Finding love again: A Frenchman and a Vietnamese widow's story

In a heartwarming tale of love and new beginnings, Bertrand Le Garrec, a Frenchman, left his homeland to build a life with Nguyen Thi Xuan, a Vietnamese widow, in the serene landscapes of Northwest Vietnam.

FTI celebrates international customers with a green & innovative event in Cat Ba

In a grand celebration of partnership and innovation, FPT International Telecom Company Limited (FTI) hosted its annual “FTI’s Carrier Day 2024” event in Cat Ba Island from July 31 to August 2, 2024.

American blogger delights in expensive bowl of 'bún bò' in HCM City

In a quest to refresh his culinary experiences, a foreign tourist boldly ordered a 400,000 VND ($18) bowl of bún bò, served in a large bowl with over ten ingredients including beef ribs, rare beef, crab meatballs, pork trotters, and more.

What Vietnam can say and do

The philosophy that Vietnam has been pursuing is building peace instead of war, trust rather than hostility, cooperation instead of isolation, wisdom not violence, and going together, not alone.

Documentary heritage on brink of disappearing needs greater conservation efforts

Documentary heritage is a kind of cultural heritage, yet it has not been prescribed in the national legal system.

Phu Quoc welcomes more than 636,000 tourists in July

The Mekong Delta province of Kiên Giang’s Tourism Department announced that Phu Quoc, dubbed the Pearl Island, received more than 636,000 tourists in July, showing a recovery.

Indices tick up, foreign cap sees big outflow

Foreign investors net sold a significant value of over VNĐ1.36 trillion (US$54.1 million) on the two main exchanges.

99-year-old grandmother's remark at ID card office touches hearts

"Taking my nearly 100-year-old grandmother to get her national ID card is an indescribable feeling because I know this might be the last time she does it," shared a young man from Hung Yen province, whose touching story has moved many.

VN, Japan holds foreign ministerial cooperation meeting

The ministers agreed to further strengthen the connection between the two economies through promoting cooperation in Official Development Assistance (ODA), investment, trade and labour.

Hanoi: new enterprises rise 20 per cent in July

Nearly 18,000 new enterprises were established in the capital city in the first seven months of this year, with a total registered capital of VND162.1 trillion.

Vietnamese citizens advised not to travel to Bangladesh

Citizens are also recommended to follow information from local authorities and warnings from the Consular Department under the MoFA or the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh.

Vietnamese firms face challenges accessing ample green capital

Green financial capital flows in the international market are substantial, with investors interested in Việt Nam. Nevertheless, Vietnamese enterprises continue to face significant challenges in accessing this capital, experts said.

VN achieves first successful trachea transplant with oesophageal reconstruction

The case is among the rare trachea transplants combined with oesophageal reconstruction surgeries globally and represents the first successful implementation of such a procedure in Việt Nam.

Mean age at marriage is increasing in Vietnam

The mean age when Vietnamese get married has increased to nearly 30 years for men and 25 for women, according to the latest report by the General Statistics Office (GSO). In some localities, the mean age of marriage is 30.4 for both men and women.

Ensuring cyber security for children – A top priority

Although being online is an integral part of children’s education and recreational activities, the internet has posed many risks for their safety.

Senior citizens in HCM City embrace technology to combat loneliness

In an effort to combat loneliness and keep up with the digital age, senior citizens in HCM City are enrolling in special classes to learn how to use smartphones and social media.

Young people fall in love with Vietnamese through "Wattpad Speak" trend

The "Wattpad Speak" trend has become a sensation among young Vietnamese, drawing attention to the richness, softness, and flexibility of the Vietnamese language.

Hanoi uses high tech in agriculture in aim for sustainable growth

Hanoi has gathered resources to develop a modern, clean and organic agriculture and a circular economy with a sustainable connection to global value chains.

Asia’s record-holding Neem salad: An Giang’s unique delicacy

Neem salad, a dish made from local ingredients like young leaves and flowers of Neem trees, has gained fame as one of An Giang’s must-try delicacies.

Nhon-Hanoi Railway Station metro begins commercial operations Thursday

Following the initial period, the standard monthly fare will be VND200,000 (US$8). A 50 per cent discount will be available for students and industrial workers.

Three outstanding generations of a famous musical family

As the successors of musician Truong Ngoc Ninh, musician Anh Quan, singer My Linh (daughter-in-law) and granddaughter My Anh have all made great contributions to the Vietnamese music industry.

73-year-old doctoral graduate inspires with lifelong learning journey

At 73, Mr. Doan Hoang Hai exemplifies the spirit of lifelong learning, recently earning his doctorate in Business Administration from Tra Vinh University.

Folk dances inspire choreographer to create

Đỗ Hiền received the highest title People’s Artist for his effort to preserve folk dances and bring them to audiences.

The endless cycle of challenges in Vietnamese football

Vietnamese football recently saw the return of Quang Ninh, a region with a rich football tradition, after several years of absence from professional competitions.

Party official receives US ambassador in Hanoi

Host and guest agreed that 2025 will be a significant year marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam's national reunification and the 30th anniversary of the normalisation of the Vietnam-US relations.