Harvesting 40kg of tea a day: Co Hon villagers escape poverty

Amid the rolling mountains of Vietnam's northwestern region, when the first rains arrive after weeks of dry weather, Co Hon village in Muong Lan Commune, Dien Bien Province enters its annual tea harvesting season.

Can Tho man marries German bride, wedding guests captivated by her beauty

The German bride's graceful appearance drew widespread admiration from guests at the wedding. With the blessings of both families, the couple celebrated the marriage they had long dreamed of.

3.6-magnitude earthquake recorded in Cao Bang Province

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck Bao Lac Commune in northern Vietnam's Cao Bang Province on Thursday evening, with residents reporting light shaking but authorities issuing no disaster risk warning.

One body recovered after Khoi Nguyen 18 maritime accident

Forty-eight Vietnamese crew members rescued from the Khoi Nguyen 18 have safely returned home, while search teams continue efforts to locate those still missing after the vessel's accident in the East Sea.

Man gives up good job to start tourism venture raising catfish on rafts

Giving up a job in the import-export sector, Duong Ke Hien of Can Tho City returned to his hometown to raise fish on rafts on the Hau River.

San Diu veteran uses ‘coordinates of memory’ for 30 years to find comrades

More than half a century after the war, San Diu ethnic veteran Do Van Thong in Quang Hanh Ward (Quang Ninh) has kept a military map as a treasure.

Durian prices plunge as domestic Chinese supply surges

As the supply monopoly is broken, a supply "explosion" in the Chinese market has left Southeast Asian durian hubs reeling from plunging prices and oversupply.

Shares of DIG Corp plunge, its founding family exits

DIC Corp, a major real estate developer with a large land bank whose name is closely associated with late chairman Nguyen Thien Tuan, had shares once regarded as “super stocks” and “national stocks.”

Po Co River tells a story of enduring Vietnam-Cambodia friendship

The Po Co River is more than a natural boundary. It is a witness to courage, humanitarian support and a friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia that continues across generations.

Farmer brings South Korean grape know-how home to Thanh Hoa

After five years working at a South Korean vineyard, Nguyen Huu Huan returned to Vietnam with grape varieties, farming know-how and a plan to build his own high-tech farm.

iPhone 18 Pro Max: Biggest leaks ahead of Apple’s September event

Apple's September launch event is drawing near, and attention is focused on the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. While nothing is official yet, a growing number of credible leaks have painted a clearer picture of what to expect.

Hanoi pilots digital consumer protection, e-commerce assurance scheme

Hanoi is set to pilot a digital consumer protection and e-commerce assurance scheme aimed at creating a transparent, secure and traceable online shopping environment.

Vietnam rolls out national child protection programme through 2030

The programme seeks to reduce child abuse nationwide and provide timely protection and comprehensive support for child victims of violence, sexual abuse and illegal child labour, children at risk of violence, exploitation and neglect.

Hanoi welcomes over 21 million visitors in first seven months

Hanoi has welcomed more than 21.16 million visitors in the first seven months of 2026, up 15% year-on-year, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

Experts urge balanced AI adoption in cultural industries

As Vietnam identifies cultural industries as a new driver of economic growth and national branding, AI is expected to play an increasingly important role in strengthening their competitiveness.

VN shifts from developing marine economy to building strong sea-based nation

Vietnam is set to fundamentally transform its approach to maritime development, shifting from a focus on the marine economy to the broader goal of becoming a strong maritime nation under a new Party resolution.

Vietnam enhances digital capabilities for peacekeepers

Vietnam is stepping up efforts to equip its UN peacekeepers with digital skills as rapid advances in digital transformation and AI reshape peacekeeping operations and mission environments, heard an international workshop in Hanoi on July 28.

Finance Ministry, World Bank prepare 2026–2030 lending project pipeline

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the World Bank (WB) have agreed to develop a pipeline of WB-funded projects for the 2026–2030 period, with a focus on improving public investment efficiency while ensuring public debt sustainability.

Integrated tourism strategy draws more visitors to Ho Chi Minh City

HCM City is leveraging its expanded administrative boundaries to roll out integrated tourism products that blend diverse experiences with promotional campaigns.

Party resolution sets roadmap for renewing national development model

Under the new development model, Vietnam will be self-reliant, innovative, humane, sustainable and globally integrated, with people at the heart of development.

Experts see future for mobile-based graduation exams in Vietnam

Vietnam's proposed shift to computer-based graduation exams could pave the way for more flexible testing schedules and future exams delivered on personal devices.

Moscow museum bridges Vietnam-Russia cultural exchange

Located in the heart of Moscow, the State Museum of Oriental Art is not only a repository of the artistic treasures of Asia but also a unique cultural space where the essence of Vietnamese culture is preserved and introduced to the Russian public.

Australia Corner opens new cooperation opportunities for Mekong Delta

The Australia Corner was officially launched at Can Tho University on July 29, creating a new platform to strengthen cooperation between Vietnam and Australia in education, research and climate change adaptation.

Vietnam, Albania sign labour cooperation deal

Vietnam and Albania signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 29 to establish a formal framework for cooperation in sending Vietnamese workers to the European country.

Vietnamese shrimp exports to China offset weaker sales to US

China has become the main growth engine for Vietnam's shrimp exports, offsetting weaker sales to the US as exporters navigate trade uncertainty, high shipping costs and tougher market requirements.