Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training has released its 2027 university and college admissions timetable, with applications opening on July 1 and first-round admission results expected in August.

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang-sik could welcome several experienced players back for November's FIFA international window, with in-form strikers pushing for a recall. But earning a place at the 2027 AFC Asian Cup will be a much tougher challenge.

Vietnam's government has proposed a 2027 state budget with revenue of nearly $128.2 billion and spending of $156.7 billion, sharply increasing the share allocated to development investment as it targets economic growth of at least 10%.

Samsung is preparing to unveil a new luxury foldable smartphone in China on October 29. The rumored W27 is expected to combine the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra's high-end hardware with an exclusive blue and gold finish.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is pushing ministries and local authorities to cut business requirements and administrative red tape. While reforms have unlocked thousands of stalled projects, businesses say implementation gaps remain a major obstacle.

Defying a 600km distance, a 1.28-meter-tall woman from Quang Ninh tied the knot with a 1.43-meter-tall man from Da Nang, inspired by shared empathy and an unusual marital commitment.

Despite clean-water infrastructure that has been built over the years, hundreds of ethnic minority households in Nghe An and Quang Tri provinces still lack water for daily domestic use.

A chance online conversation prompted a Vietnamese woman to travel more than 7,000km to Turkey to comfort a man struggling with depression after losing his mother, eventually leading to a beautiful love story.

Nguyen Phuong Anh, Le Ngoc Phuong Nhi, and Ha Vu Huyen Linh attended high school together, graduated with honors in medicine from Hanoi Medical University, and recently gained admission to the university’s prestigious medical residency program.

Vietnam must continue attracting foreign direct investment to achieve double-digit economic growth, Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan told lawmakers, while stressing the need to strengthen domestic industries and technological capabilities.

Vietnam's government has proposed putting the Ministry of Health in charge of coordinating food safety regulation nationwide, replacing a fragmented system in which three ministries share oversight of the food supply chain.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited Vietnam's historic Hoi An Ancient Town on October 24, paying tribute to Polish architect Kazimierz Kwiatkowski, whose preservation work helped protect some of the country's most treasured heritage sites.

Vietnam's government is proposing policies to encourage a shift away from fossil fuel-powered vehicles as part of amendments to environmental legislation aimed at reducing traffic emissions and improving urban air quality.

Wanting to become a single mother after the breakdown of her marriage, a 36-year-old woman spent more than two years looking for a man willing to donate sperm and meet the requirements for the sample to be stored in a sperm bank.

A $1,999 iPhone Duo reportedly developed a crack along its inner folding display less than six hours after its owner received the device in Australia, raising concerns about the durability of Apple's new foldable smartphone.

From cameras and perfume to reusable water bottles, everyday items are on the prohibited list for BIGBANG's October 24-25 concerts at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi, leaving fans scrambling to rethink what to pack.

Vietnam is considering higher student loan limits and lower interest rates as more than 360,000 borrowers, including master's and doctoral students, carry nearly $1 billion in outstanding state-backed education loans.

Vietnam's government has proposed a national culture card to help students, low-income households and other eligible groups access cultural products and services, as part of a broader bill aimed at developing the country's cultural industries.

On October 8, Hanoi Drama Theatre staged The Legend of Hoan Kiem Lake, the standout production in the Moments series of cultural industry events. 

Hanoi will host the first Global Craft Village Preservation and Development Festival at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel from November 13–16, with around 200 international delegates from more than 50 countries and territories.

General Secretary and President To Lam met with Speaker of the Senate Vincent Blondel and President of the House of Representatives Peter De Roover on the afternoon of October 23 as part of his official visit to Belgium. 

Japanese Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is strengthening Vietnam’s manufacturing capacity and accelerating the green transition, as more Japanese companies expand production and adopt sustainable industrial solutions. 

In Thai Nguyen province, Red Dao women are working to preserve their centuries-old embroidery and weaving traditions, passing down intricate craftsmanship amid growing concerns over its survival.

Ho Chi Minh City launched a 24/7 hotline on October 22 to report child abuse, violence and illegal child labour, while also providing support for women experiencing violence or abuse.

Quang Trung University in Vietnam is preparing to install Quandela's MosaiQ photonic quantum computer, marking a milestone in technological cooperation between France and Vietnam and opening new opportunities for quantum research and education.