Three seconds in free fall: A Vietnamese woman’s skydiving triumph

After four months of grueling military-style training, Thu Hang from Dien Bien conquered her fear of heights and lived out a dream - her first parachute jump from 800 meters.

Vietnam can break through the middle-income ceiling by 2045

During his presentation at the academic forum “Prosperous Vietnam in the New Era”, held by Vietnam National University on April 15, Professor Lin Yifu delivered both a sobering message and an encouraging outlook for Vietnam.

Vietnam’s auto industry: From postwar workshops to global exports

Once born from necessity, Vietnam’s auto sector now exports globally and challenges foreign dominance at home.

Forgotten Hanoi bomb shelter uncovered beneath five-star hotel

Beside the swimming pool of one of Hanoi’s oldest five-star hotels, a small staircase leads guests down into a hidden bomb shelter, buried deep beneath the ground.

From doubters to believers: Vietnamese 9X launches high-precision robot arm

ELBOT, a six-axis robot arm made in Vietnam, is breaking barriers in automation tech.

Tay ethnic boxer Ha Thi Linh rises to global fame against all odds

Entering the world of sports with a simple dream to "escape poverty," Tay ethnic boxer Ha Thi Linh has surpassed all expectations, making her mark on the global stage.

HCM City family traverses Vietnam in 'mobile home,' recalls memorable mishap

Tam and Giang, a couple from HCM City, spent VND1.5 billion to purchase a pickup truck and a 'mobile home' setup imported from Germany to complete a two-month journey across Vietnam.

From Hanoi to Korea: a young woman’s thrilling hunt for plush toys

Behind each plush toy collected by a young Hanoi woman lies a memorable story. They are not just material possessions but an endless source of inspiration.

Quitting high-paying job, woman leaves Hanoi to live in rural hometown

In late 2023, when Pham Thu Huong had a good job with a stable income at the age of 24 in Hanoi, she left to find a place in her rural hometown to settle down.

Vietnam’s largest reclining Buddha rests in a 300-year-old Khmer pagoda

Som Rong Pagoda in Soc Trang blends spiritual serenity with Khmer architecture and a record-breaking Buddha statue.

Four restructured banks show signs of recovery after years under special control

GPBank, MBV, Vikki Bank, and VCBNeo are undergoing digital transformation with support from major banks.

Traditional games of Vietnam’s Thai ethnic group shine with cultural depth

With 1.89% of Vietnam’s population, the Thai bring unique vibrancy through their folk games.

9X artists honor Heroic Vietnamese Mothers with powerful portraits

A moving project captures the natural dignity and history in the faces of Vietnam’s unsung heroes.

Vietnamese students share how they scored perfect 1,600 on the SAT

These top scorers share their approach to reading, math, and staying motivated through setbacks.

AISVN chairwoman arrested over multimillion-dollar school debt scheme

Nguyen Thi Ut Em faces charges as her school fails to return parent loans totaling over 3,200 billion VND.

General Secretary To Lam embarks on state visits to four strategic partners

Vietnam’s top leader will visit Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Russia during a key diplomatic tour.

Flying fish becomes a prized catch in Vietnam’s central cuisine

Beloved for its sweet meat and dramatic glides, flying fish stars in central Vietnamese dishes.

Vietnam now builds most Apple devices sold in US, excluding iPhones

This revelation came from Apple CEO Tim Cook during a call with analysts discussing the company’s first-quarter earnings results.

Hai Duong seller punished for map violation on clothing

A trader in Hai Duong has been fined for selling T-shirts featuring a map of Vietnam that omits the country’s sovereign territories of Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.

Senegal honors 40 years of Vovinam with presidential support

Senegal's Minister of Youth and Culture is a Vovinam practitioner, marking the art’s growing global impact.

Wild fruit once ignored now delights southern Vietnam’s food lovers

Chum ruot, once given away for free, is now in hot demand thanks to its tangy flavor and culinary versatility.

Vietnam begins Vesak 2025 with sacred relic procession

Hundreds of monks and Buddhist followers gathered early to receive the sacred relic of the Buddha, which was ceremoniously transferred to the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in HCM City (Binh Chanh District).

Vesak 2025 to raise giant Buddhist flag in Ho Chi Minh City

The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 will feature several landmark events, including the inaugural exhibition of 87 national Buddhist treasures and a grand Buddhist flag-raising ceremony with a 500m² flag.

Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc’s heart relic veneration postponed

The organizing committee of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 has announced the postponement of the veneration and enshrinement of the sacred heart relic of Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc on May 3.

Vietnam’s Gulf of Tonkin baseline declaration cements maritime jurisdiction

Vietnam has submitted its baseline system for the Gulf of Tonkin to the UN, reinforcing its maritime sovereignty under international law.