iPhone 18 Pro nears launch as three new colors emerge in leaked parts

The latest leaked image appears to reveal all three color options for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with one distinctive shade emerging as an early favorite.

Two century-old Hue landmarks immortalized on a Vietnamese banknote

Millions have seen them on Vietnam’s VND50,000 banknote, but the two century-old Hue landmarks pictured on its reverse carry stories rooted deep in the Nguyen Dynasty.

Enabling institutions needed for science-technology to generate new productivity

Further improving institutions and enhancing the effectiveness of policy implementation are particularly important for science, technology and innovation to truly become drivers of growth and generate new productivity, said experts.

Expert proposes global Vietnamese intellectual ecosystem to boost AI development

Vietnam should shift from connecting overseas experts to fostering joint innovation, building a global Vietnamese intellectual ecosystem that turns worldwide talent into national science and technology capacity.

Hai Phong Railway Station: Where a historic train journey lives on

Hai Phong had the honour of welcoming the late President Ho Chi Minh on nine occasions.

VIFC offers various opportunities to attract forein investment

The Vietnam International Financial Centre is taking shape as global funds begin exploring investment opportunities. A clear legal framework and strong project pipeline will be key to attracting international capital.

New avenues for Vietnam-Russia cooperation

Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan had a meeting with Aysen Sergeyevich Nikolayev, Head of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) of Russia on September 3 on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) 2026 in Vladivostok, Russia.

Hanoi moves to maintain appeal to FDI inflows

Hanoi is seeking to sustain its appeal to foreign investors while shifting FDI towards higher-quality projects, mainly into technology, information and communications, services, and innovation.

Vietnam Rong Xanh Awards create new cultural, heritage values

The Vietnam Rong Xanh Awards debuted in Hanoi on September 4 to honour outstanding contributions to Vietnamese culture. The awards connect culture, heritage and tourism with innovation in the digital era.

Strong El Niño predicted, requiring timely, effective response measures

El Niño is forecast to reach very strong intensity from September 2026 to February 2027, requiring relevant ministries, sectors and localities to take proactive and timely measures to respond effectively.

Vietnam’s textile sector transforms to sustain export growth

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is accelerating its green and technological transition as global brands tighten sustainability and traceability requirements. The shift is key to retaining orders and moving up global value chains.

Progress made in tackling intellectual property infringements

Three months after the Prime Minister issued a dispatch on May 5 calling for decisive measures to prevent and deal with intellectual property rights infringements, authorities have detected 4,562 cases showing signs of related violations.

Ho Chi Minh City targets third-quarter growth of over 11%

Ho Chi Minh City is pushing for double-digit growth, targeting GRDP expansion of at least 10% in 2026. The city aims for growth of 11.07% in Q3 and 12.3% in Q4.

Domestic consumption up over 13%, tourism continues strong growth

Vietnam’s domestic consumption continued to expand strongly in the first eight months of 2026, while tourism maintained its robust recovery momentum, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

China’s Guangxi fosters AI cooperation with Vietnamese localities

China’s Guangxi is expanding AI cooperation with Vietnamese localities, focusing on practical needs and stronger, more stable partnerships.

Revitalising growth momentum for night-time economy

Vietnam is looking to its night-time economy to boost tourism spending and encourage longer stays. Success will depend on distinctive products, sound planning and more flexible policies.

Deputy PM orders monthly price checks as CPI buffer narrows

The Steering Committee for Price Management will meet monthly with localities to keep prices under control, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang told a meeting in Hanoi on September 4.

Phu Quoc targets model security, civility status as APEC 2027 host

Phu Quoc is stepping up efforts to improve security and urban civility ahead of the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week. Safety and quality of life are key priorities.

AI application boosts Russian language training in Vietnam

A training programme for foreign teachers and students has been held in Moscow, opening new avenues for improving Russian-language teaching and learning in the digital era.

Vietnam provides 300,000 USD in emergency humanitarian aid for Nepal

The decision was made in the spirit of traditional friendship, solidarity, and mutual support between the two countries.

Hanoi accelerates construction of seven Red River bridges for APEC 2027

Hanoi is accelerating the construction of seven bridges spanning the Red River, targeting completion in the second quarter of 2027 to improve transport connectivity and serve APEC activities next year.

Indian airline launches direct Mumbai–Hanoi route

Indian airline Akasa Air on September 4 officially launched a direct route between Mumbai and Hanoi, marking its first expansion into Vietnam.

E-commerce reshapes rules of game

Vietnam’s e-commerce sector is entering a new phase, with competitive advantages no longer resting primarily on low prices or increasing order volumes, but on operational efficiency, quality, transparency and trust.

Around 500 delegates to attend 3rd Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue

Around 500 delegates, including nearly 40 delegations from international localities and partners of Ho Chi Minh City, will attend the 3rd Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue (FD 2026) next week.

Vietnam aims to link half of farm cooperatives with enterprises by 2030

Vietnam aims to link at least half of its agricultural cooperatives with businesses or other economic organisations by 2030.