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Hanoi and HCMC tighten emission rules, old cars face replacement

A new regulation that requires cars in Hanoi and HCM City to meet the Euro 4 emission standard or higher will largely affect older car models, forcing owners to upgrade or replace them.

Vietnam’s iconic diplomat Nguyen Thi Binh honored with peace award

Madam Nguyen Thi Binh, Vietnam’s former Vice President, is awarded the Romesh Chandra Peace Prize for her legacy of peace and diplomacy.

25 full-online public services launched to digitize Vietnam's administration

As of October 1, 2025, Vietnamese citizens can complete 25 essential administrative procedures entirely online, eliminating the need for printed documents, long waits, and repeated in-person visits.

Gold tumbles to $4,000/oz threshold amid global selloff

Rising dollar and fading rate cut hopes send global gold markets into a testing period ahead of the Fed’s key policy meeting.

Why Vietnamese firms prefer foreign cybersecurity products

Fear of blame and a lingering foreign-favoring mindset lead many organizations to overlook local cybersecurity solutions.

$23 billion education reform aims to produce 'good people, not just good grades'

Vietnam’s parliament debates new strategies for inclusive, quality-driven education, calling for fewer inflated accolades and more real-world skills.

Experts call for smarter governance to unlock innovation potential

Experts urge sandbox policy and advanced regulation for Vietnam to lead in tech sectors.

French tourists farm and fish on remote Vietnamese island

In early November, Loic Pesquer (24) and Antoine Habert (26) traveled to Co To Island in Quang Ninh Province, often referred to as a “paradise island” in northern Vietnam.

Odd jobs: locksmith who ‘listens’ with his fingertips follows 3 principles

Hong Lai, 34, describes his job as a special one in which he ‘listens’ with his fingertips. It’s also can be a dangerous career as he sometimes has to deal with difficult clients.

Extreme flooding in Ho Chi Minh City: Experts uncover the root causes

Despite billions invested, HCM City continues to face record-breaking floods, with experts pointing to subsidence and outdated infrastructure.

How are celebrities’ asset seizures handled?

In recent months, police have prosecuted and detained several well-known figures involved in criminal activities, seizing and freezing their vast assets.

Vaccination is key solution to a healthy life expectancy

Although vaccines are considered the “golden shield” for the elderly, adult vaccination rates in Vietnam remain low due to several barriers.

Bride 1.46m tall marries 1.9m groom, wins hearts with touching gesture

A groom nearly 1.9 meters tall carrying a wooden stool behind his petite bride as they made their way around each banquet table - thanking guests at their wedding - has captured the hearts of millions online.

Excellent graduate in engineering publishes 4 international papers

Not only was she the top enrollee upon admission, but Bui Hanh Nhung also became the valedictorian of the Materials Technology program at Phenikaa University, graduating with Excellent honors.

Young Vietnamese writers and the challenge of cultural storytelling

For Vietnamese literature to move forward, it must return to its cultural core - not out of nostalgia, but as a means to reimagine identity in the spirit of today.

Foreign investors eye Vietnam’s chip sector, but hesitate over key gaps

Political stability and labor costs help Vietnam shine, yet infrastructure and market uncertainty hold investors back.

The unique advantage of Hanoi’s new chairman Nguyen Duc Trung

With roots in economic planning and provincial leadership, the new Hanoi chairman is expected to bring a transformative vision.

Aging couple turns 100-year-old stilt house into homestay filled with love

At nearly 80, this retired couple in Lang Son welcomes guests like family to their heritage home, now a vibrant homestay.

Lai Chau’s criminal police rise as national heroes through fearless justice

From tracking down a notorious super-thief in just 14 days to crossing borders to dismantle a fraud ring in Cambodia, Lai Chau’s criminal police force has built a legacy of heroism from one of the country’s most challenging security zones.

Southern flavors wow Chinese tourist at Hanoi’s Michelin-rated pancake spot

Tien Hui, a traveler from Taiwan (China), shared several videos of her culinary adventures in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.