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Childhood obesity rising sharply in Vietnam’s urban centers

New research finds early weight gain may impair height development and cause lasting health issues.

Vietnam Airlines makes emergency return to Hanoi to aid passenger

Flight VN661 of Vietnam Airlines, en route from Hanoi to Singapore, has made an emergency landing at Noi Bai International Airport to promptly assist a passenger with health problems.

Ninh Binh’s flower capital revives after flood to meet Tet market

Centuries-old flower and bonsai village in Ninh Binh struggles back to life to catch Tet sales season.

Vietnam launches nationwide campaign to protect children online

A powerful message was delivered this morning in Ho Chi Minh City: no one should face the dangers of the internet alone.

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.

Buffalo to Wagyu: Meat fraud operation makes massive illegal profits

Cheap Indian buffalo meat was injected with white powder substances to create fake Wagyu beef with marbled fat, yielding massive profits for producers in Vietnam.

Mystery figures emerge in $106 million Pullman Hotel gambling case

Vietnamese authorities face challenges identifying players and confirming the mental state of suspects in a record-breaking gambling trial.

Vietnam’s fertility plummets, workforce quality concerns mount: national survey

Vietnam is witnessing a drop in the birth rate, raising concerns over the workforce quality amid national development demand, according to the national survey results unveiled at a conference held in Hanoi on October 17.

Hanoi promotes hi-tech flower farming for green growth

Many high-tech flower farms have adopted automated irrigation systems, light and temperature regulation, and have achieved relatively high productivity.

Building smart vocational schools through digital transformation

As Vietnam moves deeper into the digital era, the demand for a highly skilled workforce with digital competencies is growing.

Religious leaders bring faith to life through community service

A Catholic priest and a Buddhist monk join forces with government and citizens to spread compassion in Dong Nai.

Village midwives help end outdated birth customs in mountain areas.

The maternal mortality rate in Vietnam has dropped more than fivefold - from 233 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1990 to about 44 in 2024 - ranking fourth lowest in Southeast Asia.

First Japanese vocational skills school in Mekong Delta inaugurated

The Japanese Professional Skills College (JPC) held its inauguration and opening ceremony for the first academic year in the Mekong Delta province of Can Tho on October 18.

Psychological kidnapping: the dark side of online scams targeting students

Criminals are using technology to manipulate victims, forcing them to cut off all contact with family and effectively turning them into “remote psychological prisoners” to extort money, with financial losses reaching into the billions of VND.

Elder monk Thich Tu Thong passes away peacefully at age 98

Most Venerable Thich Tu Thong, a leading figure in Vietnamese Buddhism, has passed away at 98 after a life dedicated to teaching and spiritual service.

Elderly Raglay artisan turns tradition into tourism with handcrafted instruments

A Raglay artisan in Khanh Hoa turns ancestral tools into cultural souvenirs, gaining official OCOP status and inspiring younger generations.

Storm No. 12 forecast for East Sea, heavy rain looms over central Vietnam

Meteorologists warn of potential flooding from October 23–26 as a tropical storm and cold air collide.

Waterway police rescue drowning Moldovan tourist in Nha Trang

A Moldovan man was pulled from the sea and saved by waterway police after nearly drowning off Nha Trang’s coast.

Ngan 98 and Luong Bang Quang obstruct police during counterfeit case

Authorities say Ngan 98 screamed, resisted, and hindered a high-level fraud probe. Her husband allegedly followed suit.

Unbelievable scenes in Nha Trang following torrential rainfall

Prolonged, heavy rainfall has submerged many streets and neighborhoods in the old town area of Nha Trang, severely disrupting daily life for residents.