iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Which foldable stands out?

Apple’s iPhone Duo enters a foldable market where Samsung has spent years building its Galaxy Z Fold lineup. Its most direct rival is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra - but which premium foldable has the edge?

Two-colored rocks reveal a Buddhist story in Vietnam’s Yen Tu mountains

Rough brown on one side and smooth white on the other, the unusual rocks of a Yen Tu mountain stream are associated with a centuries-old story about one of Vietnam’s most revered Buddhist figures.

Top-scoring Vietnamese student says gender is no barrier to STEM

One of the highest-scoring entrants to a leading Vietnamese engineering university, Vo Ngoc Thanh Ngan has chosen a male-dominated field with a simple conviction: gender should never define who belongs in STEM.

HCMC aims to shift the public’s disposal habits to correct waste sorting

HCMC's core objective is to transform public habits from simply "disposing of waste in designated places" to "sorting waste according to regulations."

Across mountain trails, Hmong villagers in Vietnam learn to read

After dark on a remote mountain in northern Vietnam, adults carrying babies on their backs walk kilometers through the forest to learn to read and write. In one classroom, students from 12 to 60 are starting with first-grade lessons.

Where is the iPhone 18? Apple may be reshaping its launch strategy

Apple unveiled its premium iPhone 18 models and first foldable in September but left out the standard iPhone 18, signaling what could be a major shift in its annual launch strategy.

At 89, Hollywood actress Kieu Chinh comes home to Vietnamese cinema

From sharing the screen with Burt Reynolds and Dev Anand to her memorable role in ‘The Joy Luck Club,’ Kieu Chinh has spent nearly 70 years in cinema. Now, at 89, she is returning to Vietnamese film.

Vietnam’s passion fruit exports to EU top $116 million in seven months

Passion fruit is emerging as one of Vietnam’s biggest fruit and vegetable exports to the European Union, generating more than $116 million in the first seven months of 2026 as the country expands its presence in the bloc.

Vietnamese farmer turns wife’s pregnancy craving into profitable fruit farm

What began with his pregnant wife craving a fruit he could not find at local markets has grown into a 2,000-tree farm in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, earning farmer Bui Huu Toan up to $19,000 a year in profit from fresh fruit alone.

Three perfect GPAs mark a first for leading Vietnam tech university

Hanoi University of Science and Technology has recorded three students graduating with perfect 4.0 GPAs in the same cohort for the first time in its history.

Cyberbullying drives dozens of students to suicide in Vietnam

Tragic student suicides following online harassment and leaked photos have demonstrated the devastating consequences of personal data falling into malicious hands.

iPhone 18 Pro camera adds variable aperture and AI image authentication

Apple’s newly launched iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max bring some of the company’s most notable camera upgrades in years, including a variable aperture and technology designed to verify whether photos have been altered by AI.

Will musicians be replaced by AI that can compose music in minutes?

Between the blurred lines of AI and art, Vietnam’s music industry is facing an existential challenge.

Vietnamese tech reviewers split over Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo

Apple’s first foldable iPhone has arrived with a $1,999 starting price, dividing Vietnamese tech reviewers over whether its new foldable experience is worth the premium over established rivals such as Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Egypt confirms granting visa on arrival for Vietnamese citizens

Egypt has decided to grant visas on arrival to Vietnamese citizens, Egyptian Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamed Abou Bakr Saleh announced at a ceremony marking the 81st National Day of Vietnam in Cairo on September 10 (local time).

French media highlight momentum in Vietnam–France strategic partnership

The French media said the visit will provide fresh momentum to deepen the Vietnam–France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a substantive manner, particularly in forward-looking fields.

Vietnam, France seek to deepen defence cooperation

Vietnamese Deputy PM and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang held talks with French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin in Paris on September 10.

Vietnamese minister proposes EAEU open market to Vietnamese goods

Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung held a working session with Andrey Slepnev, Minister in charge of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), on September 9.

Hanoi approves controlled pilot of two technology projects

Hanoi has decided to allow the controlled pilot of two technology projects, with the municipal People’s Committee announcing the decisions at a ceremony held at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park on September 10.

Vietnam, France seek to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

General Secretary and President To Lam and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on new directions to make the Vietnam-France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership deeper, more substantive and effective at their talks in Paris on September 10.

Vietnamese, French leaders witness exchange of cooperation documents

General Secretary and President To Lam and French President Emmanuel Macron witnessed the exchange of cooperation documents between the two countries in Paris on the afternoon of September 10 (local time).

Top Vietnamese leader meets with French Prime Minister

General Secretary and President To Lam met French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu in Paris on September 10.

VN top leader meets foreign leaders on sidelines of International Space Summit

General Secretary and President To Lam met leaders of Serbia, the Republic of the Congo, Bulgaria, Finland, Luxembourg and the European Commission in Paris on September 10.

VN leader proposes space network for development, resilience at global summit

General Secretary and President To Lam has proposed a “space for development and resilience” network. He stressed that outer space should serve peace and people and be used responsibly, safely and sustainably for humanity’s benefit.

Top Vietnamese leader, French President meet press ahead of talks in Paris

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam and French President Emmanuel Macron met with the press ahead of their talks at the Élysée Palace in Paris on the afternoon of September 10 (local time).