Vietnam 1 captured the title at the 2026 International Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament after edging Thailand 1 in a thrilling final at NovaWorld Phan Thiet in Lam Dong province on August 16.

The Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026 kicked off in Da Nang on August 16 with the official draw, setting the stage for a global showdown featuring more than 5,000 athletes from 81 countries and territories.

Vietnamese citizens with Level-2 electronic identification accounts can now enjoy a range of fee waivers and reductions under a new policy promoting digital citizenship.

The People’s Court of HCMC today opened the first-instance trial of 227 defendants in a drug trafficking case expanded from the March 2023 case involving 4 flight attendants who were unwittingly used to transport drugs through Tan Son Nhat Airport.

By the afternoon of August 16, all passengers affected by the Vietnam Airlines flight VN34 incident in Germany on August 15 had been provided with alternative travel itineraries on flights operated by Vietnam Airlines and other carriers.

Vietnam is heading into a potentially very strong El Nino as forecasters warn of above-average temperatures, rainfall shortages in some regions and unpredictable weather extremes.

The Ministry of Finance is deploying a broad package to lower tax obligations, extend payment deadlines, streamline administrative procedures and speed up the digitalisation of tax administration.

A trusted “digital space” could help bring overseas blockchain businesses and digital assets back to Vietnam as the country builds the legal and technological foundations for its digital economy.

With 13,000 service points nationwide, Vietnam Post is expanding beyond mail and logistics into mobile services, beginning with a travel SIM for foreign visitors.

Schools across Vietnam will simultaneously hold opening ceremonies for the 2026-2027 academic year on September 5, with the nationwide event combining in-person and online participation.

Obstructive sleep apnea is emerging as a major health challenge in Vietnam, with more than 4 million people over 30 estimated to have the condition and 2.3 million facing moderate to severe disease.

The iPhone 18 may bring a faster chip, more RAM and other upgrades, but a later launch and potential price increases could make the iPhone 17 the smarter buy today.

More than 325,000 high school exam candidates did not register for university or college admission this year, leaving institutions competing to fill thousands of places.

A Taoist master raises his ritual staff and, one by one, breaks five miniature structures representing the five directions of hell - a centuries-old act of spiritual liberation preserved by Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinese community.

Hanoi and 17 other localities are preparing for torrential rain from August 17-21, with more than 450mm possible in some areas.

Traditional boats, musical instruments and theatrical costumes are among more than 800 exhibits offering a window into the rich culture of Vietnam’s Khmer community.

A 47-year-old Lao woman traveled more than 1,000 kilometers to Hanoi for surgery after being diagnosed with multiple large uterine fibroids that had enlarged her uterus to the size typically seen at around four months of pregnancy.

A new smartphone from Chinese phone maker Honor is reportedly entering trial production with a massive 12,000mAh battery, potentially opening an even wider battery-life gap with Apple's iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy devices.

Recent drone incursions at Vietnamese airports point to a challenge larger than individual incidents: two aviation ecosystems are increasingly sharing the same sky.

Vietnam broke a 16-year away hoodoo against Malaysia with a 2-0 win that leaves Kim Sang Sik’s side within touching distance of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final.

Within just four years, the Central Committee issued two major resolutions on land policy: Resolution 18 in 2022 and Resolution 21 in 2026. This is a rare occurrence for a foundational policy with a comprehensive impact across the national economy.

Seafood export turnover is heading toward the $12 billion mark this year, the highest level ever recorded. However, the powerhouse Vietnamese sector is confronting a series of significant hurdles.

This summer, Tam and her three young children spent 10 days living and experiencing life on Cu Lao Cham. What the family brought back to Hanoi was not just sun-kissed skin, but invaluable lessons and memorable encounters with people.

More than 50 years after soldier Nguyen Thanh Binh was killed in action, veteran Vo Van Toan still remembers every landmark near his comrade's burial site. From sketches drawn from memory, a new search campaign was launched.

After living together under one roof for 10 years, a middle-aged couple have celebrated a fulfilling wedding in their later years, surrounded by blessings from their children and relatives.