iPhone 18 Pro debuts in Vietnam with limited first-day supply

Apple-authorized retailers in Vietnam began delivering the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at 8 a.m. on September 18, but limited first-day supply left many pre-order customers waiting.

Rising rivers flood more than 3,000 homes in Vietnam's Ninh Binh

More than 3,000 households in Vietnam's northern Ninh Binh province have been flooded as swollen rivers inundate communities, forcing families to move livestock, belongings and vehicles to higher ground.

Vietnam calls up two new overseas-born players for FIFA ASEAN Cup

Vietnam and Thailand have named their 23-man squads for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, strengthening their lineups ahead of a highly anticipated rematch in Indonesia.

Woman quits good job to turn Can Tho's eggfruit into a regional specialty

Earning more than VND20 million per month at a stable job, Do Thi Xuan Dieu decided to resign and return home to research the eggfruit (lucuma) that was falling unharvested in her family's garden.

Capital and power supply are fueling Vietnam’s next growth surge

Vietnam has set a target of double-digit GDP growth while addressing the challenges of securing "sufficient capital" for investment and "sufficient electricity" for development.

Vietnam, Italy launch joint space technology center in Hanoi

Vietnam is expanding its domestic space technology capabilities through a new R&D center jointly established by PTIT and Italy’s Temix, with research and product development to take place locally.

Short video addiction: the growing threat to today’s youth

After school hours, a Hanoi male student immerses himself in short videos on social media. The boy keeps his phone glued to his side, from home to school, watching day and night.

Vietnam, Thailand gear up for rematch as coaches face contrasting tests

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik is preparing his squad amid mounting injury concerns for the FIFA ASEAN Cup, where a rematch with Thailand awaits as the Thai federation reportedly moves to extend Anthony Hudson’s contract.

Three late-life weddings go viral as grooms in their 70s celebrate finding love

Behind the weddings of silver-haired grooms lie heartwarming stories reflecting an enduring desire for love, companionship, and emotional support in life's twilight years.

Vietnam U23 turn focus to finishing before key Philippines clash

Vietnam U23 impressed in their Asian Games opener against Kuwait but a 1-1 draw exposed problems at both ends, with finishing and defensive concentration now priorities before facing the Philippines.

Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo may still face a familiar foldable flaw

Apple's first foldable smartphone, the nearly $2,000 iPhone Duo, will be an important test of the company's ambitions in the foldable phone market.

YouTube reaches 93% of Vietnam’s Internet users daily

YouTube says it reaches 93% of Internet users in Vietnam each day, while more than half the watch time for content produced by Vietnamese channels now comes from overseas audiences.

Vietnam routed 8-0 by Japan but Asian Games hopes remain alive

Vietnam coach Hoang Van Phuc blamed a late first-half own goal and subsequent loss of focus for his side’s 8-0 defeat to Japan, but their Asian Games quarterfinal hopes remain alive.

Heavy rain to batter Hanoi and northern Vietnam before easing

Hanoi and eight northern provinces face another spell of intense rain overnight into Sept. 18 before conditions ease, while heavy downpours are forecast to spread south into central Vietnam.

Vietnam beat Hong Kong 3-0 to reach Asian Games volleyball quarters

Vietnam secured an early place in the Asian Games women’s volleyball quarterfinals after beating Hong Kong (China) 3-0 in Japan, their second straight victory in Pool D.

Vietnam’s top leader plans US, Canada meetings during UN trip

Party Chief and President To Lam will address the UN General Assembly and meet US government and congressional leaders before making a state visit to Canada during a Sept. 20-25 trip.

Landslide kills three members of a family in northern Vietnam

Three members of a family were killed after a landslide struck their home in northern Vietnam’s Phu Tho Province early Thursday, collapsing two bedroom walls and burying the victims.

Where to eat glass noodles in central Hanoi: 7 local favorites

Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem area offers much more than its famous pho. From crispy eel and Muscovy duck to dried squid, these seven spots showcase the city’s diverse takes on glass noodles.

At 93, Khmer man’s 26-year labor of faith fills a tower with Buddhas

For 26 years, 93-year-old Khmer man Mai Huyen has poured his time, savings and faith into a 20-meter tower in southern Vietnam, filling it with thousands of Buddhist statues, many made by his own hands.

iPhone Duo and iPhone 20 give buyers reasons to skip the Pro Max

The iPhone 18 Pro Max brings major upgrades, but Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo, a delayed standard iPhone 18 and anticipation for 2027 could give buyers three reasons to wait.

Hanoi Jazztival aims to give Vietnamese jazz a bigger stage

As Hanoi launches an international jazz festival, veteran saxophonist Quyen Van Minh says its real success will depend on what happens after the stages go dark - and whether jazz becomes a regular part of city life.

Vietnam pushes for joint accelerator technology lab with JINR

After 70 years of scientific cooperation with JINR, Vietnam is seeking to build a joint accelerator science and technology laboratory while developing stronger research teams and training a new generation of scientists.

Vietnam offers up to $114,000 for businesses adopting AI

Vietnam is offering grants of up to VND3 billion (US$114,000) per project to businesses and organizations deploying AI to solve practical problems and develop new products and services.

Vietnam’s Gen Z tests life offline in a 54-hour social media break

A 54-hour social media break led by young Vietnamese is shifting the debate beyond whether platforms should be restricted - toward how a generation raised online can develop healthier relationships with technology.

Who is the former Box Vietnam CEO wanted in copyright case?

Bui Ba Hien, former CEO of esports and digital media company Box Vietnam, is wanted by police over alleged copyright infringement after once pursuing ambitious expansion plans.