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Nghe An couple saves 50 lives on the brink of death over 20 years

For more than 20 years making a living on the Lam river, Dau Thi Phuc 43, from Truong Vinh ward, Nghe An province, and her husband, Hoang Van Manh, 44, rush out to search whenever they hear a cry for help.

Fried eggs with herbal Vietnamese leaf surprise African tasters

After taking a bite, one local villager in Angola described the raw Paederia leaf as slightly bitter - but said that when cooked into a Vietnamese-style omelet, it was absolutely delicious.

Vietnam launches $20B infrastructure loan program with 21-bank alliance

Vietnam has officially launched a preferential credit program aimed at financing key infrastructure projects in power, transport, and strategic technologies, with participation from 21 commercial banks.

Vietnam positions data as new ‘oil’ to drive national growth

With its National Data Center, Vietnam is sending a clear message: data is no longer for storage - it's for transformation.

Apartment blocks shouldn’t ban EVs, says Ministry of Construction

After an apartment complex banned EVs, Vietnam’s construction ministry urges new regulations for charging safety.

Ho Chi Minh City invests $18 million to upgrade downtown sidewalks

Crews are working around the clock to upgrade sidewalks on 91 streets across HCMC, aiming for a safer and more beautiful city.

10 exciting upgrades rumored for iPhone 18 Pro Max

iPhone 18 Pro Max may feature a variable aperture camera, 2TB storage, and Apple’s first in-house 5G modem.

The ‘grass market’ of An Giang: Selling what others throw away

A unique market in Vietnam’s An Giang province has sold nothing but grass for decades - yet it sustains the lives of many families.

Miss Venezuela wins Miss Charm, Vietnam's Mai Ngo in Top 12

Anna Blanco of Venezuela is crowned Miss Charm 2025 after an emotional answer on empathy and compassion, with Mai Ngo of Vietnam finishing in the Top 12.

Digital transformation puzzles billion-dollar wood firms in Vietnam

Despite high revenues, many Vietnamese wood manufacturers admit to confusion and setbacks when embracing digital transformation.

HCM City's 70-year-old sock filter coffee stall keeps brewing memories

A small corner of Phung Hung Market hides one of HCM City's oldest coffee stories, where beans are still “stewed” the old-fashioned way.

Vietnam urged to adopt flexible approach to children using social media

As Australia bans under-16s from social media, experts urge Vietnam to choose a more balanced, managed approach rather than outright restrictions.

Vietnam’s first: Father donates kidney to son after brain death

In a rare and unprecedented transplant at Viet Duc Hospital, a third-year university student suffering from chronic kidney failure has received a life-saving kidney from his brain-dead father.

Rare red-core wood fetches $120/kg, sparks forest rush in central Vietnam

The soaring value of a once-overlooked timber has locals swarming forests, prompting urgent forest protection measures.

Vietnam mandates nationwide E10 fuel from June 2026

Vietnam will officially mandate the use of E10 fuel across the country starting June 1, 2026, replacing all conventional unleaded gasoline.

Nearly 600,000 bank accounts flagged for suspicious activity in Vietnam

Authorities have identified nearly 600,000 payment accounts and e-wallets suspected of fraud or legal violations in 2025.

Vietnam picks representative for Startup World Cup 2026

Vietnamese biotech startup Growlab has been crowned the winner of the National Innovative Startup Talent Search 2025 and will represent the country at the 2026 Startup World Cup in the United States.

Vietnam sets sights on 3–4 strategic tech unicorns by 2030

Vietnam is aiming to cultivate three to four new strategic tech unicorns by 2030, with a sharp focus on AI, semiconductors, and green technology.

Vietnam’s capital market eyes breakthrough with three key pillars in 2026

Policy reform and technological innovation aim to attract institutional funds and elevate Vietnam's market status.

Bac Ninh orange season attracts visitors for fruit picking and photo ops

Tourists flock to Bac Ninh’s orange orchards during the harvest season, just over 100km from Hanoi.