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Hanoi to restrict traffic on Ring Road 3 & limit truck access during peak hours

Starting January 1, 2026, the Hanoi People's Committee will pilot a plan to restrict vehicle access on Ring Road 3 and adjust truck access hours to ease growing inner-city traffic congestion.

Meet the 22-year-old who sells cemetery plots - and went viral for it

Rather than chasing a corporate career, this 22-year-old found meaning in an unconventional industry: memorial real estate.

A home for every citizen: Vietnam’s bold housing campaign makes history

Vietnam has completed a historic campaign to eliminate substandard housing nationwide, achieving its goal more than five years ahead of schedule.

24 gold bars and 32 iPhones seized at Cam Ranh airport

Police in Khanh Hoa arrested two women after discovering over 2.3kg of gold and dozens of phones in checked luggage.

A year of calamity: VN's extreme weather events broke all historical records

Vietnam faced unprecedented natural disasters in 2025, with record-breaking storms, floods, and economic losses totaling nearly USD 4 billion.

HCM City extends Metro Line 2 by 200 meters, adds Ben Thanh station

Ho Chi Minh City has approved a key extension to Metro Line 2, lengthening the route and officially integrating Ben Thanh station for better network cohesion.

Hanoi prepares for Christmas chill as cold air intensifies

A new wave of cold air is forecast to arrive in Northern Vietnam around December 24–25, bringing with it light rain and a significant temperature drop in Hanoi, potentially falling by 7 degrees Celsius, with highs of just 20°C.

Hanoi bride goes viral after 60 strangers show up at her wedding

More than a week after her wedding, Nguyen Huong Giang (born 1997, Hanoi) is still overwhelmed with emotion. Sixty complete strangers - now cherished guests - attended her wedding thanks to a heartfelt invitation she posted online.

35-meter Christmas tree made of conical hats draws crowds in Dong Nai

Cây thông Noel cao 35m, được kết từ gần 3.000 chiếc nón lá tại Đồng Nai đã lên đèn, khiến người dân và du khách tìm đến tham quan, chụp ảnh.

Official: Vietnam confirms one-day holiday for New Year 2026

As January 1, 2026 falls on a Thursday, Vietnamese workers across public and private sectors will be entitled to a single day off with full pay, in accordance with the Labor Code.

New Year’s Eve fireworks to light up Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in 2026

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are preparing to welcome 2026 with dazzling fireworks displays at multiple iconic locations across both cities.

Thanh Hoa woman fakes death for five years to claim insurance payout

After five years of being legally dead, a woman reappears to reverse her death certificate - and faces fraud charges.

Foreign woman performs dangerous motorcycle stunt in Khanh Hoa

A foreign woman has come under fire in Vietnam for performing dangerous motorcycle stunts that not only posed a risk to herself but also endangered other road users in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa.

Vietnam honors cha ca La Vong as national heritage at Hanoi food festival

The iconic fish dish from Hanoi officially joins the National Intangible Heritage list during a vibrant weekend food festival.

The fall of Vietnam’s livestream legends: Fraud, fake goods, and financial crime

Vietnam livestream scandal, Hoang Huong fraud, Ngan 98 arrested, Thuy Tien Kera candy, e-commerce regulation Vietnam

Mother in law orders wedding dress for chubby daughter in law she once shunned

Thanks to her mother-in-law’s deep care, a woman from Dong Thap who was sensitive about her weight of 130 kilos, has had a perfect wedding.

Hanoi breaks ground on $35.2 billion Red River scenic boulevard

The capital’s most ambitious urban development project kicks off, transforming both banks of the Red River.

HCM City targets nearly 200,000 social housing units by 2028

Ho Chi Minh City aims to have 199,400 social housing units by 2028, two years ahead of the target set by the Government, according to information released at a conference held on December 18.

The last flame: Saigon’s 72-year-old lighter repairman defies time

For 45 years, Pham Van Co has remained anchored to the sidewalk of Nguyen Tri Phuong Street in Ho Chi Minh City, devoted to a fading trade. His unmatched skills in lighter repair have earned the respect of even foreign visitors.

Vietnam ranks fourth globally in health self-care awareness

According to a recent study by the Ministry of Health, Vietnam ranks fourth out of ten countries in terms of self-care awareness and readiness - behind only Singapore, Australia, and Germany.