Health Minister Dao Hong Lan issued a serious warning on World Population Day: Vietnam's total fertility rate (TFR) fell to just 1.91 children per woman in 2024 - the lowest level in history, dropping from 2.01 in 2022 and 1.96 in 2023.

As of 6pm on August 17, the fundraising campaign “65 Years of VN–Cuba Solidarity,” launched by VN Red Cross Society, had received over VND310.9 billion ($12.3 million) in support of the Cuban people, over 400% of the initial goal of VND65 billion.

Nearly 19,000 runners, both professional and amateur from Vietnam and abroad, had registered for the “My Vietnam 2025” marathon as of early August 17, with the number expected to surpass 20,000 by August 22.

The 2025 La Vang pilgrimage drew tens of thousands of Catholics praying for peace and blessings.

After his daughter made an offensive gesture at the A80 convoy, her father said she must face consequences but asked the school to give her a chance to reform.

Experts have found that a high number of severe traffic accidents involving passenger buses occur between 2.30 am and 5.30 am and have suggested a ban on buses operating during this time frame.

A couple in Ho Chi Minh City with a 43 cm height difference turns everyday moments into heartwarming comedy, showing love comes in all sizes.

Experts warn against consuming raw blood pudding and undercooked pork, which are causing severe and sometimes fatal bacterial infections in Vietnam.

Authorities arrested the mastermind behind a crypto fraud scheme that conned thousands through a fake token and investment website.

Ho Chi Minh City has officially tasked relevant agencies with preparing investments for two inter-provincial metro lines connecting the city with neighboring Binh Duong province, with a total estimated cost exceeding $3.8 billion.

Hanoi Transport Station JSC plans to add 1,000 buses to best meet public travel demand during the National Day holiday from August 30 to September 2.

Vietnam’s housing crisis is deepening fears of marriage and childbirth among the urban young.

After a 7-hour stakeout, police in Da Nang stormed two vehicles and arrested suspects in a massive drug ring, seizing nearly 300 kg of narcotics.

On August 19, Vietnam will inaugurate and break ground on 250 projects nationwide, including major highways, bridges, and a new airport.

A 26-year-old trafficker deceived job seekers into scam operations under brutal conditions.

Search teams in Ninh Binh deploy sniffer dogs after a man disappeared near a forest cave.

Two young tourists drowned while paddleboarding at a beach in Tien Hai Commune, An Giang Province, after their inflatable board overturned due to strong waves.

More than 500 young people of Hanoi participated in a central-level flag salute ceremony named “I Love My Fatherland,” organised by the Vietnam Youth Federation on August 16 at Van Xuan garden (Hang Dau post).

As many as 8,800 volunteers gathered at Hang Day Stadium in Hanoi on August 16, preparing to serve the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

Carrying the wounds of war, severely injured veterans being cared for at the Kim Bang Center for War Invalids in Ninh Binh live with chronic mental illness. Each day is a quiet, relentless battle.