Vietnamese volleyball players face gender checks ahead of SEA Games

The Vietnam Volleyball Federation (VFV) has confirmed that gender verification testing may be conducted at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, raising concerns among athletes and fans.

False claims of 'data leaks' circulate after CIC hack

Taking advantage of the high public interest in the incident at the National Credit Information Center (CIC), many bad actors have released a series of fake information about 'data leaks' at other agencies and organizations.

Student doctor tops this year’s residency exam at Hanoi Medical University

Vu Ngoc Duy, a former Math major from Vinh Phuc High School for the Gifted, has become the top scorer in the 2025 residency exam at Hanoi Medical University.

Foreign visitor tries 10 pho dishes in 4 days in Hanoi, reveals favorite

Sampling various pho dishes over a few days in Hanoi, a foreign traveler’s top pick was the pho with assorted beef with different cuts priced at VND50,000 per bowl.

Thanh Hoa woman with one arm works swiftly, overcomes challenges

Unwilling to be limited by her missing arm, a young Thanh Hoa woman was determined to learn how to do everything, believing “If others can do it, I can too.”

Should a monorail be built along the Red River in the north?

Planning for the two banks of the Red River requires a study of the "damages" that have occurred to the river not only in the past 25 years but also in the next 25 years.

Personal Income Tax’s family deduction should be raised to VND18 million/month

The proposed increase of the family deduction threshold to VND15.5 million/month for taxpayers is considered outdated, especially since it will only take effect from the 2026 tax year, meaning tax finalization won't occur until 2027.

Ministry considers scrapping transcript-based university admissions

As over 42% of university applicants currently rely on high school transcripts for admission, Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training is collecting feedback on whether to maintain or abolish this method starting in 2026.

Hanoi schools face classroom, teacher shortage as enrollment rises by 60,000

Hanoi has over 2.3 million students for the 2025-2026 academic year, an increase of about 60,000 compared to the previous year.

Property near HCM City metro gains value, but price hikes face market restraint

As the metro network expands in HCMC, the supply of housing projects around metro stations will surge, but the competition is expected to regulate selling prices.

China returns Thai fruit, warns Vietnamese exporters over new safety rules

China has enforced new food safety regulations, rejecting Thai longans and warning Vietnam over residue levels in fruit exports.

iPhone Air struggles to gain traction amid lukewarm pre-orders

Early sales of Apple’s ultra-slim iPhone Air fall short, raising concerns about its place in the lineup.

Hoa Phat’s agriculture arm files IPO after decade-long push

Hoa Phat Agriculture files for IPO after 10 years of rapid growth, targeting expansion in central and southern Vietnam.

Vietnamese woman prosecuted for selling rare otter on Facebook

Authorities arrested a woman attempting to sell an endangered otter online after she was caught transporting it to Hanoi.

Storm No. 8 may form soon as tropical depression intensifies in East Sea

A tropical depression has moved into the East Sea and is likely to intensify into Storm No. 8 within hours, bringing hazardous weather across multiple areas.

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung honored for four decades of Party service

On the afternoon of September 17, a ceremony was held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs to present the 40-year Party membership badge to Party Committee Secretary and Minister Dao Ngoc Dung.

PM demands review of Long Thanh and Tan Son Nhat airport strategies

The Prime Minister has tasked the Ministry of Construction with investigating and responding to public concerns about how Vietnam's two largest airports should be utilized.

Solar installation in Vietnam: Registration required, not permission

Installing rooftop solar doesn’t require EVN’s permission - but notifying the authorities is a legal must for safety and energy grid security.

Spotify raises Premium price by 10.2% in Vietnam

Subscribers will pay VND 65,000 (USD 2.67) per month from September as Spotify adjusts its pricing.

Vietnam records 230 daily deaths from tobacco-related diseases

The health ministry launches a campaign to build smoke-free hospitals as Vietnam reports 84,500 tobacco deaths a year.

Vietnam urged to update policies for ethnic minority employment

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment calls for practical policies to support businesses creating jobs in disadvantaged regions.

iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17: Is $300 extra worth it?

Apple’s latest lineup narrows the gap between standard and Pro, but the premium model still packs pro-level features.

Forbes ranks Da Nang’s Cam Thanh among the world’s top villages

Da Nang's Cam Thanh village earns global praise from Forbes for its serene coconut forests, basket boat rides, and authentic countryside experiences.

Vietnamese football at risk again as clubs withdraw from new season

The 2025/26 football season has just begun, yet Vietnamese football is once again clouded by the same dark patterns of the past: club dissolution and withdrawals.

VNPT wins bid for 700 MHz spectrum to power 4G and 5G expansion

VNPT has secured the 700 MHz frequency block for nearly $83 million, marking a major step in Vietnam's 4G and 5G development.