Old lady shuttling young students by boat for free

Vietnam to restructure local administrations into 2-tier system

The two-tier system will include the provincial level and the grassroots level

Vietnam to pilot cryptocurrency exchange in March: deputy finance minister

To oversee cryptocurrency exchange operations effectively, Vietnam is considering a controlled sandbox mechanism

Vietnam to boost imports of US liquefied gas, machinery, technology to address trade imbalance

Vietnam will create favorable conditions for U.S. investors to participate in key industries, particularly in new energy, hydrogen, and nuclear power

Ho Chi Minh City police free Chinese man from Chinese kidnapping ring

The victim was kidnapped and kept in a remote area with rugged terrain and dense vegetation in Pham Van Hai Commune, Binh Chanh District

Vietnam posts rare trade deficit in February; concerns about U.S. tariffs remain

Vietnam posted a rare monthly trade deficit in February as imports surged during the month, government data showed on Thursday, though the country's surplus with the United States increased in the opening months of 2025

UNICEF hails Vietnam’s nationwide tuition-free policy as significant step toward educational equity

UNICEF Representative to Vietnam Silvia Danailov viewed the policy as a vital investment in Vietnam's future

Chinese firm seeks to restore Vietnam’s Thap Cham-Da Lat Railway

The Thap Cham-Da Lat railway, originally built by the French between 1908 and 1932

Hanoi to demolish ‘Shark Jaw’ building near iconic Hoan Kiem Lake

The project aims to create a harmonious architectural and landscape environment, strengthening the connection between Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter

Tools made from elephant and hippo bones show ingenuity of human ancestors

An assemblage of tools found in Tanzania that was fashioned about 1.5 million years ago from the limb bones of elephants and hippos reveals what scientists are calling a technological breakthrough for the human evolutionary lineage - systematic production of implements made from a material other than stone

Pope Francis in stable condition, resumes some work, Vatican says

The 88-year-old pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that has required continuously evolving treatment

More young people cycle to work in Ho Chi Minh City

Not everyone cycles to work full-time, but some do it to adopt a new lifestyle, while others see it as a form of exercise

In Ho Chi Minh City, traditional markets in dire need of transformation amid changing consumer habits

After the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday, traditional markets in the southern metropolis have continued to experience sluggish sales, with many vendors leaving