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War-torn Cần Giờ District grows green after liberation

People look forward to future nuclear power plants

Ninh Thuận southern province was chosen as the location for the first two nuclear power plants in Việt Nam, and most of the people in the area agree with the placing of the strategic project.

Bitter cold grips Mù Cang Chải as ice covers mountain peaks

The high-altitude district of Mù Cang Chải in Yên Bái has been hit by freezing temperatures, with ice and frost forming atop its highest peaks overnight on January 26, according to Lương Văn Thư, head of the district’s Agriculture and Rural Development Department.

Government leader offers incense in tribute to late PM Phạm Văn Đồng

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính offered incense in tribute to late PM Phạm Văn Đồng and extended warm Lunar New Year (Tết) greetings to his family in Hà Nội on January 27 (the 28th day of the last lunar month).

Top legislator pays Tết visit to Cần Thơ, presents gifts to policy beneficiaries, needy families

Talking to the municipal Party Committee’s Standing Board, the top legislator commended the remarkable achievements that Cần Thơ made in 2024, particularly its status as the locality with the lowest poverty rate in the region.

Việt Nam aims to collect $131.5 million for forest environmental services

These contracts serve as a critical foundation for organising and enforcing the collection and payment of service fees from users in the future.

Earthquake with magnitude 3.8 strikes central Quảng Nam province

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck Nam Trà My district in the central province of Quảng Nam early on January 27, causing no casualties or damage.

Year-end reunion meal with families of inmates in Gia Lai

Even within the special environment of a prison, inmates still get to experience a cosy atmosphere with traditional dishes such as bánh chưng (square sticky rice cake), braised pork, giò chả (Vietnamese pork sausage), and familiar vegetables.

Riding motorbikes home for Tết: a warm Journey with hometown support groups

For nearly 13 years, as Tết approaches, a group of Đắk Lắk natives has been busy assisting fellow travellers riding motorbikes home along the route from Hồ Chí Minh City to Đắk Lắk.

Female mastermind behind VNĐ1 trillion fraud arrested

Authorities revealed that Trang’s role was critical - she was responsible for crafting elaborate deception tactics that exploited people's deepest fears, such as identity fraud, school enrolments and government procedures.

Đắk Nông helps people get back home for Tết

Đắk Nông Traffic Police has been working with other relevant units to offer assistance to people travelling back to their home town to celebrate Tết.

The busiest flower street in Hà Nội bursts into life ahead of Tết

Dubbed the "largest flower and ornamental plant street in Hà Nội," Hoàng Hoa Thám Street bursts into life with an array of Tết flowers and decorative plants.

UN Secretary-General extends Lunar New Year greetings

Highlighting symbolic significance of the Year of the Snake, which, he said, represents wisdom, resilience and renewal, Guterres expressed his hope that the year will bring about good health, happiness, prosperity, and new opportunities.

Snow covers Fansipan Mountain in Lào Cai Province

This is the first snowfall to appear on the Fansipan Mountain in the days before this Lunar New Year.

PM calls for support for workers staying on construction sites during Tết

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has recently signed an official dispatch, ordering competent ministries, sectors and localities to provide care and support for workers remaining on construction sites during the Tết.

Abbott to strengthen health, family bonds at Tết

Global healthcare leader Abbott has developed Ensure Gold, a science-based nutrition solution available in both powder and ready-to-drink options to enhance strength and help elderly people live healthier, fuller lives.

HCM City doctors perform organ transplants to save four people

More than 200 doctors and nurses performed organ transplants from a brain-dead donor, saving four other lives on January 24 in HCM City.

Legacy of the Communist Party

Hundreds of rare documents and objects reviewing the history of the Communist Party of Việt Nam are on display at the Việt Nam National Museum of History in downtown Hà Nội. Visitors will learn a lot from the event. Explore it with Việt Nam News’ reporters!