From pandemic loss to global export: 9X revives family lantern craft

After losing everything during COVID-19, a young man returns home to build a lantern business with over $82,000 in annual revenue.

Teardown reveals engineering secrets behind Apple’s thinnest iPhone

iFixit has published a teardown video of the newly released iPhone Air, unveiling the engineering feats that enabled Apple to produce the thinnest iPhone in its history at just 5.6mm.

Hanoi’s To Lich River park project revives hopes for a greener capital

The long-polluted To Lich River may soon transform into a green oasis as Hanoi prepares to launch a riverside park project.

Exclusive mooncake shop in Ho Chi Minh City sparks long lines

With no agents or online sales, this bakery forces customers to line up early to get their hands on limited-edition Mid-Autumn mooncakes.

Coach Kim Sang Sik considers fast-tracking Vietnam’s football transition

Coach Kim Sang Sik has a strong U23 core to refresh Vietnam’s national squad, but will he take the risk of change?

Ragasa could be strongest typhoon in 50 years, Vietnam braces for impact

Super Typhoon Ragasa, with winds up to Category 17, is forecast to reach waters off Quang Ninh–Ninh Binh by Sept 25.

VN deploys Level-2 field hospital, engineering unit to UN peacekeeping missions

This deployment involves 63 personnel of Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 7 and 184 others of Engineering Unit Rotation 4.

CMC Telecom secures dual CREST certifications and regional cybersecurity awards

CMC Telecom has officially been awarded the prestigious CREST certification for its Security Operations Center (SOC), marking a significant milestone in its commitment to world-class cybersecurity operations and global compliance.

Dak Lak releases six rare wild animals back to nature

Six wild animals were reintroduced to their natural habitat on September 21 by the centre for elephant conservation, animal rescue and forest protection management under the Department of Agriculture and Environment in central Dak Lak province.

New rules on big money transfers to take effect on November 1

Domestic electronic transfers worth 500 million VND (over 18,900 USD) or more, and international electronic transfers of 1,000 USD (or the equivalent in foreign currency) or above, will have to be reported to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Vietnam rises to global top 10 in fixed broadband speeds

Vietnam has climbed to the world's 10th place for fixed broadband internet speeds, its highest ranking since Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index began in 2017, the global internet speed testing company has reported.

Vietnam’s cashew export target of 4.5 billion USD within reach

If the current momentum is maintained and exports are boosted in the remaining peak months, particularly during the festive season, the 4.5 billion USD goal is within reach, said the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Vietnam considers recognition of int’l healthcare standards for hospitals

The Ministry of Health recently held a meeting of the appraisal council in Hanoi to consider the proposal from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), seeking recognition of its international hospital quality standards in Vietnam.

Vietnam wins four gold medals at 2025 Muaythai Youth World Championship

Young athletes from the Vietnamese Muay team achieved outstanding results at the 2025 Muaythai Youth World Championship, which concluded in the United Arab Emirates on September 19.

Vietnam’s fruit, vegetable exports estimated at 6.11 billion USD in nine months

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports are estimated to reach more than 6.11 billion USD in the first nine months of 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 8.3%, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Vietnamese education officials face fraud trial over fake English tests

Two education leaders created a bogus organization and online exams to issue fake English certificates.

Volleyball star Dang Thi Hong turns to online sales after career-ending ban

At just 19, volleyball player Dang Thi Hong is facing the possibility of early retirement after receiving an indefinite competition ban. With her sports career suddenly on hold, she has turned to online sales to earn a living.

Hanoi tests biometric metro entry to improve passenger experience

Passengers on Hanoi’s Cat Linh - Ha Dong metro can now use chip IDs, Visa cards, and the metro app to board trains.

Vietnam prepares school closures and online learning as Ragasa nears

In response to Super Typhoon Ragasa (Storm No. 9), the Ministry of Education and Training has instructed local departments to be ready to suspend in-person classes and implement online learning in areas affected by the storm.

Hanoi makes Time Out list of Asia’s top fall foliage destinations

Alongside iconic spots such as Nami Island in South Korea, Kyoto in Japan, and Jiuzhaigou in China, Hanoi has been named one of Asia’s most beautiful destinations for autumn foliage, according to a new ranking by Time Out.

Apple’s iPhone Fold could redefine the foldable market

With the iPhone Fold, Apple aims to turn its delay into an advantage in the premium foldable space.

Traffic police to rely on image evidence to handle violations from 2026

From 2026, traffic police will only handle violations if image or video evidence is available, a move to enhance transparency in law enforcement.

East Sea braces for typhoons, north Vietnam expects record rainfall

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has issued its monthly climate outlook for the entire country from September 21 to October 20, 2025.

Super typhoon Ragasa to enter East Sea on September 23

Super Typhoon Ragasa continues to intensify as it approaches the East Sea, bringing powerful winds, towering waves, and warnings of flash floods and landslides in northern mountainous provinces of Vietnam.

New opportunities offered to Vietnamese students in Italy

The Association of Vietnamese Students in Italy (ASVI) on September 19 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fondazione Italy-Vietnam (FIV) and Welcome Association Italy (WAI).