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From home-cooked meal, Cham woman builds ‘Malaysia Street’ in HCMC

From a simple headscarf and hospitable meals, a Cham woman laid the foundation for "Malaysia Street" in HCMC, a place that serves the Muslim community and attracts a large number of international tourists.

Top 10 Vietnamese Outstanding Young Faces of 2025 announced

The lists of Vietnamese Outstanding Young Faces and Promising Young Faces of 2025 have been officially unveiled.

International Francophonie Day celebrated in Hanoi

A ceremony marking the International Francophonie Day took place at Van Lake within Hanoi’s Temple of Literature complex on March 20 evening.

Ho Chi Minh City provides care for more than 1.5 million elderly residents

Ho Chi Minh City’s growing and rapidly ageing population is placing increasing pressure on improving quality of life and healthcare services for older residents.

Over 18,000 films pirated on high-traffic online platform

A platform known as “Ro phim” is committing serious copyright violations in Vietnam, recording more than 103.3 million visits and illegally distributing 18,077 film titles, according to experts.

Vietnam prepares for aged society in 2036 with ‘silver economy’ policies

Population aging is no longer seen as a social welfare burden, but as a potential new economic space. HCMC is positioning the development of a silver economy ecosystem as a strategy to maintain competitiveness and create new growth drivers.

A love that stayed after tragedy reshaped a young man’s life

A young woman in Hue chose love over fear, standing by her partner after a life-altering accident that changed everything.

When the “silver of the sea” fills fishermen’s nets

Coastal communities in Ha Tinh are thriving as boats return with heavy loads of herring, creating jobs and steady income.

Hoi An, Da Nang Int’l Airport named among world’s best

Hoi An has been named among “The 51 most beautiful places in the world” by British magazine Time Out, while Da Nang International Airport has, for the third consecutive year, secured a place in the world’s Top 100 airports by Skytrax.

Vietnam has potential for integrated urban development

Industry insiders said the country’s urbanisation processes are being reshaped, with focus shifting from simple expansion to integrated urban development linked by modern infrastructure and higher value creation.

Politburo resolution charts Hanoi’s development in a new era

Party General Secretary To Lam on March 17 signed Resolution No. 02-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo on building and developing Hanoi in the new era, setting out long-term strategic orientations and development targets for the capital.

VN advances people-centred policies to turn happiness into measurable outcomes

Vietnam climbed to the 46th place in the World Happiness Report 2025, its highest position since the ranking was introduced in 2012.

Noi Bai jumps to 71st in world’s top 100 airports: Skytrax

Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi has made an impressive leap to 71st place on the list of the world’s 100 best airports, as announced by Skytrax in its 2026 global airport rankings.

Young woman brings joy to elderly through free English classes

More than just lessons, a young woman from Phu Tho has spent seven years creating a space filled with joy and meaning for elderly learners in their 70s and 80s through free English classes in Hanoi.

ACV appoints acting chairman after arrest of Vu The Phiet

Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has appointed Le Van Khien as acting chairman of its board of directors and legal representative, effective March 17, replacing Vu The Phiet following his arrest.

Belgium helps Vietnam clean up dioxin-contaminated land

Vietnam and Belgium are teaming up in a new push to undo some of the nightmare damage from the Vietnam War after the Southeast Asian nation gave the green light to a major cleanup project targeting land poisoned by Agent Orange (AO).

83 charged in “Mr Pips” fraud case

Hanoi police on March 18 initiated criminal proceedings against 83 defendants linked to a major asset fraud ring led by Pho Duc Nam, widely known as “Mr Pips”.

VN to launch nationwide campaign to promote energy saving for Earth Hour 2026

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will launch a nationwide campaign promoting energy conservation and green lifestyles in response to Earth Hour 2026, with a launching ceremony scheduled for March 21 in Hanoi.

Work starts on more inter-level boarding schools in border communes

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) teamed up with Vietnam Television, VNPT, Viettel, and 17 cities and provinces to kick off construction of combined primary and secondary boarding schools in land border communes this morning.

Shark Binh accused of laundering funds in major fraud case

Investigators allege that Nguyen Hoa Binh helped conceal illicit funds tied to a large-scale fraud ring led by Pho Duc Nam.