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Vietnamese teen scores perfect 1600 on SAT, wins scholarship to Singapore

At just 15, Hoang Dang Khanh, a student at Delta Global School, has accomplished a rare academic feat: a perfect SAT score of 1600/1600.

A home for every citizen: Vietnam’s bold housing campaign makes history

Vietnam has completed a historic campaign to eliminate substandard housing nationwide, achieving its goal more than five years ahead of schedule.

VN finalizes Party congresses across all levels, paving the way to a new era

Nationwide Party congresses conclude successfully ahead of the 14th National Congress, marking a transformative political milestone.

Tuition-free policy a turning point for Vietnam’s education system

In a historic policy shift, Vietnam now offers tuition-free education nationwide to ensure no child is left behind due to financial hardship.

A year of calamity: VN's extreme weather events broke all historical records

Vietnam faced unprecedented natural disasters in 2025, with record-breaking storms, floods, and economic losses totaling nearly USD 4 billion.

The historic reshuffle of Vietnam's administrative divisions

A landmark decision in 2025 reshapes Vietnam’s administrative map, with far-reaching implications for governance.

Hanoi bride goes viral after 60 strangers show up at her wedding

More than a week after her wedding, Nguyen Huong Giang (born 1997, Hanoi) is still overwhelmed with emotion. Sixty complete strangers - now cherished guests - attended her wedding thanks to a heartfelt invitation she posted online.

Refusing shortcuts, these scientists light VN journey with courage and sacrifice

A portrait of Vietnamese scientists whose lifelong efforts are transforming agriculture, medicine, and technology.

SEA Games 33 ends with promise for Vietnam’s Asiad hopes

After every SEA Games, the public and experts alike ask the same question: Can Vietnamese athletes compete for medals at tougher arenas like the Asian Games or the Olympics?

With three university degrees, Vietnamese man returns home to grow mushrooms

Nguyen Tien Dat turned away from urban life to farm black termites mushrooms using smart technology - now earning thousands each month.

Vietnam’s economy thrives in 2025 with gold, stocks, real estate all surging

From record-high gold prices to a booming stock market and industrial real estate, Vietnam’s 2025 economy proves resilient and ambitious.

The fall of Vietnam’s livestream legends: Fraud, fake goods, and financial crime

Vietnam livestream scandal, Hoang Huong fraud, Ngan 98 arrested, Thuy Tien Kera candy, e-commerce regulation Vietnam

Mother in law orders wedding dress for chubby daughter in law she once shunned

Thanks to her mother-in-law’s deep care, a woman from Dong Thap who was sensitive about her weight of 130 kilos, has had a perfect wedding.

A nation united: VN marks historic milestones with grand parades and remembrance

Major events, including fireworks, military parades, and public gifts, highlight Vietnam’s enduring spirit and shared destiny.

Guardians of memory: Co Tu elders and their silent mission

Deep in the forests of Da Nang, the voices and lives of Co Tu elders echo centuries of resilience, guiding their people through cultural preservation.

The quiet power behind Vietnam’s cultural industries

A Vietnam worth visiting, worth living in, and worth staying connected to - not through flowery words, but through the vitality of its culture and the far-reaching power of a national image that is smartly, humanely, and sustainably managed.

How indicted tycoons used the money they illegally appropriated

Having made big money from illegal activities, tycoons such as Vu Thi Thuy, former CEO of Nhat Nam Real Estate, and Than Van Thoai, former CEO of BBA Global JSC used the money for multiple purposes, including buying land plots and real estate.

Ha Tinh farmer makes $8,000 annually raising eels in tanks

With a passion for agriculture, one man is pioneering a cleaner, more efficient way to raise eels that is inspiring farmers in his region.

‘Tea hill’ student becomes outstanding valedictorian, vows to help people

From the days following his parents to the tea hills and witnessing their hard work, Do Anh Tuan was determined to study, change his life, and help his community.

The last flame: Saigon’s 72-year-old lighter repairman defies time

For 45 years, Pham Van Co has remained anchored to the sidewalk of Nguyen Tri Phuong Street in Ho Chi Minh City, devoted to a fading trade. His unmatched skills in lighter repair have earned the respect of even foreign visitors.