Phan Gia Tan, a longtime lecturer at Nong Lam University in Ho Chi Minh City and one of Vietnam’s leading researchers in sugarcane and industrial crop science, has passed away at the age of 76.

Hanoi’s strategy to relocate 860,000 inner-city residents can only succeed if livelihoods and infrastructure go hand-in-hand, urban planning experts caution.

More than 1,000 older people in Hanoi received free medical check-ups on January 31 as part of a health programme launched by the Vietnam Young Physicians' Association.

Revived through decades of devotion, the Lai Tay script of the Thai people in Nghe An has become a national intangible cultural heritage.

On late year afternoons in Central Vietnam, in hamlets that once deeply submerged, many newly completed houses known as “happy homes” were handed over just in time for Tet.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has announced the completion of its Circular 50 relating to activities on petrol market, including the mandatory roadmap for using E10 biofuel.

According to the article, one of the first things that most impressed Johnston was Vietnam’s street food, which he described as fabulous.

A 100-year blueprint for the capital envisions a strategic restructuring of the city, tackling long-standing issues while paving the way for sustainable development.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have uncovered a large-scale food safety violation involving 3,000 tons of snails soaked in sodium silicate - a chemical also known as “liquid glass” - and sold across the market over five years.

The capital city is preparing for one of the largest urban restructuring efforts in its history, targeting inner-city density and unlocking new growth.

Major roads in central Hanoi will be closed or restricted on Jan 31 for a public celebration at August Revolution Square.

Following allegations of expired meat in school lunches, HCM City authorities launch widespread inspections and suspend Sago Food services.

Authorities in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, are urgently investigating a violent street altercation involving a group of foreign tourists and several Vietnamese locals.

With a history spanning over 300 years, the traditional fish sauce craft of Phan Thiet is now being proposed for inclusion in Vietnam’s list of national intangible cultural heritage.

According to Vietnam’s traffic police, recent social media posts suggesting that penalties for drink-driving violations will be significantly increased in 2026 are completely false.

Instead of buying, families and businesses are renting old, uniquely shaped peach trees for Tet, turning the streets of Thanh Hoa lively.

As part of adjustments to the Capital’s master plan with a 100-year vision, Hanoi has proposed urban restructuring and inner-city population decongestion, with plans to relocate more than 860,000 people during the 2026–2045 period.

Cybercrime is expected to intensify around the Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026 holiday, with AI-powered scams and online fraud targeting Vietnamese users, according to cybersecurity experts.

A Hanoi resident who discovered more than VND2 billion (over $80,000) unexpectedly deposited into her bank account has been praised for her honesty after turning to local police for help in returning the money.

Authorities are investigating Sago Food’s supply chain after reports of substandard food reached school cafeterias across the city.