At only 9, the weight of the world on young boy's shouldersPhan Dinh Hau has been carrying on his shoulders a responsibility that most people would find unimaginable.
Three siblings suddenly parentlessThree siblings who lost their parents in an accident had to figure out how to fend for themselves.
Loggers put up fierce fightDespite many efforts aimed at preventing illegal loggers, forest guards in Ha Tinh were unable to complete their mission.
Sugar company causes massive fish deathsInspectors found that untreated poisonous wastewater was released into Tra Khuc river by the company's alcohol factory.
Investigation begins on Tra Khuc River fish deathsThe manager of an alcohol factory under Quang Ngai Sugar Company admitted that they released “a little” untreated wastewater into Tra Khuc River.
14 year old suffers unthinkable tortureLocals and authorities uncovered a boy who underwent inhumane, horrifying and barbaric torture at the hands of his boss.
Mother Muoi follows her destiny to adopt those in needA 72 year old woman has been adopting hundreds of intellectually disabled children who were abandoned by their parents.
UN: No comprehensive climate deal this yearOutgoing U.N. climate chief Yvo de Boer shot down expectations of a comprehensive climate treaty this year.
Locals dread rising water levelsAn area in Quang Nam Province has been taken over by seawater that has forced many local people to evacuate.
Child cancer patient ready for hospital battleTran Thi Linh Chi, a bone cancer victim, reported about previously by DTiNews, is preparing for a new treatment period in the hospital.
Poverty and disease leave this family helplessThree generations live in one tattered tent. It is the home of Nguyen Ho, his elderly mother, his wife and 4 struggling children.
A happy ending for the shoeshine boyNguyen Van Sao, also known as the "shoeshine boy", was released from the hospital on April 26 and aspires to become a good chef.
US veterans to aid Vietnam orphansAn US veteran is leading others to Vietnam on his 10th charity mission about 30 years after his active Marine duty ended.
Disabilities not slowing down the DRDDRD has become one of the most respected organisations that supports people with disabilities in Ho Chi Minh City.
A kind hand reaching out to the disabledNguyen Thanh Hai does not just help disabled children to have a job but more importantly, he makes them feel that their lives are meaningful.
Waste items exchanged for giftsOld batteries, broken light bulbs and old chemical bottles were eagerly brought to the Waste Recycling Day event in HCMC.
Tears for a son, not for her painStaying in bed all the time with an enlarged belly, Nguyen Thi Be always wishes to extend her life so she can bring up her son.
Finally, a mended heart for the shoeshine boyA life-saving heart operation for shoeshine boy Nguyen Van Sao was completed successfully at the Hanoi Heart Hospital.
Dry conditions threaten local way of lifeAs the dry season approaches, the upper part of the Red River which runs through Lao Cai City has nearly completely dried up
124 children to receive free heart surgeries in Phu YenSome 124 children suffering from congenital heart defects in the central province of Phu Yen will receive free surgeries, each worth over 50 million VND, this summer.