Storm leaves 3 dead and thousands of homes damaged across central Vietnam

As of 6:00 a.m. on August 26, initial reports from localities indicate that storm number 5 has caused 3 deaths, injured 10 people, damaged or unroofed 6,802 homes, and flooded 3,094 others.

Bac Ninh’s lychee season hits record high but price instability remains

Despite a bumper harvest of over 205,000 tons, Bac Ninh lychee farmers struggle with volatile prices and export hurdles.

A 400-year-old Khmer pagoda shelters giant bats in Soc Trang

Surrounded by ancient dipterocarp and star trees, the over 400-year-old Khmer-style Bat Pagoda is home to rare giant bats and a local legend about five-toed pigs.

Storm Kajiki shatters homes in Ha Tinh, residents break down in tears

Storm No. 5 (Kajiki) ravaged the central province of Ha Tinh for hours, ripping the roofs off more than 1,000 homes in Loc Ha commune. Many residents, overwhelmed by the destruction, wept as they opened their doors after the storm.

India spends 47 times more on Vietnamese tilapia exports

Vietnam sees a dramatic rise in tilapia exports to India as demand surges in the world’s most populous nation.

Storm Kajiki weakens but triggers severe rains and landslide warnings

Though weakened, Storm No. 5 continues to pour rain across northern and central Vietnam, triggering flash flood alerts.

Hanoi streets submerged, funeral car stuck as Storm Kajiki floods capital

Storm Kajiki (Typhoon No. 5) caused massive flooding across Hanoi on August 26, leaving nearly 40 locations submerged, traffic paralyzed, and daily life thrown into chaos.

Indian man crosses 4,000km to marry Vietnamese woman he met online

Overcoming cultural and geographical barriers, an Indian man and a Vietnamese woman from Ninh Binh have built a joyful marriage after years of long-distance love.

Preserving tradition: The warrior-style conical hats of the Nung An

In Cao Bang, the Nung An people continue crafting traditional conical hats shaped like those worn in ancient legends.

Conversion to electric vehicles will require more charging stations

An ecosystem for electric vehicles is gradually emerging, from charging stations combined with rest areas to apps for locating charging points. However, the most critical factor is ensuring energy for transport electrification.

China overtakes US as Vietnam’s largest cashew buyer

In just seven months, China has become Vietnam’s top cashew market, driving record export growth.

Hanoi adds nine more traditions to national heritage list

Nine festivals, crafts, and culinary practices from Hanoi join Vietnam’s intangible cultural heritage list.

Vietnam urged to innovate or risk middle-income trap

Experts warn Vietnam must push innovation to avoid stagnation as the digital economy accelerates.

Patriotic T-shirt trend sweeps Vietnam before National Day

Ahead of the 80th National Day, Vietnamese people are embracing T-shirts with national symbols as a proud fashion statement.

Half a million overseas workers remit $4B annually

Half a million Vietnamese working abroad contribute vital remittances supporting families and national growth.

2025 university scores soar in key majors, ministry says no anomaly

Education ministry says record 30-point cut-offs reflect stratification, not inflation.

Da Nang police bust tech loan shark ring using iCloud to trap borrowers

A loan shark ring exploited iPhone iCloud accounts to lock borrowers' devices and extort repayments at over 600% annual interest.

Buddhism’s enduring role in Vietnam’s revolution and nation-building

From monks in the resistance to pagodas as revolutionary bases, Buddhism has been deeply embedded in Vietnam’s national journey.

Vietnam pushes VNPT and Viettel to share network infrastructure with MobiFone

To reduce redundancy and expand 5G access, the Ministry of Science and Technology demands major carriers support smaller networks.

Vietnam deploys troops, food aid and aircraft to fight Typhoon Kajiki’s impact

The Ministry of Defense has deployed massive manpower, equipment, and emergency supplies as Typhoon Kajiki ravages central provinces.

Kajiki storm batters Vietnam: One dead, 30,000 evacuated

Storm Kajiki leaves one dead, hundreds injured, and thousands displaced across Nghe An and Ha Tinh.

Vietnamese pickleball players bring home PPA Tour Asia medals

Vietnam has earned two silver medals and one bronze in the pro category, while U18 players bagged two golds and two silvers from the PPA Tour Asia's Hong Kong Open 2025.

Thousands of fake Crocs sandals seized in Nha Trang fashion crackdown

Authorities in Nha Trang confiscate 3,000 counterfeit Crocs sandals sold at just USD 2-3 per pair, along with fake Chanel bags and clothing.

VN-Index falls for second session, billion-dollar inflows persist

Vietnam’s benchmark index retreats near 1,600 points, but capital inflows show resilience.

Coach Kim Sang Sik calls up overseas talent Thanh Trung to U23 Vietnam

Coach Kim Sang Sik has officially called up Vietnamese-Bulgarian footballer Tran Thanh Trung to join the U23 Vietnam squad in preparation for the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers.