iPhone Air: Apple’s thinnest phone delivers big screen without the bulk

Apple’s new iPhone Air redefines the big-screen experience with a 6.5-inch display in a body just 5.6mm thin and 164 grams light.

Hundreds of corruption cases prosecuted, 19 senior officials face discipline

General Secretary To Lam, Head of the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption, Wastefulness, and Negative Practices, chaired a meeting of the committee’s standing board at the Party Central Committee headquarters this morning.

Education Minister insists high school graduation exam must stay

While some lawmakers propose abolishing the test, others warn it ensures objective measurement.

Typhoon Bualoi rips through central Vietnam, leaving destruction in its wake

Ferocious winds and rain from Typhoon Bualoi devastated central Vietnam, destroying homes, uprooting trees, and forcing mass evacuations.

Four earthquakes recorded in Quang Ngai in a single morning

On September 29, the Institute of Earth Sciences reported four earthquakes occurring in the communes of Mang But and Mang Ri, Quang Ngai province.

Eight fishermen missing after boat loses contact off Gia Lai

A fishing vessel with eight crew members vanished 147 nautical miles from Quy Nhon, prompting urgent search efforts.

1,200 responders fight to save Ninh Binh’s sea dyke from collapse

On September 29, authorities in Ninh Binh province declared a state of emergency after a section of the Hai Thinh 3 coastal dyke in Hai Hau, Hai Thinh commune, collapsed due to the impact of Typhoon No. 10 (Bualoi).

Minister Nguyen Manh Hung receives First-Class Fatherland Defense Order

The Minister of Science and Technology was honored for his contributions to science, defense, and innovation at a national celebration.

Hanoi to launch venture capital fund with public–private partnership

The city commits up to USD 24.5 million to support innovation and startups through a pilot 10-year venture capital fund.

Hanoi’s new AI cameras flag traffic lawbreakers on first day

Hanoi expands AI traffic monitoring with cameras detecting 29 BRT lane violations in just 24 hours.

Two German tourists rescued after stormy night in Hoang Lien forest

Around 11am on September 29, rescue teams found two German tourists in sub-zone 274, plot 4, lot 2 of Hoang Lien National Park, about 3 km from the 2,200-meter rest stop on the Fansipan trekking route.

Typhoon Bualoi flattens 4,500m² steel warehouse in Ninh Binh

A massive steel warehouse storing 7,000 tons of steel collapsed in Ninh Binh as Typhoon No. 10 struck with violent winds.

Chinese man kidnapped in Da Nang over $29,000 gambling debt

Police in Da Nang have rescued a young Chinese man who was kidnapped and held in a guesthouse by fellow nationals after losing about 740 million VND (US$29,000) at a casino.

Vietnam and Russia vow to accelerate visa exemption talks

Top Vietnamese and Russian leaders agree on boosting legal frameworks to ease travel and deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation.

Secret Hanoi bun cha stall sells 200 meals daily without advertising

Secret Hanoi bun cha stall sells 200 meals daily without advertising

Where to go in October: Vietnam's top fall travel picks

October offers cool breezes and warm hues across Vietnam and beyond, perfect for memorable journeys.

Mekong farmer grows rare durian worth $29/kg, wins over fruit lovers

A seasoned farmer from Vietnam’s Mekong Delta has successfully cultivated a rare, high-quality durian variety that sells for up to $29 per kilogram.

Vietnam’s CMC breaks through global frontier with MSCI index entry

CMC enters MSCI Frontier Market Index and ranks among Vietnam’s Top 50 Best-Performing Companies.

Fuel standard 4.83 l/100 km: Challenge or chance for Vietnam’s auto market?

Vietnam plans strict new fuel efficiency rules by 2030. Carmakers worry, but experts see opportunities.

iPhone Fold leaks point to a record-breaking ultra-thin foldable

At just 4.5mm when unfolded, Apple’s rumored iPhone Fold could out-slim the iPhone Air and shift the foldable phone landscape.

Vietnam’s exam reform at a crossroads

A progressive education system isn’t defined by modern exams, but by how it allows children to learn with less pressure, deeper understanding, and better quality of life.

East meets West in soulful art by Vietnamese-German couple

From separate worlds, Phung Thanh Ha and Benjamin Schiller paint a life of harmony and shared inspiration through art.

New gold import quota council formed under SBV leadership

Vietnam’s central bank establishes a quota-setting council for gold imports and exports, led by the Deputy Governor.

Foreign tourists embrace Hanoi’s festive chaos at Mid-Autumn market

On the Saturday evening a week before the Mid-Autumn Festival, the streets of Hang Ma and Hang Luoc in Hanoi’s Old Quarter were packed with people out shopping and enjoying the festive atmosphere.

U23 Vietnam lands in Pot 2 for 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup draw

U23 Vietnam has been placed in Pot 2 alongside top-tier teams like South Korea, Australia, and Qatar for the group stage draw of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.