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Great family in Hai Duong has nearly 500 members, 100 tables at annual feast

On the occasion of their ancestor’s death anniversary, a great family of nearly 500 members in Hai Duong, from the elderly to the young, meticulously plans everything to ensure it runs smoothly and meaningfully.

Police hunt fugitive in drug ring that left officer dead

A police officer was killed in the line of duty during a major drug bust in northern Vietnam, as authorities uncovered a large-scale heroin trafficking operation involving armed suspects who violently resisted arrest.

Laos and Cambodia to march in Vietnam’s 50th reunification parade

Military formations from Laos and Cambodia will join Ho Chi Minh City's April 30 parade to mark 50 years of Vietnam’s reunification.

Rare spiral well uncovered during village renovation in Bac Giang

A unique wooden structure, possibly centuries old, was found beneath a community well in northern Vietnam.

Korean investment in Vietnam to exceed $100 billion within 2-3 years

South Korea's investment in Vietnam is expected to exceed USD 100 billion within the next two to three years, up from USD 86.8 billion in 2024, according to Park Bong Kyu, Chairman of the Korea CEO Summit (KCS).

President of Vietnam honors first Vietnamese woman to fly into space

President Luong Cuong sends heartfelt letter to Amanda Nguyen, celebrating her groundbreaking journey into space.

TPBank fined for repeated bond registration violations

The bank must pay over VND 92 million for delays in bond procedures, marked as repeat offenses.

Hung Yen proposes $1.87 billion restoration of ancient Pho Hien town

Hung Yen province has proposed a massive cultural restoration project to rebuild the ancient town of Pho Hien, covering more than 1,700 hectares with a projected investment of over VND 47,000 billion (approximately USD 1.87 billion).

HCM City approves plan to merge with Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau

HCM City approves a plan to merge with Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau, forming a 13.7M-population supercity.

Vietnam eyes free meal program to fight child stunting and boost brain power

National Assembly Deputy Chair Le Minh Hoan has proposed that the Ministry of Education and Training develop a long-term “free meal” program to ensure proper nutrition for future generations through 2045.

HCM City names ward 'Saigon' to preserve history, attract visitors

The naming of a central Saigon Ward aims to preserve the city's historical identity and promote its cultural tourism value.

HCM City reveals access and exit plans for Tan Son Nhat’s Terminal T3

The city introduces five access routes and two outbound directions for the T3 terminal opening this Friday.

Vietnam invites China’s defense chief to April 30 reunification celebration

Defense Minister Phan Van Giang formally invited his Chinese counterpart to attend Vietnam’s 50th Reunification Day and send troops for a military parade.

UN deputy chiefs praise Vietnam’s remarkable development progress

Visiting Vietnam for the P4G Summit, two UN under-secretaries-general praised the country’s transformation and pledged continued support in key sustainable goals.

A bold leap: Kon Tum and Quang Ngai to form Vietnam’s next strategic province

Merging highlands and coastlines, forests and ports, the new Quang Ngai will unlock national and international growth potential.

HCM City Education Department clarifies English survey for 47,000 teachers

Ho Chi Minh City’s education leaders emphasize that the language assessment will not affect salaries, promotions, or discipline.

Spanish groom dons ao dai, takes metro and double-decker bus to fetch bride

Wearing traditional Vietnamese ao dai, a Spanish groom and his entourage took the metro and a double-decker bus to the bride’s home in Ho Chi Minh City for a wedding that was anything but ordinary.

Northern Vietnam’s pink galangal sprouts: A crisp, surprising delicacy

A little-known edible shoot from the galangal plant is transforming everyday meals in rural northern villages with its fresh, spicy flavor.

New chip, new price: iPhone to get faster, thinner - and more expensive

Apple’s switch to TSMC’s 2nm chip promises major performance boosts, and consumers may foot the bill.

Vietnam urged to create IP bank for locally designed semiconductor chips

Experts propose a centralized IP bank for Vietnamese semiconductor designs to foster innovation and reduce dependency on foreign technology.

Gold chaos: From 33 million to 118 million VND per tael in 10 years

In just one decade, gold prices in Vietnam have fluctuated dramatically, climbing nearly 85 million VND (about $3,340) per tael, from 33.3 million VND per tael in 2016 to 118 million VND today.

Supercharged Ho Chi Minh City to become Vietnam’s leading megacity

With Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau joining forces, the new Ho Chi Minh City is expected to become the nation’s most powerful economic engine.

Is rooftop solar power a good choice if electricity bill is VND1 million?

With electricity bills exceeding VND1 million monthly and consumption over 400 kWh, EVN recommends that households consider rooftop solar power to cut costs and ease pressure on the power sector.

Sex rings thrive in the shadows of Telegram as police crack down

Telegram became the epicenter of organized sex trade networks with tens of thousands of members.

Top HCM City high schools set sky-high entry scores for grade 10 admission

With entrance scores above 24 points, these public high schools remain out of reach for many despite excellent academic records.

15-year civil servant veteran ready to quit post-merger if he cannot qualify

Working for nearly 15 years at the commune level, Le Doan Trinh believes the policy to reorganize administrative units is sound, and he is ready to quit if he can’t meet the demands.