Early homebound rush for Tet as bus terminals fill up across Ho Chi Minh City

Despite it being only the 20th day of the final lunar month, Ho Chi Minh City’s major bus stations and gateways are already seeing a sharp uptick in travelers heading home to celebrate the Year of the Horse.

Vietnam’s space legacy through the eyes of Amanda Nguyen and Pham Tuan

The first Vietnamese astronaut and the first Vietnamese-American woman in space meet to reflect on legacy, identity, and future missions.

96% of Vietnamese firms plan to outsource cybersecurity operations

A severe shortage of high-level cybersecurity professionals and the increasing demand for 24/7 monitoring are prompting nearly all Vietnamese companies to outsource their security operations centers, according to a new report by Kaspersky.

Police bust dog theft ring stealing more than 5,000 animals in Gia Lai

Police in Gia Lai Province have dismantled a dog theft ring responsible for stealing more than 5,000 dogs, with total illegal profits estimated at around $105,000.

Galaxy S26 Ultra risks falling behind major rivals

The Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung’s most highly anticipated upcoming flagship, is facing the risk of falling behind major competitors.

Early bloom, bitter loss: Ninh Binh peach growers fear a fruitless Tet

As the Lunar New Year approaches, the peach orchards of Vi Khe ward in Ninh Binh province should be preparing for peak bloom. Instead, they're already awash in pink - a premature beauty that’s causing sleepless nights for local farmers.

Coffee exports bring Vietnam close to $1 billion in just one month

In January 2026 alone, Vietnam exported a single agricultural commodity that generated nearly $1 billion in revenue, marking a sharp increase compared with the same period in 2025.

Pre-Tet auto market heats up as carmakers slash prices to clear inventory

Entering February 2026, car brands across Vietnam have simultaneously launched a wave of incentives and deep discounts, aiming to finalize sales before the market slows during the extended Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Universities promote combined admissions, tighten transcript standards

Instead of separate admission based on academic transcripts and high school graduation exam scores, the trend of combined admission has been chosen by many universities in recent years.

Chip factories expected to help Vietnam master semiconductor technology

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui Hoang Phuong said when domestic companies participate in the supply chain from design to production to packaging, Vietnam will gradually be able to lay the foundation to master semiconductor technology.

Cao Bang aspires to become international trade hub on Vietnam-China border

Party Secretary Phan Thang An said Cao Bang will aim to make breakthroughs in infrastructure, institutions, and human resources, targeting  an average GRDP growth rate of about 10 percent per year.

Man spends billions of dong relocating hundreds of unmarked graves in Hanoi

For more than a decade, a 53-year-old man has spent billions of dong of his own money to relocate and care for hundreds of unmarked graves in Hanoi. This quiet journey reflects his deep compassion for others.

Student carries ill mom to graduation stage, receives top honors

Phan Tri Dung graduated with outstanding honors from Nguyen Tat Thanh University under extraordinary circumstances. His father passed away just one month before his thesis defense, while his mother was undergoing treatment for a serious illness.

Behind a letter from Doan Nguyen Duc to THACO chair

From a handwritten plea by Doan Nguyen Duc, or Boss Duc, chair of Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group to vast banana fields stretching across Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos, billionaire Tran Ba Duong is experimenting with a new approach to agriculture.

E10 gasoline transition could lead to risks for older engines

While claiming that E10 gasoline does not affect car engines, experts have pointed out possible risks when using the biofuel.

Best-selling car models sell even better thanks to rock-bottom discounts

Abundant supply has driven car manufacturers and dealers into a race to reduce prices, support registration tax, and offer accessories for many best-selling models to stimulate shopping demand before the Lunar New Year.

Southern heirlooms and the man who said no to $30,000

For Ho Pham Thanh Duy, born in 1985 and living in Ho Chi Minh City, a lifelong passion for ceramics began just a few steps from home.

The last lighter gas man in Saigon

At nearly 70, Tran The Hung still cycles across Saigon to refill lighters - an obsolete trade that earns just enough for daily rice.

A Japanese traveler’s take on Hanoi’s ‘underground’ market

Hidden beneath a shopping complex in the heart of Hanoi, Hang Da Market surprises foreign visitors with its food, crafts, and old-market charm.

Hospital “treatment first, payment later” model introduced

The healthcare sector is piloting a new model that allows individuals to register with a bank for a medical fee guarantee covering their entire family, enabling hospitals to offer "treat first, pay later”.

MOET proposes tighter admissions, ends separate transcript-based selection

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has announced a draft regulation on admission to universities and junior colleges with many notable new points.

10th grader wins 1st Prize in National Math Competition for high school students

After sweeping the valedictorian positions at two entrance exams to top schools, "prodigy" Bui Nhat Minh continues to shock the academic community by winning a First Prize in the National High School Student Exam despite being only in 10th grade.

Smoke-dried mummies in Vietnam – Discovery of world scale

The discovery of mummies preserved through the smoke-drying method in Vietnam and some other Southeast Asian countries was a finding recognised as one of the world’s top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2025.

Deputy Prime Minister wants to ban double-decker sleeper buses

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on January 27 chaired a meeting regarding a draft to amend and supplement decrees in road transport management.

World-renowned music duo films tourism-promoting MV in Vietnam

The production forms part of the international music project “Good Morning Vietnam”, initiated by Nhan Dan Newspaper and IB Group to bring world-class performances to Vietnam while promoting the country’s culture and tourism through music videos.