Motorbike plate ‘666.66’ sells for over $80,000 in Vietnam

Bidding war breaks out as Ho Chi Minh City license plate hits record at national auction

Bronze pangolin statue earns national treasure status in Vietnam

The Long Giao bronze pangolin statue, currently preserved and displayed at the Dong Nai Museum, has officially been recognized as a national treasure of Vietnam.

123,000 cars with zero ETC balance still clogging Vietnam’s expressways

VEC urges drivers to check ETC balances after rise in crashes and payment issues.

President Xi Jinping’s Vietnam visit set to mark new milestone in bilateral ties

Vietnam anticipates that the upcoming visit of Chinese President and General Secretary Xi Jinping will be a great success and serve as a new milestone in Vietnam-China relations.

SpaceX must open local company to bring Starlink to Vietnam

Pilot program will last five years with plans to invest USD 1.5 billion nationwide

Preschool teacher caught on video beating 20-month-old child in Quang Nam

A shocking video shows a teacher lifting a toddler by the leg and striking them repeatedly during naptime.

Vietnam reveals 12 gold ore zones in central region

Vietnam uncovers over 10 tons of gold and 16.5 tons of silver in major mineral survey

Politburo addresses restructuring plans and cadre policies

The Politburo has provided explanations and feedback on the Central Committee’s comments regarding the continued restructuring of the political system, administrative units, and two-level local government structures.

Lam Dong updates case of seven novice monks sexually abused in Da Lat

Three children returned home, four moved to legal temple after abuse scandal.

Tiktoker takes charity fraud claims to police in viral case

After four hours of police questioning, a social media figure stands by accusations that “baby Bap's mom” misused donations raised for her cancer-stricken child.

Woman dies after taking medication at pharmacy in Ha Tinh

After taking several pills for cold symptoms, a woman in Ha Tinh died on-site at the drugstore.

Can Tho breaks silence on delayed oncology hospital project

The Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee has provided updates on the Can Tho Oncology Hospital project - a billion-dollar construction that has remained idle for years.

Vietnam’s National Data Center to go live on August 19

The government directs urgent preparations for the center’s launch, highlighting a digital transformation milestone.

Vietnam pushes major energy projects to meet 2030 power goals

Power Development Plan VIII prioritizes eight key projects to stabilize Vietnam’s energy future through 2030.

Nonspecialist commune officers fear cuts after merger reorganization

Many nonspecialist commune officials worry that during commune mergers, they will face ruthless cuts while earning low allowances and missing out on severance benefits granted to specialist staff.

Tragic death from trusting ‘TikTok doctor’ promising a cure

Diagnosed with liver cancer, a Hanoi man was overwhelmed with worry and confusion. When his family found a "miracle healer" on TikTok, they hoped he’d live a few more years. However, the patient died after three weeks.

Large language models to become prime hacker targets

LLM (large language models) powering virtual assistants in daily life are expected to become prime hacker targets this year and beyond, Vietnam Cybersecurity JSC (VSEC) experts predict.

HCMC thrives yet birth rates sink as couples marry later, cost of living rises

Urban costs are putting pressure on young couples as many of them prioritize enjoyment and spending time and money on personal pleasures over having children.

Businesses advised to embrace agentic AI to boost competitiveness

As Agentic AI is reshaping industries worldwide, Vietnamese businesses need to adopt the technology to enhance their competitiveness and ensure sustainable economic growth, experts say.

How can provincial leaders select commune chiefs post-merger?

According to the draft of the amended Law on Local Government Organization, the grassroots level will not only take on the duties and powers of current commune-level authorities but also inherit those of district-level authorities.

Man proves love true by marrying wheelchair-bound bride

Defying societal expectations, a young man in Vietnam proves love knows no boundaries as he marries a woman with a disability in a heartfelt ceremony.

Uni graduate turns to growing 'billion-dollar' macadamia trees after job hunt

Graduating from the University of Physical Education and Sports but unable to find a job, Do Trong Hoc decided to grow “billion-dollar trees” in his hometown, earning VND500 million annually.

Meet the conductor redefining classical music with Vietnamese soul

From Shanghai to Hanoi, Dong Quang Vinh has made it his mission to bridge traditions and genres through his orchestras.

Three unusual Hai Phong dishes that scare at first, delight later

From stir-fried mollusks to boiled rats, Hai Phong’s culinary oddities leave a lasting impression on adventurous food lovers.