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Radiant Vietnam campaign hits 1 billion views on TikTok

More than 600,000 videos using the hashtag #RangRoVietNam have garnered over 1 billion views on TikTok, spreading a powerful spirit of patriotism across the digital space.

Elderly couple cook meals on wood stove, impressing millions on TikTok

Nearing 90, Nguyen Van Bay and Nguyen Thi Minh cook simple countryside meals on a wood stove, sharing their recipes on TikTok, and spreading their love story of over half a century.

Diamond deals and supercars: The downfall of Vietnam's young elite

In recent times, a wave of once-celebrated young individuals known for flaunting their lavish lifestyles on social media has been brought to justice. Behind their extraordinary wealth were schemes of fraud and money laundering worth billions of VND.

8,400 TikTok videos celebrate Vietnam with 300M views

A TikTok campaign celebrating Vietnam has generated nearly 300 million views with thousands of patriotic videos under the hashtag #RangRoVietNam.

First KOL summit signals Vietnam’s push for responsible digital influence

As the country undergoes a critical transformation, the KOLs are a source of momentum accompanying the Party, the State, and the people in building a sustainable digital economy, culture, and society rich in national identity.

Student regrets offensive gesture at A80 convoy, father speaks out

After his daughter made an offensive gesture at the A80 convoy, her father said she must face consequences but asked the school to give her a chance to reform.

Ninh Binh police bust staged explicit Mercedes video

Three men admit to faking sexual scene in a luxury car to gain social media attention.

Tuyen Quang rebukes misuse of ethnic costumes by foreign tourists

Officials warn against insensitive videos featuring foreign men in traditional Hmong women’s attire.

TikToker fined for faking ambassador role in government program

Authorities fined Pham Thoai for falsely claiming ambassador status for a national trade event organized by several ministries.

Foreign male tourists wearing Hmong women's dresses sparks cultural backlash

Social media erupts over videos of foreign men in traditional Hmong women’s clothing, raising concerns about cultural respect in tourism.

Petrovietnam to build $10B nuclear plant, faces funding and tech hurdles

Vietnam’s nuclear revival begins with Petrovietnam, but cost and reactor choices loom large.

Hanoi authorities propose fining author over controversial social media posts

Hanoi police have recommended an administrative penalty for Dang Hoang Giang after concluding his Facebook posts about Nha Nam’s director contained false information.

Three lifelong friends in their 70s travel across Vietnam, brave Fansipan

Despite the cold and altitude, these U80 ladies conquered the “roof of Indochina” with laughter and love.

Vietnamese streamers, content creators leverage Veo 3 for skyrocketing sales

Instead of spending tens of millions of VND on promotional videos, many dealers and shops are turning to Veo 3 storytelling to create vivid videos, boosting engagement far beyond traditional campaigns.

Vietnam's Google Maps time-travel trend stirs nostalgia

A nostalgic trend is taking over Facebook and TikTok in Vietnam: “time-traveling” to the past using Google Maps to revisit childhood homes, former schools, or familiar neighborhoods.

Vietnam sees boom in YouTube Gold Button channels and video commerce

With over 2,500 channels hitting 1 million subscribers and revenue surging, video shopping gains traction in Vietnam.

Vietnam mandates three-year data storage for e-commerce livestreams

Livestreams must be stored for three years; sellers and KOLs bear legal responsibilities.

Monks turn to TikTok sales: virtue or vice?

The phenomenon of monks livestreaming to sell products should be viewed carefully, experts say. Without clear limits and guidelines, this could easily lead to a backlash.

‘Vietnam is calling’: Social media videos give boost to Vietnamese tourism

A quick search for “Vietnam is calling” on TikTok reveals a myriad of clips capturing the excitement of visitors setting off for Vietnam.

Bride and groom ignore the body shamers, have only one regret on wedding day

Since sharing a series of wedding photos and videos on social media, Huynh Dao’s TikTok account (born 1993, HCMC) has been bustling with attention.