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A strange-looking delicacy wins over global foodies in Hanoi

Despite its intimidating appearance, this seasonal Hanoi specialty has become a must-try dish for both locals and foreign travelers.

Young Hmong entrepreneur turns pigeon farming into digital-age success

In Mu Cang Chai commune, Lao Cai province, where rugged mountains meet harsh weather, a young Hmong man named Ho A Sung is proving that with the right mindset, even a smartphone can become a powerful tool for prosperity.

Four resolutions reshaping Vietnam’s path to a modern economy

With Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68, the government redefines development goals through bold reform.

Christmas rush boosts Catholic vestment workshops in Ninh Binh

As Christmas nears, Catholic garment makers in Xuan Hung village work around the clock to meet soaring demand for ceremonial attire.

Vietnam’s rare twin composers leave behind a timeless musical legacy

In modern Vietnamese music history, few stories are as exceptional as that of composers Hoang Long and Hoang Lan.

2025: A defining year of construction and mega projects in Vietnam

If one image could capture the essence of 2025, it wouldn’t be a growth chart or a lengthy report - it would be the construction sites erupting across the country, from north to south.

Vietnam’s peacekeeping engineers bring warmth and aid to Abyei community

The Vietnamese Engineering Unit Rotation 4 recently hosted a humanitarian gift-giving event in the Abyei region of Africa, fostering heartfelt connections and spreading the spirit of “Bo doi Cu Ho” (Uncle Ho’s soldiers) among the local population.

A historic year of storms and floods: Vietnam battles the most extreme weather

In 2025, Vietnam experienced unprecedented extremes in storms and flooding, underscoring how climate-related weather events are becoming increasingly severe and unpredictable.

HCM City Party chief outlines 9 urgent tasks to seize ‘diamond opportunity’

At the second Party Committee Conference of Ho Chi Minh City for the 2025–2030 term, Party Secretary Tran Luu Quang laid out nine immediate tasks for the city to unlock its development potential under newly granted policy mechanisms.

Vietnam needs $700 billion for green growth: Capital market must awaken

Vietnam’s journey to net-zero emissions by 2050 requires a staggering $700 billion in funding - far beyond what banks alone can deliver.

Home away from home: Vietnamese student finds family in an elderly French woman

A touching friendship between a Vietnamese girl and an 86-year-old French woman is melting hearts online.

Decree 319 sets technology transfer as key to Vietnam’s rail transformation

For the first time, Vietnam has officially introduced criteria that prioritize domestic companies in railway projects, tied directly to technology transfer - replacing the old method of full-package imports.

The risks of fame: Vietnam’s top 3 male stars and their golden cages

These Gen Z music icons have transcended trends to become cultural symbols - but are they now trapped in their own success?

Meet the five most followed and stylish male singers in Vietnam

HIEUTHUHAI, Son Tung M-TP, Noo Phuoc Thinh... are among the most handsome and adored male singers in Vietnam today, known for their captivating visuals and massive fanbases.

Lessons from Europe could help Vietnam cut air pollution by 80%

In recent weeks, “air pollution” has become a familiar phrase and a hot topic of public debate - not only in Hanoi but across Vietnam.

Hanoi to launch $24M public venture fund to support tech startups

The city’s bold move embraces risk and innovation, positioning Hanoi as a future leader in Southeast Asia’s tech scene.

PM: Startups and innovation are key to unlocking Vietnam’s future

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh declared innovation a national mission at the TECHFEST 2025 opening, calling on citizens to embrace risk and transformation.

A new innovation model could reshape Vietnam’s startup future

Vietnam is rethinking how startups are built, moving from ideas to real-world needs with technology as the backbone.

Fried eggs with herbal Vietnamese leaf surprise African tasters

After taking a bite, one local villager in Angola described the raw Paederia leaf as slightly bitter - but said that when cooked into a Vietnamese-style omelet, it was absolutely delicious.

Miss Venezuela wins Miss Charm, Vietnam's Mai Ngo in Top 12

Anna Blanco of Venezuela is crowned Miss Charm 2025 after an emotional answer on empathy and compassion, with Mai Ngo of Vietnam finishing in the Top 12.