Hoa Lo Prison, known for its role in Vietnam's colonial resistance and the Vietnam War, provides a compelling glimpse into the sacrifices and resilience of Vietnamese revolutionaries.

American actress Drew Barrymore, best known for her role in "Charlie’s Angels", attracted attention with a video of herself walking around Hanoi during the country's biggest holiday Tet.

Hanoi and HCMC rank among Asia's least affordable cities for homebuyers, surpassing Singapore in the gap between housing prices and average income, a report has shown.

Steep new fines — more than many people make in a month — have made the streets of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi less freewheeling than they used to be.

Some foreign tourists, whether intentionally or unintentionally, are enjoying Vietnam's biggest holiday Tet even when most restaurants and activities are unavailable.

Multiple TV news broadcasts went offline on Jan. 15, leaving thousands jobless; more are expected to lose their livelihoods in 2025

Hanoi authorities are under significant pressure to improve air quality, particularly as the city rotates in and out of the top global ranking for air pollution levels, depending on routine measurements of the local environment.

Driven by a love for Vietnam’s cultural heritage, Hanoi teacher Nguyen Thi My Ngoc has introduced Hang Trong folk paintings to preschoolers, using creative methods to make the traditional art accessible and engaging.

HANOI: Vietnam expects to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) with the creation of an investment support fund which offers large incentives to large tech firms.

A typhoon and extreme heat dramatically affected prices for the kumquat trees that are ubiquitous during the holiday.

Indronil Sengupta, chairman of the Indian Business Chamber in Hanoi, shared his insights with VIR’s Khanh Linh on Vietnam’s strategic initiatives to capitalise on these growing opportunities.

Foreign tourists in Vietnam during Tet have been caught off guard by widespread business closures and limited transportation, as the country slows down to celebrate its biggest holiday of the year.