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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.

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.

Ancient bonsai trio in Ninh Binh valued at $1 million

A collector in Ninh Binh has turned down a million-dollar offer for his rare set of three century-old bonsai trees, citing their unmatched artistry.

Quang Ninh couple raises abandoned buffalo calf, treats it like their own child

Unable to find its owner, a couple in Quang Ninh decided to bring home a stray buffalo calf found in the forest, caring for it like their “beloved child”, feeding it with herbal remedies and fresh milk.

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.

Family builds home on wrong land, refuses court order to vacate

Despite admitting they built on land owned by another party, a family in Hai Phong continues to complete and live in a two-story house, has offered to buy the land, and has filed an appeal against the court’s ruling.

Tomb halts road project in Hai Phong as family refuses relocation

A tomb located directly in the middle of a residential road in Hai Phong has drawn public attention, with local authorities still struggling to resolve its relocation.

Van Hien University welcomes 62-year-old freshman in 2025

Nguyen Thi Tu Hoang, 62, becomes a freshman in Chinese language studies, proving it’s never too late to pursue knowledge.

Unexpected windfall: Hanoi man receives Cuba donations by mistake

Pham Manh Ha was shocked to find thousands of dong deposited in his bank account, labeled “Donation for Cuba,” due to an account number mix-up.

Bench and concrete block ‘reserve’ car space in Hanoi apartment lot

Hanoi apartment residents upset after a bench and concrete block block a communal car space.