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From Hanoi to Korea: a young woman’s thrilling hunt for plush toys

Behind each plush toy collected by a young Hanoi woman lies a memorable story. They are not just material possessions but an endless source of inspiration.

Quitting high-paying job, woman leaves Hanoi to live in rural hometown

In late 2023, when Pham Thu Huong had a good job with a stable income at the age of 24 in Hanoi, she left to find a place in her rural hometown to settle down.

Vietnam’s largest reclining Buddha rests in a 300-year-old Khmer pagoda

Som Rong Pagoda in Soc Trang blends spiritual serenity with Khmer architecture and a record-breaking Buddha statue.

Four restructured banks show signs of recovery after years under special control

GPBank, MBV, Vikki Bank, and VCBNeo are undergoing digital transformation with support from major banks.

Traditional games of Vietnam’s Thai ethnic group shine with cultural depth

With 1.89% of Vietnam’s population, the Thai bring unique vibrancy through their folk games.

9X artists honor Heroic Vietnamese Mothers with powerful portraits

A moving project captures the natural dignity and history in the faces of Vietnam’s unsung heroes.

Vietnamese students share how they scored perfect 1,600 on the SAT

These top scorers share their approach to reading, math, and staying motivated through setbacks.

AISVN chairwoman arrested over multimillion-dollar school debt scheme

Nguyen Thi Ut Em faces charges as her school fails to return parent loans totaling over 3,200 billion VND.

General Secretary To Lam embarks on state visits to four strategic partners

Vietnam’s top leader will visit Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Russia during a key diplomatic tour.

Flying fish becomes a prized catch in Vietnam’s central cuisine

Beloved for its sweet meat and dramatic glides, flying fish stars in central Vietnamese dishes.

Vietnam now builds most Apple devices sold in US, excluding iPhones

This revelation came from Apple CEO Tim Cook during a call with analysts discussing the company’s first-quarter earnings results.

Hai Duong seller punished for map violation on clothing

A trader in Hai Duong has been fined for selling T-shirts featuring a map of Vietnam that omits the country’s sovereign territories of Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.

Senegal honors 40 years of Vovinam with presidential support

Senegal's Minister of Youth and Culture is a Vovinam practitioner, marking the art’s growing global impact.

Wild fruit once ignored now delights southern Vietnam’s food lovers

Chum ruot, once given away for free, is now in hot demand thanks to its tangy flavor and culinary versatility.

Vietnam begins Vesak 2025 with sacred relic procession

Hundreds of monks and Buddhist followers gathered early to receive the sacred relic of the Buddha, which was ceremoniously transferred to the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in HCM City (Binh Chanh District).

Vesak 2025 to raise giant Buddhist flag in Ho Chi Minh City

The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 will feature several landmark events, including the inaugural exhibition of 87 national Buddhist treasures and a grand Buddhist flag-raising ceremony with a 500m² flag.

Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc’s heart relic veneration postponed

The organizing committee of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 has announced the postponement of the veneration and enshrinement of the sacred heart relic of Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc on May 3.

Vietnam’s Gulf of Tonkin baseline declaration cements maritime jurisdiction

Vietnam has submitted its baseline system for the Gulf of Tonkin to the UN, reinforcing its maritime sovereignty under international law.

Unlocking Saigon River’s full potential: Boulevards, metros, and smart growth

Experts call for strategic planning to transform the Saigon River into a vital urban and cultural hub.

Four multi-trillion VND projects under Central Steering Committee watch

The Vicem Operations Center, Hoi Xuan Hydropower, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters, and Subproject 2 (Lim - Pha Lai) are all large-scale investments worth several trillion dong but have been prolonged for years with little progress.