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Outrage as bus driver plays mobile game while driving 400 km journey

A viral video shows a sleeper bus driver on the Hanoi - Ha Tinh route playing a game on his phone, prompting an investigation by traffic police.

Vietnamese influencers fined $3,000 each for misleading candy ad

Vietnamese YouTubers Quang Linh Vlogs and Hang Du Muc face hefty fines for promoting false claims about vegetable candy on social media.

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.

VN Railway investigates incident of 2 women on tracks causing emergency braking

Authorities are investigating a case where two women were seen on the tracks posing for photos as a train approached, an act that necessitated rapid emergency braking and has ignited public outrage.

Vietnam cracks down on false advertising of Kera vegetable gummies

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health is investigating Kera vegetable gummies after test results debunked claims that one gummy equals a plate of vegetables. Influencers involved in promotions face potential penalties.

Hanoi police investigate limousine speeding with passenger on hood

A viral video shows a limousine driving at high speed in Hanoi with a person sitting on its hood. Authorities are investigating the incident, which has sparked widespread public concern.

Video clip of older woman sleeping in husband's arms goes viral

The image of a wife sleeping peacefully in her husband's arms in a hospital corridor has warmed viewers' hearts.

Charity in question: Pham Thoai, baby Bap’s mother, and the VN16bil. dispute

A fundraising campaign led by TikToker Pham Thoai for baby Bap’s medical treatment has sparked intense debate over financial transparency. With questions about missing funds and demands for full disclosure, the controversy continues to unfold.

Mang Den’s breathtaking mountain landscapes take social media by storm

A stunning 17-second video of Mang Den has gone viral, amassing 2M views! Discover why this hidden gem in Vietnam is captivating travelers.

Da Nang woman fined for false claim of being drugged, sparking mass panic

A woman in Da Nang falsely claimed she was drugged on the street, leading to widespread panic after her post garnered 28,000 shares.

Ho Chi Minh City traffic officer suspended after viral video controversy

A major from the Tan Tuc Traffic Police Team has been temporarily suspended after being caught on video using aggressive language toward a female motorist.

Emotional reunion: 85-year-old sister visits her 90-year-old sibling for Tet

In a small village in Phu Tho, an 85-year-old woman’s wish to visit her older sister for Tet led to a reunion that stirred deep emotions, proving that family ties never fade with time.

Family joy: 94-year-old grandfather’s Tet dance goes viral

A heartwarming moment of a 94-year-old grandfather dancing with his grandchildren during Tet has captivated millions on social media.

Hanoi crab noodle soup restaurant faces suspension for charging sky-high prices

A viral social media post has led to the suspension of a Hanoi eatery accused of price gouging during Tet, after a customer was allegedly charged 1.2 million VND ($47.8) for three bowls of crab noodle soup.

12-year-old driver sparks outrage as father records the stunt

A video showing a father letting his 12-year-old son drive a car has sparked outrage on social media, highlighting safety and legal concerns.

TikTok star’s battle with cancer and the love story that inspires millions

"When you recover, you can love someone else. For now, let me stay by your side and take care of you," the man told Dam Thanh Huyen, 27, from Bac Ninh, well-known among netizens by her nickname ‘Nang’ (Sunshine).

Starfruit tree with giant canopy gains fame on TikTok

A video of a starfruit tree in Thanh Hoa has attracted millions of views on TikTok.

Ho Chi Minh City Police issue alert on hidden gambling in “blind bag” trend

Authorities have flagged the popular “blind bag” trend on social media as a form of disguised gambling, with participants paying to tear open bags in hopes of winning valuable items.

Traffic Police debunk fabricated story of high rewards for reporting violations

Hanoi Police have refuted claims circulating on social media that a young man earned 50 million VND in one day by reporting traffic violations, calling the information baseless and misleading.

Memory-loss grandmother’s secret gold and cash revealed in Tet cleanup

An 85-year-old woman’s forgotten savings, including gold and cash, were uncovered by her family while preparing for the Lunar New Year (Tet) in Thai Binh.