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Temple in An Giang has kept deceased monk’s body for decade

The body of a monk who died 10 years ago in An Giang has not decomposed even though it was not preserved with chemicals or special methods.

Two sisters grow up together, rely on each other for support

As their parents died early, Tu and her sister were busy working and did not get married. At the age of 80, they still rely on each other and, to make a living, make bamboo blinds.

Thanh Hoa residents 'surf' on mudflats, catch tree-climbing fish

When the tide goes down, coastal people in Da Loc commune in Hau Loc district in Thanh Hoa province go to the mangrove forests to catch ca coi, or ca leo cay (tree climbing fish).

Vietnamese woman becomes first-time mother at 52

Four years ago, Ms. Vi Thi Hoa began infertility treatment. After two failed IVF attempts, she finally became a mother at the age of 52 on her third attempt.

Severe lightning strike burns man in his bedroom

In a shocking incident, a 29-year-old man from Bac Son district, Lang Son province, was struck by lightning while inside his bedroom.

Thich Minh Tue's family endures relentless stalking amid media frenzy

Thich Minh Tue's image has been widely exploited by many, yet he and his family bear the brunt of the unwanted attention, leaving them uncertain when this intrusion will end.

Unusually shaped frog priced at VND300,000/kg sparks frenzy

Recently, a unique type of frog has become a hot commodity on online markets, advertised as a rare specialty and causing a buying frenzy. The frog, priced between 200,000-320,000 VND per kilogram, has captured the interest of many consumers.

Vietnamese woman strips naked at Philippine airport over visa dispute

A Vietnamese woman shocked bystanders at Ninoy Aquino Airport (NAIA), Manila, Philippines, when she disrobed after being fined for overstaying her visa.

VTV's coverage of Thich Minh Tue raises public interest and controversy

VTV1's recent features on Thich Minh Tue, aired on June 8 and 9, have stirred significant public interest, sparking discussions regarding the portrayal of the interviewee.

80-year-old father drives his son to high-school entrance exam in Hanoi

Amidst the hustle of high school entrance exams in Hanoi, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Sung, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, captured attention as he personally chauffeured his 15-year-old son to the exam venue.

'Sacred', mysterious corpse stored in HCM City parish

In a coffin with five glass sides, the body of a woman who died a long time ago can be seen as intact, though no scientific preservation method was used after she died.

’Begging monk’ stops his cross-Vietnam walk following safety worries

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha confirmed that Le Anh Tu is not a registered Buddhist monk belonging to any pagoda or institution of the sangha, and Tu himself stated he is merely a layperson following Buddha’s teachings.

14 people fined for practicing yoga in middle of road

14 people were imposed administrative fines for illegal gathering causing traffic obstruction.

Iridescent cloud spotted in Ho Chi Minh City sky

An Iridescent cloud or five-coloured cloud hung in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City, southern Vietnam, on May 12 afternoon, capturing great public attention.

Search for hidden 4,000 ton-gold treasure fails, but hope remains

Many people still believe that a treasure of 4,000 tons of gold exists, despite the failure of multiple search and exploration campaigns.

Family with males in their 90s and above reveal their secrets to a long life

Nguyen Ngoc Quynh in Hung Yen is 101 years old, and his three younger siblings are in their nineties.

A man with pink passion

Phan Van Chanh, a 69-year-old man living in Phu Nhuan District in HCM City, has adorned his house and household items with pink.

Expat travels 440km to buy mudskipper fish

Knowing that ca thoi loi (Periophthalmodon schlosseri), or ca leo cay (tree-climbing fish), sells in CaMau City, an American expat rode his motorbike from HCM City to Ca Mau to buy a fish he likes.

Hair-raising artworks a cut above the rest

There are many different types of materials that artists use to create their masterpieces, but one hairstylist’s work is a cut above the rest.

Woman in Quang Ngai born with unusually-shaped feet

The feet of Nguyen Thi Huyen, an old woman in Quang Ngai, are special with two big toes touching each other. The characteristic makes people think of the feet of Giao Chi people, belonging to Vietnamese people of the distant past.