Storm Saudel makes unusual U-turn over East Sea

Storm Saudel has reversed course over the East Sea, adding another twist to an extraordinary journey that saw it make landfall in China, weaken and then regenerate.

Vietnam women to face China in Asian Games warm-up

Vietnam’s women’s national team will face China in a key friendly during a training camp in Suzhou before heading to Japan for the 2026 Asian Games.

Fireworks light up Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for National Day

Thousands of people packed the centers of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of September 2, gathering to celebrate and watch fireworks marking the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945–2026).

Vietnam pickleball tournament sets Guinness World Record

Nearly 5,000 athletes from more than 80 countries and territories have gathered in Da Nang for a pickleball tournament that has officially entered the Guinness World Records.

Vietnam deputy health minister arrested over alleged bribery

Tran Van Thuan, a deputy health minister who oversaw major hospitals and key areas of Vietnam’s healthcare system, has been arrested in an expanded bribery investigation.

Resolution 19 maps out Vietnam’s path to high-income status

Vietnam is seeking to move beyond a growth model built on cheap labor, capital and natural resources as it charts a path toward high-income status by 2045.

From ‘middle of the class’ to 11 international research papers

With 11 international papers before graduation and a 3.95 GPA, Mai Phan Quoc Hung has built an impressive academic record. But for him, the real achievement was discovering the kind of research he truly loves.

From Moscow to Da Nang: Russian woman builds a new life for love

What began as a dating app match in Nha Trang became a life-changing romance for a Russian woman and a Vietnamese technician, who are now building their home together in Da Nang.

Three retired teachers near 70 ride 2,300km across Vietnam to Hanoi

Rain, punctures and powerful coastal winds could not stop three retired teachers nearing 70 from completing a 2,300km motorbike journey across Vietnam.

Hanoi woman reveals secret behind 20-year success of ‘poor man’s porridge’

Once known as “poor man’s porridge,” this humble Hanoi dish has kept customers returning to Oanh’s tiny Old Quarter shop for two decades.

Delayed iPhone 18 could hand Samsung the smartphone crown

Samsung could narrowly overtake Apple in the global smartphone market in 2026, with the delayed standard iPhone 18 potentially giving its biggest rival a crucial short-term advantage.

Former chemistry standout tops Hanoi medical residency exam

A national chemistry prize once marked Pham Quang Minh as a standout student. Now, after six years of medical training, he has emerged at the top of a demanding residency exam.

Vietnam plans at least five internationally competitive cities by 2045

Vietnam plans to create new regional growth poles and encourage selected localities to become centrally governed cities as part of a sweeping strategy to reshape the country’s development map.

Real-estate loan interest rates fluctuate as buyers become more cautious

Home mortgage interest rates at many banks have exceeded 10 percent per year, while some loans have reached 12 to 13 percent per year.

Vietnamese banks race to cross $4 billion capital threshold

By the end of the second quarter of 2026, the combined charter capital of 30 Vietnamese commercial banks surpassed VND1 quadrillion for the first time, reaching about $38.2 billion, up roughly $675 million, or 1.8%, from the beginning of the year.

Hyundai, KIA sales plummet: Are Vietnamese turning away?

Hyundai and KIA were once among the most favored auto brands in Vietnam, celebrated for eye-catching designs, rich equipment lists, and competitive pricing. However, several models that were once market "stars" are steadily losing their appeal.

Ministry glags irregularities at school issuing unrecognized degrees

An inspection by MOET found multiple signs of violations at the London College for Design & Fashion-Hanoi in its foreign-linked training activities, including the use of inconsistent names that could confuse students.

Global gold prices surge: Will VN’s gold bars explode to VND160M per tael?

While global gold prices have continued to rise, domestic buying prices for gold bars have fallen about VND1.5-2 million per tael below the global price. Such a divergence has rarely been seen in Vietnam in recent years.

Banking industry in AI era: When data becomes competitive advantage

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly widespread, a bank’s competitive edge is no longer determined by technology alone, but also by the quality of its data.

Quang Ninh proposes Van Don–Kunming flights to boost VN-China economic corridor

Established in 2004, the cooperation effort between Lao Cai, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh and Yunnan, China has held 11 rotating conferences over 22 years and has increasingly demonstrated its sustainability and practical value.

Digital transformation opens up new space for performing arts

As integration and the digital revolution change the way of life, more parts of daily life are shifting online.

Universities lower admission cutoff scores but still lack students

Many private universities as well as major public schools are repeatedly having to conduct additional admissions, particularly at branch campuses.

New entrants heat up aviation market as cost pressures mount

The aviation market is attracting a new wave of investors and airlines as passenger and cargo demand grows.

27 VN stocks join FTSE Index: Who benefits most from $1.5B inflows?

FTSE Russell has announced that 27 Vietnamese stocks have been added to the FTSE Global All Cap. Passive capital inflows could reach $1.5 billion, though benefits vary across individual tickers.

81 years on: Vietnam advances toward a strong, prosperous future

In the autumn of 1945, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and President Ho Chi Minh, the Vietnamese people made a historic turning point.