From fireworks to exhibitions and festivals, the city is set to come alive with large-scale events honoring national milestones.

In a quiet corner of Ninh Binh, far from the better-known tiled bridges of Phat Diem or the bustle of local markets, a modest structure spans a narrow canal, almost unnoticed by outsiders.

A Grade 12 student from Thanh Hoa has earned a full scholarship worth US$444,000 to study at Wesleyan University, one of the leading liberal arts colleges in the United States.

In the pursuit of a “meaningful life”, many are losing balance and health.

Rising fuel prices are no longer just an economic headline. They are quietly reshaping how people move, work and live - one decision at a time.

For years, the smartphone industry has waited for Apple to enter the foldable flagship segment. That moment now appears imminent, with a foldable iPhone expected to debut this year.

In a quiet corridor of Bach Mai Hospital, where urgency and anxiety usually define the atmosphere, an unexpected sound emerged - the warm, trembling voice of a viola.

The 2026 season of the Vietnam Basketball Association signals a new phase with ambitions to elevate talent to legendary status.

More than 3 million motorbike lane violations have been recorded in Hanoi over just six months, as a pilot system of AI-powered traffic cameras begins to reveal both the scale of the problem and the potential of smart enforcement.

Vietnam’s agricultural sector is entering a critical phase of transformation driven by advanced technologies and the digitalisation of farming areas, with standardised databases and traceability seen as essential to ensuring sustainable development.

“Another two price hikes and we may have to reprint everything,” a transport business owner in Hanoi texted, attaching a photo of a freshly printed fare sheet.

Global geopolitical turbulence is an enduring feature of the modern world. Yet for Vietnam, a confluence of favourable conditions and untapped potential is emerging, opening the door to sustained, high-quality growth.

Experts urge mechanisms to redirect vast idle capital in households into business and investment to boost growth.

As one of the world’s top 20 exporting economies with deep integration into global supply networks, VN is under increasing pressure to help domestic food enterprises move beyond low value-added activities and take greater control of value chains.

Deepening international integration and rapid advances in science and technology are directly affecting efforts to preserve and promote the traditional cultural values of ethnic minority groups.

Throughout the development journey of any nation, culture always forms the spiritual bedrock of society. It nurtures values, shapes ways of life, and helps form the character of each individual.

Vietnam’s tourism sector continues to show resilience and a shift toward more sustainable growth, supported by steady demand and evolving travel preferences.

Vietnam is seeking solutions to expand rice export markets as global and domestic supply rises and export prices show a downward trend, putting pressure on domestic rice prices and farmers’ incomes.

New policies aim to unlock the full potential of religious engagement in society.

Beginning on January 15, within inner-city roads, conventional trucks with a gross vehicle weight of under 2 tons have been allowed to operate only during peak hours, while those over 2 tons are permitted from 9pm to 6am the following day

The Ministry of Education and Training has proposed a plan to provide free textbooks to all general education students nationwide, with full implementation expected from the 2029-2030 academic year.

Many Vietnamese artists, including musician Minh Khang, singer Le Quyen, Meritorious Artist Duc Hai, and singer Duy Manh, have faced severe public backlash due to vulgar statements, leading to serious consequences to their images and careers.

Vietnam’s first-ever auction of premium two-letter .vn domains highlights the growing value of digital assets in a rapidly evolving economy.

A shift in thinking from organizational restructuring to governance reform is emerging as a central theme in Vietnam’s next phase of development.

Vietnam’s aviation industry is being forced into rapid adaptation as jet fuel prices surge far beyond initial projections, pushing airlines to rethink everything from fleet operations to ticket pricing.