Vietnam is preparing a major restructuring of its public education system, with plans to reduce more than 11,000 public schools nationwide as part of efforts to streamline administration, improve governance and concentrate investment in education.

A chance meeting with his Vietnamese wife led British artist John Lester to Vietnam, where years of experience have inspired a new exhibition celebrating the country's beauty.

The Vietnamese government has proposed banning the commercial sale of nitrous oxide (N2O) for human inhalation outside medical purposes.

Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has taken Vietnam's box office by storm, earning more than VND 50 billion (USD 1.9 million) on its opening day and replacing The Odyssey as the country's top-grossing film.

Years of sustained investment are paying dividends for Thailand's biggest companies as Vietnam continues to emerge as one of their most important overseas markets.

To achieve a GDP per capita of around $8,500 by 2030, as set out in the 14th National Party Congress, the economy must sustain annual growth of more than 10 percent throughout 2026-2030.

Thai Nguyen's GRDP grew 10.01 percent in the first six months of 2026, placing the province among the country's fastest-growing localities.

Thanks to the kindness and support of their neighbors, a Russian couple has found life in Vietnam happier and more peaceful.

Apple's next-generation iPhone 18 Pro Max could carry the highest launch price ever for a mainstream iPhone, while the long-rumored foldable iPhone Ultra may push premium pricing even further.

From uncertainty surrounding Bamboo Airways to proposed banking reforms and major infrastructure developments, here are the week's top business stories in Vietnam.

Authorities in Son La have found the bodies of three young girls who went missing after flash floods struck Gia Phu Commune following torrential rain.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to break ground on nine major transport projects around Vietnam's National Day, including Thu Thiem 4 Bridge and key gateway highway expansions.

The global impact of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey extends far beyond the box office, offering Vietnam valuable lessons on how film can drive publishing, tourism, education and the wider creative economy.

Across the windswept waters of Truong Sa, Buddhist temples offer soldiers, fishermen and island communities spiritual refuge while carrying an enduring message of peace.

As temperatures soar across Vietnam's central region, power workers continue to patrol transmission lines and respond to outages under sweltering conditions.

Party Chief and President To Lam called on the diplomatic sector to play a pioneering role, strengthen strategic research, provide sound policy advice and take timely action to safeguard national interests and create resources for development.

The 33rd Diplomatic Conference opened in Hanoi on Aug. 1, with ministries, central agencies and localities proposing breakthrough solutions across sectors to support Vietnam's diplomacy in a new era of development.

The Netherlands is ready to support Vietnam's deeper integration into global financial markets by strengthening market management and modernising financial infrastructure, Dutch partners told Deputy PM Nguyen Van Thang on July 31.

Two million active enterprises by 2030 is an ambitious target for Vietnam.

After being held by Singapore, defending champions Vietnam now face a decisive clash with Indonesia in the race for the ASEAN Cup semi-finals.

Decree 284, which sets administrative penalties for violations involving crypto assets and the crypto asset market, will take effect on September 1. This is expected to mark the end of unlicensed crypto exchanges operating in Vietnam.

In late June, temporarily closing their long-standing online food shop, a Hanoi family set off on a cross-country journey. They sought out coastal fishing villages, untouched hamlets, and rustic regions to experience local life firsthand.

With only a few days remaining before the seventh lunar month (Ghost Month), Vietnam's auto market has unexpectedly heated up as automakers and dealers launch a nationwide price war.

Diversifying university admissions rather than relying entirely on the national high school finals would both reduce exam pressure and bring Vietnam closer to the modern educational philosophy adopted by many developed countries.

Durian businesses in Dak Lak expect major savings after authorities proposed easing procedures for growing area codes and export packing facilities.