National External Information Service Awards dominated by COVID-19 works The viral video "Ghen Cô Vy" ("Jealous Coronavirus") that makes waves all over the world nabbed the first prize in video clip category.

Nations with more in common than people realise

A top US Marine based in Hà Nội says he believes Việt Nam and the US have a lot more in common these days than they ever had different.

Photos of Viet Nam on display in Moscow

Endangered sea turtle returns to the sea after rescue The Chàm Island’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) management board has released a female Olive Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys Olivacea) – an endangered species – after five months of care at the Đà Nẵng-based SaSa Marine animal rescue team.

Boom times ahead for tourism

Although COVID-19 is sadly still raging in some parts of the world, countries that have dealt with it effectively can now look to the future

Drug prevention forces try to combat new drugs and crimes

Việt Nam is facing huge pressure due to the complicated development of drug-related crimes. Drug gangs and synthetic drug production as well as replanting opium poppy plants are at risk of increasing.

Nigerian man finds internet fame and happy family in Việt Nam

A Nigerian man living in Việt Nam has become an internet hit thanks to his funny videos and Vietnamese language skills.

Việt Nam’s perfect response

Việt Nam response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been nothing short of perfect, according to a survey of our readers.

Pandemic brings fame in Spain for Việt Nam-based cyclist

The coronavirus pandemic has sidelined athletes across the world, but for one Spanish cyclist in Việt Nam, it's brought a degree of fame in his home country he never thought possible.

Lotus dumplings for the fifth of the fifth Đoan Ngọ Tết, or getting rid of germs from inside your digestive system, is a custom at this time of year.