Across Hanoi, the sounds of drilling, demolition and construction now echo through old neighborhoods as the capital enters a rare period of large-scale urban transformation.

Natural spring sturgeon, once prized for its premium quality, is struggling to compete with cheaper imported fish in Vietnam’s market.

Nearly a century into her life, former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh still speaks with the resonant voice and composed bearing of a diplomat who stood at the center of some of the fiercest negotiations of the 20th century.

General Secretary and President To Lam’s upcoming visit to Singapore comes shortly after the two countries upgraded ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, raising expectations for deeper cooperation across a wide range of strategic sectors.

From a shy, reserved boy, Quang Huy exerted great effort to overcome his limits and become the King of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-USSH).

Vietnam’s push to maintain low interest rates is helping support growth, but much of the country’s cheap money continues flowing into real estate instead of production.

A touching video showing a Hanoi man secretly organizing a birthday party for his father has attracted 1.8 million views and more than 300,000 likes on TikTok.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse are set to pay a state visit to Singapore, a trip overseas Vietnamese representatives say could help shape new strategic cooperation frameworks between the two countries.

Rising property prices in Vietnam are turning the dream of homeownership into an increasingly distant goal for young workers.

In a new era of transformation, Vietnam must move quickly with science and technology - but it can only go far with cultural depth and human wisdom.

A steaming bowl of bun bo Hue with rich, fragrant broth, tender pork hock and soft cubes of blood pudding prepared by his Vietnamese neighbors completely won over an American man and sparked a lasting passion for Vietnamese cuisine.

Just 5km from central Hanoi, an ancient riverside village continues to preserve national treasures, sacred festivals and the enduring legacy of Ly Thuong Kiet.

Dr Nguyen Tan Thu has publicly acknowledged that he is living with HIV and has never created a story about occupational exposure to seek sympathy. He views the infection as a mistake of youth and chooses to face it directly.

After 8 years of companionship and being each other’s spiritual anchor, a girl from Nghe An and a 1.3m-tall man have finally reached their happy ending.

Pilot socialist communes in Vietnam are expected to serve as testing grounds for modern governance and human development.

Owned by a collector in Nha Trang, this BMW E32 750i V12 may be the only near-original example still running in Vietnam today.

Driven by a deep love for their ethnic heritage, they have spent decades quietly and tirelessly preserving cultural traditions and passing them on through homes, villages, and communities for future generations.

For Build-Transfer projects to be transparent, it is not enough to value land properly. The value of infrastructure projects must also be assessed accurately, Le Ba Chi Nhan, PhD, has said.

Tu Khanh Phuong from Hanoi has won the only global full-tuition scholarship awarded by the University of Technology Sydney for the July 2026 intake.