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The family that helped shape a borderland community

In the remote highlands of Muong Long in Nghe An Province, the Va clan of the Hmong community has long been recognized as a model of revolutionary commitment, community leadership and intergenerational service.

Hanoi completes land clearance for six Red River bridge projects

Hanoi has completed land clearance for six bridge projects crossing the Red River, while the Tran Hung Dao Bridge project is undergoing its final procedures before full site handover.

Korean tourists jailed after ketamine found hidden at Tan Son Nhat Airport

Three South Korean tourists were sentenced to 20 years in prison after ketamine was discovered during security screening at Tan Son Nhat Airport.

Historic stone bridge in Hai Phong damaged by theft

Police in Hai Phong are investigating the theft of four stone slabs from the historic Dong Trang bridge, a structure dating back more than 100 years.

How police uncovered large-scale gun manufacturing operations across Vietnam

Recent crackdowns on military-grade weapons trafficking networks have revealed a sophisticated system operating behind the scenes, involving the production, assembly and distribution of firearms and ammunition through covert manufacturing facilities.

How a simple vocational course is empowering women in Ta Xua

In the cloud-covered mountains of Ta Xua, a simple training course is opening new doors for women seeking to strengthen their livelihoods through tourism.

Mother leads visually impaired daughter down the aisle, moving guests to tears

Overcoming the hardships fate placed before them, visually impaired couple Kim Yen and Hoang Khanh have a beautiful love story, celebrated with a heartfelt wedding in Nghe An.

Hanoi woman shocked by in-laws' question on first family visit

Standing at just 1m53, Doan Thao My faced an amusing misunderstanding when visiting her 1m91 boyfriend’s towering family. Now happily married, the couple's stark height gap continues to serve as a joyful spark in their daily lives.

Hoan Kiem area to become Hanoi's first low-emission zone

Hanoi will pilot its first low-emission zone around Hoan Kiem Lake from July 1, with a roadmap to expand restrictions across Ring Road 1 by 2030.

Passengers moved by captain’s final announcement on Vietnam Airlines flight

Passengers on a Vietnam Airlines flight received an unexpected and emotional farewell from a captain ending a remarkable 45-year career.

Memories of Tet Offensive 1968 remain vivid for intelligence chief

Nearly six decades after the Tet Offensive, former H63 intelligence chief Nguyen Van Tau still remembers every moment of the campaign and the comrades who never returned.

Vietnam raises fines for dog owners who fail to muzzle pets in public

Dog owners who fail to muzzle their pets or properly restrain them in public places could face fines of up to VND 2 million ($77) under a new government decree on veterinary administrative violations.

Scientists and military join forces to locate fallen soldiers from 1968 battle

Military and scientific teams have begun a four-day survey at Le Thi Rieng Park to investigate suspected mass graves linked to the 1968 Tet Offensive.

Emotional tribute held at Le Thi Rieng Park as search for war dead continues

Emotions ran high at Le Thi Rieng Park as former soldiers remembered comrades whose remains have yet to be recovered.

Hanoi considers converting old apartment land into public space

Redeveloping aging apartment blocks remains one of Hanoi’s toughest urban challenges, prompting officials to propose new planning mechanisms.

President approves gifts for over 1.5 million revolutionary contributors

Vietnam will provide gifts worth VND300,000 and VND600,000 to eligible beneficiaries in recognition of their contributions to the nation.

Vietnam issues new rules governing executions by lethal injection

Vietnam has issued a new decree detailing procedures, personnel responsibilities and operational requirements for carrying out death sentences by lethal injection.

95-year-old Nghe An elder eats 5 meals a day, weaves crafts

The 95-year-old man still remembers everyone in the neighborhood, goes to the market by himself, cooks his own meals and weaves baskets every day.

18 Vietnamese war martyrs repatriated from Cambodia laid to rest in Gia Lai

After days of recovery efforts in Cambodia, the remains of 18 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died during different periods of war have been returned to their homeland in an emotional homecoming.

Inside Le Thi Rieng Park, site of suspected mass grave holding 900 martyrs

Authorities are preparing to excavate areas inside Le Thi Rieng Park following evidence suggesting the existence of mass graves containing hundreds of fallen soldiers.