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Vietnam achieves first penis transplant using brain-dead donor organ

A 43-year-old man has become the first recipient of a penis transplant from a brain-dead donor in Vietnam, opening a new chapter in the country's organ transplant program.

Vietnam announces five-day National Day holiday for 2026

Vietnam has finalized its 2026 National Day holiday schedule, giving public employees a continuous five-day break through a combination of public holidays and weekend days.

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia children’s festival strengthens friendship

The eighth Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia Children’s Festival, themed "Circle of Friendship," opened in Ho Chi Minh City on July 28, bringing together 120 delegates from the three neighbouring countries.

Fishing boat sinks en route to Truong Sa Lon, three missing

A fishing boat from Quang Ngai province sank after encountering a severe squall in waters near Truong Sa (Spratly Islands), with 33 of the 36 fishermen on board rescued and three still missing.

Six Filipinos arrested over card-game scams targeting foreign tourists in HCMC

Ho Chi Minh City police have charged and detained six Philippine nationals accused of staging rigged card games to defraud foreign tourists.

Valuables found in bag left by foreign tourist on Vietnamese train

Vietnamese railway staff recovered a bag left by a foreign passenger on train SE7, finding cash and valuables worth about VND65 million inside.

Vietnam's unique cattle market seals deals with a splash of paint

U Market in Nghe An Province comes alive before dawn as traders converge to buy and sell hundreds of buffaloes and cattle, with every completed deal marked by a painted symbol.

Seven killed, including three children, in deadly Vietnam bus fire

A routine overnight journey ended in tragedy when a sleeper bus burst into flames on National Highway 1 in Dong Nai.

Ancient rice planting festival thrives on Vietnam's Ha Nam Island

Residents of Ha Nam Island in Quang Ninh Province continue to celebrate their traditional rice planting festival each year, honoring the ancestors who reclaimed the island while praying for a prosperous harvest.

A martyr, two Heroic Mothers and a family's 60-year search

A remarkable family story from Ha Tinh highlights love, sacrifice and an enduring search for a fallen soldier whose memory lives on through two Vietnamese Heroic Mothers.

Vietnam accelerates next-generation DNA testing for fallen soldiers

Vietnam is moving to accelerate the use of next-generation DNA technology to identify the remains of fallen soldiers, offering new hope to families who have waited decades for answers.

Landslide scars emerge across Lai Chau hills after historic floods

Historic flooding has left deep landslide scars across the hills of Lai Chau Province, where homes were destroyed, lives were lost and authorities warn more heavy rain is on the way.

Vietnam considers fee waivers for families with two daughters

Vietnam's Ministry of Health has proposed tuition waivers and other incentives for families with two daughters as part of efforts to address the country's persistent gender imbalance at birth.

Over 1,300 artworks highlight journeys of autistic children

More than 1,300 artworks created by autistic children and other children with special educational needs are on display at an art event in Hanoi, celebrating creativity, self-expression and inclusion.

Dao community in Quang Ninh carves its own path out of poverty

Better roads have done more than improve transport in Quang Ninh's remote Dao villages - they have helped spark a shift from dependence on state support to self-reliance, entrepreneurship and community-led development.

Hanoi plans sidewalk and street leasing pilot for night economy

Hanoi is preparing to pilot a new policy allowing the temporary commercial use of portions of sidewalks and roadsides in selected districts as part of efforts to expand the capital’s urban and night-time economy.

Ho Chi Minh City receives 33 Vietnamese deported from the US

Ho Chi Minh City Police, in coordination with relevant agencies, have received 33 Vietnamese citizens deported from the United States.

Man survives 72 hours lost in Vietnam forest with loyal dog by his side

A 58-year-old man from northern Vietnam has been found alive after surviving more than three days lost in a remote forest, where he wandered through rugged mountains with only his longtime pet dog beside him.

100+ projects to reshape Ho Chi Minh City ahead of 50-year milestone

HCM City is stepping up development of technical and social infrastructure, with more than 100 projects slated for launch and completion as it prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of Saigon–Gia Dinh being renamed after President Ho Chi Minh.

Da Nang gains ground as a global digital nomad hotspot

The central Vietnamese city of Da Nang is rapidly emerging as a preferred base for digital nomads worldwide, increasingly rivalling established destinations such as Chiang Mai and Bali.