Vietnam places the highest priority on its special relationship with Laos, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said while receiving senior Lao party official Vilay Lakhamphong in Hanoi on October 14.

Apple is reportedly exploring an iPhone 20 design with a nearly bezel-free display that curves around all four edges. But turning the ambitious concept into a commercial product could prove far more difficult than it looks.

Vietnam’s food and beverage scene is entering a more confident phase, driven by the enduring appeal of local cuisine, distinctive dining experiences and a new generation of diners reshaping the market.

Exports of mobile phones and components rose 20% year-on-year to nearly 51.8 billion USD in the first nine months of 2026, with China, the US and the Republic of Korea accounting for more than half of the total.

Vietnamese scientist Associate Professor Ha Thi Thanh Huong has won the first prize in the mid-career category of the 2026 ASEAN–US Science Prize for Women.

With local sourcing in foreign-invested production chains at just 20-25%, Vietnam plans to tie investment incentives to commitments to develop domestic suppliers. 

The Hanoi Department of Construction says that dividing the Ring Road 3 into three lanes in each direction while removing the emergency stopping lane fails to align with technical standards and could exacerbate congestion during traffic incidents.

At 72, Ho Van Giac of Da Nang continues to weave traditional baskets, play musical instruments and perform Ca Dong rituals, passing down generations of cultural knowledge to young people determined to keep their heritage alive.

In Hai Phong, a Catholic church completed in 1916 preserves intricate Asian carvings within its towering ironwood structure. Surviving storms and historical upheavals, it remains a cherished symbol of faith, family memory and community devotion.

After disease wiped out 20,000 pepper vines and left his family in debt, Pham Tien Dung turned the upper floor of his home into a nesting site for swiftlets. 

After bottlenecks previously left many businesses trapped, streamlining fire safety procedures and giving investors greater autonomy is a welcome change.

Buying a new laptop could become significantly more expensive in 2027 as component costs continue to climb. Market researcher TrendForce warns that higher prices could discourage upgrades and drive down global laptop shipments.

Perched on a hillside in central Vietnam's former imperial capital, Thien Lam Pagoda stands out for its golden stupa, striking Buddha statues and Theravada architecture rarely seen among Hue's historic temples.

According to the Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance, total registered foreign direct investment in Vietnam reached a record $50.36 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 76.4 percent year-on-year.

High among the jagged limestone mountains of northern Vietnam, reservoirs perched more than 1,000 meters above sea level offer rare patches of blue-green water. 

Hanoi Mayor Vu Dai Thang discusses below the capital’s impressive third-quarter growth figures and the challenges of mobilizing resources effectively to fulfill its special political tasks.

Driving about 300km from Hanoi to Lao Cai, the family of Dinh Ngoc Huy spent three days camping on the Coc Sam grassland. The vast grassy hills and chilly weather made them forget the fatigue of the long journey.

Unlike the Red River Delta's long-established religious traditions, southern Vietnam's Mekong region gave rise to indigenous faiths whose spiritual leaders offered healing, hope and support to communities facing hardship.

Vietnam's MPV market rebounded in September 2026, with nine of the 11 models on the list recording higher sales than in the previous month. Mitsubishi Xpander remained in the lead, while Honda BR-V posted the strongest growth, at nearly 97 percent.

Vietnam’s para-sports team have settled into its accommodation in Japan and begun training ahead of the Asian Para Games 2026, with the aim of winning gold.

The second session of the 16th National Assembly (NA) is scheduled to open on the morning of October 17 and close on November 21, with approximately 30 working days, Vice Chairman of the NA Office Nguyen Van Hien said.

Three international exhibitions opened in Hanoi on October 13, showcasing technologies and investment opportunities across manufacturing, precision engineering, electronics, semiconductors, and processing and packaging.

Rising above Trau Hill in Do Vinh ward, Khanh Hoa province, the red-brick Po Klong Garai towers preserve centuries of Cham architectural artistry and remain a sacred site where the Cham community maintains traditional rituals and cultural heritage.

Nguyen Ngoc Thuy, known as Shark Thuy, chairman and general director of Egroup and Egame, was prosecuted for charges of “fraudulent appropriation of property” and “giving bribes”.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism launched the Vietnam Cultural Industries Development Network and announced 17 cultural development initiatives for 2026 on October 12.