U17 Vietnam eyes World Cup spot with key matches against Australia and UAE

A good result in the opening and final group-stage matches at the AFC U17 Asian Cup could send Vietnam to the 2025 World Cup in Qatar.

Eighty-two-year-old Vietnamese man travels across country with family

On February 3, 2025, or the sixth day of the new lunar year, Pham Ngoc Van, 82, returned to his home in Sa Dec in DongThap province after a 10-day journey from HCM City in the south to Cao Bang in the north with his youngest daughter's family.

Vietnam and Russia prepare for General Secretary To Lam’s Moscow visit this May

Officials from both countries are finalizing plans for General Secretary To Lam’s visit to Russia, including his attendance at the 80th Victory Day celebration.

Million-dollar hotels lie abandoned for years in Ha Long tourism center

In the heart of Ha Long City, once-bustling hotels valued in the millions now sit vacant, deteriorating amid shifting business and tourism dynamics.

Party Chief To Lam leads delegation to honor late Lao leader Khamtay Siphandone

General Secretary To Lam leads a high-level delegation to Laos as Vietnam honors the life and legacy of General Khamtay Siphandone.

111 condotel, officetel projects flagged for legal violations in Vietnam

A government inspection has revealed widespread procedural lapses in projects appraised by the Ministry of Construction despite lacking legal clarity.

HCMC’s roadside parking program posts $90,000 loss due to accounting issues

City officials say misreported figures by the Youth Volunteer Company may have led to the unexpected shortfall.

Characteristics and positions of 18 cities/provinces in the north

Among the 52 provinces and cities slated for merger, there are 18 in the North, 15 in the Central region, and 19 in the South, with differences in natural area, population size, and cultural history.

Watching video of martyr's message from afar, people moved to tears

A clip featuring a message from afar by martyr Tang Ba Hung to his wife and children, painstakingly created by a group of young people using only his photos and voice data, has moved viewers to tears.

Sixth grader from Ha Tinh scores 8.0 on IELTS on first attempt

In his very first attempt, Nguyen Le Bao Chung, 12, from Ha Tinh province, scored 8.0 on the IELTS, with an impressive 8.5 in Speaking.

Elderly woman in HCM City sells oddly-named cakes in HCM City 'for fun'

Selling a dish with an unusual name, an 80-year-old woman has captivated food lovers who must either pre-order or patiently wait to enjoy it.

The woman who devoted 45 years to telling stories through fabric

Tran Thanh Thuc’s solo exhibition transforms discarded cloth into powerful stories of memory, homeland, and love.

Tien Giang wine company investigated after fatal poisoning linked to liquor

Officials confirm the wine consumed was produced in Tien Giang; testing is underway as more victims recover.

Vietnamese street food shines in Australia with a sidewalk-style banh mi shop

In Newcastle, two Vietnamese-Australian brothers have recreated the charm of Vietnam’s vibrant street food scene - plastic stools, murals, and all - serving authentic banh mi that wins over locals and tourists alike.

Student sets new record in Vietnam’s national aptitude test

The VNU exam sees a new high scorer as competition intensifies for top university spots.

Malaysian referees to officiate Hanoi FC vs Thanh Hoa in key V-League clash

Two FIFA-level referees will take charge of the Round 17 matchup between top-four contenders.

Decomposed headless male body found on Phu Yen beach

Residents in Phu Yen Province have discovered a severely decomposed male body - missing its head, feet, and one arm - washed up on the coast of Phu Lac Hamlet, Hoa Hiep Nam Ward, Dong Hoa Town.

Tiny brewery, giant returns: Ha Long Beer leads Vietnam’s beverage stocks

A small Quang Ninh brewery is beating industry giants with high returns and generous dividends.

Ministry of Health investigates assault on female doctor in Gia Lai

After a physician was attacked by a patient’s relative, authorities are taking steps to enhance security and ensure accountability.

Toll hike planned for HCMC – Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway

Vietnam Expressway Corporation proposes raising tolls by 7% to meet project cost recovery and business goals.

Vietnam's science ministry pledges 5% contribution to national economic growth

With a new organizational model, the Ministry of Science and Technology commits to driving half of the country’s annual GDP growth.

iPhone 17 Air sacrifices cameras, speakers, and SIM slot for slim form

Apple’s sleekest iPhone yet is coming - but in its pursuit of thinness, the iPhone 17 Air makes some major compromises.

Vietnam marks 50 years of reunification with national ceremony in HCM City

From a sunrise commemoration and parades to fireworks and cultural tributes, the city prepares for a historic celebration on April 30.

Vietnam aims to open four key North–South expressway sections by April 30

With the April holiday approaching, the Ministry of Construction pushes to open main routes of four major expressway projects.

Ex-An Giang chairman imprisoned in major sand mining corruption trial

Nguyen Thanh Binh was convicted for abusing his position after accepting bribes to facilitate illegal sand mining by Trung Hau 68 Company.