Deputy agriculture minister Hoang Trung dismissed from post

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc has signed a prime ministerial decision imposing disciplinary action against Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Hoang Trung.

Vietnam’s top leader hosts welcome for Myanmar president

Vietnam rolled out an official welcome for Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing in Hanoi, marking the highest-level exchange between the two countries since 2019.

UN adopts Vietnam-initiated resolution on culture and sustainable development

The UN has adopted Vietnam’s proposal for an International Decade for Culture for Sustainable Development from 2027 to 2036, backed by more than 100 co-sponsors.

Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra could face sales delay

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is reportedly facing production trouble just days before its debut, raising the prospect of severe shortages or a delayed release.

In photos: Hanoi students embrace the joy of a new school year

Hanoi’s schoolyards came alive with laughter and friendship as students returned from summer break for the first morning of the 2026-2027 academic year.

Ho Chi Minh City students shine on first day of school

In flowing ao dai, schoolgirls in Ho Chi Minh City captured the joy and excitement of the first day of the 2026-2027 academic year.

Vietnam opens modern boarding schools in remote border communities

Senior officials from Vietnam’s Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs joined students for the opening of the 2026-2027 academic year on September 5 at schools across ethnic minority, mountainous and border communities.

Passengers queue before dawn for 300,000 Tet train tickets

Passengers began arriving at Saigon Station as early as 3am as Vietnam’s railway sector opened sales of 300,000 tickets for the 2027 Tet holiday.

PM calls for education breakthrough as new school year begins

As nearly 27 million students begin a new academic year, Vietnam’s Prime Minister says every new school can become a foundation for hope, opportunity and the country’s future.

American IT engineer fluent in Vietnamese stunned by Vietnam’s beauty

Joe Osborne, a software engineer known locally by his Vietnamese name "Phuc Tay,"  has garnered a substantial online following for his fluent spoken Vietnamese.

Mekong Delta woman quits job to marry quadriplegic man, no regrets after 6 years

Despite the hardships of marrying a quadriplegic man, Nguyen Thuy Truc from Vinh Long Province continues to feel deeply happy and satisfied with her own world.

740 ancient tea trees become a highland treasure in Thai Nguyen

High in the misty mountains of Thai Nguyen, 740 ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees are providing livelihoods while opening new opportunities for specialty tea and tourism.

Inside one of Saigon’s oldest schools after 113 years

Three names - Ao Tim, Gia Long and Minh Khai - trace the 113-year journey of one of the oldest schools in Saigon-Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam.

iPhone 18 Pro prices tipped to jump sharply ahead of launch

Prices for the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are expected to rise by 10-20%, equivalent to hundreds of dollars, as soaring memory chip costs come under pressure from the global AI infrastructure investment boom.

How a young team restores the faces of Vietnam’s fallen soldiers

From faded photographs and fragments of family memories, TeamLee has reconstructed more than 10,000 portraits, giving families a clearer image of loved ones lost decades ago.

Vietnam’s state budget revenue tops $77 billion

Vietnam’s state budget revenue exceeded $77 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up 16% year on year, while public investment disbursement reached more than $18.2 billion, or 46.7% of the Prime Minister’s target.

Vietnam warns consumers over products recalled in foreign markets

Vietnam’s National Competition Commission has issued safety warnings over products recalled overseas that could affect consumers in Vietnam, including vehicles from Audi, BMW, Porsche and Ford.

V-League 2026/27 kicks off with fresh hopes for Vietnam national team

The 2026/27 V-League brings a new round of battles at club level, but its opening also renews a familiar hope: that the competition can deliver fresh talent for Vietnam and coach Kim Sang Sik.

Hanoi adds real-time rain and flooding updates to iHanoi for safer travel

By tapping a specific rain or flooding point on the “Rain and Flood Map” integrated into iHanoi, residents can check rainfall and flooding levels to choose safer routes and avoid hazardous areas.

Turning ethnic minority knowledge into a force for development

National Assembly deputy Be Trung Anh says ethnic minority intellectuals should not simply “leave the mountains,” but help pave the way for mountainous communities to develop alongside the rest of the country.

Abbott's commitment to drive proactive care for healthier Vietnam

Last Sunday, a central public park in Ho Chi Minh City gave space for rows of white palates.

Galaxy S27 tipped for January launch as charging upgrade remains uncertain

The Galaxy S27 could mark Samsung’s return to its familiar January launch schedule after the Galaxy S26 series arrived later than usual.

U20 Vietnam suffer painful Palestine defeat but Asian dream remains alive

U20 Vietnam’s 2-1 loss to Palestine has left their hopes of reaching the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup hanging by a thread, with Yutaka Ikeuchi’s side now needing to beat Iran and hope other results go their way.

PM orders action to ensure textbooks reach students

At a Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung instructed the Ministry of Education and Training to immediately review textbook supplies and ensure availability, particularly in disadvantaged areas.

Petrolimex explains its US$90.6 million after-tax profit

In its explanation accompanying the reviewed financial statements for the first half of 2026, Petrolimex addressed the group’s VND2.39 trillion (US$90.6 million) after-tax profit, up VND755 billion (US$28.6 million) from the same period in 2025.