Apple retires 14 products in 2025 to make way for the next generation

From iPhones to AirPods and MacBooks, Apple has discontinued several popular products as it refreshes its entire lineup.

Police recover assets in Bach Mai and Viet Duc hospital corruption investigation

Authorities have retrieved more than 39 billion VND and frozen multiple assets linked to a high-profile case involving losses and waste at Bach Mai 2 and Viet Duc 2 hospitals.

Japanese tourist falls in love with Hanoi’s fish dishes, orders three servings

Drawn by Hanoi’s famous food alleys, a Japanese tourist was impressed by the rich flavors and generous portions of a small eatery specializing in fish-based dishes.

Vietnam intervenes as 500 tea containers stuck at Karachi Port

Logistics disruption between Pakistan and Afghanistan stalls Vietnamese tea shipments, risking heavy losses.

MIK Group unexpectedly withdraws from Red River Scenic Boulevard megaproject

MIK Group has announced its withdrawal from the investor consortium developing the Red River Scenic Boulevard - one of Hanoi’s most ambitious urban projects, valued at an estimated $12 billion.

Vingroup exits high-speed rail project, VN-Index loses nearly 40 points

Vietnam’s stock market turned sharply lower after Vingroup announced its withdrawal from the North–South high-speed railway project, sending “Vin” stocks plunging to their floor prices.

Chairman of Muong Thanh Group Le Thanh Than prosecuted for fraud

Le Thanh Than, one of Vietnam’s well-known real estate tycoons, has been charged with “deceiving customers” in connection with the CT6 Kien Hung housing project in Hanoi.

Vietnam’s golden girl of Vovinam: 18 and unstoppable

Thi Lai, an 18-year-old girl with a humble name but extraordinary spirit, has made a remarkable mark in 2025 by winning three Vovinam gold medals - including a world championship title.

Handmade brooches become life’s centerpiece for Hanoi trio

From telecommunications and TV to crystals and thread, these women found fulfillment in the small beauty of handcrafted brooches.

iPhone Fold revealed: The most realistic renderings yet of Apple’s foldable

After years of swirling rumors, Apple’s foldable iPhone - commonly referred to as the iPhone Fold - now appears all but confirmed, with a launch expected alongside the iPhone 18 next year.

700 years of legacy: The village where puppets never stop dancing

Nguyen Xa puppeteers keep Northern Vietnam’s ancient puppet traditions alive-strings, drums, and soul.

42 arrested in Vietnam’s largest illegal weapons ring uncovered online

Police in Nghe An Province have dismantled a particularly large-scale illegal arms trafficking network operating through the internet, arresting 42 suspects linked to the case.

A breakthrough year: Vietnam to shift into high-speed development in 2026

General Secretary To Lam sets 2026 as the year of breakthrough action and acceleration for Vietnam’s national development.

Vietnam tourism surges beyond pre-pandemic levels after Covid freeze

After being frozen by Covid-19, Vietnam’s tourism industry has made an extraordinary recovery, surpassing 110% of pre-pandemic levels and welcoming a record 22 million international visitors in 2025.

Vietnam sets four-day holiday and grand firework plans for New Year 2026

For New Year’s 2026, civil servants and public employees in Vietnam will enjoy a four-day break from Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4.

Vingroup pulls out of North–South high-speed rail project

Vingroup Group has officially submitted a request to the Government to withdraw its registration to invest in the North–South high-speed railway project, in order to concentrate resources on major infrastructure developments.

From manual to digital: how small businesses will survive the 2026 tax shift

Beginning January 1, 2026, nearly 5 million business households will stop paying lump-sum tax and switch to revenue-based self-declaration.

Farewell to Peter and Cora Weiss, devoted American friends of Vietnam

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Cora and Peter Weiss - longtime and loyal American friends of Vietnam - have passed away in the final days of the year.

Cat Lai property prices double as infrastructure projects ignite the market

Located not far from the center of HCMC, but the Cat Lai Urban Area was once avoided by homebuyers due to dust and heavy container truck traffic.

Dropped university exam groups leave students in limbo

The decision by many universities to stop enrolling students with certain exam subject groups has left candidates surprised and anxious.

Dinh Bac challenges senior stars in Vietnam Golden Ball 2025 race

Nguyen Dinh Bac has made it to the final shortlist for the 2025 Vietnam Golden Ball alongside Hoang Duc, Tien Linh, and Quang Hai - but can the 22-year-old outshine his senior teammates?

Rental yield crisis: soaring apartment prices crush investor profits

Thinking the “buy-to-rent” formula would be easy to profit from, many owners now realize they are running negative cash flow as rents fail to rise, vacancies last longer, and multiple extra costs pile up.

Quitting well-paid job in HCM City, director returns to hometown to grow onions

A company director with a salary of thousands of dollars monthly in HCMC decided to leave the city and return home to start an agricultural business.

Ministry of Science and Technology opens new digital "one-stop" shop

The centralized and modern One-Stop Shop at the Hanoi headquarters of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) is a step forward in administrative reform and a new approach in public sector digital transformation.

Vietnam’s property prices to remain stable next year

In 2026, the outlook is expected to improve further, and analysts do not foresee a return of widespread price surges. Dr Can Van Luc, BIDV Chief Economist, said the market is moving from a phase of “technical recovery” to “structural stabilisation”.