Couple in their late 70s turn century-old stilt house into family-style homestay

All travelers visiting the homestay are greeted warmly by the couple, who welcome them as if they were their own children returning home. Since starting the tourism business, the couple say they have felt happier and healthier.

Galaxy S26 Ultra debuts Flex Magic Pixel, redefining smartphone privacy

With Flex Magic Pixel, Samsung shifts the smartphone race from specs to real-life usability.

Highland teacher keeps the Thai language alive for future generations

For years, in the remote Thường Xuân district of Thanh Hoa province, teacher Ngan Thi Tien has quietly kept the fire of Thai culture burning.

VN maps rare earths across 21 provinces, limits raw exports for national benefit

Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang confirmed today that Vietnam holds one of the world’s largest rare earth reserves, with deposits distributed across 21 provinces and cities.

Kingston launches 2TB cable-free SSD for ultra-fast data backup

Kingston has officially launched its first-ever portable solid-state drive (SSD) with a no-cable, dual-connector design, offering capacities of up to 2TB.

Vietnamese State President chairs official welcome ceremony for Sultan of Brunei

State President Luong Cuong hosted an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on December 1 morning for Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, who is on a three-day state visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam, Laos agree to deepen bilateral relationship with reinforced framework

Top leaders of Vietnam and Laos have agreed to deepen the bilateral relationship with a reinforced framework of “Great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion”.

U22 Vietnam arrives in Thailand with gold medal ambitions at SEA Games 33

U22 Vietnam has officially landed in Bangkok to begin their campaign at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, aiming to reclaim the gold medal in men’s football.

General Secretary To Lam awarded Laos’ top order during state visit

At a solemn ceremony held this afternoon in the capital city of Vientiane, General Secretary and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, presented the National Gold Order - the highest state honor of Laos - to Vietnamese General Secretary To Lam.

Typhoon Koto weakens unexpectedly, more storms likely in December

Typhoon Koto, the 15th named storm to enter the East Sea in 2025, has officially downgraded to a tropical depression earlier than forecast.

Taxes not the best tool to curb property speculation, says Finance Ministry

In its latest explanation on proposed amendments to the Personal Income Tax Law, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has stated that tax policy alone is not the most effective solution for curbing speculation in the real estate market.

Parents who overburden children with study can face fines up to $400

Vietnam’s new decree on domestic violence includes penalties for forcing children to study excessively or insulting family members.

Pregnant woman’s severed hand reattached after being ‘stored’ on her leg

A 20-year-old carrying twins had her hand amputated in a work accident. Doctors at Binh Duong General Hospital saved it by attaching it to her leg - then performed a complex reattachment.

Vietnam swiftly updates ELAC software to maintain stable flight operations

All Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft operated by Vietnamese carriers have successfully completed emergency ELAC control system software updates, following a critical safety directive from Airbus and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

‘Quang Trung Campaign’ kicks off to restore storm-ravaged communities

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has officially launched the "Quang Trung Campaign", an urgent national effort to rebuild and repair homes for families whose houses were destroyed by a series of devastating natural disasters across Central Vietnam.

Tunnel breakthrough brings Hanoi closer to modern metro dream

On December 1, Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) No. 1, named "Than Toc" (Lightning Speed), officially arrived at Station S12 (Hanoi Station), concluding its journey through the first four underground stations of the Nhon – Hanoi Station metro line.

U17 Vietnam shines as 16 teams qualify for 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup

The 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers have concluded, with seven group winners securing their spots at the finals in Saudi Arabia. Among them, China and Vietnam stood out with dominant performances.

Record-breaking motorbike plate 99AA-999.99 sells for $109,000 in Vietnam

A rare all-nines plate from Bac Ninh fetches one of the highest-ever prices in Vietnam’s license plate auctions.

‘Zootopia 2’ crushes Vietnamese box office with $1.9 million debut

Zootopia 2 caused a sensation at the Vietnamese box office over the weekend, delivering an impressive debut that toppled several local titles and ended the two-week dominance of Truy tim long dien huong, which features actor Doan Quoc Dam.

Two cold fronts approach as storm Koto weakens unexpectedly

Two waves of cold air are forecast to move into northern Vietnam between December 2–3 and December 7–8, bringing cold, rainy weather stretching down to Nghe An Province.

Vietnam moves closer to licensing Starlink, Amazon Kuiper for satellite access

According to a representative from the Department of Telecommunications, Starlink is expected to complete its licensing application and submit it to the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) within this week.

Inside Long Thanh’s lotus-shaped terminal: Vietnam’s $5 billion aviation gateway

Shaped like a blooming lotus, Long Thanh Airport’s terminal nears completion with thousands of workers racing to meet the December 19 milestone.

Mailisa scandal sheds light on Vietnam’s cosmetic smuggling epidemic

The shocking billion-dollar operation run by Mailisa is just the tip of the iceberg in a country struggling to regulate imported beauty products.

Fruits you can eat daily without gaining weight, according to experts

Some fruits may taste sweet or contain fats, but when consumed in the right portions, they won’t lead to weight gain - and might even help you lose weight.

10 years chasing the sun: Photographer captures 10,000 moments of light

For more than ten years, photographer Hoang Thi Bich Thao has journeyed across landscapes, quietly chasing the sun. To her, every photograph is born when light, time, and the heart align.