Vietnam’s Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs is accelerating digital transformation, with leaders warning that no unit can remain outside the process.

Household savings in Vietnam continue flowing steadily into banks, while deposits from businesses are showing signs of contraction as the banking system faces increasing pressure to balance funding amid rapid credit growth.

Northern and central Vietnam are enduring a widespread and intense heatwave, with parts of the Red River Delta recording the highest temperatures since the start of the season.

Alongside debates over engine compatibility with E10 biofuel gasoline, social media has seen many videos teaching people how to manually separate alcohol from E10 fuel, attracting hundreds of thousands of views.

Located in a secluded valley surrounded by majestic mountains in Thu Bon Commune, Da Nang, the My Son temple complex once served as a major religious centre of the Champa Kingdom for more than a millennium.

Operating since 1958, a small banh mi shop in HCM City has continued attracting large crowds of diners for nearly seven decades, with customers lining up every morning to enjoy its signature dishes.

Apple is reportedly preparing what could become the most ambitious iPhone in the company’s history - and not simply because it will be the newest model.

A wave of legal investigations involving senior executives at Vietnam’s power generation and power construction companies is weighing heavily on the sector’s stocks, despite continued strong business performance across many firms.

Thailand is looking forward to welcoming General Secretary and President To Lam during his first official visit to the country.

Schools across Hanoi are being urged to adjust schedules and protect students from prolonged extreme heat expected to continue in the coming days.

Ho Chi Minh City police this morning held a press briefing to announce developments in the investigation into a shooting involving two foreign suspects that left one person dead and another injured in downtown HCMC.

Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province have urged boats and tourists not to approach too closely after a Bryde’s whale was spotted near Hon Mun Island in Nha Trang Bay.

Vietnam has entered the world’s top 10 crude steel-producing countries for the first time, according to newly released data from the World Steel Association (Worldsteel).

A new government decree set to take effect in July introduces stricter penalties for online games involving reward redemption and gambling-like mechanics.

Vietnam’s Agriculture and Environment Ministry has issued a forest fire warning as temperatures in several central provinces edge close to 40C during a prolonged heatwave.

The Shangri-La Dialogue is the leading security forum in the Asia-Pacific region. General Secretary and President To Lam has been invited to deliver the keynote address, considered the most important speech of the forum.

From centuries-old heritage trees, the border commune of Hoanh Mo in Quang Ninh Province is gradually transforming its “green assets” into a driving force for eco-tourism, community tourism, and sustainable green economic development.

Apple is reportedly preparing to quietly unlock a new “weapon” for the iPhone 18 Pro Max - one that could give the device a strategic edge even the iPhone 17 Pro Max cannot match.

Driven by a deep love for their ethnic heritage, they have spent decades quietly and tirelessly preserving cultural traditions and passing them on through homes, villages, and communities for future generations.

Apple and Samsung are preparing to trigger the biggest smartphone shake-up in years, with the next generation of iPhone and Galaxy devices expected to redefine both design and user experience.

HCMC’s greater openness to the Airbnb model after more than a year of tight control reflects a trend toward balancing the sharing economy with modern urban management. However, without proper management solutions, disputes will continue to arise.

Dr Nguyen Tan Thu has publicly acknowledged that he is living with HIV and has never created a story about occupational exposure to seek sympathy. He views the infection as a mistake of youth and chooses to face it directly.

Hanoi’s decision to withhold a total ban on personal gasoline motorbikes in Low Emission Zones starting July 1, opting for weekend-only restrictions instead, has cooled the electric motorbike market.

After 8 years of companionship and being each other’s spiritual anchor, a girl from Nghe An and a 1.3m-tall man have finally reached their happy ending.

Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating plans to roll out a citywide annual health screening program, with a proposed budget of VND 2.507 trillion ($98.3 million) aimed at covering more than 10 million medical checkups in 2026.