Qualified provinces may offer free textbooks starting next school year

On the morning of November 17, Minister of Justice Nguyen Hai Ninh presented to the National Assembly a draft resolution outlining breakthrough mechanisms and policies for advancing education and training in Vietnam.

Vietnamese father, 74, seeks American birth mom for adopted daughter

In his final years, a 74-year-old man from Ho Chi Minh City searches for his daughter’s American birth mother.

Torrential floods return to Tay Nha Trang, paralyzing the city overnight

Floodwaters surged through Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa) overnight, forcing evacuations and halting daily life. Tay Nha Trang ward was the hardest hit, as rain continued into the morning of November 19 and river levels rose dramatically.

Landslides hit Gia Lai and Dak Lak, two dead and mass evacuations underway

A woman in Quy Nhon ward (Gia Lai) was killed after being trapped in a collapsed house caused by a landslide, while in Dak Lak, a hillside collapse claimed the life of a local youth union leader.

Floods paralyze Khanh Hoa, police battle raging waters to rescue residents

Flooding in Khanh Hoa province has taken a critical turn, especially in Tay Khanh Son, Ninh Hoa, and Hoa Tri communes. Torrents of murky floodwaters have surged into residential areas, triggering landslides and isolating multiple households.

Vietnam’s Huong Giang shines in national costume at Miss Universe 2025

Vietnamese representative Nguyen Huong Giang made a strong impression during the national costume segment of Miss Universe 2025, which took place on the afternoon of November 19 in Thailand.

Ha Quang Trung takes office as Lai Chau’s new provincial leader

Ha Quang Trung has officially been elected chairman of Lai Chau province following a high-level personnel reshuffle.

Floods claim 15 lives in central Vietnam as Ba River nears historic level

Flooding has claimed 15 lives and left several missing in central Vietnam. According to forecasts, the Ba River in Dak Lak may reach its historic 1993 flood level by this evening.

Behind the one-billion-VND homes in Hanoi’s city center

As land prices in Hanoi continue to reach new highs, many buyers wonder if a budget of just over 1 billion VND (around 40,000–70,000 USD) can buy them a house in the heart of the capital.

Ninh Binh emerges as Vietnam’s premium destination for tourism and film

With unique natural beauty and rich heritage, Ninh Binh is positioned as a top-tier site for high-end tourism and international filmmaking.

Vietnam deploys AI to support 2025 rural and agricultural census

The Ministry of Science and Technology is collaborating on an upgraded IT infrastructure to support the 2025 National Rural and Agricultural Census, ensuring cybersecurity and risk mitigation throughout the deployment.

Three veterinary officials arrested in Can Tho for approving diseased pork

Can Tho authorities have detained three veterinary officers accused of allowing pork infected with African swine fever to pass quarantine checks and be sold at local markets.

Crowds queue in the cold to buy $40,000 apartments in Hanoi

Low-cost housing priced around $40,000 sparks a wave of early morning queues and umbrella-covered crowds in the capital.

Modern beach service stations wow visitors in Vung Tau

Six sleek public service stations along Bai Sau are raising the bar for Vietnamese beach tourism.

Ho Chi Minh City struggles to rein in beauty pageant chaos

While fashion shows and pageants thrive in Ho Chi Minh City, authorities are grappling with increasingly deceptive violations and legal loopholes.

Airbus and CMC explore AI-X cooperation and digital transformation potential

The aerospace giant visited CMC’s headquarters, highlighting mutual interests in technology talent, data centers, and advanced AI integration.

Can Vietnam still qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup?

Vietnam faces mounting challenges in its bid to qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup, with Malaysia holding the upper hand and only two games left.

Ingredient inflation threatens Vietnam’s iconic street food scene

Facing rising costs across the board, many pho vendors in Hanoi are being forced into difficult decisions: raise prices and risk losing customers - or keep prices steady and risk going out of business.

Vietnam and Japan deepen science-tech ties with new analytical R&D center

The launch of a joint center marks a major step forward in bilateral collaboration for environmental and food safety innovation.

Cloudflare disruption reveals dangerous digital dependencies

A major Cloudflare outage has reignited concerns about the growing fragility of the internet and its dependence on a few key infrastructure providers.

Swiss firm helps Vietnam’s CT UAV meet global aerospace standards

CT UAV has announced a strategic initiative to achieve two key international quality certifications - AS9100D and ISO 9001 - with direct support from Switzerland-based SGS, a global leader in testing and certification.

U22 Vietnam captain hospitalized after injury in South Korea match

Midfielder Nguyen Van Truong suffered a suspected serious injury during U22 Vietnam’s match against U22 South Korea and had to be hospitalized in China.

Landslide hits Mimosa Pass, Lam Dong bans heavy trucks

After a major landslide caused road damage on Mimosa Pass, Lam Dong authorities have temporarily banned vehicles over 15 tons from using the route.

This jellyfish café in Ho Chi Minh City is taking Instagram by storm

A unique café in HCM City’s Go Vap District is drawing crowds with its mesmerizing jellyfish tanks featuring over 1,000 specimens.

Over 3,200 fraud complaints filed against ‘Shark’ Thuy, police reveal

Vietnam’s fraud investigation into “Shark” Thuy now spans more than USD 90 million in alleged losses.