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Doctors extract giant hairball blocking intestines of 9-year-old girl in HCMC

Doctors at FV Hospital in HCM City have successfully treated a rare and complex case of intestinal blockage in a 9-year-old girl, caused by a massive, tightly coiled clump of hair stretching nearly one meter from her stomach to her small intestine.

The buffalo with necklace-shaped horns: a quiet legend in rural Da Nang

In Da Nang, a rare buffalo with horns forming a full circle around its head has become both a local curiosity and an economic blessing.

A miracle in the Mekong: Wild fish flock to riverside sanctuary

A school of wild fish, dubbed “heaven-sent” by locals, has unexpectedly taken up residence in the Tien River. Cared for and protected daily, these fish have become cherished symbols of Dong Thap - and a growing tourist draw.

Early loudspeakers divide Vietnamese neighborhoods: Culture or nuisance?

From Bac Ninh to Da Nang, dawn loudspeaker broadcasts are sparking fierce debate as residents demand peace and officials weigh the line between tradition and disturbance.

Heart-stopping moment as man crashes through rooftop in Bac Ninh

A dramatic video capturing the moment a young man crashed through a rooftop and landed inside a barber shop in Bac Ninh has gone viral, leaving viewers holding their breath.

The ‘grass market’ of An Giang: Selling what others throw away

A unique market in Vietnam’s An Giang province has sold nothing but grass for decades - yet it sustains the lives of many families.

Vietnam’s first: Father donates kidney to son after brain death

In a rare and unprecedented transplant at Viet Duc Hospital, a third-year university student suffering from chronic kidney failure has received a life-saving kidney from his brain-dead father.

Pregnant woman’s severed hand reattached after being ‘stored’ on her leg

A 20-year-old carrying twins had her hand amputated in a work accident. Doctors at Binh Duong General Hospital saved it by attaching it to her leg - then performed a complex reattachment.

HCM City residents play badminton in street, prompting police action

A group of four men who regularly set up a badminton net across a public road in Ho Chi Minh City - causing traffic disruption and public frustration - have been summoned by local police for processing.

Five years apart, love unites 'tiny couple' in emotional first meeting

Distance, time, and hardship couldn’t break the bond between this special pair who finally chose each other in real life.

Toyota buyer hauls in boxes of tiny bills to pay nearly half in cash

A customer in Lang Son shocked staff at a Toyota dealership by paying nearly half the price of a new Raize in tiny bills.

Tragedy on wedding day: 23-year-old groom vanishes, suspected river jump

A 23-year-old groom in Ninh Binh is suspected of jumping into a river on the morning of his wedding day, leaving behind his motorbike and sandals on a bridge.

Vietnam’s tech elite hunt for iPhones with ‘lucky’ number codes

A Hanoi tech enthusiast wins a charity auction for an ultra-rare iPhone 17 Pro Max with a ‘quintuple 8’ IMEI, considered a symbol of prosperity.

A rare life: Man in Ninh Binh lives 50 years with 'tree man syndrome'

Confined to a wheelchair, a Vietnamese man with tree man syndrome shares his quiet, difficult journey.

Twin brothers marry on same day in Thai Nguyen, delight and divide netizens

Twin brothers in Thai Nguyen created a social media sensation after they held their weddings on the same day, sharing the stage with their brides in a celebration full of memorable moments.

Torn $82,000 lottery ticket leaves Vietnamese man awaiting verdict

A man in Quang Ngai is waiting for a final decision after his winning lottery ticket was damaged in the rain.

Elderly graduate earns top honors in psychology at age 70

Nguyen Thi Kim Nhung, born in 1955, has just graduated with distinction in psychology from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, becoming a living example of the spirit of “lifelong learning.”

34 years, 6 meters of nails: Vietnam’s latest Guinness record holder

Luu Cong Huyen, a 67-year-old resident of Giao Binh Commune in Ninh Binh Province, has officially been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the man with the longest fingernails in the world, with a combined length of nearly 6 meters.

Forgotten stent found after 15 years inside woman’s body

Doctors remove a medical device left inside a patient for over a decade, causing stones and severe pain.

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.