Expired condos need not be demolished, owners can keep their property rights: PM

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has said that the Housing Law (Amended) must explicitly specify condo lifespan regulations to reassure citizens that "the expiration of a building's lifespan does not mean residents lose all their property rights."

iPhone 18 Pro arrives September 9, but one model may be missing

Apple’s September iPhone launch could look very different this year, with the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and foldable Ultra expected to debut while the standard iPhone 18 stays on the sidelines.

Saudel revives as fifth East Sea storm of 2026

Saudel has regained storm strength over the East Sea after weakening over China, but forecasters say it will head northeast and is unlikely to affect Vietnam’s mainland.

HCMC parents are still queuing for textbooks despite ample supply

The Vietnam Education Publishing House (VEPH) said it has printed and distributed millions of textbooks, and that disruptions in the ordering process have led to parents queuing to buy books in some localities.

National Day holiday bus fares increase by up to 40%

With just a few days remaining until the September 2 holiday, public travel demand is surging sharply.

Free rides, extended hours on Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line 1 for National Day

Metro Line 1, connecting Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien, in Ho Chi Minh City will increase train frequency, extend operating hours and offer free rides to all passengers on September 2 to mark Vietnam’s 81st National Day anniversary.

Overseas Vietnamese experts help advance nuclear power at home

The Vietnam Nuclear Professional Network (VietNuc) held a seminar on Vietnam’s nuclear power programme at École Polytechnique in Paris on August 29.

Vietnam's esports team win Asia-Pacific championship

Vietnamese esports team Secret Whales has won the 2026 League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) Finals after beating Chinese Taipei's CTBC Flying Oyster (CFO) 3-0 in Taipei, China, on August 30.

Golden Season Festival celebrates highland hues, aspirations for development

The Golden Season Festival 2026 opened in Mu Cang Chai commune, in the northwestern province of Lao Cai, on the evening of August 30.

Ho Chi Minh City brings culture closer to everyday life

Ho Chi Minh City is bringing culture closer to everyday life by transforming public spaces, heritage and the arts into engines of creativity, community engagement and sustainable development.

Vietnamese embassy verifies reports of two nationals in Nepal flood-hit area

The Embassy of Vietnam in India, concurrently accredited to Nepal and Bhutan, said that it was checking reports that two Vietnamese nationals were in Langtang, Rasuwa district in north central Nepal before an August 26 flash flood struck the area.

President Ho Chi Minh statue inaugurated in Bishkek

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan attended the inauguration ceremony of a statue of President Ho Chi Minh at Ho Chi Minh Square, located within the Royal Central Park complex in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, on the morning of August 31.

Vietnam seeks to channel growing capital into quality, investment-ready projects

Vietnam's expanding infrastructure pipeline is driving demand for medium- and long-term capital, increasing the focus on projects that are investment-ready and capable of deploying funds efficiently.

Turning rainy season into tourism opportunity

Many localities are rethinking seasonal tourism, turning weather-related challenges into opportunities to create unique experiences, stimulate demand and attract visitors year-round while ensuring their safety.

Vietnam makes remarkable strides in protecting children online: UNICEF

Vietnam is demonstrating a pioneering role through strong political commitments and decisive action to protect its youngest citizens online, said UNICEF's representative in the country.

Moc Chau Cultural and Tourism Week celebrates ethnic cultural diversity

The Moc Chau Cultural and Tourism Week 2026 and the Son La International Brocade Festival opened in Moc Chau ward, Son La on August 31 as part of activities marking the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day.

Vietnam targets productivity-driven growth over cheap labour

A development model based on productivity, knowledge and technology requires long-term capital, a skilled workforce, innovation capacity, technology absorption and incentives for long-term invest.

PM orders quick response after fatal Gia Lai vehicle rollover

The Prime Minister on August 31 issued an urgent dispatch to address the aftermath of a passenger vehicle rollover in the central province of Gia Lai, which left four people dead and many others injured.

Vietnam still has problems to solve after ASEAN Cup triumph

Coach Kim Sang Sik can take satisfaction from helping Vietnam successfully defend their ASEAN Cup title, but he and his players still have plenty to fix if they want to make a deeper run at the Asian Cup.

Twin sisters graduate with honors in English education, score IELTS 8.0

Though twin sisters Le Phuong Anh and Le Chau Anh studied the same major and both graduated with honors, they have always tried to build their own identities and strenghts rather than becoming each other’s “copy”.

Ethnic minority intellectuals leave their mark on Vietnam’s path to independence

From anti-colonial uprisings to the August Revolution of 1945, ethnic minority intellectuals played a significant role in Vietnam’s long struggle for independence.

V-League 2026/27 title race heats up among Vietnam’s top clubs

Vietnam’s leading football clubs have strengthened their squads for a fiercely contested V-League season, with CAHN (Hanoi Police), The Cong Viettel and Hanoi FC among the title favorites.

Hanoi to use student progress as a KPI for teacher evaluation

Hanoi authorities say students’ progress will become a key performance indicator, or KPI, in evaluating teachers during the 2026-2027 school year.

5 peaceful escapes just hours from Ho Chi Minh City

Leave the holiday crowds behind at these five destinations near Ho Chi Minh City, from an unspoiled beach to a lush Mekong River islet.

Ninh Binh woman takes vacation with 81 descendants in emotional reunion

Summer vacation has become an annual tradition over the past eight years for the extended family of Pham Thi Minh Huong (born in 1983, native of Nam Dinh, now Xuan Giang Commune, Ninh Binh Province).