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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Village midwives help end outdated birth customs in mountain areas.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.

Famous duck Bim Bim dies after 6 years, owner’s farewell moves millions

Tearfully bidding farewell to the duck that helped change her and her family's life, a young woman from the Mekong Delta moved the online community with her emotional goodbye.

The Mnong man saving elephants with tourism: A journey back to the roots

Leaving behind a stable government job, Mnong ethnic man Y Xim Ndu (born 1992) from Dak Lak returned to his village to build a community-based tourism model alongside his beloved "elephant companions."

Facing the floods of storm Matmo, Vietnamese stand together in solidarity

Matmo was not the strongest ever storm, but what it left behind in Thai Nguyen, Bac Ninh, Lang Son, and Cao Bang went far beyond the limits of what local people could endure.