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Vietnamese military rescues survivor trapped after deadly Myanmar earthquake

Working alongside Turkish and Myanmar teams, Vietnamese rescue forces discovered a young man alive beneath a collapsed hotel and launched a joint effort to free him.

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.

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.

Bui Thac Chuyen unveils 11-year journey behind $2.2M war epic ‘Dia Dao’

Director Bui Thac Chuyen opens up about the emotional, physical, and financial trials behind Dia Dao, set to premiere on April 4.

From land to housing: Vietnam launches key economic reforms in April 2025

New regulations take effect this month, including housing pilots on farmland, public investment reforms, and sustainable business funding.

University tuition averages $2,500 per year, burdening students

With tuition calculated at 50 percent of GDP per capita at the year of study, students would have to pay $2,500 a year.

Debate heats up over qualifications for commune-level officials in Vietnam

Many advocate stricter criteria for selecting commune officials, saying educational quality matters for future leadership.

Vietnamese forces help Myanmar mother search for her child

Amid devastation, Vietnam’s sniffer dogs and rescue teams pinpoint possible locations of survivors following the deadly quake.

Middle-class anxiety rises as property and gold prices spike in Vietnam

Surging inflation and soaring asset prices are putting pressure on Vietnam’s urban middle class, leaving many uncertain about where to invest.

Vietnamese street food conquers New York: Diners sit curbside for bun dau

A taste of Vietnam hits the Big Apple as Mam NYC draws crowds with its sidewalk-style bun dau mam tom, earning a spot in The New York Times’ top 20.

Inside Vietnam’s biggest drug busts: The hidden trails of ketamine and heroin

A closer look at the elaborate disguises used to smuggle multi-ton narcotics and the meticulous investigations that exposed them.

Chasing views, risking lives: Drivers punished for viral stunts

From letting children take the wheel to performing reckless motorcycle stunts, several cases show the real cost of posting traffic violations online.

iDrama overload: The diss track, the stream, and the scandal that rocked Vietnam

A viral song, a million-view livestream, and digital heartbreak - how Pháo and ViruSs turned pain into pop culture history.

VN eyes merger of 52 provinces, reshaping 34 central & southern localities

A sweeping proposal would merge dozens of provinces, focusing on economic synergy and development space, particularly in central and southern Vietnam.

Toyota leads Southeast Asia’s auto market, VinFast rises with electric cars

With over 923,000 cars sold, Toyota secures its dominance, while VinFast’s EV breakthrough positions it as a rising star.

Universities must evolve beyond ivory towers for high-quality workforce

FPT University President Le Truong Tung says that, to achieve the goals set in Resolution 57, higher education cannot remain merely an "ivory tower."

Four multi-trillion VND projects under Central Steering Committee's scrutiny

The Vicem Operations Center, Hoi Xuan Hydropower project, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office building, and Subproject 2 are mammoth projects with investment capital of trillions of dong that have been delayed for years and remain incomplete.

University professor is proud owner of 300 Earth God statues

Nguyen Hieu Tin, known as a prestigious stamp collector, is also the owner of an impressive and unique collection of Ong Dia (Earth Gods) statues.

Conversion of IELTS, TOEFL scores to English exam scores varies by school

Universities in Vietnam are converting IELTS and TOEFL scores to English exam scores for 2025 university admissions in varying ways, but a unified standard would be preferable.

Power giant mistakes loss for profit, then raises VND1.8 trillion of capital

A lawyer has urged authorities to investigate a misleading disclosure that occurred when Thang Long Power JSC corrected its business results from a loss to a profit nearly a year after releasing its financial report.