Vietnam’s data centre race draws multibillion-dollar investment

Vietnam’s data centre market is entering a new phase as a wave of large-scale projects worth billions of US dollars is being proposed and rolled out, driven by rising demand for AI, cloud computing and large-scale data processing.

Seafood markets and golden rice fields: Getaways near Hanoi

A few hours from Hanoi, travelers can browse an early-morning fish market, unwind on a quiet beach or take to the skies above spectacular terraced rice fields.

Vietnam’s ethnic women turn football tournament into cultural festival

Traditional skirts meet fierce football as ethnic minority women from across Vietnam compete in a colorful tournament celebrating sport, culture and community.

PM, AFC president hail Vietnam’s historic ASEAN Cup triumph

Vietnam’s historic ASEAN Cup triumph has been hailed at home and across Asian football after Kim Sang Sik’s side successfully defended their Southeast Asian crown.

Centuries-old trees heavy with red fruit captivate visitors in Dak Lak

Four remarkable trees in Dak Lak, including one more than 300 years old, have gained national heritage recognition and could now become a new draw for local tourism.

Vietnam’s businesses need capital. Where is the money?

Vietnam is not short of money for investment when viewed across the economy. Yet domestic businesses remain hungry for capital, banks are scrambling for deposits and interest rates are proving stubborn.

Fireworks, brocade and folk culture await visitors in Moc Chau

Moc Chau is preparing a packed programme of cultural, artistic and tourism activities to welcome visitors during Vietnam’s National Day holiday.

Experts pinpoint what is holding back Vietnam’s resort real estate

Vietnam’s resort real estate market is showing signs of recovery, but experts warn that projects will struggle to generate real returns unless operations are built into their plans from the outset.

Galaxy S27 Ultra may get a bigger camera bump but lose its 3x telephoto

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra could arrive with a substantially larger camera island, yet leaks suggest the flagship may lose its dedicated 3x telephoto camera and even use a smaller 5x sensor.

Vietnam needs three major shifts to advance development

To ascend to a higher stage of development, Vietnam must execute three strategic transformations, with institutional reform serving as the decisive lever.

Apartment lifespan policy may reshape condo pricing

The policy of tying apartment use to a building's designed lifespan is expected to reshape how condominiums are valued, with buyers paying closer attention to land holdings, development density, and land-use rights attached to each unit.

Why has the cost of the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway project risen?

Chu Van Tuan, deputy director of the Railway Project Management Board explained that the total investment has been adjusted after reviewing the scope, scale, volume, unit prices, exchange rates, new policies, and transport demand.

Vietnamese woman flies 8,000km to marry Turkish man 19 years her senior

Defying her family's objections, Kieu Anh traveled alone to Turkey to marry a man more than 19 years older. Five years later, that leap of faith has turned into a happy marriage.

The key question for Vietnam’s ethnic minority policies

Development can improve lives, but it can also leave deep scars when communities lose their voice, identity and ties to family. International experience offers important lessons for Vietnam.

Could the best iPhone 18 camera be exclusive to the Pro Max?

Apple may create a bigger divide between its next Pro iPhones, with a major camera upgrade reportedly reserved for the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Hanoi temple kitchen serves 150,000 free meals a year

Long before Hanoi wakes, volunteers at a small Buddhist temple are already cooking. Their kitchen provides more than 150,000 free meals to cancer patients and others in need each year.

Hanoi to trial self-driving buses, robotaxis and delivery robots

Hanoi will launch controlled trials of self-driving buses, robotaxis, delivery robots and cleaning robots on designated routes, with safety supervisors required and passengers charged no fares.

Couple turns Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup triumph into unforgettable wedding shoot

Amid thousands celebrating Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup 2026 triumph, a young Hanoi couple turned a night of national joy into an unforgettable chapter of their own love story.

Online ‘naming and shaming’ can now cost violators millions

Vietnam is imposing tougher penalties on organizations and individuals that publicly disclose someone else’s personal data without consent, including information shared in online “call-out” posts.

HCM City proposes up to $32,000 monthly salary for financial hub CEO

HCMC has proposed a monthly salary of up to $32,000 for the CEO of its international financial center, while the chief operating officer could receive up to $15,200 a month.

What else could Apple unveil alongside iPhone 18 Pro on September 9?

Beyond the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple’s highly anticipated technology event, scheduled for 10am on September 9 in the US - midnight on September 10 in Vietnam - could feature several other headline-grabbing products.

Vietnam begins fining highway tailgaters as experts urge safer driving

Vietnam has begun fining motorists who follow other vehicles too closely on expressways, as transport experts warn that habits carried over from slower urban roads can become deadly at highway speeds.

Vietnam set to halve number of educational institutions in school restructuring

Vietnam is expected to reduce the number of educational institutions nationwide by more than half under an ongoing school restructuring plan, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Pham Ngoc Thuong said at a conference on August 27.

FIFA president hails Vietnam’s ‘passion-filled’ ASEAN Cup triumph

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised the extraordinary atmosphere at Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium and the celebrations that swept across Vietnam after the national team successfully defended its ASEAN Cup title.

Bank and property stocks propel VN-Index above 1,800

Vietnam’s stock market powered past 1,800 points as banking and property heavyweights surged, with investors increasingly betting on foreign inflows and a new economic growth cycle.