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.

Over 200 award-winning photos, videos on show to celebrate Happy Vietnam

More than 200 award-winning photographs and videos selected from over 40,000 entries submitted to the "Happy Vietnam" human rights media awards over the past three years are on display at an exhibition in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

Vietnam proposes hosting 14th ICAPP General Assembly in 2028

Vietnam has proposed hosting the 14th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) in 2028 at the 45th Meeting of the ICAPP Standing Committee held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from June 24 to 28.

UK tourists stunned by ‘million-dollar view’ at inexpensive Cao Bang homestay

An unplanned stop at a homestay near Thang Kham Waterfall in Vinh Quy Commune in Cao Bang Province led a British tourist couple to discover a stunning view at rock-bottom prices.

Hanoi festival celebrates cultural heritage of lotus

The Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026 opened at Ly Tu Trong Flower Garden in Tay Ho ward on the evening of June 26, featuring a wide range of cultural and artistic activities celebrating the lotus as a symbol of Vietnamese culture.

Woman unknowingly lived with four kidneys for decades

After years of living with recurring lower back pain without knowing the cause, a 63-year-old woman was shocked to learn she had a rare congenital condition: four kidneys and four ureters.

Ho Chi Minh City launches Kids Fest 2026 celebrating friendship, creativity

The fourth Ho Chi Minh City Kids Fest officially opened on June 26 at the Ho Chi Minh City Children's House, offering three days of cultural, educational and technology-focused activities under the theme "Circle of Friendship."