A 1,600km journey to save a 9-year-old boy’s heart

A donated heart traveled 1,600 kilometers in six hours to give a second chance at life to a 9-year-old boy in end-stage heart failure.

Vietnam unveils record tax and land incentives for digital tech industry

The Ministry of Science and Technology has issued six key circulars detailing activities related to the import, production, investment incentives, and industrial development in the field of digital technology.

Digital transformation must not be a fragmented race, says minister

Vietnam is drafting its first digital transformation law, aiming to build a unified framework for a smart nation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrives in Laos for key bilateral meetings

The Vietnamese leader is in Vientiane to co-chair the 48th session of the Vietnam–Laos Intergovernmental Committee.

Tourists pack Hanoi’s train street days after safety sweep

Despite recent enforcement, sidewalk cafés along the tracks near Kham Thien–Le Duan are back in full swing.

Hanoi disappears in thick smog as AQI hits ‘very unhealthy’ levels

On the morning of December 2, Hanoi was enveloped in a dense, white haze as the air quality index (AQI) soared to 283 - categorized as “very unhealthy” and the highest recorded nationwide for the day.

General Secretary To Lam joins historic National Day parade in Laos

General Secretary To Lam and his spouse joined Laotian leaders in marking five decades since the founding of the Lao PDR with a grand parade in Vientiane.

WHO selects Vietnamese professor for its first-ever global infertility guideline

Associate Professor Vuong Thi Ngoc Lan of Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy becomes Asia’s only representative on the WHO’s elite author team.

Vietnamese man spends decades collecting old money

For the past 30 years, Vu Hoai Nam (born 1976), a resident of Hong Quang Ward in Ninh Binh Province, has quietly built a rare collection of over 500 Vietnamese banknotes and more than 200 coins spanning various historical periods.

Vietnam aims for global leadership in agriculture by 2030

The Politburo has set a bold vision for Vietnamese agriculture: by 2030, the country should have several strong agricultural enterprises that not only lead the region but also compete on the world stage, actively integrating into global value chains.

Vinh Airport to resume operations on December 19

After months of suspension for infrastructure upgrades, Vinh Airport in Nghe An is scheduled to reopen and welcome its first flight on December 19.

Make in Vietnam 2025 digital awards to be announced on December 25

The Make in Vietnam 2025 Digital Technology Awards are scheduled to be presented on December 25 during the 7th National Forum on the Development of Vietnamese Digital Enterprises.

Is Galaxy S26 Ultra worth the upgrade - or just more expensive?

Recent leaks suggest that the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra may only offer subtle improvements over its predecessor, the Galaxy S25 Ultra. In some areas, it might even take a step back.

The high-speed railway without TOD: What Vingroup gains and loses

No urban real estate, no expected profit - but Vingroup still wants to build Vietnam’s $67 billion high-speed railway.

Law to require AI content labelling, fines of up to VND2 billion for violations

Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung late last week presented to the National Assembly the draft Law on Artificial Intelligence.

Ancient temple in Vietnam preserves 500-year-old Buddha statue

Four-Faced Pagoda, located in Thuan Hoa Commune, Can Tho City (formerly part of Chau Thanh District, Soc Trang Province), is home to a sacred stone Buddha statue believed to be nearly five centuries old.

Readers debate transfer of land procedures to provincial/commune level

Nearly 100 comments sent to VietNamNet shared views on the proposal to centralize all land-related procedures at the provincial level, meaning commune authorities would no longer handle dossiers.

Sticker shock in central HCMC: 18 billion VND for a 1-bedroom condo

Apartment prices in central HCMC have tripled over the past 10 years, with current primary prices recorded at VND200–500 million/sqm. The market has also seen ultra-luxury units priced close to VND700 million/sqm.

How Viettel creates AI breakthroughs from daily ‘pain points’

While many businesses are racing to create an explosion of AI applications and generate buzz, one Vietnamese enterprise is choosing a different approach.

Couple in their late 70s turn century-old stilt house into family-style homestay

All travelers visiting the homestay are greeted warmly by the couple, who welcome them as if they were their own children returning home. Since starting the tourism business, the couple say they have felt happier and healthier.

Galaxy S26 Ultra debuts Flex Magic Pixel, redefining smartphone privacy

With Flex Magic Pixel, Samsung shifts the smartphone race from specs to real-life usability.

Highland teacher keeps the Thai language alive for future generations

For years, in the remote Thường Xuân district of Thanh Hoa province, teacher Ngan Thi Tien has quietly kept the fire of Thai culture burning.

VN maps rare earths across 21 provinces, limits raw exports for national benefit

Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang confirmed today that Vietnam holds one of the world’s largest rare earth reserves, with deposits distributed across 21 provinces and cities.

Kingston launches 2TB cable-free SSD for ultra-fast data backup

Kingston has officially launched its first-ever portable solid-state drive (SSD) with a no-cable, dual-connector design, offering capacities of up to 2TB.

Vietnamese State President chairs official welcome ceremony for Sultan of Brunei

State President Luong Cuong hosted an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on December 1 morning for Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, who is on a three-day state visit to Vietnam.