2024: A year of breakthroughs for Vietnam’s culture, sports, and tourism

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has announced 2024’s top cultural, sports, and tourism achievements, featuring standout programs such as Brothers Say Hi, Call Me By Fire, and groundbreaking policy initiatives.

Refusing invitation from US, Korean man comes to VN for doctorate studies

Among his invitations from prestigious schools in the US, Japan and China, Ko Dong Hyun decided to come to Vietnam to study for a doctoral degree at the age of 36, a move that his friends described as ‘adventuresome’.

Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong mobilize forces to evacuate stranded travelers

More than 350 people, including 13 foreign tourists, were stranded for nearly 12 hours on Khanh Le Pass due to landslides. Overnight rescue efforts by authorities from Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong provinces brought them to safety.

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong sparks revival in multi-trillion market

Vietnam’s multi-trillion VND bond market is gearing up for a breakthrough year, as new policies and big-name players like Vingroup and VietJet lay the groundwork for economic recovery.

Digital technology to shape the future of online journalism

The combination of creative journalism and digital technology can bring new experiences to the public and help the press maintain its position in the information landscape.

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.

Vietcombank Remittance secures 3rd 'Remittance Company of the Year' Award

For the third straight year, Vietcombank Remittance has been recognized as Vietnam’s top remittance company by Asian Banking & Finance.

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.