For decades, a nameless eatery in Can Tho served up more than food - it served care, credit, and compassion to students far from home.

In Da Nang, the unusual job of catching sea snails - by walking backward - peaks just before Tet, offering high earnings and high risks.

In Thang Binh, Da Nang, scallions are being harvested in full swing, with prices stable and demand strong as Tet approaches.

In the early hours of January 26, a major fire broke out in Binh Dong Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, engulfing a row of residential homes in flames and triggering chaos across the neighborhood.

With a monthly income of over VND20 million, they are neither poor nor part of a special-policy group, and they still pay personal income tax.

While awaiting future investment decisions, the former site of the Phan Dinh Phung Sports Arena - one of the last remaining “golden land” plots in downtown Ho Chi Minh City - has been converted into a public park, ending nearly a decade of neglect.

Hung Yen provincial police have launched a criminal investigation into the production of bean sprouts using banned substances, seizing nearly 3 tons of contaminated products that posed serious food safety risks.

Just over a week after groundbreaking, HCM City’s Metro Line 2 - connecting Ben Thanh and Tham Luong - has entered the geotechnical survey phase, with preparations underway to install a massive tunnel-boring machine (TBM) starting in March 2026.

Losing both arms at a young age, a man from Nghe An never gave up. Instead, he became a source of inspiration as the "armless singer" with a warm, soulful voice.

The evening of January 23 saw the skies above Hanoi ablaze with color, as a spectacular fireworks display lit up the capital in celebration of the successful conclusion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

As Tet nears, Lam Thanh village in Thanh Hoa runs on boiling pots and sleepless nights - churning out tons of syrup for eager customers.

With just days to go before Tet, Da Nang’s Lien Chieu Port infrastructure project has reached 97% completion and is expected to be finished ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year, according to project officials.

Mobile subscribers in Vietnam will soon be required to undergo biometric facial authentication when switching devices. This technical measure is being introduced to combat rising threats of scam calls and SIM misuse.

Each winter afternoon, residents of Giao Ninh wade into freezing sea water to collect clams clinging to concrete blocks.

A surge in impersonation scams has prompted Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security to target illegal trading of personal data.

Even before Tet arrives, ‘dao huyen’ peach blossoms are selling out fast as online vendors report thousands of branches sold.

Frost appeared on Mau Son peak early this morning as temperatures dipped to just 0.1°C, drawing visitors and triggering school closures.

In the lead-up to Tet Binh Ngo 2026, Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating its efforts to refresh some of its most iconic landmarks, including Ben Thanh Market, Phu Dong roundabout, and Turtle Lake.

A forum on Vietnam-Netherlands cooperation to address saltwater intrusion in crop production in the Mekong Delta was held in the local Can Tho city on January 21. The event was co-organised by the Embassy of the Netherlands and Can Tho University.

Poverty reduction is one of the outstanding achievements of the 13th National Party Congress term. Poverty reduction targets consistently meet or exceed the goals set by the National Assembly and the Government.