One year after the two-tier local government went into operation, the organizational structure and quality of commune-level personnel continue to be raised.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered salt clouds surrounding the mysterious "pink planet" GJ 504b, offering fresh clues about one of the coldest and most puzzling worlds beyond our Solar System.

Rather than spreading investment too thinly, Vietnam should focus on three semiconductor product categories while developing shared infrastructure to optimize chip manufacturing costs, experts said.

Samsung is reportedly preparing a major camera upgrade for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, positioning its next premium foldable to compete with Apple's anticipated iPhone Ultra.

Since being named after President Ho Chi Minh in 1976, the city has built major transport and urban infrastructure that has reshaped its skyline, expanded development and strengthened its role as Vietnam's economic powerhouse.

Terraforming Mars remains one of humanity's boldest dreams, but a new study argues that today's technology is nowhere near capable of making it happen.

With favorable traffic conditions, travel time from some western areas in HCM City to the city center is only about 20 minutes, less time needed from some areas in the eastern part of the city.

General Secretary and State President To Lam said Ho Chi Minh City has written a glorious chapter over the past 50 years and must now embark on "a new chapter of development that is greater, more beautiful, more worthy and even more brilliant."

Fresh leaks suggest Apple is preparing a completely new hardware upgrade that could allow the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to deliver higher performance while keeping temperatures under much better control.

The beatification Mass for Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep was held in a solemn atmosphere on the morning of July 2 at the Tac Say Pilgrimage Center in Ca Mau Province.

A tropical depression over the East Sea is expected to strengthen into Vietnam's first tropical storm of 2026 within the next 24 hours, while the national weather agency says July could see storms directly affecting or making landfall in Vietnam.

Amid one-sided assessments of religious freedom in Vietnam, the Beatification Mass for Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep at Tac Say Church, attended by a senior representative of the Holy See, offers the most convincing answer.

A nearly 700-member brass band has completed preparations for the Beatification Mass of Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep, adding a solemn musical dimension to one of the most significant events in the history of the Catholic Church in Vietnam.

Tourism products will be assessed under three groups of criteria worth a maximum of 100 points. Product quality and community strength account for 40 points, marketing capability 25 points, and product quality standards 35 points.

Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone this September, but the premium iPhone Ultra may not reach stores until weeks after the iPhone 18 Pro lineup begins shipping.

Ho Chi Minh City has evolved into Vietnam’s leading economic and cultural hub, driven not only by economic growth and global integration but also by the formation of an open, diverse urban identity rooted in cultural convergence.

The organizational structure at the commune level needs to shift from “streamlined” to being “appropriately streamlined.”

As global tourism shifts away from traditional package holidays towards personalised, culturally immersive experiences, Free Independent Travellers (FIT) are emerging as one of the industry's fastest-growing and most valuable market segments.

A video reportedly originating from Apple's supply chain has offered what could be the first real-world look at the iPhone 18 Pro, marking one of the rare occasions an iPhone prototype has surfaced publicly ahead of its official launch.

Vietnam's aquatic exports maintained solid momentum in the first half of 2026, with turnover rising 12.8% year-on-year to nearly 5.8 billion USD, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

A 22-year-old driver has been charged in Ho Chi Minh City after allegedly performing repeated drifting stunts with a supercar on public roads.

For years, Hanoi has pursued a straightforward solution to its overcrowded urban core: move the universities to the outskirts of the city.

Public-private partnerships are playing an increasingly important role in promoting efficient fertiliser use, helping cut greenhouse gas emissions, improve rice yields and farmers' incomes, while advancing sustainable rice production in Vietnam.

The city expects its largest-ever fare-free bus program to encourage residents to shift from private vehicles while supporting a greener and more integrated transport network.

Fifty years after being named in honour of President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976–2026), the southern city has consolidated its position as Vietnam’s largest economic hub.