Quang Hai crowned best player of V-League 2025-26

Nguyen Quang Hai of CAHN (Hanoi Police) FC was named Player of the Season at the V-League Awards 2026, held in Hanoi on June 15 to honor the standout performers and teams of Vietnam's domestic football campaign.

Dong Nai brings digital economy to 105,000 retailers

A pilot program has begun to help wholesale and retail stores and household businesses embrace digital transformation, which is expected to support goods circulation and economic growth.

Administrative reform enters its most critical phase: execution

One year ago, Vietnam embarked on the most extensive restructuring of its governmental apparatus in decades.

Vietnamese firms turn to AI to power growth and unicorn ambitions

Vietnamese companies are increasingly integrating AI into daily operations as the technology shifts from a trial tool to a strategic growth driver.

Memories of Tet Offensive 1968 remain vivid for intelligence chief

Nearly six decades after the Tet Offensive, former H63 intelligence chief Nguyen Van Tau still remembers every moment of the campaign and the comrades who never returned.

Passengers moved by captain’s final announcement on Vietnam Airlines flight

Passengers on a Vietnam Airlines flight received an unexpected and emotional farewell from a captain ending a remarkable 45-year career.

Apple’s new C2 modem may transform the iPhone 18 Pro Max experience

The iPhone 18 Pro series may be the first flagship lineup to fully embrace Apple’s next-generation in-house modem technology.

Nearly 10 hybrid models now compete in Vietnam’s busiest SUV segment

Hybrid vehicle sales in Vietnam nearly doubled in the first five months of 2026 as consumers embrace fuel-saving technology.

Vietnam raises fines for dog owners who fail to muzzle pets in public

Dog owners who fail to muzzle their pets or properly restrain them in public places could face fines of up to VND 2 million ($77) under a new government decree on veterinary administrative violations.

Police sanction woman for 37 false ghost posts about Trang An

A woman has been fined after fabricating a series of social media posts claiming she encountered ghosts while taking a boat tour in Trang An, one of northern Vietnam’s most popular tourist destinations.

Former Children’s Parliament chair excels in elite high school entrance exam

Consistent dedication, self-study and a love of learning have helped one Dong Nai student secure outstanding results in the race for a place at a specialist high school.

Scientists and military join forces to locate fallen soldiers from 1968 battle

Military and scientific teams have begun a four-day survey at Le Thi Rieng Park to investigate suspected mass graves linked to the 1968 Tet Offensive.

Apple expands iPhone longevity as iOS 27 reaches 2019 devices

Apple has confirmed that iOS 27 will support the iPhone 11 lineup, extending software support for devices first released in 2019 and delivering new performance optimizations.

Why beauty queens and TikTok stars are flooding Vietnamese cinema

As Vietnam’s film industry expands rapidly, producers are increasingly turning to beauty queens and social media stars to attract audiences and generate buzz.

Kim Sang Sik calls up three naturalised players for Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup defence

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik on June 15 announced a 28-player squad for the national team’s second training camp of 2026, as preparations begin for a series of international friendlies and the ASEAN Cup 2026 campaign.

Vietnam eyes bigger role in high-speed rail and nuclear power projects

Lawmakers and experts gathered on June 15 to discuss how Vietnam can strengthen its materials and manufacturing industries for a new stage of development.

Vietnam introduces facial authentication for SIM users switching devices

Beginning June 15, 2026, mobile subscribers in Vietnam who switch to a new phone or insert their SIM card into another device must complete facial biometric verification within a maximum of two hours, according to new telecommunications regulations.

Emotional tribute held at Le Thi Rieng Park as search for war dead continues

Emotions ran high at Le Thi Rieng Park as former soldiers remembered comrades whose remains have yet to be recovered.

How technology is reshaping travel experiences in Hue

App-based cyclo bookings, digitised dining services and greater transparency are among the solutions Hue is implementing to improve visitor experiences and encourage longer stays.

Copyright violations land singers and business executives in criminal cases

New criminal cases involving copyrighted software and music rights mark a significant shift in Vietnam's approach to intellectual property protection.

Vietnam, China premiers hold first phone talks after government reshuffle

PM Le Minh Hung and Chinese Premier Li Qiang held their first telephone conversation on the morning of June 15, reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and implementing agreements reached by the top leaders of both countries.

Hanoi may increase number of departments to 18 under new proposal

Hanoi has proposed increasing the maximum number of municipal departments from the current 15 to 18 while studying the establishment of a dedicated Food Safety Department as part of broader administrative reforms.

One in two million: Vietnamese girl diagnosed with ‘stone man syndrome’

Doctors in Ho Chi Minh City diagnosed a 12-year-old girl with the ultra-rare stone man syndrome, preventing a surgery that could have worsened her condition.

PM and National Assembly Chairman meet journalists ahead of Press Day

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on June 14 chaired a meeting with leaders of news agencies, media organizations and journalists to mark the 101st anniversary of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press Day.

Senior executives at Vietnam power consulting firms arrested

A series of disclosures by listed electricity consulting firms has revealed the detention of chairmen, chief executives and senior finance officials.

Telecom operators begin one-way suspension of unverified mobile accounts

Vietnamese telecom operators began suspending outgoing services for unverified mobile subscribers on June 15, marking the first phase of a nationwide effort to strengthen subscriber identity management.