Where to eat the best snails in Hanoi: Top 5 must-visit restaurants

Hanoi’s snail restaurants offer a variety of flavorful dishes, from boiled snails with dipping sauce to grilled seafood and stir-fried specialties. Check out these five must-visit spots.

MOET mulls decision on key training fields, plans new institutional network

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son has shared information about key training fields and disciplines aligned with the country’s development policies and orientations.

The 2-ton monolithic Kim Cuong guardian statues: VN's national Buddhist treasure

Vietnam’s Kim Cuong Guardian Statues at Doi Son Pagoda are monolithic Buddhist relics from the Ly Dynasty, symbolizing protection and artistic excellence. Learn about their history and significance.

Sales of electric vehicles soar in Vietnam

Within just three years, electric car sales in Vietnam have surged nearly twenty-fold, showing that people in the country are increasingly favoring eco-friendly means of transport.

Inside VN's endangered primate rescue center: A safe haven for rare wildlife

From daily health checkups to carefully curated diets, primates at Cuc Phuong National Park receive top-tier care. The red-shanked douc langur, a symbol of Vietnam’s rich biodiversity, remains one of the center’s most treasured species.

Exemption of luxury tax on gasoline, air conditioners proposed

Gasoline and air conditioners are both considered essential goods and, therefore, must not be subject to luxury tax.

HCM City’s beloved street food duo: The Fried Rice Cake Sisters

In a world of ever-changing food trends, two elderly sisters continue to serve the same beloved fried rice cakes their father once sold decades ago.

Vietnam becomes attractive destination for global semiconductor and AI industry

At an international conference on AI and semiconductors held in Hanoi in mid-March, experts affirmed Vietnam's crucial role in the global technology landscape.

6-year-old boy protected by pet all night, returns home safely

The mother of a boy who was rescued recently said that every time her son leaves home, his pet dog follows to protect him, though the dog had never been trained to do so. It became the boy's close friend.

Ta Ma Spring in Binh Dinh: A mesmerizing wild Ixora paradise

Ta Ma Stream in Binh Dinh transforms into a breathtaking wonderland as wild Ixora blossoms cover the landscape in brilliant hues of red, orange, and gold.

Ban on short-term apartment rentals applauded by residents, opposed by lessors

Conflicting reactions have emerged regarding the new regulation prohibiting the use of apartments without mixed-use designation for short-term tourism rentals in HCM City as investors in individual units anticipate possible decline in profit.

What can be done to increase pension amounts?

From July 1 onwards, workers will have an additional option to participate in supplementary pension insurance so that they can enjoy a higher pension when they reach retirement age.

SBV says commercial banks should not compete on deposit interest rates

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will always ensures liquidity for commercial banks, so there is no need for the banks to compete on deposit interest rates, SBV Deputy Governor Dao Minh Tu has said.

The setbacks facing film director Nguyen Quang Dung

Once known for high-revenue film projects, Nguyen Quang Dung now faces a setback as his two latest works have not fared that well.

Tragic end for cancer patients who rejected western medical treatment

A 31-year-old female doctor with cancer chose not to undergo surgery and instead sought healing through a macrobiotic diet. By the time she returned to the hospital, her condition was deemed incurable.

Korean boy band singer books 4-star hotel near favorite Vung Tau eatery

Arriving in Vung Tau, a Korean boyband member recently booked a hotel room with a sea view for VND9 million for two nights. The hotel was close to a local banh khot (mini savory pancake) stall that he had liked on previous visits.

Apple gears up for its biggest product launch ever

Apple is reportedly preparing for its most extensive and groundbreaking product launch in years, set to take place this fall.

Circular 29 ban's effect on extra teaching: teachers offer free exam lessons

To ensure education quality and prepare students for high school entrance exams, many schools in Hanoi have launched free exam review sessions following the ban cited in Circular 29 on extra paid teaching beyond school hours.

Parents donate VND50 million from late son, recipients moved to tears

After their only son passed away, N.V.T. and his wife brought gifts from their son’s company to donate to 50 poor patients undergoing treatment at the hospital. On the day of the donation, both the donors and recipients were teary-eyed.

Thailand’s largest meat producer plans IPO in Vietnam

Vietnam will become the CPF’s biggest growth driver for years to come, and the listing there will provide new financial resources and also build its recognition in Vietnam.

Hospital offers new surgery technique for patients with erectile dysfunction

Doctors recently implanted an artificial penile prosthesis, a three-piece device, into the body of a patient with erectile dysfunction. A button on the device can be pushed to produce an erection.

Thousands lose all Pi holdings as KYC deadline passes, price drops 8%

The long-awaited KYC deadline for Pi Network miners has left many users with zero Pi after failing verification. Even verified users are not in the clear, as they await further approval before being able to sell their assets.

Vietnam works to connect local ASEAN Heritage Parks for better protection

Vietnam is working to enhance the role and strengthen the connectivity of its national parks that are part of the ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHP) network.

Da Nang to host maiden food tour festival

The Food Tour Festival is a new product expected to enhance the city's culinary tourism offerings, promoting not only local and Vietnamese cuisine but also international gastronomy.

Ceremony held to commemorate 64 fallen naval officers, soldiers in Gac Ma battle

On March 14, 1988, engineering soldiers of the Vietnam People’s Navy stood resolutely on Gac Ma with a unwavering commitment to protecting the national flag amid the vast sea.