HCM City leads VN in inflation, with major price hikes in health & education

HCM City posts Vietnam’s highest inflation rate at 4.17%, led by health and education costs.

Vietnam auto industry commits to full electrification by 2035

The Vietnam Automobile, Motorcycle, and Bicycle Association (VAMOBA) has set a bold vision: by 2035, 100% of cars and motorcycles produced by its members will be electric and environmentally friendly.

Vingroup sues 68 accounts over fake news in legal push for accountability

In a nation striving toward the rule of law, fairness, and transparency, Vingroup’s decision to take legal action is not just a private battle - it sends a powerful message for a healthier business environment and a more responsible society.

iPhone 17 pricing in Vietnam: Starts at $985, up to $2,530 for Pro Max

Apple reveals official prices for iPhone 17 series in Vietnam, with early pre-orders and premium options up to 2TB.

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max launched with bold new design and A19 Pro chip

At its “Awe Dropping” event, Apple officially unveiled the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, showcasing significant strides in design, performance, and user experience for its flagship lineup.

Apple launches iPhone 17 lineup with ultra-thin iPhone Air and iOS 26

At its September event, Apple revealed iPhone 17, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, new Apple Watch models, and the iOS 26 update.

Easy road, lingering doubts: U23 Vietnam advances to AFC U23 finals

Vietnam secures sixth straight AFC U23 finals berth, but performance issues remain unresolved.

Major gold traders face scrutiny after State Bank inspection

Before the Government Inspectorate was tasked with overseeing the gold trading sector, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) had already identified numerous violations by major companies.

American willing to travel for an hour to eat Hanoi’s bun rieu

Chris Lewis, an American traveler, says most visitors to Vietnam crave pho (noodles served with beef or chicken) or banh xeo (Sizzle cake).

Vietnamese student wins top awards at Conrad Challenge science competition

After presenting his initiative at the United Nations, Pham Hoang Long born 2008, a student at the British International School (BIS), continued to shine with his team by winning two awards at the Conrad Challenge, a prestigious science competition.

TikTok-famous village amazes with budget eats and sunrise serenity

Phuoc Dong Fishing Village, also known as An Hai Village, was formerly part of An Hoa Hai Commune in Tuy An District, Phu Yen Province. Today, it belongs to O Loan Commune in Dak Lak Province.

Two ancient agarwood trees in Ha Tinh honored as national heritage

Two ancient agarwood trees at Khoai Vac Temple, located in Huong Pho commune, Ha Tinh province, have officially been recognized as Vietnam Heritage Trees.

Apple reveals dual iPhone 17 vision: light luxury or full-featured flagship

Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is finally here, and it brings a major surprise: the debut of the ultra-slim iPhone Air. As the year ends, consumers face a choice between brute force and sleek elegance.

iPhone 17 pre-orders begin in Vietnam with prices starting at $985

Vietnam joins top-tier launch markets for iPhone 17 series, now open for pre-order across major retail chains.

Vietnam cinemas brace for box office clash: The Conjuring vs. Red Rain

"The Conjuring: Last Rites" - the horror film with the highest-grossing global opening of all time - is set to premiere in Vietnam on September 12, head-to-head with the local box office sensation "Red Rain."

Apple puts Vietnam in elite circle for iPhone 17 launch

Vietnam is among the first to receive the iPhone 17, a historic shift marking its rise in Apple’s global market strategy.

Deputy PM pushes for sci-tech innovation to boost product value

Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung called for aggressive sci-tech adoption in production to enhance product value during a meeting with ministries and agencies in Hanoi on September 9 to discuss strategic technological products for immediate development.

Vietnamese firms step up branding efforts in digital space

Vietnamese businesses are increasingly recognising the urgent need to establish a strong brand presence in the digital space, delegates heard at a workshop on expanding market share and building brand identity held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 9.

Vietnam reaffirms defence stance at Seoul dialogue

On the East Sea issue, Vietnam maintains a consistent stance that all maritime disputes must be solved by peaceful measures, based on international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

PM directs stronger measures to boost rice production, export

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 9 signed an official dispatch ordering ministries, agencies and localities to step up measures to promote rice production and export while ensuring domestic market stability.

Vietnam Airlines bans lithium batteries for flight safety

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is rolling out a series of measures to control the transport of lithium backup batteries on its flights, aiming to minimise risks and uphold aviation safety standards.

Vietnam launches five-year crypto trading market pilot programme

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc signed a resolution on September 9, giving the go-ahead for the five-year pilot of crypto asset trading.

CPI rises slightly in August

The National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance announced that the consumer price index (CPI) last month rose 0.05% month-on-month and increased 3.24% year-on-year. ​

Government reviews delegation of power report before Politburo submission

Permanent Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh chairs meeting on law enforcement, decentralisation report for Politburo.

Can Tho to host UAV and Robotics Centre for smart agriculture

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is set to host a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) – Agricultural Robotics – Pilot and Technician Training Centre, aimed at advancing smart farming practices in the Mekong Delta region.