HCMC is considering major changes to grade 10 admissions, including wider use of academic transcripts and a long-term goal of universal upper secondary education.

Vietnam’s National Assembly has announced new personnel approvals involving the digital transformation steering committee and the Culture and Social Affairs Committee.

As the economy increasingly shifts towards knowledge-based growth, innovation and digital transformation, demand for IP and technology valuation is becoming more urgent.

Newly leaked images believed to show iPhone 18 Pro Max components have offered an early look at Apple’s next-generation Pro iPhones and their eye-catching new colour options.

Huge demand coupled with scarce supply has led many people to become discouraged and abandon their intentions to purchase social housing in HCMC.

Rather than rushing to “check in” at as many attractions as possible, slow travel allows visitors to immerse themselves in local life.

A few months ago, after Decree 46 on food safety took effect on January 26, three containers of walnuts imported from the US worth VND12.6 billion, belonging to a business in HCMC, were stuck at Cat Lai Port.

PM Le Minh Hung recently ordered ministries and agencies to immediately cut at least 30% of administrative procedures, 50% of processing time, 50% of compliance costs and 30% of business conditions, while eliminating all unnecessary procedures.

Consuming dozens of goats daily, many restaurants in Ninh Binh are packed during peak seasons.

At 23, Dieu Thuong has repeatedly faced the line between life and death after being diagnosed with lupus, followed by severe complications. Through it all, her mother has always stayed by her side, saying: “I’m here with you.”

The moment they watched their former daughter-in-law leave in her wedding car after 10 years of widowhood, her former in-laws were overcome with emotion.

American content creator Isaac Nunez spent an entire day exploring Hanoi’s pho culture and was surprised to discover how many different versions of the iconic Vietnamese dish exist.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is reviewing challenges and shortcomings in the implementation of property-related tax policies and will report to competent authorities at an appropriate time.

Although Apple is reportedly focusing heavily on its 20th anniversary iPhone expected in 2027, the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is already revealing signs of a major design transition.

A restaurant in Da Nang where staff communicate mainly through sign language is drawing attention after a British tourist shared his heartfelt experience online.

Despite rising deposit interest rates, 13 Vietnamese banks reported declines in customer deposits during the first quarter of 2026, with several major lenders recording sharp outflows.

After relocating to Australia, Emily Chi found strength in music and turned her personal journey into a global artistic connection.

Hanoi plans to provide financial support ranging from VND5 million to VND20 million ($190-$770), depending on eligibility groups, to encourage residents to replace gasoline-powered motorbikes with electric vehicles.

The Ministry of Public Security has proposed a mechanism allowing temporary suspension of criminal prosecution to give individuals and organisations time to remedy consequences in certain violation cases involving economic damage but no corruption.

The Vietnam Sports Administration and VTC Mobile have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to accelerate the growth of esports as part of the country’s digital and cultural economy ambitions.

A draft amendment to Vietnam’s Electricity Law could pave the way for the recovery of nearly VND45 trillion in losses accumulated by state utility EVN during the energy crisis years.

Hanoi is preparing to pilot a new policy allowing the temporary commercial use of portions of sidewalks and roadsides in selected districts as part of efforts to expand the capital’s urban and night-time economy.

An 80kg shipment of dried cicada shells that sparked widespread debate on Vietnamese social media has been returned to its owner after authorities in Lang Son confirmed the goods had valid origin documents.

Scientists have recorded the first field images of the critically endangered dhole at Pu Hoat Nature Reserve in Nghe An Province.

A rare herd of wild cattle has been discovered in Yok Don National Park in Dak Lak Province through a camera trap monitoring system.