Vietnamese beef favorites dominate Asia’s culinary rankings

Vietnam’s iconic beef dishes, including bo nhung giam (vinegar-dipped beef hotpot), bo luc lac (shaking beef), and bo ne (sizzling beef), have been highly praised by the renowned culinary platform Taste Atlas.

20 teachers save their pension funds to buy books for students

For the last 12 years, a free class has been run by 20 retired teachers who take turns teaching, driven by their compassion and the desire to help the poor and disadvantaged.

Russia to debut Rubezh-ME missile system at Vietnam Defense Expo

The Vietnam Defense Expo will highlight innovations from global defense leaders, with Russia unveiling the Rubezh-ME system and Boeing presenting the MH-139 Grey Wolf.

Schools refuse to enroll students based on students’ high school transcripts

University admission based on students’ high school learning records are not being used by Sai Gon University and the HCM City University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Some schools have reduced the proportion of students admitted under the method.

Enterprises need more workers for year-end production season

The labor market is heating up as enterprises are rushing to recruit more workers to gear up for production and business before Tet.

Why do banks want to relocate their headquarters?

At the extraordinary shareholders’ meeting of LPBank held several days ago, shareholders approved the board of directors’ proposal on the relocation of the bank headquarters. Eximbank will also consider a similar proposal at its shareholders meeting.

Parents criticized for using child in car trunk as birthday gift in viral video

A birthday surprise featuring a child hidden in a car trunk went viral on TikTok, drawing mixed reactions and raising concerns over the emotional impact on the child.

Female worker adopts worm as pet loved by the whole company

While many people raise dogs or cats as pets, Nguyen Thi Anh, 38, a garment worker in Ha Nam, has chosen a worm as her companion.

Apartments priced VND3 billion or lower 'disappear' in Hanoi

Apartments with prices below VND50 million per sq m can no longer be found in Hanoi. Buying an apartment with two bedrooms for around VND3 billion is impossible.

Korean artists dine at sidewalk stall, surprised by low prices

Enjoying Vietnamese traditional dishes on street pavements, four South Korean travelers were pleasantly surprised by the delicious flavors and affordable prices.

Street crime in HCM City declines as police crackdown on offenses

With a focus on high-risk crimes, Ho Chi Minh City’s police are stepping up patrols and security measures to ensure public safety during the Tet holiday season.

Quang Hai secures Vietnam’s narrow win over Indonesia in AFF Cup clash

Vietnam climbed to the top of Group B in the AFF Cup after a narrow 1-0 win against Indonesia, courtesy of Quang Hai’s decisive strike.

17-year-old girl enjoys ‘journey of rebirth’ thanks to donated kidney

At the age of 17, Le Tran is a student in the sixth grade. She enjoys every moment of life and is happy to be together with her family and classmates.

Vietnamese businesses’ revenue from Japan may rise tenfold in 5 years

Japan could be a market with great potential, valued at hundreds of billion of dollars for Vietnamese businesses if they can access Japanese partners in not just IT, but multiple industries as well.

More cases of swindling, blackmailing the wealthy occur, police say

HCM City Police on December 10 issued warnings about sophisticated scams by criminals on cyberspace and telecommunications networks. One victim reported a loss of VND2 billion.

Intriguing legend associated with old pagoda in HCM City

The pagoda Hue Nghiem in HCM City holds a thrilling legend about a wealthy woman who was reborn as a princess after her death.

From shrimp gleaner at Long Bien Market to company manager

Bui Tuan Tai, 26, who works in a modern office in the central area of Hanoi and communicates with foreign partners from Singapore, Malaysia and Europe, was uncertain about his future seven years ago when he finished general education.

Korean tourists have unexpected reaction trying durian for first time

Bravely taking her first bite, the female Korean tourist was surprised by how delicious  the durian was. She kept eating amid her boyfriend’s astonishment.

Vietnam-made UAVs and anti-tank weapons featured at military exhibition

Vietnam's Military History Museum highlights the nation’s defense legacy, featuring nearly 300 artifacts, including the UAV-BXL.01, a locally developed combat drone.

Nearly 2,000 test runs planned for Metro Line 1 before public launch

Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line is set to commence passenger services on December 22, following a rigorous testing schedule over the next 10 days.

Social media star exposed: The deceptive empire of Mr. Pips

TikToker Pham Duc Nam, known as "Mr. Pips," has been indicted for masterminding a 5,000-billion-VND fraud. Authorities uncovered his deceptive schemes targeting unsuspecting investors.

Saigon Zoo faces VND787 billion tax debt, but closure unlikely

As Saigon Zoo struggles with tax arrears, city authorities are reevaluating land rental policies to provide a sustainable solution.

Airlines prepare for Tet surge with over 7 million seats available

As Vietnam gears up for Lunar New Year 2025, domestic airlines report a surge in bookings, with fares peaking at 3.7 million VND and many routes fully booked.

Hanoi braces for a chilly Christmas Eve with lows of 10°C

Hanoi’s temperatures will plunge to 10°C on Christmas Eve, marking one of the coldest nights of the year amid a prolonged cold wave across northern Vietnam.

Ba Dinh and Hoan Kiem districts selected for Hanoi’s low-emission zone pilot

As part of a citywide pollution reduction effort, Hanoi will ban high-emission vehicles in selected districts and support residents in transitioning to clean energy transport.