Hai Duong seller punished for map violation on clothing

A trader in Hai Duong has been fined for selling T-shirts featuring a map of Vietnam that omits the country’s sovereign territories of Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.

Senegal honors 40 years of Vovinam with presidential support

Senegal's Minister of Youth and Culture is a Vovinam practitioner, marking the art’s growing global impact.

Wild fruit once ignored now delights southern Vietnam’s food lovers

Chum ruot, once given away for free, is now in hot demand thanks to its tangy flavor and culinary versatility.

Vietnam begins Vesak 2025 with sacred relic procession

Hundreds of monks and Buddhist followers gathered early to receive the sacred relic of the Buddha, which was ceremoniously transferred to the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in HCM City (Binh Chanh District).

Vesak 2025 to raise giant Buddhist flag in Ho Chi Minh City

The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 will feature several landmark events, including the inaugural exhibition of 87 national Buddhist treasures and a grand Buddhist flag-raising ceremony with a 500m² flag.

Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc’s heart relic veneration postponed

The organizing committee of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 has announced the postponement of the veneration and enshrinement of the sacred heart relic of Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc on May 3.

Vietnam’s Gulf of Tonkin baseline declaration cements maritime jurisdiction

Vietnam has submitted its baseline system for the Gulf of Tonkin to the UN, reinforcing its maritime sovereignty under international law.

Unlocking Saigon River’s full potential: Boulevards, metros, and smart growth

Experts call for strategic planning to transform the Saigon River into a vital urban and cultural hub.

Four multi-trillion VND projects under Central Steering Committee watch

The Vicem Operations Center, Hoi Xuan Hydropower, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters, and Subproject 2 (Lim - Pha Lai) are all large-scale investments worth several trillion dong but have been prolonged for years with little progress.

Student becomes CEO in fourth year, shares startup vision with Prime Minister

Driven by the desire to become a pioneering company in applying brainwave technology to safety solutions, Tran Van Luc decided to embark on his entrepreneurial journey, becoming a CEO during his fourth year of university.

Boyfriend works as deliveryman for 4 years to fund girlfriend’s study

For four years of university, a young man covered his girlfriend’s tuition and personal whims, from education costs to little treats.

Hanoi man turns truck into apartment, takes family on trips

Nguyen Ngoc Thang, a Hanoi father, bought a truck and designed its cargo chamber into an "apartment" with a bedroom, living room, and kitchen, allowing his family to travel comfortably across Vietnam.

Vietnam’s war museums thrive as youth seek real-life historical experiences

Interactive learning and social media outreach are making military museums more relevant and appealing to younger generations.

Family of nearly 500 members in Hai Duong holds grand ancestral ceremonies

Every year on their ancestor’s death anniversary, a family of nearly 500 members in Hai Duong carefully organizes a detailed plan to ensure the event runs smoothly and meaningfully.

Nam Dinh girl paints with 'special hands,' dreams of becoming artist

“I can’t decide the body I was born with, but I can choose how to live”— this saying has become a motivating force for Bui Thi Thom to overcome her physical limitations, using her “special hands” to paint a meaningful life.

Vietnamese mother reunites with French daughter after 27 years

Once tearing herself apart to give her month-old twin daughters to a French couple for adoption, Nguyen Trung Hiep, after 27 years apart, has reunited with them in tears of joy.

Vietnam’s luxury tourism to soar with Emirates-Sun Group partnership

Emirates and Sun Group sign MoU to expand Vietnam tourism, starting with new Da Nang flights in June.

Vietnam’s path to prosperity lies in smart agriculture and innovation

By transforming agriculture with technology and ecosystem thinking, Vietnam can build a modern, knowledge-based economy.

Century-old scale keeps Hanoi pork roll legacy alive

A famed pork roll shop in Hanoi not only delights with traditional flavors but also honors its heritage with a 100-year-old weighing scale.

Vietnam’s Q1 gold demand down 15% amid high premiums

Vietnam saw a 15% drop in gold demand in Q1 2025 due to domestic shortages and rising costs.

Vietnam’s semiconductor dream: Decades of hope, setbacks, and missed chances

From building silicon transistors in the '70s to today's tech race, Vietnam’s chip industry has long been burdened by unfulfilled ambition.

Holiday surprise: Ha Long unusually quiet this year

Ha Long saw fewer crowds and shorter wait times this holiday, leaving restaurants with empty tables during peak hours.

Fintech sandbox starts July 1: Vietnam bans cross-border trials

Vietnam’s new Fintech sandbox restricts testing activities to within national borders for up to two years.

1,000 conical hats form Vietnam map at Ninh Binh cultural festival

Ninh Binh awes visitors with a Vietnam-shaped display made from over 1,000 conical hats during the Non La - Vietnam Festival 2025.

From highland village to Asian glory: The rise of K Thua

Co Ho footballer K Thua overcame poverty and prejudice to become a rising star in Asian women’s football.