10 years of devotion: husband stands by sick wife

Diagnosed with kidney failure before her wedding, Chu Thi Thuy has had her husband's unwavering support throughout a decade of treatment. She considers his devotion one of the greatest blessings of her life.

Central Vietnam braces for torrential rain, with over 600mm forecast in places

Central Vietnam is facing days of torrential rain, with some areas forecast to receive more than 600mm and authorities warning of flooding, flash floods and landslides.

Tens-of-tons machine topples onto Ho Chi Minh City street

A construction machine weighing tens of tons toppled across a Ho Chi Minh City street on Oct. 6, shaking nearby homes and forcing an emergency road closure. No casualties were reported.

Seven charged over prostitution ring run through 2,200-member chat group

Police in southern Vietnam have arrested seven suspects over an online prostitution ring that allegedly used a chat group with more than 2,200 members to connect sex workers with clients.

Vietnam's top leader welcomes Panama president on first official visit

Vietnam's top leader To Lam and his wife hosted a welcome ceremony in Hanoi for Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Quintero and his wife, marking Mulino's first official visit to Vietnam.

Panama president explores Vietnam's heritage at Hanoi's Temple of Literature

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Quintero and his wife explored Vietnamese heritage at Hanoi's Temple of Literature, sounding a ceremonial drum and viewing a rare 80kg piece of agarwood.

Vietnam filmmakers challenge AI shorts: Human actors still have the edge

As AI-generated short films surge online, prominent VN directors and actors argue that technology can transform filmmaking but still cannot replicate the emotional depth, creative judgment and lived experience that human artists bring to the screen.

Vietnamese tech leader elected ASOCIO vice president for third term

VINASA Chairman Nguyen Van Khoa has been re-elected vice president of the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization for 2027-2028, marking his third consecutive term in the role.

Cheap meat imports surge into Vietnam as domestic hog prices tumble

Vietnam imported nearly 659,000 tonnes of meat and meat products in the first eight months of 2026, with low import prices adding pressure to domestic farmers as hog prices hit their lowest level of the year.

Over 100 experts to gather in Quy Nhon for Southeast Asia climate dialogue

More than 100 experts from Vietnam, Southeast Asia and international partners will gather in Quy Nhon to discuss climate action, transition strategies and solutions for sustainable development.

Vietnam music academy director to judge international piano contest

Nguyen Huy Phuong, director of the Vietnam National Academy of Music, will join the jury of the 2027 Vietnam International Piano Talent Competition, which is expanding its reach to young pianists worldwide.

Young farmer turns flooded fields into thriving lotus business in Vietnam

A young farmer in central Vietnam has transformed low-lying, unproductive fields into an 8-hectare lotus-growing and processing operation generating more than $38,000 in annual revenue and creating dozens of local jobs.

Vietnam clarifies talent policy for top university graduates

Top graduates from Vietnamese universities are eligible for consideration under the country's talent attraction policy, the Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified.

Vietnam brings ethnic and religious data into national digital infrastructure

Vietnam has officially linked its ethnic and religious databases to the National Data Center, turning fragmented records into standardized datasets designed for sharing and use across the country's digital infrastructure.

Could Apple's iPhone Duo reshape the future of smartphones?

Apple's iPhone Duo may be an early experiment in a new approach to smartphone design, combining a large display with an interface built to make one-handed navigation easier.

Hanoi to open 15 major transport projects by year-end

Hanoi plans to put 15 transport projects into service by the end of 2026, including the Kim Dong underpass and key sections of Ring Roads 1, 2.5, 3.5 and 4, as the capital works to improve connectivity and ease congestion.

Apple's iPhone Duo faces tough foldable rivals in Vietnam

Apple's first foldable iPhone has intensified competition in Vietnam's premium foldable market, where established Android rivals are challenging it on price, design, cameras and charging technology.

Vietnam billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong gains nearly $1 billion as stocks rebound

Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong's fortune rose nearly $1 billion to $35.9 billion as Vingroup shares rebounded sharply, while the broader stock market recovered after five consecutive losing sessions.

Vietnam ranks among world's top 10 markets for online music listening

Vietnam is among the world's top 10 markets for online music listening, with 87.4% of internet users aged 16 and above streaming music weekly and consumers spending an average of 3.52 days a week listening to music.

Phenikaa profit hits $8.9 million as group seeks new growth engines

Vietnam's Phenikaa Group posted higher pre-tax profit but a slight decline in net profit in the first half of 2026, as the conglomerate expands beyond engineered stone into education and technology in search of new growth engines.

Ho Chi Minh City police bust ring accused of stealing 2,700 cats

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have detained 12 suspects in an alleged pet theft and trafficking ring believed to have stolen and sold about 2,700 cats, with several recovered animals already reunited with their owners.

Vietnam car supply surges as vehicle imports jump 42% in September

Vietnam added more than 73,700 new vehicles to the market in September, with fully built imports surging 42.2% from the previous month.

Hanoi plans fireworks and music shows for Liberation Day celebrations

Hanoi will stage 15-minute fireworks displays over West Lake and Hoan Kiem Lake on Oct. 10, with music, concerts and cultural events across the capital marking the 72nd anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation Day.

Hanoi reviews 300-hectare Ba Vi safari and ecotourism proposal

Hanoi is reviewing an investment proposal for a roughly 300-hectare safari and ecotourism complex in Ba Vi, with city authorities requiring careful assessment of existing land use and potential impacts on local residents and their livelihoods.

Heart disease kills 200,000 people a year in Vietnam, surpassing cancer

Cardiovascular disease causes about 200,000 deaths in Vietnam each year, accounting for roughly one-third of all deaths and surpassing cancer as a cause of mortality.