Seven rumoured upgrades could redefine the iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to arrive this September with a smaller Dynamic Island, a new 2nm chip and a range of AI-powered upgrades.

Childhood hardship fuels Vietnam's top education graduate

Years after helping her mother earn a living collecting scrap, Phung Nguyen Ngoc Anh has graduated at the top of her class and will soon begin teaching mathematics at a specialised high school.

Hanoi tests UAVs for blood and laboratory sample deliveries

Unmanned aerial vehicles could soon become part of Hanoi's healthcare network, helping hospitals move blood and laboratory samples more quickly and safely.

Vietnam eases building permits under new Construction Law

Vietnam's revised Construction Law takes effect on July 1, exempting more projects from building permits and reducing approval times to a maximum of seven days.

EVN reports profit as average employee pay rises in 2025

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) reported a profitable 2025, with average annual employee income at its parent company reaching VND479.219 million (about USD18,430) per person.

Imagining Hanoi in 2030: A city reshaped by metro

Hanoi's ambitious metro expansion is about far more than trains and stations. It could reshape where people live, work and build their futures across the Vietnamese capital.

As enforcement deadline nears, drivers remain confused about new regulation

As the new regulation requiring child-safety seats in cars takes effect on July 1, some drivers have suggested that switching to yellow license plates could exempt them from the requirement.

Hanoi vows swift action to deliver its 100-year development vision

Hanoi has unveiled its 100-year master plan alongside an ambitious investment promotion program, pledging faster implementation, better governance and stronger support for investors.

Vietnam allows video calls for inmates under new prison rules

New regulations governing military detention facilities will allow inmates to connect with relatives through supervised video calls for the first time.

Why hasn’t Vietnam produced another global game phenomenon since Flappy Bird?

More than a decade after Flappy Bird, Vietnam’s gaming industry still appears to be searching for the formula to create intellectual properties (IPs) capable of enduring long term.

Hue collects more than 460 martyr remains for DNA identification

Hue is accelerating efforts to identify Vietnam's fallen soldiers, combining DNA technology with field searches during the 2025-2026 dry season.

Hanoi tycoon abandons land bid, forfeits huge deposit

Just over a week after winning the auction for a prime land plot at No18 Cao Ba Quat in Hanoi with a bid of more than VND1.379 trillion, Duyen Ha Co., Ltd requested to withdraw, accepting the loss of a VND135 billion deposit.

Ministry to allow universities to grant professorship appointments

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) plans to decentralize the selection and appointment of professors and associate professors to universities. It will issue common standards, monitor procedures, and handle complaints.

Looking inward: the future of Vietnamese journalism in the AI era

When public trust becomes the most crucial asset, journalism needs to look inward to find answers for its future survival and development.

Australia pledges nearly A$100 million in aid to Vietnam

Australia will provide nearly A$100 million in development assistance to Vietnam during the 2026-2027 fiscal year, Ambassador Gillian Bird announced during a meeting with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 29.

Northern Vietnam faces days of torrential rain and flash flood risks

Forecasters warn that parts of northern Vietnam could receive more than 300 mm of rain, raising the risk of flooding, flash floods and landslides.

Minister presents gifts to ethnic minority households in Khanh Hoa

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nguyen Dinh Khang visited respected community figures and disadvantaged ethnic minority households in Cam Hiep Commune, Khanh Hoa Province, during an official working trip.

Deputy PM calls for simpler pension procedures following 97-year-old's case

Authorities across Vietnam have been instructed to improve services for elderly and vulnerable citizens following public concern over a 97-year-old woman's pension authorization case.

Vietnamese doctors find life-saving rare blood donor for Ghanaian infant

Vietnamese doctors made an unprecedented decision to save a critically ill Ghanaian newborn after discovering the infant carried an exceptionally rare blood antibody that left him fighting for survival.

Apple may stagger iPhone 18 rollout with delayed iPhone Ultra

Apple is widely expected to introduce its first foldable iPhone this September. However, the device may not go on sale immediately after its unveiling alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

One-stop services reach remote border village, changing lives

Some villagers were nearly 70 before receiving a birth certificate, while others registered their marriages after decades together as local authorities took one-stop public services into a remote border community.

In Vietnam's rocky highlands, a 97-year-old keeps tradition alive

High in Vietnam's northern mountains, an elderly artisan continues to transform plain hemp cloth into works of cultural heritage using a centuries-old beeswax technique.

FPT chairman outlines five commitments to Hanoi's 100-year vision

FPT Chairman Truong Gia Binh has pledged to help turn Hanoi into a regional and global hub for talent, strategic technologies and innovation under the capital's newly unveiled 100-year master plan.

Vietnam's injury setbacks test Kim Sang Sik's squad depth

Injuries and an incomplete squad have disrupted Vietnam's preparations for the ASEAN Cup 2026, but they may also give head coach Kim Sang Sik an opportunity to build greater squad depth.

Why a thicker iPhone 18 Pro Max camera could be good news

A thicker rear camera on Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max may sound like a design compromise, but new leaks suggest it could pave the way for one of the biggest photography upgrades in years.