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Record-breaking motorbike plate 99AA-999.99 sells for $109,000 in Vietnam

A rare all-nines plate from Bac Ninh fetches one of the highest-ever prices in Vietnam’s license plate auctions.

Inside Long Thanh’s lotus-shaped terminal: Vietnam’s $5 billion aviation gateway

Shaped like a blooming lotus, Long Thanh Airport’s terminal nears completion with thousands of workers racing to meet the December 19 milestone.

A quiet love story at a street corner in Can Tho

Each morning at 7 a.m., a daughter drives Duong Van Phuc (79) and Ho Thi Nguyen (86) to the familiar sidewalk corner of Le Loi Street, Can Tho City. There, a small bread cart is chained to an electric pole - their humble place of business.

Traffic simulation test: the journey to get a driving license sparks controversy

A driving test using simulation software for traffic situations has caused fierce controversy due to its lack of practical relevance, leading many people to fail "unjustly."

Fatal explosion rocks residential area in Ho Chi Minh City

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are investigating a powerful explosion that rocked a residential neighborhood in Nhuan Duc Commune, Cu Chi District, killing one man at the scene.

Typhoon Koto leaves 1 dead, 3 missing

Typhoon Koto, the 15th storm entering the East Sea, has left one person dead and three missing, the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (VDDMA) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has reported.

PM calls for rapid home building and repair for flood-affected households

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his working delegation on November 29 evening held a hybrid meeting with the four south central provinces of Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong, and Gia Lai regarding flood response and recovery efforts.

Police investigate group assault on two schoolgirls in Vietnam

A disturbing video showing two female students being violently assaulted by a group of classmates in front of a school gate in Ho Chi Minh City is spreading rapidly across social media, sparking widespread outrage.

Vietnamese children at risk from AI, online predators, experts warn

Experts from the National Child Protection Hotline and the Ministry of Public Security’s A05 Cybersecurity Training Center are raising alarms about the growing risks Vietnamese children face in digital environments.

Flood control or energy greed? The global lessons Vietnam must learn

Hydropower plants in Vietnam risk lives by delaying floodwater release. Lessons from Brazil, Japan, and China offer urgent solutions.

Heroes of the flood: Khanh Hoa civilians risk lives to save their neighbors

Ordinary people in Khanh Hoa turned into rescuers, rowing through dangerous floodwaters to save dozens trapped by historic rains.

Consumers complain it’s hard to fit multiple child seats in 5-seat cars

Requiring child safety seats under a new regulation has left families with three children and 5-seat cars confused, as the rear row only fits two seats, raising questions about safety and feasibility.

Lost 2 arms and 1 leg in an accident, man rebuilds his life with his wife's love

Finding true love after just 29 days of meeting, the unfortunate man's life turned a new page after the horrific accident.

1,300 students bow in unison to honor a dedicated life in education

In an image that moved many to tears, more than 1,300 students and teachers of Nguyen Binh Khiem High School (HCM City) stood in solemn silence at the school gate, heads bowed to bid farewell to the funeral procession of their former vice principal.

Da Nang busts cross-border money laundering ring worth over $2.7 billion

Vietnamese police uncover a massive scam network tied to cybercriminals in Cambodia, seizing thousands of fake IDs and shell accounts.

Action month urges building safe cyberspace for women, girls

According to the organisers, amidst rapid digital transformation, women and girls have more opportunities for education, work, social interaction, and networking.

Party chief’s conclusions on disadvantaged children care, protection

Children in special circumstances suffer multiple disadvantages in living conditions, nutrition, education and health care.

Chilly surprise: Ho Chi Minh City sees rare 19°C morning

Unusually cold weather stunned residents in Ho Chi Minh City this morning, with temperatures dropping to 19°C - a scene more typical of Da Lat.

A city drowning in debris: Nha Trang reels after historic floods

After the floodwaters receded, Tay Nha Trang Ward was left buried under piles of debris and mud. For local residents, the struggle is far from over.

Empowered by honor, ethnic youth build brighter futures for their villages

For many young ethnic talents, national recognition has become a springboard to lasting impact.