Vietnamese soldier reflects on prideful handshake with Putin at Victory Parade

Parade commander Pham Khac Giang shares the emotional moment and his pride in leading the Vietnamese unit at Moscow's Victory Day celebration.

Vietnam opens first international yacht marina in Nha Trang

After two years of trial operation, a marina in Nha Trang City (Khanh Hoa Province) has officially received an international port code, becoming the first international-standard marina in Vietnam.

Duy Manh drops lawsuit against Mercedes, drops satirical track 'Rat Dad'

Singer Duy Manh withdraws his legal complaint over a burned Mercedes and responds with a bold, ironic song.

Vietnam wins 3 golds at 2025 Asian Physics Olympiad

All eight Vietnamese students claimed medals at the APhO 2025, including three golds.

General Secretary To Lam welcomed in Belarus with bread and salt ritual

Belarus greeted General Secretary To Lam and his spouse with a traditional ceremony as they began a state visit.

Unusual monsoon drives hundreds of tons of jellyfish to Nam Dinh shore

Nam Dinh residents earn quick cash as jellyfish swarm shoreline after rare monsoon.

Russia hands over Professor Gagarinsky research ship to Vietnam

A Russian-funded research vessel has been officially transferred to the Vietnam - Russia Tropical Center, boosting Vietnam’s marine research capacity.

Tragedy in Phu Yen as truck crashes into home, killing baby

A truck veered off a highway in Phu Yen, slamming into a home and killing a 5-month-old girl, while another child was injured.

Hai Phong unveils $200 million administrative hub ahead of 70th liberation

Hai Phong launches its new Political - Administrative Center and multiple major infrastructure projects to mark 70 years of liberation.

Vietnam women top Group B, reach Asian futsal quarterfinals

Vietnam secure quarterfinal berth as Group B winners at AFC Women’s Futsal Championship 2025.

Jealous rage leads to deadly arson attack at Saigon rental home

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested a man suspected of setting fire to a rental home in Thu Duc City, killing two people and seriously injuring another in a shocking crime rooted in jealousy.

General Secretary To Lam honors Russian experts, calls for next-gen cooperation

At a gratitude meeting in Moscow, General Secretary To Lam reaffirms enduring friendship and strategic vision for the Vietnam-Russia partnership.

Russian Navy warships dock in Da Nang for friendship visit

On May 10, a group of ships from the Russian Pacific Fleet arrived at Tien Sa Port to begin their official visit to Da Nang.

A century-old stone mill keeps Hanoi’s banh cuon heritage alive

Discover how a Hanoi eatery draws locals and tourists with handmade banh cuon and a century-old stone mill.

Ha Tinh high school student aces SAT with perfect score

Nguyen Thi Dieu Anh, a 12th grader at Ha Tinh High School for the Gifted in Ha Tinh province, recently scored a perfect 1600/1600 on the SAT.

Vietnam ranks top in Southeast Asia for primary math, reading, and writing

According to recent educational assessments, Vietnamese primary school students rank among the top in Southeast Asia in all three core areas: mathematics, reading comprehension, and writing.

From taxi meters to digital maps: a decade-long law-making journey

National Assembly Deputy Ha Sy Dong from Quang Tri has said that many businesses are eagerly awaiting a controlled testing mechanism or a ‘sandbox’ to deploy new products, services, and business models.

Ninh Binh’s chewy mountain snail shines after the rain

A rustic delicacy with a fragrant twist, mountain snail hunting in the rain is a summer tradition in northern Vietnam.

Scholar warns against loss of public assets after merger of administrative units

During the merger of administrative units, it is essential to ensure transparent, open, and professional management of land and public assets, particularly in areas with high development potential, to prevent loss, waste, and group interests.

Gia Binh dual-use airport to support overburdened Noi Bai hub

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has confirmed that the planned dual-use Gia Binh Airport in Bac Ninh will help relieve growing pressure on Noi Bai International Airport, which is currently operating at overcapacity and has limited room for expansion.

Provinces to be classified based on development conditions, says ministry

The Ministry of Home Affairs will submit to the NA Standing Committee the criteria for classifying provincial administrative units, including centrally governed cities and Class 1, 2, and 3 provinces, corresponding to their development conditions.

Vietnam to consolidate into 34 provinces and 3,321 communes by 2025

The Government has approved a sweeping reorganization to reduce administrative units and streamline governance.

Accountant in HCMC quits job to build career making bags from old jeans

Daring to leave a stable job to pursue an uncertain path, a female accountant overcame challenges, proving that with passion comes success.

Hanoi low-rise housing prices dip slightly but remain high, attract fewer buyers

Although primary prices for villas and rowhouses in Hanoi decreased slightly in the first quarter, they remain high, nearing VND300 million per sq m, which has limited investors’ interest.

Commune-level civil servants must undergo standard recruitment procedures

Civil servants working in public service units and commune-level cadres and civil servants will be ineligible for direct recruitment, which involves hiring individuals for civil servant positions without a standard recruitment process.