HCMC has collected 9,854 biological samples from fallen soldiers’ remains as DNA testing efforts accelerate, while 358 sets of remains have been recovered from Le Thi Rieng Park.

Reports from several localities show that family pressure, lineage expectations and a “risk-buffer” mindset are prompting many couples to seek prenatal sex selection, according to the Ministry of Health.

Vietnam is drafting an ambitious AI transformation strategy targeting 10 million workers with basic skills and an AI economy equivalent to around 6% of GDP by 2030.

Apple is reportedly considering an unusual approach to the selfie camera system on its first foldable iPhone Ultra.

As Vietnam's apartment market cools, investors who once relied on financial leverage are increasingly looking to cash out and recover their capital.

Vietnam will require substantial investment in infrastructure, technology, digital transformation, green transition and innovation to achieve double-digit GDP growth and sustain it for consecutive years.

The Southeast region is accelerating the shift towards green and smart industrial parks, seeing the transformation as a key lever to boost competitiveness, attract high-quality investment and secure sustainable growth.

As Vietnam is increasingly regarded by European companies as a manufacturing base and supply-chain hub, establishing production facilities could offer Thai businesses an additional route to the European market.

Da Nang is hosting cultural, sporting and tourism events from mid-August to early September to celebrate the August Revolution and National Day.

The VN International Financial Centre on August 17 unveiled an online system for registering and recognising members for 2026-2027, marking a step toward digitalising administrative procedures and improving services for investors and businesses.

Hanoi police have detailed their investigation into a fatal BMW crash involving former National Assembly official Nguyen Sy Cuong after the year-old case resurfaced online.

At 40, many people are still juggling demanding careers, raising young children, and paying off mortgages or other debts.

Quantum technology is moving rapidly from research to real-world applications, with Vietnam identifying it as a strategic field to strengthen technological self-reliance and competitiveness.

Once thinking that true love and a happy home were something she may never experience, a 37-year old woman of very short stature from Can Tho has found a fulfilling life.

The iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple’s first foldable iPhone could all make their debut at a September launch event, although the exact date remains uncertain.

She worried her disability would become his burden. He cared more about her optimism, warmth and energy. Their chance meeting in 2020 has since grown into a family of three.

Could young people simply switch off social media? A 54-hour experiment suggests that for many, staying away from Facebook and TikTok is harder than it sounds.

A Muong wedding tradition that was slowly disappearing in Ninh Binh has been brought back to life through years of community efforts to preserve its rituals, music and customs.

Dak Lak durian has become a billion-dollar export story. Its next challenge is harder: turning scale, quality and consumer trust into a lasting global brand.

Vietnam’s National Day break offers four distinctive rail adventures, led by a new Hue-Phong Nha heritage train offering 50% discounts during its launch week.

Before Apple has even announced the iPhone 18 Pro, luxury customizer Caviar has revealed five limited editions costing more than US$10,000 each.

Childhood obesity is reaching worrying levels in Ho Chi Minh City, exposing children to health problems that can begin early and follow them into adulthood.

The Party Central Committee has called for climate-resilient urban development as Vietnam faces increasingly extreme climate impacts.

A Vietnamese language proficiency assessment, based on the six-level Vietnamese language proficiency framework for foreigners, has been held on computers for the first time overseas at the Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka, Japan.

How to turn tourism potential into marketable products and connections forged at tourism forums into tours, tourism routes, air services and stable visitor flows were key issues discussed at the 2026 Int'l Travel Forum, held in Gia Lai on August 16.