Vietnam bank alerts stop 1.6 million suspected scam transactions

Vietnam’s SIMO banking alert system has warned customers 4.9 million times, prompting 1.6 million suspected scam transactions to be halted by the end of July 2026.

Can karaoke bars avoid copyright risks by using YouTube?

The VietKTV copyright case has reignited debate over music licensing, as some karaoke businesses consider YouTube a seemingly safer alternative to traditional karaoke players.

How agricultural giant Loc Troi fell into a financial crisis

Once one of Vietnam’s agricultural heavyweights, Loc Troi is battling financial strain, eroding confidence and an uncertain future after losing its public company status.

Apple’s glass-heavy iPhone 20 Pro Max may still be on track

Apple may still be developing a glass-heavy iPhone for 2027, despite an earlier report that manufacturing challenges had forced it to abandon the ambitious design.

Nearly 140-year-old Da Nang church preserves bell cast from cannons

Built in 1887, Phu Thuong Church in Da Nang has retained much of its original architecture for nearly 140 years. Among its most remarkable treasures is a bronze bell cast from metal salvaged from cannons.

Vietnam auto sales rise 14% in first seven months of 2026

Vietnamese consumers bought 33,707 vehicles in July, lifting market sales 8% from June and 6% from a year earlier.

Thousands of HCM City tax debtors no longer found at registered addresses

Property developers feature prominently on a new HCMC tax authority list of more than 7,000 taxpayers with outstanding liabilities totaling nearly $220 million.

Why do Vietnamese prefer the Z Fold 8 over Z Fold 8 Ultra smartphone?

Records from domestic mobile retail chains show that more than 60 percent of users have chosen Samsung's new foldable phone, the Z Fold 8, over the Z Fold 8 Ultra line.

Climate change brings new weather challenges for Vietnam

Vietnam’s once relatively stable weather patterns are becoming harder to recognise as climate change intensifies heat, rainfall extremes and compound disaster risks.

Euro 5 tech transfer rules: Are they a new sub-license threat?

Just a few days after Decree 101 came into force, feedback from the business community prompted Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung to ask ministries and branches to review all arising obstacles and report to the Prime Minister before July 25.

Paris eatery draws crowds with Vietnamese grilled fish, tofu with shrimp paste

A small restaurant in the heart of Paris has become a popular destination for diners eager to try authentic Vietnamese specialties such as blood sausage, fried tofu with fermented shrimp paste, and Cha Ca La Vong (La Vong grilled fish).

Former second-choice applicant becomes valedictorian and secures job at Big 4

Once missing her top-choice university, Nguyen Thi Anh Tuyet became the accounting valedictorian at the University of Economics and Business through sheer determination, earning a job offer from one of the world's Big4 professional services firms.

LGBT couple gifted gold, land-use right certificates at wedding ceremony

A wedding overflowing with gold and so do (land-use right certificates) for an LGBT couple in the Mekong Delta region has drawn widespread social media attention in recent days.

Vietnam’s next transformation after four decades of Doi Moi

The model that powered Vietnam’s rise for nearly four decades is approaching its limits. The next transformation will depend on knowledge, innovation and better governance.

Inside a bustling dawn fish market 3.5 hours from Hanoi

Just 3.5 hours by car from Hanoi, Nghi Son fish market offers an atmospheric glimpse of fishing village life, with fresh squid starting at around $4 per kilogram.

Vietnam forms 49-member task force to develop power sector restructuring plan

Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung has signed a decision establishing a task force to develop a power sector restructuring plan aimed at supporting a competitive electricity market at different levels.

5 best official smartphones around $200 to buy in August 2026

Vietnam’s official smartphone market around the $200 price point is becoming increasingly competitive, with several models receiving substantial discounts.

Hanoi Police FC make history with first AFC Champions League Elite berth

CAHN (Hanoi Police FC) have booked a historic place among Asia’s leading clubs after defeating Adelaide United 2-0, a victory coach Mano Polking called a source of pride for Vietnamese football.

Vietnam rolls out new mechanism to attract top strategic technology experts

Vietnam is giving strategic technology researchers greater financial autonomy, aiming to attract top talent, accelerate projects and create more room for breakthroughs.

Vietnam football mourns former national team coach Phan Thanh Hung

Former Vietnam national team head coach Phan Thanh Hung has died at 66 after a prolonged battle with serious illness, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across Vietnamese football.

Total solar eclipse on Aug. 12: Why it matters and how to watch live

Millions of people will see the Moon completely block the Sun on Aug. 12, creating one of 2026's most spectacular astronomical events. Vietnam lies outside the viewing zone, but the eclipse can be watched live online.

North-South Expressway must not operate at highway speeds: experts

As the national backbone for road transport, the Eastern North-South Expressway needs resources to complete upgrades as soon as possible, experts have said.

Vietnam invites Australia to international defense expo in December

Vietnamese Minister of National Defense Gen. Phan Van Giang has invited leaders of Australia’s defense establishment and defense industry companies to attend the third Vietnam International Defense Expo in December.

How two drone sightings threw 73 Tan Son Nhat flights into disarray

The impact of two drone sightings at Tan Son Nhat stretched far beyond the airport, triggering airborne holding, diversions and departure delays affecting 73 flights.

iPhone 18 Pro costs jump 38%, putting Apple pricing in spotlight

Apple faces a difficult pricing decision as component costs for the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro are forecast to jump 38%, driven largely by soaring memory prices.