General Secretary and President To Lam met French Communist Party National Secretary Fabien Roussel in Montreuil on September 10.

Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga, spouse of Vietnamese National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man, met with Gantsetseg Tsendsuren, spouse of Mongolian Parliament Chairman Sandag Byambatsogt, in Ulaanbaatar on September 10.

Children in Vietnam remain vulnerable to violence, sexual abuse and online exploitation, UNICEF says, as the country launches a national child protection program running through 2030.

Foreign semiconductor and technology companies often want to sign memoranda of understanding with Ho Chi Minh City before investing, but Vietnam’s current law does not recognize foreign-invested enterprises as eligible foreign signatories.

Nguyen Huy Ngoc, vice chairman of Phu Tho Province in northern Vietnam, has been charged and detained over allegations of accepting large bribes, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have warned celebrities and online influencers to take greater responsibility for the products they promote, saying false claims or exaggerated benefits in online advertising will face strict penalties.

Vietnam’s football governing body says there is no cap on the number of naturalized players who can join the national team, with head coach Kim Sang Sik having the final say on selections.

Vietnamese leader To Lam’s official visit to France marks Olivier Brochet’s final high-level diplomatic engagement as French Ambassador to Vietnam, bringing his three-year posting to a close.

What happens when one celebrity disappears from a group photo? A controversy involving Liu Yifei and Vietnamese star Ho Ngoc Ha shows how a simple crop can become a question of status and respect.

As Vietnam begins the 2026–2027 school year, Lifebuoy and the Vietnam Young Physicians’ Association are improving facilities, health care and supplies for disadvantaged students in Lai Chau, Lao Cai and Quang Tri.

Cake Digital Bank was named “Vietnam’s Best Digital Bank 2026” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence in Singapore on Sept. 10, recognizing its digital banking model and business performance.

Vietnam U23 have reason for optimism at the 2026 Asian Games, with an experienced squad and a group featuring Uzbekistan, Kuwait and the Philippines.

Construction is gathering pace on three major bridges across Hanoi’s Red River - Tu Lien, Tran Hung Dao and Ngoc Hoi - as the Vietnamese capital pushes to remove bottlenecks and keep the projects on schedule ahead of APEC 2027.

Tran Tien Dung, a 29-year-old Vietnamese model and former marketing director, finished fourth runner-up at Manhunt International 2026 after competing against contestants from 35 other countries and territories.

The iPhone 16, iPhone 17, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air have all become $100 more expensive in the US following the debut of Apple’s latest flagship models.

Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature in iOS 27, which lets users share one phone number between two iPhones, is absent from the company’s announcement for the Vietnamese market.

As Vietnam’s population ages rapidly, the Ministry of Health is introducing guidance for people aged 40 and above on preparing for later life, from staying healthy to planning their finances and employment.

As the ranks of Vietnam’s ultra-wealthy expand, banks are moving deeper into wealth management, targeting demand for services that preserve, grow and transfer family fortunes.

Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its “Surprise and Shine” event, bringing a 2nm A20 Pro chip, a smaller Dynamic Island and a new variable-aperture camera system.

Vietnam’s newly announced U23 squad for the 2026 Asian Games brings together an experienced group that gives coach Dinh Hong Vinh reason to target more than simply getting through the group stage.

Apple has finally entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, a US$2,000 book-style device built around a 7.6-inch inner display and the A20 Pro chip.

Vietnam’s largest city is drawing up a 100-year development vision built around major transport links, new economic engines and stronger defenses against climate risks.

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, $100 above the iPhone 17 Pro. Its biggest gains come in photography, AI performance, cooling and battery life.

Apple’s iPhone Duo will go on sale in Vietnam in October, bringing the company’s first foldable smartphone to the market with prices reaching nearly US$4,000.

Vietnamese National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man and Mongolian Parliament Chairman Sandag Byambatsogt signed a cooperation agreement between the two legislatures in Ulaanbaatar on September 10.