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Reunion day for six siblings from different battlefronts

No matter which side they were on, Lu Cong Bay and his brothers still had faith that one day they would reunite as their mother wished before she passed away.

General Secretary To Lam: Global integration is Vietnam’s historic mission

VietNamNet proudly presents the full text of “Rising through global integration,” a strategic essay by General Secretary To Lam.

Police hunt fugitive in drug ring that left officer dead

A police officer was killed in the line of duty during a major drug bust in northern Vietnam, as authorities uncovered a large-scale heroin trafficking operation involving armed suspects who violently resisted arrest.

Spanish groom dons ao dai, takes metro and double-decker bus to fetch bride

Wearing traditional Vietnamese ao dai, a Spanish groom and his entourage took the metro and a double-decker bus to the bride’s home in Ho Chi Minh City for a wedding that was anything but ordinary.

Gold chaos: From 33 million to 118 million VND per tael in 10 years

In just one decade, gold prices in Vietnam have fluctuated dramatically, climbing nearly 85 million VND (about $3,340) per tael, from 33.3 million VND per tael in 2016 to 118 million VND today.

Supercharged Ho Chi Minh City to become Vietnam’s leading megacity

With Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau joining forces, the new Ho Chi Minh City is expected to become the nation’s most powerful economic engine.

A call for reform: Business freedom and the future of Vietnam’s economy

Excessive business regulations are stifling innovation and development. General Secretary To Lam’s vision calls for a legal framework that empowers, not controls.

Vietnam to establish 13 special districts after administrative restructuring

No later than August 15, when the new commune-level administrative units officially go into operation, Vietnam will have 13 designated "special districts" replacing former island districts and island cities.

Village schoolgirl aces SAT and IELTS with top 1% global score

Nguyen Ngoc Anh scored 1590 on the SAT and 8.0 IELTS, preparing independently from her rural school.

Inside Saigon’s special unit: The invisible warriors of April 30

Participating in the Ho Chi Minh Campaign as part of a special unit, Mr. Kieu Xuan Long explains why the final assault on Saigon on April 30, 1975, faced no resistance or bloodshed.

War, love, and humanity: Inside Bui Thac Chuyen’s The Tunnel

Director Bui Thac Chuyen opens up about storytelling, criticism, and the emotional layers behind his war epic.

Traveling Vietnam in 1994: Mines, hammocks, and heartfelt kindness

British traveler Simon O’Reilly shares his vivid memories of Vietnam’s early days of tourism in 1994.

‘Achievement disease’ in education ultimately burdens students

The obsession with achievements, or the ‘achievement disease’ as it is called in Vietnam, is a vicious circle in the entire educational system.

Mini marvels: Man in An Giang builds stunning warship and yacht models

From aircraft carriers to luxury yachts, Nguyen Phuong De crafts ships from his Mekong Delta home.

Top TikTokers face prosecution in Vietnam for law violations

Several influencers with large followings detained for spreading falsehoods or illegal activity.

Students spend millions each month to study in cafés

With home distractions and closed libraries, more students are turning to cafés to study - despite the cost.

Rising costs force price hikes, shake Vietnam’s food industry

From pho stalls to major chains, vendors navigate shrinking margins and wary consumers.

US delays Vietnam tariffs 90 days: Now is the time to act

The pause offers a golden chance to negotiate, but Vietnam must quickly define a long-term trade strategy.

President Xi Jinping’s personal stories with Vietnam through the years

China and Vietnam reaffirm strategic bond through state visits and cultural diplomacy.

Xi Jinping’s Vietnam visit marks China’s high regard for bilateral ties

Chinese President of General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jinping, will pay a state visit to Vietnam on April 14. This will be his first overseas trip in 2025, underscoring the importance China places on its relationship with Vietnam.