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Village midwives help end outdated birth customs in mountain areas.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

Vietnam’s post-market oversight fails when social media becomes the watchdog

Recent product scandals show how regulatory agencies are reacting after public outcry, not proactively protecting consumers.

Ho Chi Minh City launches first dedicated cycling lane on major boulevard

On October 14, construction began on Ho Chi Minh City’s first-ever dedicated bike lane along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard in An Khanh Ward, Thu Duc City.

Shark Binh admits wrongdoing, vows to compensate AntEx investors

At the Hanoi Police Department, Nguyen Hoa Binh, also known as Shark Binh, admitted to his violations and pledged to compensate investors who suffered financial losses related to the AntEx project.

Thai Nguyen underwater: What Vietnam must do before the next big storm

In the era of climate change, once-in-50-year floods may arrive every year. Thai Nguyen’s historic urban flooding is a powerful reminder that resilience is no longer optional. What must be done now to help cities withstand future disasters?

When fame turns toxic: Ngan 98 and the dark side of celebrity business

The arrest of Ngan 98 highlights a troubling trend of influencers exploiting followers for illicit gain.

Luong Bang Quang silent as police probe wife Ngan 98’s multimillion-dollar fraud

Police seized evidence from Ngan 98’s home and summoned Luong Bang Quang in a high-profile supplement fraud case.

Why Shark Binh was taken into custody

Authorities have confirmed that Nguyen Hoa Binh, also known as “Shark Binh,” along with accomplices, raised $4.5 million through the digital currency AntEx and used fraudulent methods to embezzle and divide the funds among themselves.

Vietnamese students inspired to rebuild after storm devastation

In just two months, four consecutive storms submerged rural areas in floodwaters. Yet amid the devastation, Vietnamese communities have risen again - stronger, united, and more compassionate.