Whenever his 1,000-square-meter garden bursts into bloom, a 45-year-old man in Tay Ninh makes a point of letting people know, inviting visitors from near and far to enjoy the flowers and take photos - entirely free of charge.

Nearly one-third of outdoor workers surveyed in four Vietnamese cities showed signs of anxiety, with mental health risks rising sharply as exposure to multiple hazards increased.

When black canarium comes into season, families in parts of northern Vietnam turn the prized fruit known as “black gold” into a distinctive local delicacy.

A seven-course vegetarian menu at Madame Lam in Ho Chi Minh City reimagines traditional Vietnamese flavors with California walnuts, bringing together food, family and the spirit of gratitude at the heart of Vu Lan.

Apple is reportedly considering an unusual selfie camera arrangement for its first foldable iPhone Ultra, potentially placing the front-facing cameras in the corners of its two displays.

Once a thriving riverside trading hub home to wealthy merchants, Hanoi’s 400-year-old Cu Da village still carries echoes of its golden age in old houses and French-style villas.

Vietnam should begin planning passive telecom infrastructure for future 6G and 7G networks, Lt. Gen. Tao Duc Thang said as the National Assembly discussed amendments to four laws governing the country’s digital and technology landscape.

A company in Quang Ninh has cut its monthly electricity bill by VND5-6 billion by investing roughly VND150 billion to install 20 MW of rooftop solar power, The rooftop solar trend is expanding rapidly, from industrial zones to private households.

Vietnam and Japan have launched a semiconductor workforce development group involving four leading Vietnamese engineering universities, alongside a new innovation space at Hoa Lac.

At 31, with a stable job in Hanoi earning nearly VND30 million per month, Hoang and his girlfriend have been together for almost six years. Urged to marry, he continually asks for delays, leaving both families anxious.

The first WAN-IFRA International AI Forum held in Vietnam is exploring how artificial intelligence could reshape newsroom workflows, governance and the future of journalism.

Sitting amid a blooming lotus field, Le Quoc Chanh, 65, and his wife, Mai Thi Thu Truc, 64, who live in Dong Thap Province, recounted their 92-day, 9,000-kilometer cross-country motorbike journey.

Vietnam ranked among the top eight at the 2026 International Olympiad in Informatics, with all four students receiving awards, including one gold and two silver medals.

Border Guard soldiers once rode through forests to help young Chut people find partners. Today, a new generation is choosing love and marriage beyond Rao Tre on its own.

Vietnam has built world-class blockchain companies that remain highly active. Yet many share the same reality: their operating entities and revenue are based overseas, while their teams in Vietnam function mainly as “engineering hubs.”

In folk belief across Vietnam's southwestern region, five-toed pigs are associated with bad luck. When farmers discover a pig with this unusual trait, they often bring the animal to a Buddhist temple.

A proposed shared laboratory at NIC Hoa Lac could give Vietnamese businesses, startups, research institutes and universities access to advanced equipment and technologies while reducing costs and development time.

The glamour of Vietnam’s performing arts conceals a harsher reality of injuries, low remuneration and copyright gaps that have left many artists struggling to make a living.

The National Assembly Standing Committee on August 14 discussed a government proposal to integrate four national target programs into a single program requiring more than VND808 trillion ($30.7 billion) in resources.

Organ transplant costs vary sharply across Vietnamese hospitals, with liver procedures ranging from about $17,100 to as much as $57,000.

HCM City authorities have tasked the Department of Home Affairs with reviewing commune-level administrative units that do not fully meet required standards or have revealed shortcomings since the two-tier local government model began operating.

Starlink's entry into Vietnam, with fixed internet plans starting at around $43 a month, highlights a striking price and speed gap with traditional VSAT services and could eventually transform connectivity for vessels operating offshore.

Vietnam’s role in global technology chains is beginning to change as companies bring more R&D into the country and Vietnamese engineers join product development.

At 23, Vo Hoang Duyen left city life behind. Armed with little more than a smartphone, she is now bringing the food, people and untold stories of her fishing village to millions.

Vietnam-India relations continue to deepen on a foundation of strong political trust, shared strategic interests and a common desire for peace, stability, cooperation and development across the region.