Vietnam sends 13,500 remains samples for DNA identification

A total of 13,563 remains samples of fallen soldiers have been transported to Hanoi for DNA testing and identification, in a joint effort to clarify the identities of those who sacrificed their lives for the Fatherland.

Vietnam eyes UAV industry as key driver of low-altitude economy

Vietnam sees UAVs as an opportunity to build industrial capacity, master key technologies and move deeper into global value chains, according to National Innovation Centre Deputy Director Vo Xuan Hoai.

Prime Minister calls for substantive reform of fuel distribution system

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chaired a meeting on September 11 with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and relevant ministries and agencies to discuss the restructuring and reorganisation of the fuel distribution system.

Vietnam, France boost economic and financial cooperation

Vietnamese Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan has met with his French counterpart, Roland Lescure, to discuss ways to deepen economic and financial cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam, France issue joint statement on comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam and France have issued a joint statement on advancing their comprehensive strategic partnership during General Secretary and President To Lam’s official visit to France.

Hanoi handicrafts reach 89 international markets

Hanoi’s handicraft products have been exported to 89 countries and territories, with key traditional markets including the US, the European Union (EU), Japan, Taiwan (China), the Republic of Korea, mainland China, and Hong Kong (China).

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung sets off for 18th BRICS Summit in India

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam left Hanoi on September 12 morning for the 18th BRICS Summit and bilateral activities in India from September 12-13, at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Top Vietnamese leader meets with President of French Senate in Paris

General Secretary and President To Lam met with President of the French Senate Gérard Larcher in Paris on September 11, as part of his official visit to France and attendance at the International Space Summit.

France hands over archives for Vietnam Communist Party Museum exhibition

Vietnam has received valuable archival materials from France to support the collection, research and exhibition at the Museum of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).

Top leader receives Vietnamese technology experts in France

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam hosted a group of Vietnamese technology experts based in France in Paris on September 11.

Early autumn brings Hanoi’s streets gently back to life

Cooler early mornings are bringing a hint of autumn to Hanoi, drawing residents outdoors for lakeside runs, coffee and the capital’s seasonal treats.

Grab drivers in Vietnam call for two-day shutdown over earnings

Some Grab drivers in Vietnam are calling on colleagues to switch off the app on Sept. 12-13 in protest over fares and deductions, saying their take-home earnings per trip are increasingly falling short of operating costs.

Apple gains $146 billion in market value after iPhone Duo debut

Apple has yet to sell a single unit of its first foldable iPhone, but its market value has already jumped by about $146 billion following the iPhone Duo’s debut.

Tropical depression heads toward central Vietnam, heavy rain forecast

A low-pressure system in the East Sea has strengthened into a tropical depression and is moving northwest toward central Vietnam, with strong winds, rough seas and heavy rainfall forecast in the coming days.

iPhone 20 rumors may give buyers a reason to skip iPhone 18 Pro

Apple has only just launched the iPhone 18 Pro, but reports of a radically redesigned 20th-anniversary iPhone in 2027 may already give some buyers a reason to wait.

VN’s GDP overtakes Philippines, closes in on Thailand as income nears Indonesia

From a GDP share of only nearly one-eighth of the Philippines in 1990, Vietnam has risen to surpass it, closing in on Thailand and narrowing the income gap with Indonesia.

Asian Games offer Vietnam’s young footballers a path to senior team

Vietnam U23 head to the Asian Games with the quarterfinals firmly in sight, but the tournament could prove even more important for players hoping to become the country’s next senior internationals.

iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Which foldable stands out?

Apple’s iPhone Duo enters a foldable market where Samsung has spent years building its Galaxy Z Fold lineup. Its most direct rival is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra - but which premium foldable has the edge?

Two-colored rocks reveal a Buddhist story in Vietnam’s Yen Tu mountains

Rough brown on one side and smooth white on the other, the unusual rocks of a Yen Tu mountain stream are associated with a centuries-old story about one of Vietnam’s most revered Buddhist figures.

Top-scoring Vietnamese student says gender is no barrier to STEM

One of the highest-scoring entrants to a leading Vietnamese engineering university, Vo Ngoc Thanh Ngan has chosen a male-dominated field with a simple conviction: gender should never define who belongs in STEM.

HCMC aims to shift the public’s disposal habits to correct waste sorting

HCMC's core objective is to transform public habits from simply "disposing of waste in designated places" to "sorting waste according to regulations."

Across mountain trails, Hmong villagers in Vietnam learn to read

After dark on a remote mountain in northern Vietnam, adults carrying babies on their backs walk kilometers through the forest to learn to read and write. In one classroom, students from 12 to 60 are starting with first-grade lessons.

Where is the iPhone 18? Apple may be reshaping its launch strategy

Apple unveiled its premium iPhone 18 models and first foldable in September but left out the standard iPhone 18, signaling what could be a major shift in its annual launch strategy.

At 89, Hollywood actress Kieu Chinh comes home to Vietnamese cinema

From sharing the screen with Burt Reynolds and Dev Anand to her memorable role in ‘The Joy Luck Club,’ Kieu Chinh has spent nearly 70 years in cinema. Now, at 89, she is returning to Vietnamese film.

Vietnam’s passion fruit exports to EU top $116 million in seven months

Passion fruit is emerging as one of Vietnam’s biggest fruit and vegetable exports to the European Union, generating more than $116 million in the first seven months of 2026 as the country expands its presence in the bloc.