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HCM City seeks solutions to return to bicycle-friendly era

Creating favourable conditions will motivate residents to use bicycles instead of personal motor vehicles, helping to change travel habits in the city.

Hanoi braces for typhoon Ragasa, mayor advises residents to stay home

With super typhoon Ragasa closing in, Hanoi officials urge people to avoid travel and prepare for severe weather over the next 48 hours.

Storm Ragasa forces universities to delay graduations and cancel ceremonies

Several universities in northern Vietnam have been forced to postpone graduation ceremonies and cancel new school year celebrations as super typhoon Ragasa approaches.

Ninh Binh bonsai trees fetch record prices after decades of care

Vi Khe village artisans are selling centuries-old trees for hundreds of thousands of dollars, built from a legacy of patience and passion.

Da Nang opens $590,000 cultural center to preserve Co Tu heritage

The newly inaugurated Ta Lang - Gian Bi Community Cultural and Tourism Center in Hai Van ward is both a cultural preservation site for the Co Tu people and an emerging destination for visitors to explore Da Nang’s ethnic heritage.

Tet train tickets hit record-high prices, yet first customer books 10 tickets

The first customer for Tet tickets arrived at Saigon Station at 2 am to book 10 tickets to ensure a safe journey home to celebrate Tet, which falls in mid-February next year.

Vietnam cancels dozens of flights due to Super Typhoon Ragasa

Super Typhoon Ragasa has forced airlines across Vietnam to cancel or reschedule dozens of flights to protect passengers and crew.

Ho Chi Minh City invests in first dedicated bike corridor

Ho Chi Minh City will build a nearly 6 km dedicated bike lane on Mai Chi Tho Boulevard starting October 2025.

Hanoi plans $190 million riverside park along To Lich River

Hanoi is planning a major riverside park along To Lich River, spanning 12 wards and costing over VND 4,600 billion, as part of the city's urban renewal strategy.

Hue mandates camera surveillance for bars and nightlife venues

All bars, beer clubs, and pubs in Hue City must install security cameras linked to the city’s smart monitoring center, under new government regulations.

Ragasa becomes strongest typhoon ever recorded in East Sea

Vice Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep has confirmed that typhoon Ragasa, now designated as storm No. 9, has reached level 17 intensity, making it the strongest typhoon ever recorded in the East Sea.

Hanoi’s To Lich River park project revives hopes for a greener capital

The long-polluted To Lich River may soon transform into a green oasis as Hanoi prepares to launch a riverside park project.

Exclusive mooncake shop in Ho Chi Minh City sparks long lines

With no agents or online sales, this bakery forces customers to line up early to get their hands on limited-edition Mid-Autumn mooncakes.

Hanoi tests biometric metro entry to improve passenger experience

Passengers on Hanoi’s Cat Linh - Ha Dong metro can now use chip IDs, Visa cards, and the metro app to board trains.

Traffic police to rely on image evidence to handle violations from 2026

From 2026, traffic police will only handle violations if image or video evidence is available, a move to enhance transparency in law enforcement.

Vietnam to celebrate lifelong learning week in October

Vietnam will organise a lifelong learning week from October 1 to 7, with opening ceremonies set to take place simultaneously nationwide.

Vietnam launches national hotline 111 to combat human trafficking

The national telephone hotline for the prevention of human trafficking (111) was inaugurated on September 19 by the Ministry of Health in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Vietnam.

Meet the 72-year-old gym-goer who lifts heavy and lives with passion

While many her age choose tai chi or dance, Ma Thi Bac, 72, heads to the gym daily, lifting 10kg weights with the finesse of a professional athlete.

Understanding Islam through a visit to Hanoi’s Al-Noor Mosque

Vietnam’s only mosque in the North welcomes non-Muslim visitors, offering insight into Islamic culture and peaceful interfaith exchange.

Seven decades of a revolution in reproductive thinking in Vietnam

Holding a family photo album, Do Thi May from Yen Lang (Hai Phong), 90, flipped through each picture.