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Preparing for old age at 40 is far too late: professor

Lifestyle, health, finances, and the psychological mindset formed during youth will dictate quality of life in senior years. Waiting until age 40 to begin preparing for old age is far too late, according to Professor Dr. Nguyen Dinh Cu.

Visually impaired groom in Da Nang travels 1,000km to bring beautiful bride home

After a sweet yet challenging journey of love, the visually impaired man has married the woman he loves.

Man overcomes late-stage lung cancer with '4-T' formula

Facing a virtually hopeless prognosis due to terminal lung cancer, Pham Van An has achieved a miraculous recovery. After nearly five years of treatment, he now can swim, play sports, and live like a fully healthy man.

Japanese woman travels 1,000 km alone to meet Da Nang boyfriend's family

While studying abroad in Vietnam and her boyfriend was living and working in Japan, a Japanese girl traveled nearly 1,000 kilometers alone to visit her boyfriend's hometown and family.

Tay Ninh man opens spectacular purple garden to visitors for free

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.

23-year-old leaves city life to tell untold stories of a Da Nang fishing village

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.

The hidden price Vietnamese artists pay for life on stage

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.

Hanoi’s 400-year-old merchant village fights to preserve its past

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.

Endless scrolling grips young Vietnamese as AI videos surge

Young Vietnamese describe sleepless nights and fading concentration as short-video habits spiral, while experts warn AI-generated content could make the addictive cycle even harder to break.

Euro 5 tech transfer rules: Are they a new sub-license threat?

Just a few days after Decree 101 came into force, feedback from the business community prompted Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung to ask ministries and branches to review all arising obstacles and report to the Prime Minister before July 25.

Paris eatery draws crowds with Vietnamese grilled fish, tofu with shrimp paste

A small restaurant in the heart of Paris has become a popular destination for diners eager to try authentic Vietnamese specialties such as blood sausage, fried tofu with fermented shrimp paste, and Cha Ca La Vong (La Vong grilled fish).

LGBT couple gifted gold, land-use right certificates at wedding ceremony

A wedding overflowing with gold and so do (land-use right certificates) for an LGBT couple in the Mekong Delta region has drawn widespread social media attention in recent days.

Vietnam’s next transformation after four decades of Doi Moi

The model that powered Vietnam’s rise for nearly four decades is approaching its limits. The next transformation will depend on knowledge, innovation and better governance.

Microchip curiosity earns Phenikaa valedictorian KAIST scholarship

Le Thi Lan Anh graduated top of the 2026 class in Materials Technology at Phenikaa University and has just received a full scholarship to pursue a master's degree at KAIST, one of South Korea's leading universities.

From forest births to modern care: The Chut’s painful road to change

The Chut of Rao Tre have transformed their lives over three decades, but memories of forest births, infant deaths and marriage between relatives remain painfully vivid.

Young Chut break free from generations of marriage within the community

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.

Vietnamese flight attendant and Italian pilot find love in the skies

Flight after flight, patience, understanding and genuine love have helped a Vietnamese flight attendant and an Italian pilot build a happy home together.

Online feud leads to criminal case against three Vietnamese TikTokers

A social media feud that began with a dispute over charitable donations escalated into confrontational livestreams, a disturbance at a factory and criminal proceedings against three well-known online personalities in northern Vietnam.

Vietnam’s film boom sends top actors’ fees soaring

Vietnam’s booming film industry is transforming actors’ pay, with five of the country’s biggest movie stars now commanding around $76,500 per film.

Climate change brings new weather challenges for Vietnam

Vietnam’s once relatively stable weather patterns are becoming harder to recognise as climate change intensifies heat, rainfall extremes and compound disaster risks.