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Woman marries paralyzed man, finding joy in their unique union

Despite her family's objections, a young woman from Phu Tho province insisted on marrying a man paralyzed from the waist down. Their marriage, though filled with difficulties, remains full of happiness.

Rising dengue fever cases led to several deaths across Vietnam

A surge in dengue fever cases across Vietnam has led to several fatalities, health officials warned.

Professor Vo Tong Xuan, renowned agricultural expert, passes away

Professor Vo Tong Xuan, a leading figure in Vietnam’s agricultural sector and an esteemed educator, passed away on August 19th, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and dedication to the country’s development.

Hanoi pushes for special mechanism to complete 400km of metro lines by 2035

Chairman Tran Sy Thanh of the Hanoi People’s Committee has called on the Prime Minister to implement special and breakthrough policies to fast-track the completion of more than 10 metro lines in the capital, stretching over 400 kilometers.

Mounted police showcase strength and skill in Ho Chi Minh City parade

On August 18th, Ho Chi Minh City residents were treated to a display of strength and skill as the Mounted Police Unit of the Mobile Police Command paraded through Le Loi Street, demonstrating complex equestrian maneuvers and combat techniques.

Origins and significance of Vu Lan Festival

According to Buddhist beliefs, the 15th day of the 7th lunar month, known as Vu Lan, is associated with the story of Maudgalyayana (Muc Kien Lien in Vietnamese) saving his mother from the realm of hungry ghosts.

Crowds thrill to Vietnam’s first cavalry procession in HCM City

Ho Chi Minh City witnessed a historic moment on the evening of August 17th as Vietnam’s Cavalry Unit made its first-ever public appearance.

French woman of VN descent finds birth parents in just 2 hours via social media

In just two hours after sharing a single photo on social media, a French woman of Vietnamese descent was able to reunite with her birth family, ending a 30-year separation.

Villagers in Phu Tho take turns guarding centuries-old lim trees in the forest

In the heart of Di Nau commune, Tam Nong district, Phu Tho province, over 300 ancient green lim trees stand as silent guardians of history, carefully protected by local villagers who regard these centuries-old giants as invaluable "treasures."

Foreign tourists astonished by joss paper burnings on Hanoi’s sidewalks

On the eve of the 7th lunar month's 15th day, Hanoi’s Old Quarter buzzed with families and businesses preparing offerings on the sidewalks, burning joss paper, and scattering rice and salt for good fortune.

Tightening food safety regulations on small-scale households proposed

Production and business conditions were not stringent enough for small-scale producers, who supply a significant amount of food and, if not properly managed, could lead to substantial risks of food poisoning and foodborne illnesses.

Teenage girl paralysed after inhaling fifteen funky balls

The 16-year-old patient from Vĩnh Phúc was admitted after feeling weakness in her upper limbs and paralysis in her lower limbs and was unable to walk after using 15 nitrous oxide balloons.

Teachers' wages must top administrative, non-productive salary scale system

The Politburo has concluded that teachers' salaries must be placed on the top of the salary scale system for the administrative and non-productive sector, with additional allowances tailored to the work's nature and regions.

Hanoi speeds up process to 'green' public transport

Hanoi has been taking moves to 'green' public transport, especially when people in the capital city show their increasing interest to means of transport like electric vehicles and metro lines.

Lang Son's cable car-harvested custard apples net farmers record $33 million

In a stunning display of innovation, farmers in Chi Lang, Lang Son province, are using cable cars to harvest custard apples from steep mountainsides, leading to an unprecedented revenue windfall of 800 billion VND ($33 million).

Vietnam to face early onset of cold weather starting September

Vietnam braces for a significant shift in weather patterns with early cold fronts and an uptick in storm activity beginning in September, signaling a potentially tumultuous end to the year.

Proposal for VND700 billion spend to solve railway bottlenecks

The Vietnam Railway Administration has proposed spending hundreds of billions dong from 2026-2031 to resolve railway bottlenecks, ensuring traffic safety and facilitating transportation.

Gov’t considers state-funded $1.2b credit package for social housing

The Government is considering implementation of a state-funded credit package worth VNĐ30 trillion (US$1.2 billion) for social housing to replace the current ineffective package.

Ministry to conduct wage survey at 3,400 enterprises

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) will conduct a wage survey at 3,400 enterprises with 6,800 labourers to serve as a foundation for the adjustment of the regional minimum wage in 2025.

First regional thoracic surgery centre to be set up in Vietnam

The first regional thoracic surgery centre will be established in Vietnam under a partnership between FV Hospital, a member of the Thomson Medical Group, and O2 Healthcare Group, a specialised lung centre in Singapore.