Apple says pre-order demand for its first foldable iPhone Duo has far exceeded expectations, pushing estimated delivery dates into late January 2027.

Having learned to make bamboo baskets at the age of 13-14, 56-year-old Huynh Thi Tam has spent years searching for someone to carry on the traditional craft as she watches it fade away and younger generations turn their backs on it.

Lien's herbal chicken noodle shop on Hang Bo Street in Hanoi has been a favorite late-night dining spot for 34 years. 

For two people who have both experienced failed marriages, the past matters less than being in tune with each other and building a happy future together.

Samsung is reportedly planning to expand its Galaxy Z lineup to six models in 2027, potentially introducing the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 and a rollable-screen smartphone called the Galaxy Z Slide.

Known as the filming location for several mystery-themed productions, Sao Ha, a remote Hmong settlement in Van Chai Hamlet, Yen Minh Commune, Tuyen Quang Province, has become a popular tourist destination under the nickname "Hell Village."

After leaving traditional boatbuilding behind, a craftsman in Ha Tinh has built a thriving business constructing jackfruit-wood houses, with projects worth hundreds of millions to several billion dong.

Digital technology is creating new opportunities to preserve Vietnam's Buddhist heritage, but experts warn that virtual religious practices and commercialization could undermine the authenticity of Buddhist traditions.

Former Thanh Hoa provincial vice chairman Le Duc Giang and 10 co-defendants will stand trial in Hanoi on October 29 over alleged violations involving mineral exploitation permits and state asset losses.

HCM City has become the first locality in Vietnam to integrate metro and bus ticketing into the VNeID digital identification app, allowing residents to purchase electronic tickets and manage public transport journeys from October 15.

Hanoi has raised parking fees by up to twofold, with cars of up to nine seats now charged VND 50,000 (US$1.90) per hour on 12 streets in the city's central urban area.

Finnish investment in Vietnam has exceeded US$1 billion, with technology, energy and data centers creating new opportunities for bilateral cooperation.

The Journey of Heroes has surpassed Tran Thanh's Dad, I'm Sorry at the Vietnamese box office, while Thai horror blockbuster Death Whisperer 4 is attracting large audiences.

A weak cold front expected to reach northern Vietnam next week is unlikely to bring noticeably cooler weather, with Hanoi's temperatures potentially remaining above 32 degrees Celsius. 

Vietnam launched its 2026 Month for the Poor campaign in Hanoi on October 17, calling for greater support for disadvantaged communities and honoring organizations and individuals for their contributions to social welfare.

Vietnam's Supreme People's Procuracy has proposed a pilot mechanism allowing civil lawsuits to recover assets linked to criminal offenses when criminal prosecution cannot be initiated or continued.

Six women have been fined for sitting in the middle of a dangerous bend on Hai Van Pass in Da Nang to pose for photographs while vehicles were passing.

Four consecutive earthquakes measuring between 2.6 and 3.5 in magnitude struck Mang But commune in Vietnam's Quang Ngai province within approximately eight hours on October 18.

With the iPhone Duo, Apple's long-standing strategy of prioritizing product quality over being first to market appears to be paying off once again.

A football injury led a 43-year-old British man living in Vietnam to discover severe mitral valve regurgitation. Vietnamese surgeons successfully repaired his heart valve using minimally invasive surgery through an incision measuring just 4cm.

Deputy PM Pham Thi Thanh Tra said Vietnam has reduced the number of schools by 50.6% and villages and residential groups by more than 46%, while restructuring school management and support staff as part of nationwide administrative reforms.

Twelve works from late artist Le Thiet Cuong's Rice Grain series are displayed alongside Vietnamese-Taiwanese photographer Tsai Ting Bang's intimate portraits of his mother at the Mother Installation exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City.

Diversifying products can help Vietnam’s stock market better meet investment needs and risk management requirements.

Short-form video platform TikTok has launched its first-ever Southeast Asia Awards to spotlight outstanding content creators from Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Vietnam completed 46,497 social and rental housing units in the first nine months of 2026, reaching 48% of its annual target, as the government steps up efforts to expand affordable rental options and deliver one million social homes.