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Social media madness: The latest trends captivating Vietnam’s youth

From saying farewell to iconic landmarks to trying odd food combinations, Vietnam’s online community embraces creativity and controversy.

Police investigate viral clip of man 'riding' suitcase in Ho Chi Minh City

Authorities are verifying the identity of the man seen riding a suitcase through busy streets, raising legal and safety questions.

Son returns after 31 years, elderly mother passes away peacefully

Stepping out of the car, a man who had been missing for 31 years was quickly assisted into a house by relatives. Seeing his mother on her sickbed, he burst into tears: “I’m here with you now, Mom!”

Man in HCM City seeks new husband for his wife after his health declines

Amidst profound grief, a man in HCM City repeatedly advised and urged his wife to marry a new man, and even attempted to arrange matches to help his wife find new happiness.

8-year-old’s innocent play leads to father’s testicular rupture

A 51-year-old man in Ho Chi Minh City was rushed into emergency surgery after suffering a ruptured testicle when his 8-year-old son unintentionally struck his groin with a wooden toy while he was sleeping.

21 years later: A mother’s relentless search for the woman who saved her child

After 21 years of searching, a woman from Bac Ninh has finally found the kind stranger who lent her gold to save her child’s life. A touching story of gratitude and fate.

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.

Shocking rise in unlicensed home circumcision services in Vietnam

A 25-year-old man suffered severe bleeding after hiring a barber and tattoo artist to perform a circumcision at home.

Surgeons remove nearly 1kg hairball from 12-year-old girl's stomach

Doctors at the Quang Ngai Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital successfully performed surgery to remove a hairball weighing nearly 1 kilogram from the stomach of a 12-year-old girl.

Phone blast causes critical burns to 31-year-old man in Nghe An

A 31-year-old man in Nghe An has suffered serious burns after his mobile phone exploded in his pocket, causing him to lose consciousness and collapse on the roadside.

Nine people detained after 'coffin' publicity stunt near Ben Thanh market

Authorities are investigating the incident, which was allegedly staged as a promotional gimmick.

Family of 4 have the same name: a humorous tale

Nguyen says that her eldest son, Kim Song Nguyen, is often mistaken for being Korean. Whenever she takes him for vaccinations, to the hospital, or to agencies for paperwork, she has to answer questions about his unique name.

Marketing stunt gone wrong: Four men parade a coffin through Ho Chi Minh City

A controversial coffin parade in Ho Chi Minh City has sparked public outrage, raising concerns about traffic safety and advertising ethics.

Baby Hen’s 100-day journey, a miraculous fight for survival

At birth, she showed no signs of life – not breathing, no crying, no reflexes. Her chances of survival were estimated at just one per cent.

Two Dutch cyclists complete 20,000km journey from the Netherlands to HCM City

After cycling across 24 countries for nearly a year, two Dutch adventurers arrived in HCMC, marking the final stop of their incredible 20,000km journey. They joined hundreds of local cyclists in a special event promoting sustainable transportation.

The love story of a petite woman and a man 14 years younger

Last year, Thanh Hang, a petite woman, received a confession of love from a man 14 years younger. Afraid of losing the friendship they had nurtured over a decade, she hesitated to respond.

The lottery nightmare: How damaged tickets cost these winners a fortune

Winning the lottery should be life-changing, but for some, it has become a tale of missed opportunities and irreversible mistakes.

Special reunion: woman meets doctor who saved her life 30 years ago

Thuy returned to Vietnam to find and thank the doctor who saved her life 30 years ago when she was a young girl with a life-threatening illness.

An old well unveils water source valued at trillions of VND

Twenty years ago, local residents drilling wells discovered unusual properties in the water from earth. The water source unexpectedly brought revenue of trillions of dong to the locality and helped to develop local tourism.

Naked woman falls from car, driver penalized for unsafe door handling

A recent viral clip captured a dramatic scene in Vinh City, where a naked woman suddenly fell from a moving Hyundai i10.