IMO, APMO medalist begins university with $12,000 scholarship

Vietnamese math Olympiad medalist Tran Dai Thanh Danh has earned direct admission to a gifted mathematics program and a four-year scholarship worth about $12,000.

Viatris and Long Chau launch lipid care campaign in Vietnam

Viatris and Long Chau are expanding their five-year healthcare partnership with a campaign targeting lipid disorders, an often underdiagnosed contributor to cardiovascular disease in Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City restricts downtown roads for Metro Line 2

Ho Chi Minh City will introduce new traffic restrictions from Sept. 16 as construction intensifies on major stations along Metro Line 2, affecting several busy roads across the city.

Vietnam await Hoang Duc return as Thailand bring back their stars

Thailand are bringing back Chanathip Songkrasin and other leading stars for another showdown with Vietnam, who are waiting to see whether key midfielder Hoang Duc can recover in time.

Quang Ninh police bust 38.4 million USD transnational cybercrime ring

Quang Ninh police and the Ministry of Public Security have dismantled a major criminal ring involved in online fraud, illegal trading of personal data and money laundering.

Da Nang hands over former Camp Reasoner artifacts to US side

Da Nang authorities on September 15 held a ceremony to hand over the name sign and guardhouse of the former US Marine Corps Camp Reasoner to the US side, demonstrating goodwill and humanitarianism and contributing to enhancing Vietnam-US relations.

iPhone 18 Pro accessories hit Vietnam before phones go on sale

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max do not go on sale in Vietnam until Sept. 18, but accessory makers are already filling stores with cases, screen protectors and next-generation chargers.

Oxen race through the mud in southern Vietnam’s Khmer festival

Thirty-two pairs of oxen charged across a rain-soaked rice field in southern Vietnam as thousands gathered for a traditional race celebrating Khmer culture during the Sene Dolta festival season.

Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake needs open space, not more buildings

As Hanoi considers major plans for Hoan Kiem Lake and the Red River, an economist says modernization should create new economic value without overwhelming the capital’s historic identity.

Vietnam says goodbye to 2G after a 30-year mobile revolution

When Vietnam embraced GSM in the early 1990s, mobile phones cost around $1,000 and calls 30 cents a minute. More than three decades later, the country is finally switching off 2G.

Vietnam U23 begin Asian Games bid with confidence against Kuwait

Vietnam U23 enter their Asian Games opener against Kuwait as favorites, hoping recent success in Asian football can translate into a winning start in Nagoya.

Galaxy S27 Ultra tipped for Samsung’s latest OLED technology

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra could feature the company’s most advanced OLED materials, potentially helping it stay competitive with Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max and foldable iPhone Duo.

Vietnam education ministry explains 3.9 million textbook shortfall

Vietnam is scrambling to address a shortage of more than 3.9 million school textbooks, with the education ministry admitting its demand forecasts failed to keep pace with major changes this academic year.

Vietnam welcomes Thai King and Queen with 21-gun salute

Vietnam welcomed Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida with a 21-gun salute in Hanoi on Sept. 15, marking the first state visit to Vietnam by a reigning Thai King and Queen.

Vietnam volleyball team hits logistical snags at Asian Games in Japan

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team endured an unexpectedly difficult arrival in Japan for the 2026 Asian Games, including a hotel mix-up that left the players walking with their luggage.

7 popular Hanoi shops for crab and snail noodle soups

Hanoi’s historic center is home to some enduring favorites for bun rieu and bun oc, serving bowls rich with crab, snails, tomatoes and the distinctive tang of fermented rice vinegar.

Apple releases iOS 27, but only three iPhones get full Siri AI

Apple is bringing iOS 27 to iPhones dating back to 2019, but owners of older models will miss the operating system’s headline AI features.

Vietnam’s HAGL Agrico racks up $501 million in accumulated losses

Vietnamese agricultural company HAGL Agrico remains heavily indebted after more than eight years of restructuring, with its auditor flagging material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern.

Foreign suspects arrested an hour after gold shop theft in Vietnam

Police in central Vietnam arrested a group of foreign suspects just an hour after two of them allegedly staged a distraction to steal gold worth VND208 million ($7,900) from a jewelry shop.

Flooded wedding in central Vietnam turns into a day to remember

A video of a wedding in flood-hit Quang Tri Province, where guests rolled up their trousers and waded through the water to enjoy the wedding feast, has drawn widespread attention on social media in recent days.

Explicit consent required for sharing customers’ credit information from Nov. 1

From November 1, 2026, the provision of borrowers’ credit information for voluntary organisations, foreign credit information organisations and other organisations must be based on the borrowers’ explicit and specific consent.

Expanding cultural spaces to turn heritage into development resources

Culture is increasingly viewed not only as a value to be preserved but also as a resource to be harnessed for development.

HCM City eyes municipal, project bonds to support infrastructure development

Municipal and project bonds issued through Vietnam’s international financial centre in Ho Chi Minh City could provide a new source of medium- and long-term funding for infrastructure, easing reliance on the state budget and bank credit.

Thanh Thuy, Quang Kiet named Vietnam’s flag bearers for 20th ASIAD

Volleyball star Le Thanh Thuy and centre-back of Vietnam's U23 football team Dinh Quang Kiet have been named Vietnam’s flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD) in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

New opportunities for Vietnam’s seafood exports

The conclusion of negotiations on the Vietnam-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Free Trade Agreement after 14 years of talks has opened new opportunities for Vietnam’s seafood export sector to access some of Europe’s most developed markets.