Vietnam made history at My Dinh Stadium, holding Thailand to a dramatic 2-2 draw to win the ASEAN Cup 2026 final 4-2 on aggregate and successfully defend their regional crown for the first time.

Hanoi is piloting an emotional intelligence (EQ) competency framework at nine schools in 2026, with the initiative designed to support students’ development and help build safer, happier schools.

Vietnam has issued its first fines for unsafe following distances on an expressway, as drivers question how they can accurately judge gaps of up to 100 meters in real traffic.

Noi Bai International Airport expects more than 125,000 passengers on its busiest National Day holiday travel day, as Hanoi prepares for a five-day break and a sharp rise in air traffic.

Cigarette buyers suspected of being under 18 could be asked to show an ID, passport or VNeID under proposed changes to Vietnam’s tobacco-control law.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs is finalizing a plan to create jobs, develop services and build sustainable employment links in ethnic minority and mountainous areas for 2026-2035.

Two global investment groups bought millions of PNJ shares while the jeweler was still reeling from a diamond scandal. Weeks later, the stock has surged more than 40% from its low.

Apple’s 20th-anniversary iPhone could be more than a commemorative model, with new leaks pointing to a radically thinner, more rounded and glass-heavy design.

Vietnam is witnessing a new wave of large-scale data centre investment as demand for infrastructure powering artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and data economy accelerates.

What began with a mysterious natural stone in rural Nghe An has grown into a place of worship, surrounded by a haunting folk legend passed down through generations.

Storm Narra spent five to six days circling the Gulf of Tonkin, repeatedly changing direction in a rare weather pattern that prolonged heavy rain and flooding across northern Vietnam.

Former Vietnam striker Le Cong Vinh has been given the honor of carrying the ASEAN Cup 2026 trophy onto the pitch at My Dinh Stadium ahead of the final between Vietnam and Thailand.

Hours before Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup final against Thailand, thousands of red-clad supporters were already gathering at My Dinh Stadium, filling the area with flags, chants and anticipation.

Two major submarine cable systems, SJC2 and AAE-1, have suffered simultaneous failures, significantly affecting Vietnam’s international Internet capacity, according to cable operators.

Storm Narra has dissipated over mainland China, but northern Vietnam is not yet in the clear, with another spell of heavy rain forecast for the end of August.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrived in Hanoi on August 26 and will be at My Dinh National Stadium as Vietnam face Thailand in the decisive second leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final.

When a Vietnamese husband and his Thai wife sat down to watch the first leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final, he added a playful twist to their football rivalry by cooking her a Thai hotpot.

Vietnam’s women produced a resilient performance against Japan. Despite a 3-0 defeat, they scored enough points to secure a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship.

Ahead of Vu Lan, Minister Nguyen Dinh Khang met Buddhist leaders in Hanoi, praising the Sangha’s work and the festival’s deep connection to Vietnamese traditions of gratitude.

Up to 96% of the Moon’s surface will be covered by Earth’s shadow during a partial lunar eclipse in late August, potentially bathing the night sky in red in a spectacle eagerly awaited by billions of people.

HCM City plans to launch a low-emission zone in July 2027, using more than 300 cameras to identify and penalize vehicles that fail to meet emissions standards.

Quang Ninh authorities on August 26 handed investment decisions to 16 projects worth more than VND16 trillion (about US$610 million), as the province prepares to become a centrally governed city from September 1.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called on Chinese businesses to bring advanced technology, management expertise and globally competitive solutions to major projects in Vietnam.

Fresh Galaxy S27 Ultra leaks suggest Samsung is preparing more than a camera redesign, with the company potentially offering its top-tier flagship in two sizes for the first time.

Traffic restrictions around My Dinh will run from 2pm on August 26 until midnight as Hanoi prepares for the Vietnam-Thailand ASEAN Cup final.