the equivalent of a skipped breakfast - around $1.20 per month - to raise hundreds of pet ant colonies.

The cost of traveling overseas for cancer treatment is substantial, yet the outcomes often fall short of expectations.

Rising from the Mekong plains, this mountain sanctuary shelters rare flora and fauna under its green canopy.

Taxing income from gold trading has been deemed appropriate by experts to curb speculation and short-term trading. However, the tax policy needs to be adjusted to differentiate between legitimate savings and speculative activities, they said.

After the start of every school year, when schools announce fee contribution requirements, many parents take to social media to express their concerns and frustrations.