From around October through April, the Dong Van Karst Plateau in Tuyen Quang Province enters its dry season. For people in many areas, this is also the time when they are haunted by the need to save every drop of water for daily use.

A purported iPhone 18 dummy model reveals an unusual rear camera layout and redesigned back panel, raising questions about Apple's next-generation smartphone.

Living alongside her husband's family in South Africa, a Quang Ninh native experienced many unique cultural aspects.

A proposal to make July 27, Vietnam's War Invalids and Martyrs Day, a paid public holiday has been raised during parliamentary discussions on amendments to the Labor Code and four other laws.

Super Typhoon Champi has intensified to force 17, with even stronger gusts, but is forecast to stay out of the East Sea. Its western circulation could still bring strong winds and high waves to the northern part of the sea.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will make his first official visit to Vietnam on October 24-26, with talks expected to focus on bilateral relations, trade and strategic cooperation.

Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening a new chapter in cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam's smartphone market is seeing steep discounts this October, with several models priced between VND10 million and VND20 million marked down by as much as 40%, giving buyers more affordable access to premium devices.

Ho Chi Minh City has reduced its public educational institutions by 32% under a sweeping restructuring plan, with 2,462 school administrators reassigned to teaching positions.

Apple faces criticism for opening iPhone Duo preorders despite supply constraints, with estimated delivery dates slipping to late January 2027 in many markets.

A possible postponement of the 2027 Asian Cup could give Vietnam nearly another year to rebuild, but coach Kim Sang Sik faces a more urgent challenge: refreshing his squad and finding ways to turn attacking dominance into goals.

Vietnam will introduce a revised classification of university degree programs in 2027, covering economics, technology, medicine, engineering and teacher training, requiring institutions to review their academic offerings and admissions.

Vietnam is considering peak- and off-peak electricity tariffs for households, but lawmakers warn the proposed reform could increase bills for families unable to shift essential activities outside peak hours.

Apple is reportedly planning a major iPhone shake-up in 2027, with spring launches for the iPhone 18, 18e and Air 2, followed by a redesigned 20th-anniversary iPhone and a second-generation foldable model in the fall.

Apple says preorders for its first foldable iPhone have far exceeded expectations, with deliveries now pushed into January 2027. Reports suggest Apple Stores may have no units available for walk-in customers on launch day.

An elderly foreign tourist was relieved when a local photographer waded into a lake at Hue Imperial City to retrieve his dropped phone, earning praise for his kindness and hospitality.

Vietnamese banks have been ordered to cut deposit rates by at least 0.5 percentage points and lending rates by 1.5-2 percentage points to support economic growth, raising concerns over profitability, asset quality and banking stocks.

A weak cold front will bring scattered showers to northern Vietnam from October 21, lowering temperatures by 1-2°C. However, the cooler weather is unlikely to last, with rainfall easing and temperatures rising again toward the weekend.

Scarcity of Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo has sparked a resale market in Vietnam, where early pre-order slots are being offered at premiums of up to VND19 million (US$720) as buyers compete to secure the device ahead of its official delivery.

Twelve elderly couples from the same extended family gathered in Vietnam's Lang Son Province for a joint celebration of their silver and golden wedding anniversaries, surrounded by nearly 100 children and grandchildren.

Inspired by a childhood memory of her mother's cassava dessert, Bui Thi Thuy Loan has transformed a family flour business into a Vietnamese food brand exporting products to 34 countries and territories.

Women working as informal waste collectors in Vietnam are emerging as vital players in the circular economy, helping channel recyclable materials from city streets into recycling supply chains that connect with international markets.

Vietnam's central bank has directed lenders to lower deposit and lending rates to support businesses and economic growth, while stressing the need to contain inflation, maintain credit quality and protect the banking system.

Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City have caught several motorbike ride-hailing drivers with alcohol levels exceeding the highest legal threshold, including some carrying passengers or waiting to accept bookings.

Hanoi has banned the planting of 18 tree species in public spaces because of toxicity, large thorns, weak branches and environmental concerns. Existing trees on the list will be gradually replaced under the city's new greenery regulations.