FTU valedictorian beats thousands of candidates, lands job at multinational

Before graduating from university, Vy Tra was accepted by a multinational corporation’s management trainee program designed to develop young talents into future leaders.

Galaxy S26 Ultra packs exclusive features, leaving budget users behind

Samsung is preparing to launch its Galaxy S26 series early next year, and according to the latest leaks, the company is once again packing its most impressive innovations into the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Night Shippers: A spooky indie game putting Vietnamese couriers in the spotlight

Night Shippers is reshaping how Vietnam tells stories through games - one eerie alley at a time.

Quoc Cuong Gia Lai stock hits floor after former CEO faces prosecution

Vietnam’s stock market soared on December 16, but Quoc Cuong Gia Lai shares plunged following news of a proposed prosecution against former CEO Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan.

PM directs launch of 234 projects totaling over $134 billion

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh led a key meeting to finalize the launch of 234 milestone projects ahead of the 14th Party Congress.

Thai player caught cheating in SEA Games esports match against Vietnam

The 33rd SEA Games was shaken by a scandal in the women’s Mobile Arena esports event after a Thai player was caught cheating and making an obscene gesture - despite her team ultimately losing to Vietnam.

Vietnam women’s futsal team advance to SEA Games 33 final

A single goal by Nguyet Vi was enough to send Vietnam into the SEA Games 33 women’s futsal final.

A historic year of storms and floods: Vietnam battles the most extreme weather

In 2025, Vietnam experienced unprecedented extremes in storms and flooding, underscoring how climate-related weather events are becoming increasingly severe and unpredictable.

HCM City Party chief outlines 9 urgent tasks to seize ‘diamond opportunity’

At the second Party Committee Conference of Ho Chi Minh City for the 2025–2030 term, Party Secretary Tran Luu Quang laid out nine immediate tasks for the city to unlock its development potential under newly granted policy mechanisms.

iOS under attack: Apple issues emergency fix for exploited zero-day bugs

Apple has released an urgent security update to protect iPhone users from two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in iOS.

Vietnam needs $700 billion for green growth: Capital market must awaken

Vietnam’s journey to net-zero emissions by 2050 requires a staggering $700 billion in funding - far beyond what banks alone can deliver.

iPhone 18 Pro Max promises groundbreaking features for Apple’s next flagship

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are poised to redefine the premium smartphone experience, bringing Apple’s flagship lineup to a whole new level of sophistication.

Home away from home: Vietnamese student finds family in an elderly French woman

A touching friendship between a Vietnamese girl and an 86-year-old French woman is melting hearts online.

Portraits and stillness: 70-year-old lacquer artist holds first solo exhibition

Lacquer artist Nguyen Thi Que will hold her first solo exhibition at age 70, showcasing over two decades of refined, meditative work.

Hanoi college principal indicted in scandal over misappropriated student funds

Hanoi police have formally indicted three officials from the Hanoi College of Tourism, including the school's principal, for allegedly abusing their positions to misappropriate funds intended for student participants in a national celebration.

Former food safety leaders charged in multimillion-dollar bribery investigation

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has concluded a sweeping investigation that uncovered a systematic bribery scheme involving top officials at the Food Safety Authority, part of the Ministry of Health.

Decree 319 sets technology transfer as key to Vietnam’s rail transformation

For the first time, Vietnam has officially introduced criteria that prioritize domestic companies in railway projects, tied directly to technology transfer - replacing the old method of full-package imports.

AI slop and rage bait reveal the dark underbelly of the digital age

The words of 2025, chosen by leading dictionaries, reflect a growing unease with AI, manipulation, and artificial emotion in the digital world.

Vietnam ranks fourth at 34th World Memory Championships

The Vietnamese national memory team concluded their journey at the 34th World Memory Championships (WMC 2025) with an impressive fourth-place finish on the global leaderboard.

Deadly landslide cuts off traffic, kills three in northern Vietnam

In the afternoon of December 14, a severe landslide struck National Highway 6 in Mai Chau Commune, Phu Tho Province, completely cutting off traffic and burying three individuals under tons of earth and rock.

Vietnamese rapper meets James Cameron, praises ‘Avatar 3’ symbolism

Vietnamese rapper Rhymastic made headlines as he became the first local artist to meet director James Cameron during the Asia-Pacific premiere of Avatar 3.

Vietnam proposes $16,000 minimum monthly salary to attract global experts

Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training unveils bold incentives to draw international scientists and academics.

Literary veteran Tran Thi Truong celebrated for lifetime of creative excellence

Renowned Vietnamese author Tran Thi Truong has been honored with a Lifetime Literary Achievement Award by the Hanoi Writers’ Association.

Vietnam’s top 10 box office hits rake in record $112 million in 2025

Vietnamese cinema had a record-breaking year in 2025, with the top 10 domestic films generating a combined revenue of 2,780 billion VND (approximately $112 million) - a significant leap from 1,715 billion VND ($68 million) in 2024.

Vietnam National University HCMC appoints first-ever female president

On December 15, 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh officially signed a decision appointing Professor Nguyen Thi Thanh Mai, currently Vice President of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCMC), as the institution’s new president.