Thousands form Vietnam map to celebrate 50 years of reunification

More than 1,000 participants in Dong Nai came together to form the map of Vietnam, accompanied by the symbolic number “50 years” and the timeline “April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025,” to commemorate the nation’s reunification.

16-year-old girl wins UPU 2025 with a powerful letter to director James Cameron

Pham Doan Minh Khue, a 10th-grade student from class 10C2 at Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted in Da Nang, was announced the winner of this year’s competition.

Ba Dinh Square to host major parade for August Revolution and National Day

Hanoi to organize a national celebration with parades and tributes for historic days.

A new beginning for red-crowned cranes in Vietnam

On April 20, the People's Committee of Dong Thap Province held a ceremony at Tram Chim National Park to welcome the red-crowned cranes. Attending the event was Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, Le Minh Hoan.

Clicked on a music file, lost $16,000: Telegram scam strikes Hanoi woman

A woman in Hanoi lost 400 million VND (approximately 16,000 USD) after clicking on a file sent through Telegram, believing it to be a music video from a famous singer.

Doctor asks wife for money to help save poor patients without health insurance

When encountering poor patients with no money or health insurance to cover hospital fees, Dr Nguyen Van Tien will often message his wife and rally friends for support.

Ukraine bride falls for VN's charm after moving to the country with her husband

Ten years after their wedding, a Ukrainian bride has returned to her husband’s hometown in ThanhHoa province in Vietnam to settle down.

Northwest delicacy turns ‘creepy’ bugs tasty for some

Many view stink bugs as a “nightmare” insect, but for the Thai ethnic people in the Northwest Vietnam, they’re a free delicacy with an enticing flavor after cooking.

Customers suffer burns, fractures after purchasing insurance in fraud scheme

A group of customers all claimed they had suffered fractures or burns just a few months after their insurance contracts took effect, indicating the possibility of fraud.

Japanese nurse leaves moving letter after meeting Vietnamese boyfriend’s family

The romance between a Vietnamese man and a Japanese woman has been warmly supported by both of their families, strengthening their belief in their relationship.

HCM City’s fish noodle soup draws praise from famous chef Martin Yan

With her unique recipe that transforms a humble dish into a delicacy, the "snakehead fish queen" was able to lure internationally known chef Martin Yan of the famous TV show “Yan Can Cook” to her eatery, earning his nonstop praise.

Young, talented civil servants may be promoted without prior planning

While compiling the draft Law on Cadres and Civil Servants, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) studied global practices and proposed changes for Vietnam’s civil service rank elevation and professional title promotion.

Who will be the chairs and secretaries of the new communes after mergers?

The Politburo’s recently issued Conclusion 150 guides personnel planning for provincial party committees as part of the consolidation, merger and establishment of new communes.

Vietnamese man treasures golden vintage bicycle, turns down billion-VND offers

Despite high offers, a Long An man refuses to sell his rare century-old brass bike.

Studious Road to Olympia finalist ‘never wants to rest’, teacher says

Nguyen Nhut Lam, a student from Cai Be High School in the southern province of Tien Giang, has advanced to the 2025 Road to Olympia final after winning the second quarterly round with 290 points.

LPBank cuts 1,600 staff in Q1 amid record profit surge

Vietnamese bank LPBank has reduced its workforce by 15% in just three months while posting record profits.

Lam Dong becomes Vietnam’s largest province after merger

After merging with Dak Nong and Binh Thuan, Lam Dong now spans over 24,000 km².

New administrative centers to be set up after merger of provinces

The head of the Central Organizing Committee, Le Minh Hung, said the political and administrative center of one province slated to be merged with another will be chosen for the newly merged province.

TV host faces fallout after remarks on national parade rehearsal

SCTV4 has removed all programming involving MC Bich Hong after her comment about traffic during a national celebration rehearsal caused a wave of criticism.

Preserving Khmer palm leaf scripture in An Giang Province

Centuries-old palm leaf manuscripts held sacred by the Khmer people in An Giang Province are not only religious texts but also living legacies of craftsmanship, philosophy, and cultural identity.

Two detained in factory collapse that killed three in Binh Duong

A Chinese investor and Vietnamese contractor are under investigation after a concrete floor collapsed during construction.

Thousands crowd Saigon River for April 30 fireworks preview

Ho Chi Minh City residents gather downtown for a night of fireworks, 3D mapping, and art.

Vietnam hands over remains of four missing US soldiers in Da Nang

Vietnam and the US held the 169th repatriation ceremony for American soldiers missing in action during the Vietnam War, highlighting decades of reconciliation efforts.

Fire breaks out at Ba Vi National Park, prompting emergency response

A major fire erupted at Ba Vi National Park in Hanoi, sending thick smoke into the air and alarming local residents on the evening of April 19.

Lao troops arrive in Vietnam for April 30 parade rehearsal

A military delegation from Laos has arrived in Vietnam to take part in joint rehearsals for the national parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification on April 30.