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Baking with purpose: Young Vietnamese woman creates edible masterpieces

A Gen Z baker turns her passion into an artform, creating stunning cakes and teaching others while honoring a promise to her beloved grandmother.

Young trainers use 'sky assassins' to guard Ca Mau Airport

A group of young enthusiasts is revolutionizing bird control and conservation in Ca Mau through the training and rescue of raptors.

Ho Chi Minh City man raises pet ducks to relieve stress

Raising a duck hatched from a forgotten balut egg, a young man in Ho Chi Minh City says caring for the tiny companion helps relieve stress and brings joy to his everyday life.

Meet the 72-year-old gym-goer who lifts heavy and lives with passion

While many her age choose tai chi or dance, Ma Thi Bac, 72, heads to the gym daily, lifting 10kg weights with the finesse of a professional athlete.

Man raises hundreds of ants as pets, spending less than $2 a month

Aside from an initial investment of just a few million VND, a young man in Ho Chi Minh City spends the equivalent of a skipped breakfast - around $1.20 per month - to raise hundreds of pet ant colonies.

Ede bride and Danish groom’s wedding brings joy to entire village

The image of a Danish groom wearing traditional Ede attire and his bride returning to her home has attracted thousands of viewers online.

Nurse and legless soldier weave 50-year love story

When peace returned to the country, a young nurse sought out a veteran who lost both legs, continuing their love story with a simple wedding and a steadfast bond lasting nearly half a century.

Between hearts and hashtags: The rise of digital filial love

From TikTok tributes to livestreamed temple rituals, Vietnamese youth are crafting modern expressions of filial piety.

Video of same-sex couple meeting their families goes viral

A video capturing the meeting between the families of a same-sex couple has gone viral on social media in recent days. On TikTok, the video has attracted nearly 1 million views and over 30,000 likes.

Crafting lifelike fish models, a Lam Dong man turns art into income

Nguyen Hoang Hiep earns nearly $20,000 a year by handcrafting vivid fish models from wood and composite plastic.

Couple pedals 1,800km through storm to fulfill dream of visiting Uncle Ho

Cycling over 1,800km from Can Tho, a couple defies stormy weather to pay tribute at the heart of Vietnam's capital.

Legless man conquers swimming, goes viral with millions of views on TikTok

Losing both legs in a bear attack, Pham Tuan Hung, 23, from Quang Ninh, did not surrender to fate. With a smartphone and a passion for sports, he became a professional swimmer and a digital content creator with impressive earnings.

Elephant king’s legacy lives on in 100-year-old buffalo-hide ropes

Handcrafted ropes once used to hunt elephants are still intact in Buon Don’s ancient stilt house, preserving a legendary heritage.

Five kids keep Hanoi couple spinning like tops

Though they wanted a big family, having five children was entirely unexpected for the mother born in 1988 in Hanoi.

Two women defy all odds to welcome twin daughters

The arrival of two little girls has brought a fresh and joyful chapter to the lives of a same-sex couple, whose love now receives the blessing of both families.

The surprising transformation of a ‘transgender wife’ after 8 years of marriage

From her face and figure to her demeanor and gestures, Tien exudes femininity and grace. As a lover of beauty, she always appears polished and stunning.

No textbooks, just the road: Boy and mom ride 1,000km across Vietnam

A Hanoi teacher and her 12-year-old son embarked on a transformative two-month journey, cycling from the Mekong Delta to Hue.

Coffee shops as workspaces: balancing customer needs and business challenges

When customers order a single coffee and stay for hours in a café, enjoying air conditioning and free wifi, should shop owners seal power outlets to discourage lingering or let the customers “sit tight”?

Accountant in HCMC quits job to build career making bags from old jeans

Daring to leave a stable job to pursue an uncertain path, a female accountant overcame challenges, proving that with passion comes success.

AI, smartphones, and pork rolls: How Gen Z revolutionizes local food sales

Young Vietnamese turn local food into viral e-commerce hits through livestreaming and creativity.