Vietnam Railways (VNR) has unveiled a modern, multifunctional train on the Hanoi - Thai Nguyen route. Most notably, its command carriage can be transformed into a "mobile command center" during emergency situations.

A giant waterspout unexpectedly formed over the sea near Thong Nhat Commune in Quang Ninh Province on the morning of May 29 as heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms swept through the area.

The race to launch Vietnam’s largest-ever infrastructure project is accelerating, with the high-speed railway feasibility study now entering a decisive stage.

Released during Vesak 2026, a new book uses postage stamps and postal cards from more than 80 countries to retrace the life of Gautama Buddha.

Roya Haji is regarded by Cham Muslims as a festival of love and forgiveness, and remains one of the most important celebrations of the year.

A group of 11 fishermen survived a terrifying overnight ordeal in northern Vietnam after their fishing vessel was overwhelmed by large waves and sank at sea.

Police in Bac Ninh have charged 10 people linked to the illegal football streaming website “Bun Cha TV”, accused of broadcasting copyrighted sports content without authorization.

During the Raya Idil Adha celebrations, Cham Muslims gather for solemn prayers, exchange New Year greetings, and take part in important sacrificial rituals.

Two foreign suspects accused of carrying out a fatal shooting in Ho Chi Minh City allegedly mapped out an escape route in advance, but were captured after a 72-hour manhunt involving 1,000 police officers.

Under the scorching summer heat in central Vietnam, salt farmers in Hoa Loc commune of Thanh Hoa province continue working relentlessly across dazzling white salt fields, racing against the sun to harvest each precious grain.

Extreme heat topping 40 degrees Celsius in Nghe An has forced farmers to endure hours under blistering sun, with many choosing to work in the fields at night to avoid the punishing temperatures.

A fishing vessel carrying 11 people reportedly sank after being struck by strong waves off the coast of Hai Phong, leaving two people still missing as of Wednesday afternoon.

Former Food Safety Administration leaders Tran Viet Nga and Nguyen Thanh Phong received reduced prison sentences after an appellate court ruling in Hanoi.

Vietnamese police say the foreign suspects entered the country under orders from an overseas figure and spent days tracking their targets before opening fire.

Hanoi’s electricity system has recorded historic highs in both power capacity and electricity consumption during days of scorching heat, according to Hanoi Power Corporation (EVNHANOI).

A delegation from the HCMC Party Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization visited and extended greetings to representatives of the Muslim community and Cham Muslim residents on the occasion of Raya Idil Adha on May 25.

Ho Chi Minh City police this morning held a press briefing to announce developments in the investigation into a shooting involving two foreign suspects that left one person dead and another injured in downtown HCMC.

Driven by a deep love for their ethnic heritage, they have spent decades quietly and tirelessly preserving cultural traditions and passing them on through homes, villages, and communities for future generations.

A city of red rooftops, emerald lakes, tangled Old Quarter streets and endless streams of motorbikes, Hanoi has earned a place among the world’s most colourful cities in a new international study of visually captivating destinations.

A solemn procession carrying the infant Jade Buddha statue from An Quang Pagoda to Viet Nam Quoc Tu Pagoda in HCMC, followed by the traditional Buddha bathing ritual, marked one of the opening highlights of the Vesak celebration 2026.