Regardless of profit or loss, every day a lottery ticket seller in HCM City reserves some money to buy food to ‘treat’ the birds as a way to find joy and ease his loneliness.

Many Vietnamese companies are no longer just doing assembly and outsourcing, but are developing valuable products with Vietnamese brands, leaving footprints on the world’s technology map.

Family members scattered apart for decades attended a reunion, with many speaking different languages - English, Chinese, or Vietnamese - but they were able to understand each other because they had similar questions about their biological parents.

Vietnam experienced a 300% surge in Indian tourist arrivals in 2024 compared to pre-COVID-19 levels.

Severe drought conditions have caused the Red River’s water level to drop significantly, revealing the base of the Van Lang Bridge, a vital link between Hanoi and Phu Tho.

Lunar New Year (Tet) travel plans are being bolstered by Vietnamese airlines, with seven additional planes and hundreds of thousands of seats added to meet peak-season demand.

At the appellate hearing, new mitigating circumstances - additional damage remediation - led the prosecutor to recommend sentence reductions for former Vietnam Register directors Tran Ky Hinh (by 2–3 years) and Dang Viet Ha (by 1–2 years).

The Vietnamese government has launched a comprehensive plan to eliminate institutional barriers and foster science, technology, and innovation, embracing risks and promoting venture investments.

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin is set to visit Vietnam from January 14 to 15, 2025, following an invitation from Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Prime Ministers Pham Minh Chinh and Sonexay Siphandone led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Laos-Vietnam Friendship Park, symbolizing decades of close ties between the two nations.

Ho Chi Minh City inspected over 15,700 food establishments in 2024, identifying safety violations in bottled water, ice, and seafood, but enforcement remains a challenge due to limited resources.

As part of its Lunar New Year (Tet) celebrations, Danang will feature snake mascots crafted by Dinh Van Tam, a Quang Tri artisan famed for his intricate zodiac designs.

In celebration of Lunar New Year, Hoi An will temporarily suspend ticket sales for its ancient town and craft villages while hosting cultural events and festive activities.

High logistics costs remain a hurdle for Vietnam’s economy, but advanced solutions such as automated sorting hubs are paving the way for a more efficient future.

Riding the trend of collecting Baby Three dolls popular among youth, many people are earning millions of Vietnamese dong each day by offering services to fix the dolls' squint eyes.

Prostitution in Vietnam is taking increasingly covert forms, hidden behind sponsorship contracts and tourism packages, presenting a growing challenge for authorities.

Jason Quang Vinh Pendant, a French-Vietnamese footballer, is nearing naturalization and is expected to join the Vietnamese national team ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Ho Chi Minh City’s traffic police have reported notable improvements in compliance with traffic laws following the implementation of Decree 168, with increased fines and reduced violations.

Vietnam is evaluating potential BRICS membership to ensure compatibility with its foreign policy goals and national capacities, according to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson.

President Luong Cuong and his spouse will lead traditional Lunar New Year activities with overseas Vietnamese as part of the Homeland Spring 2025 celebration.