Hanoi delicacy with crispy skin like rice paper sells out by sunrise

With a skin that snaps like a cracker, this labor-intensive dish is a treasure of Duong Lam village.

‘Online abduction’: The silent trap Gen Z is most vulnerable to

‘Online abduction’ scams isolate victims emotionally, targeting Gen Z with scripts that manipulate fear and shame.

14-year-old pianist wins three gold medals in one school year

The 2025–2026 academic year marks a milestone for 14-year-old Phu Quy, who secured three top awards in professional-level piano competitions across Vietnam.

Only one private university breaks into Vietnam’s 2026 top 10

Vietnam’s top 10 universities in 2026 include just one private school, as public institutions continue to dominate.

Motorola Signature: A bold move or a miscalculated gamble?

Motorola’s new Signature smartphone might be its boldest play in years. But is it a genuine contender - or a high-stakes experiment that may fall short?

The fire never sleeps: A Da Nang village keeps its Tet tradition alive

In the heart of Da Nang, generations of artisans rise before dawn to keep a centuries-old craft alive, one sesame cracker at a time.

Hanoi bans trucks weighing over 2 tons from entering inner city during daytime

Hanoi has issued a regulation banning trucks with a gross weight of 2 tons or more from operating in the inner city during daytime to reduce traffic congestion.

Vietnam tech companies accelerate in 2025, shaping national ICT ‘pillars’

The ICT landscape of Vietnam in 2025 showed development across infrastructure, platforms, and emerging technologies.

Singer Le Quyen defends herself amid heavy criticism about her behavior

Singer Le Quyen has stated that her behavior to protect herself is not wrong and that her speech is not “deviant” as criticized.

Student admitted to 7 US universities, 1 offers VND7.1 billion in financial aid

After gaining admission to a series of US universities with attractive scholarships, Hai An hopes this will be the first step toward turning her dreams into reality.

MST urges management agencies to set up research units to support digital firms

Telecom business jobs are no longer about digging holes and installing antennas. Their core job has shifted to research and development, so state management must also shift to research and guidance.

Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is a political mission of Vietnam: PM

Bringing Vietnam to net-zero emissions by 2050 is not merely a promise but a commitment to action - a political mission of the nation and a responsibility of the entire political system, the business community, and every citizen.

Hanoi’s AI-powered camera system shows initial positive results

From December 13, 2025 to January 12, 2026, the system recorded 6,351 cases eligible for automated traffic enforcement, with red-light violations accounting for 66.36% and helmet violations 32.32%.

Tet market commences earlier than usual this year

Beyond traditional gift items, Tet gift hampers this year feature a variety of creative designs and concepts, catering to the evolving tastes of modern consumers.

More than 1 million businesses nationwide in operation

Nearly 297,500 businesses entered the market last year, up 27.4% year on year and 1.3 times the number of businesses exiting the market.

Vietnamese spend 45 million USD a day online shopping

The four largest e-commerce platforms, namely Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada and Tiki, generated total sales revenues of 429 trillion VND in 2025, up nearly 34.8% over 2024.

Vietnam fast-tracks key national railway projects

Entering 2026, with the completion of a basic legal framework, Vietnam’s key national railway projects are moving into an accelerated implementation phase, notably the North–South high-speed railway and the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong railway line.

Tu Du Hospital saves newborn in extremely rare twin pregnancy case

Doctors at Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City have successfully saved a newborn in an exceptionally rare medical case, in which the birth of the second twin was delayed by eight weeks after the first twin was lost mid-pregnancy.

Rising FDI, investor optimism reinforce Vietnam’s appeal for inflows

Strong attraction and disbursement of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025 underscore Vietnam’s status as a safe and attractive investment destination, with prospects for inflows in 2026 also expected to remain highly positive.

Vietnam Airlines ranks among world’s 25 safest full-service airlines

In the 2026 list, Vietnam Airlines is ranked alongside leading global carriers such as Emirates, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines and All Nippon Airways, underscoring its growing international standing.

Hue gives in-principle approval to wharf project at Chan May Port

The project will cover more than 15.5 hectares, including over 13.2 hectares of land and nearly 2.3 hectares of water surface.

HCM City's Rach Chiec to host 70,000-seat indoor stadium

With a total investment of more than 145 trillion VND (5.2 billion USD), the highlight of the project is a stadium with up to 70,000 seats, featuring a retractable roof and one of the most advanced air-conditioning systems currently available.

Weathering the perfect storm: Vietnam’s economy on the rise

If one had to encapsulate Vietnam’s economic journey over the past few years in a single phrase, it might be: “a path through successive storms.” Not just one isolated crisis, but an unrelenting series of external and internal upheavals.

Vietnam’s real estate market enters new era marked by selective growth

As the 2026–2030 period begins, Vietnam's property market sees abundant supply but diverging price trends, demanding sharper investor discernment.

Young Mong woman introduces H’mong linen products to the world

For Vang Thi De, the local linen cloth and products of her home carry the colors and voice of the Hmong people much farther than the mountain peaks where she lives.

After 10 years in grave exhumation, Thai Nguyen man reveals 3 inviolable rules

For ten years, Dan has been dedicated to the profession of grave exhumation. He has mastered rules that he believes satisfy both the living and the deceased.