Gourmet getaway: Hanoi travelers feast in Ha Long for just 80 USD

With just 80 USD, two young women from Hanoi managed to enjoy a food-filled, two-day getaway to Ha Long, complete with travel, local specialties, and a weekend escape from city life.

Young woman quits job to ‘heal’ while living as digital nomad in Central Vietnam

The relentless pace of city life made Van feel like a "bird trapped in a cage," with her physical and mental health declining. After over a year of preparation, she chose to live nomadically along the central region.

Quantum pioneer takes helm as honorary director at Vietnam institute

Prof. Ustinov of Russia's MISiS will help shape Hanoi’s Quantum Technology Institute.

Gold monopoly ends, but prices may stay high for up to two years

Despite new reforms, Vietnam’s gold market needs time to align with global prices due to supply delays and brand trust issues.

Vietnamese fish cakes, surimi bring home $195 million in 7 months

Vietnam’s fish cake exports surge in Asia and the EU, while US market remains cautious due to tariff risks.

Politburo mandates education overhaul with free textbooks and AI integration

On behalf of the Politburo, General Secretary To Lam recently signed Resolution 71, marking a strategic breakthrough in Vietnam’s education and training development.

Laser and drone incidents surge near Tan Son Nhat Airport

Tan Son Nhat International Airport has reported a troubling surge in incidents involving drones and laser pointers targeting aircraft, posing significant threats to aviation safety.

Doctors accepted bribes for falsely diagnosing mental illnesses of criminals

The investigation agency of the Supreme People’s Procuracy has recently completed an investigation and recommended prosecution of 33 defendants in a case at the Bien Hoa Central Forensic Psychiatric Institute.

Vietnam honors international military allies with monumental tribute

Vietnam unveils monuments honoring Soviet, Cuban, Chinese, Lao, and Cambodian military support during its wars for independence.

Where ancient waters never dry: The wells of Gio An

Gio An’s thousand-year-old wells remain vital to daily life and sustainable development.

Vietnam’s coffee industry spots opportunity amid rising global prices

As global coffee prices surge, Vietnam's coffee industry is presented with a significant opportunity to expand its export market share, industry insiders say.

Chess prodigy offered full PhD scholarship before university graduation

While winning hundreds of chess medals, Mai Khanh chose to pivot and focus entirely on academics, securing a full PhD scholarship in Australia before finishing university.

Visitors flock to military tech exhibits at Vietnam’s National Day showcase

For the first time, the public is able to experience commando-style camouflage, drive a windshield-free vehicle on the Truong Son trail, and interact with robot dogs at the exhibition celebrating 80 years of national achievements.

Hazards of two-lane expressways prompt urgent upgrades

To prevent fatal accidents on two-lane expressways, immediate measures such as installing rigid medians, emergency lanes, rest stops, and lighting systems are essential for traffic safety.

Semiconductor industry short of high-quality workforce

Vietnam's semiconductor industry stands at the threshold of a billion-dollar opportunity, yet faces a critical shortage of high-skilled talent that threatens to derail its ambitious plans to integrate deeply into global value chains.

Inflated land prices are being legitimized as people struggle to buy housing

In speculative markets, inflated prices are sometimes adopted into official price tables, inadvertently legitimizing “artificial prices”.

Ministry's push to establish workable renewable-power pricing

The stated policy objective is a pricing framework that supports investment decisions, allows buyers to budget reliably, and maintains system integrity.

Viettel’s race to master core technologies: no room for hesitation

Viettel President, Lieutenant General Tao Duc Thang, stated that Viettel’s is to pioneer in mastering technology and national strategic industries, leading the research and production of advanced, modern weapons and technical equipment.

Da Nang eyes global edge with international financial center and free trade zone

Da Nang commits to building a cutting-edge financial center aligned with its free trade zone to stand out from Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam leverages nuclear science for socio-economic development

Since late 2024, with the official restart of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project, aimed at ensuring sustainable economic development from the 2030s onward, Vietnam's atomic energy sector has entered a new phase of in-depth development.

Apple to unveil iPhone 17 and ultra-thin surprise on September 9

Apple's big reveal is set for September 9, spotlighting the iPhone 17 lineup and an ultra-thin model expected to change the design game.

Gia Lai secures nearly $4.7 billion in investment at 2025 promotion conference

At the 2025 Investment Promotion Conference, the People's Committee of Gia Lai Province announced investment approvals and cooperation agreements for 69 projects totaling nearly 120 trillion VND (approximately 4.7 billion USD).

Hanoi aims to become Vietnam’s innovation capital through new policies

Scholars praise the city’s swift action to build a smart, synchronized ecosystem for science and startups.

Hanoi to launch virtual metro tickets on September 1

The non-physical tickets will apply to one-month and multi-month passes on Line 2A Cat Linh – Ha Dong and Line 3.1 Nhon – Hanoi Station.

Hanoi family serves free seafood noodles to parade watchers

A generous family halts business to cook hundreds of meals for spectators at parade rehearsals.