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Da Nang angler lands 63kg king mackerel after intense hour-long battle

An unforgettable day on Son Tra peninsula as a veteran fisherman hooks a rare giant mackerel and hauls it home after a grueling mountain trek.

‘Online kidnapping’ can be the starting point of human trafficking: police

HCMC Police have observed that even the best students can be scammed by people impersonating police officers or authorities fraudulently accusing them of illegal activities and extorting them for money.

A life built on love: Siblings in Nghe An choose to stay side by side

Growing up in a family of nine, Hoang Hong Lam and her brother Hoang Thanh Hieu were raised on hard work and deep affection. Years later, they chose to get engaged and married on the same day - and build their lives in homes sharing a single wall.

46 people hospitalized in suspected food poisoning after Tet party in HCMC

A total of 46 people in Ho Chi Minh City have been hospitalized with symptoms of suspected food poisoning following a catered year-end party held at a bank office in Ba Ria Ward.

Former Vicem chairman sentenced to 13 years over abandoned $50 million tower

Le Van Chung, former Chairman of the Members' Council at Vicem (Vietnam Cement Industry Corporation), has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for his role in a long-stalled high-rise project that caused major financial damage to state assets.

Traffic police to assist Tet returnees with motorcade escorts

Traffic police nationwide will lead organized convoys to ensure safe travel for workers and students returning home for Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026.

From 2am with love: Da Nang’s rice cake village races to meet Tet orders

In the quiet darkness of An Lac village in Da Nang, the rhythmic “loc coc” of wooden molds begins at 2am - signaling not just the start of a workday, but the spirit of Tet drawing near.

HCM City urged to halt facelift projects at Ben Thanh Market and Turtle Lake

Controversy over color changes and design deviations prompts calls to pause renovation at two iconic city landmarks.

Northern flower village bustles as Tet draws near

A sea of shoppers and blossoms floods Hung Yen’s biggest flower village, turning it into a seasonal marketplace spectacle.

Building a strong Vietnamese working class in new development era

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour has proposed five key priorities to the Party Central Committee and the 14th National Party Congress to build a modern and strong Vietnamese working class.

Golden horse takes flight from apricot blossom in HCM City

A giant horse emerging from golden blossoms becomes a star attraction at the 2026 Tet Viet Festival in Ho Chi Minh City.

Traffic congestion costs Hanoi 1.2 billion USD a year

Hanoi is facing mounting urban traffic congestion as the rapid growth of private vehicles, combined with heavy inflows from neighbouring provinces, overwhelms infrastructure and directly constrains the capital’s socio-economic development.

Con Dao special zone switches on smart power grid

Con Dao has launched a smart electricity grid, advancing the island’s energy infrastructure to boost development, security, and residents’ quality of life.

Long Thanh airport races toward commercial operation

After five years of construction and overcoming numerous challenges, Long Thanh International Airport officially marked a major milestone on December 19, 2025, when it welcomed its first three flights.

Wooden horses gallop into Tet: Hoi An’s sculptors race the holiday clock

With demand surging ahead of the Year of the Horse, Cuoi Lu's woodworkers blend tradition with artistry to create unique wooden horse sculptures.

Big money blooms for orchid arrangers in Thanh Hoa’s Tet flower market

Wages are paid per stem - up to USD 6 each - making the job highly lucrative for those with skill.

Ben Thanh Market and Turtle Lake transform for Tet 2026

With waves of red and water motifs, HCM City’s iconic landmarks embrace a festive new look ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet).

Vietnam targets deep-rooted food crime as chemical-laced goods flood market

Ho Chi Minh City police have recently dismantled several illegal food production operations that, for years, pushed chemically-treated snails, noodles, and counterfeit meat into the market - posing grave threats to public health.

HCM City restarts $400 million anti-flooding project, activates Ben Nghe sluice

City officials commit to finishing the project in 2026, aiming to prevent tidal and stormwater flooding.

Party chief attends groundbreaking for Hanoi’s major urban overhaul

Hanoi begins construction of two large-scale multi-purpose urban zones to support relocation and sustainable growth.