Traditional rice cakes and their role in Han Thuc festival

These familiar dishes reflect both Vietnam’s agricultural heritage and its spiritual connection to ancestors.

New storage tech could power Galaxy S27 Ultra leap

The Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to deliver a major leap in performance, potentially reaching levels comparable to high-end desktop computers.

New coach, new chapter for Vietnam women’s football

The appointment of Hoang Van Phuc as head coach of the Vietnam women’s national team signals the start of a new chapter - one filled with challenges, but also growing expectations for a necessary rebuilding phase.

A long-distance relationship turns real after 15,000km journey

Their relationship, built through messages and weekly calls, became real when he traveled across the world to see her.

Firms complete infrastructure, supply preparations for E10 biofuel rollout

Fuel distributors in the central province of Ha Tinh are entering the final stage of preparations to roll out E10 biofuel, completing upgrades to infrastructure and supply systems to ensure a smooth market transition without disruptions.

Hanoi to add 53 electric buses from April 18

Hanoi will put an additional 53 electric buses into operation from April 18, according to the municipal Department of Construction.

Low-emission zone roadmap drives electric two-wheeler boom in Hanoi

Hanoi’s low-emission zone rollout from July is driving a shift toward electric two-wheelers as fuel costs rise and petrol vehicle restrictions tighten.

Incense offering honours Hung Kings at festival opening

The Hung Kings Temple complex, located atop Nghia Linh mountain in Hy Cuong commune, is the sacred centre dedicated to the Hung Kings – the legendary founders of the Vietnamese nation.

VN-Denmark partnership drives industrial energy efficiency gains under DEPP3

Amid Vietnam’s push to meet its greenhouse gas reduction commitments, DEPP3 has emerged as a key lever, providing technical and policy support through the Voluntary Agreement Scheme (VAS).

Top Vietnamese legislator meets with IPU Secretary-General on IPU-152 sidelines

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has suggested the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) support VN legislature in enhancing its lawmaking and supervision capacity.

Ho Chi Minh City court opens trial over Agribank lending scandal

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court on April 17 opened a first-instance trial against Nguyen The Binh and co-defendants over lending violations that inflicted losses of more than 1 trillion VND (38.4 million USD) on the state budget.

PM urges routine public reporting on ministries’ performance and progress

PM Le Minh Hung on April 17 tasked the Government Office and the Government Portal with regularly disclosing information on the status and progress of task implementation by ministries and agencies.

Vietnam, China sign 32 cooperation documents

Within the framework of the state visit to China by General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse from April 14-17, the two sides signed 32 cooperation documents, covering a wide range of areas.

Top legislators of Vietnam, Türkiye meet on sidelines of IPU-152 in Istanbul

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye Numan Kurtulmus on April 17, as part of his attendance at the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly and bilateral activities in Istanbul.

Top legislator receives Vietnam’s Honorary Consul in Istanbul

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man hosted a reception for Vietnam’s Honorary Consul in Istanbul Ali Tezolmez on April 17 afternoon (local time), as part of his working visit to Türkiye.

Reform of state-owned enterprises seen as key driver of economic growth

Effective implementation of Resolution 79 is expected to help SOEs enhance performance, improve employee incomes and contribute more sustainably to economic growth.

Da Nang draws visitors with vibrant lineup of beach festivals, cultural events

A wide range of cultural and tourism activities are being organised in Da Nang, as it officially kicks off its summer tourism season with a dynamic and diverse atmosphere rooted in the preservation and promotion of traditional cultural values.

Hanoi advances technological innovation in key economic sectors

Hanoi has begun taking early steps to breathe new life into its heritage by using modern technologies, steadily fostering smart tourism and building a digital technology industry.

Vietnam must reinforce defense to sustain rise under Kim Sang Sik

Vietnam national football team may be riding a remarkable unbeaten run, but beneath the surface, coach Kim Sang Sik still faces a pressing question: where to reinforce if the team is to keep rising.

Student admitted to Stanford aims to solve hometown floods

Having witnessed storms and floods devastating his hometown of Khanh Hoa, Thang determined to find solutions using knowledge and technology.

PM Le Minh Hung commits to reform-driven growth, rejects “hot” expansion model

The economic governance message delivered by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in the early days of his term was not merely a promise of high growth, but a commitment to changing how the economy operates.

VN's math curricula, 50 years out of date, needs new teaching method: professor

A famous Vietnamese mathematician has said that current math teaching and learning reveal two major bottlenecks: curricula suited for 30–50 years ago has not been updated, and teaching methods remain relatively traditional and theory-heavy.

Vietnam bets on young science with VND1 billion a year for each PhD candidate

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) has approved a program to support outstanding PhD candidates, offering up to VND1 billion per year for each researcher for a period of no more than three years.

LGBT couple's 15-year love story ends in dream wedding in HCM City

A wedding of two young women was organized in HCMC with blessings from both families, attracting millions of views on social media.

South Korea’s top chaebol leaders set to visit Vietnam

Leaders of South Korea’s four largest conglomerates - Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor and LG - are expected to visit India and Vietnam next week as part of a business delegation accompanying President Lee Jae Myung.