social news

Update news social news

Photo, video contest “Happy Tet” spreads message of peaceful, compassionate VN

Through photos and videos, the contest seeks to honour the traditional values of Vietnam’s biggest and most important festival.

New scam tactic: Culprits go directly to victims' houses to collect cash

A nearly 80-year-old woman in Hanoi recently fell victim to a sophisticated scam involving phone hacking and AI deepfake technology.

Giant galloping horses by the sea: Vung Tau reveals Tet mascots

Vung Tau’s stunning new mascot installation blends sea, steel, and symbolism ahead of the spring flower festival.

Tan Son Nhat airport expected to handle over 1,000 flights per day during Tet

During the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to serve around 145,000 passengers per day, with an average of about 940 flights daily.

Cross-border scam busted, 13 arrested returning from Cambodia

Da Nang police apprehended 13 suspects linked to a cyberfraud ring that stole $4 million from over 1,200 victims nationwide.

Fireworks, festive events usher in Year of the Horse across Vietnam

As the Year of the Horse approaches, heralding hopes for a new era of growth, localities across the country are preparing New Year’s Eve fireworks to delight residents and visitors, and to send wishes of prosperity and success.

Transport plans ready for Lunar New Year peak

Transport operators across Vietnam have prepared plans to increase capacity and services to meet surging travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) peak, as tickets on many key routes are already sold out.

Street food safety tightened ahead of Tet: Fines up to $120 for violations

As Tet approaches, the Ministry of Health calls for stricter hygiene controls on street food to protect public health during the festive season.

Mental health crisis driven by year-end work pressure and Tet stress.

The intense pace of work and financial worries at the end of the year and ahead of Tet (Lunar New Year) pushed a woman in her early 30s into a prolonged mental health crisis without her realizing it.

Farmer in Ha Tinh grows fortune beneath solar panels

After numerous failed ventures, Le Duc Toan - born in 1974 and living in Son Hong Commune, Ha Tinh - chose to start again, launching an integrated farm model that now generates billions of dong in revenue each year.

Horse mascots steal the spotlight as Tet 2026 nears

Across cities and provinces, horse mascots blend tradition, technology, and storytelling in visually stunning fashion.

HCM City residents release eels and frogs on Kitchen Gods Day

In addition to carp, many residents in Ho Chi Minh City released birds, eels and frogs today at pagodas, lakes, rivers and canals to mark Kitchen Gods Day.

Hanoi’s elite Tet tradition: That Thon peaches rent for up to $8,000

As Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026 draws near, Hanoi’s streets are once again graced by the rare and regal That Thon peach trees - known for their ancient forms, densely layered petals, and deep crimson hue.

Horse mascot holding iPhone 17 becomes a Tet sensation in Gia Lai

Gia Lai's Tet 2026 mascot combines the mythical aura of Saint Giong with youthful energy and tech-savvy spirit through a horse holding an iPhone 17.

Hanoians burn offerings early for Kitchen Gods as tourists stop to watch

On the morning of February 9, several families in Hanoi’s Old Quarter held early offerings to Ong Cong Ong Tao (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods), with streetside paper burning drawing curious glances from foreign visitors.

Japanese tourist rescued after suffering stroke at sea

A Japanese tourist was safely evacuated and rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Quang Ninh province.

Hanoi Metro adjusts peak hours, train schedules on two urban railway lines

Hanoi Metro has announced that to better meet rising passenger travel demand, it will adjust peak-hour time frames and apply new train schedules on both urban railway Line 2A Cat Linh–Ha Dong and Line 3.1 Nhon–Hanoi Station from February 9.

19 additional aircraft to be deployed to serve Lunar New Year peak period

Carriers have added 19 additional aircraft, four more than a year earlier, bringing the total number of planes in service during the peak Tet (Lunar New Year) period to about 216–218.

From lilies to chrysanthemums, Tay Tuu’s Tet flower fields boom

Farmers in Tay Tuu enjoy a prosperous Tet (Lunar New Year) season, earning significant income from high-demand flowers like lilies and chrysanthemums.

AI-powered scams intensify ahead of Tet, targeting everyday users

In the lead-up to the Lunar New Year (Tet), technology-driven scams are exploding with a level of sophistication not seen before.