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Australian Senate President visits Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam

President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines visited the special national relic Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature Complex) in Hanoi on August 24 afternoon, as part of her ongoing official visit to Vietnam.

Transforming time: the inspiring ascent of Hanoi's watch hospital founder

Once a humble shoe shiner on the streets of Hanoi, Van Truong has emerged as a master watch repair expert, heading the renowned "Watch Hospital."

Crafting history in stone: Ninh Binh's remarkable three-story 'palace'

Nestled among the scenic landscapes of Ninh Binh, a province celebrated for its historical richness, stands a unique architectural marvel: a three-story home meticulously constructed from 1,000 cubic meters of stone over 14 years.

Australian columnist celebrates cha ca La Vong as a must-try Hanoi dish

Ben Groundwater, a noted columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald, extols Cha ca La Vong as an essential culinary delight in Hanoi.

Air tickets on holiday rise by 20 percent, but night flights are cheaper

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has recommended that passengers book flights with departures early in the morning or late at night to be able to buy cheaper tickets.

Minimum scores needed on 3 university exams are surprisingly high

The admission cutoff scores for COO-group exams (three compulsory subjects – literature, history and geography) set by universities are so high that a student with a 29 out of 30 score may fail the exams.

Three generations of musical excellence in Vietnam’s renowned family

Continuing the legacy of musician Truong Ngoc Ninh, his children and grandchildren, including musician Anh Quan, singer My Linh (daughter-in-law), and granddaughter My Anh, are making significant contributions to the Vietnamese music scene.

FPT plans major expansion in Japan with cloud and AI services

In an interview with Nikkei, Pham Minh Tuan, CEO of FPT Software, stated that FPT is exploring investment opportunities to expand its operations in Japan, focusing on providing cloud services and AI solutions to support digital transformation.

Hoi An hosts unique dance show amidst golden rice fields

For the first time, a contemporary dance performance was staged amidst the golden rice fields of Hoi An, Quang Nam, leaving visitors mesmerized by the scenic rural landscape and the immersive experience of the harvest season.

Vietnamese artist unveils 23 nude self-portraits in Hanoi exhibition

On August 25, Hanoi will host the opening of “Layers of Emotions”, a nude art exhibition by Vietnamese artist Sophie Trinh, featuring 23 self-portraits that she has meticulously crafted over the past six years.

Vietnam's new era: unified understanding and renewed commitment

As Vietnam approaches what is considered a new historical starting point, there is a pressing need for a unified understanding of this transformative era.

Unregulated fillers & botox lead to hundreds of cosmetic procedure mishaps

Despite numerous warnings, Ho Chi Minh City's hospitals continue to see between 200 to 500 cases of cosmetic procedure complications annually, largely due to unregulated beauty treatments at unauthorized spas.

Ho Chi Minh City’s major administrative overhaul to be finalized by 2025

Ho Chi Minh City is set to embark on a significant administrative restructuring, aiming to reorganize 80 wards by the end of 2024, with new boundaries becoming operational in 2025.

Vietnamese firm creates global waves in the animation industry

Sconnect, a Vietnamese company, has established itself as a significant player in the global animation industry with a diverse portfolio of 50,000 animation videos, translated into 20 languages and distributed worldwide.

Ho Chi Minh City woman makes a fortune with soothing ASMR content

In Ho Chi Minh City, a young woman has transformed her unique nightly routine into a thriving career by creating special ASMR sounds.

Adventure near Hanoi: paragliding, ziplining, and more

Celebrate this September 2nd with an array of exhilarating outdoor activities near Hanoi.

Scammers impersonate deliverymen to steal money from Vietnamese

Warning about the boom in cases where scammers impersonate deliverymen to trick people out of assets, the Authority of Information Security (AIS) has advised people to heighten vigilance and to not click on links sent by strangers.

Ho Chi Minh City seeks to reform land pricing amid real estate changes

In response to evolving real estate dynamics, Ho Chi Minh City is poised to adjust its land pricing framework.

Market ends positive week with slight gains

The stock market ended Friday with a slight rise, concluding a week in which the VN-Index saw gains in four of the five trading sessions, as foreign investors reduced their net selling activity.

Politburo examines Ho Chi Minh City development planning till 2050

The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Vietnam on August 23 gave opinions on the development planning of Ho Chi Minh City in the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050.