Following is an interview with Nhat Minh, a conductor speaking about the booming classical music scene in Hanoi, the multifaceted role of a modern conductor akin to a CEO, and his patience in nurturing a younger generation of classical music lovers.

Apple’s highly anticipated foldable iPhone Ultra is generating growing excitement across the smartphone industry as the company’s first foldable device reportedly moves closer to launch.

As Buddhist monasteries across Vietnam begin the annual Rains Retreat, the centuries-old tradition continues to offer lessons in mindfulness, discipline and inner cultivation.

From earning a gold medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad with a perfect score in 1984, Professor Dam Thanh Son has gone on to become one of the most influential Vietnamese-born theoretical physicists in the world.

On the sandy shores of central Vietnam, elderly residents continue a demanding way of life, searching for nature's gifts despite their advancing age.

E-commerce platforms are raising fees, forcing sellers to increase prices or cut promotions, which is narrowing the price gap between online purchases and traditional offline sales.

Vietnam targets that by 2030, 95% of people aged 15 and above will have bank transaction accounts, while the value of cashless payments will reach 30 times GDP.

Vietnam’s industrial production maintained strong momentum in the first five months of 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising 9.1% year-on-year, the highest growth rate for the period in the past four years.

The Ministry of Agriculture & Environment has approved a conservation project to help protect the endangered elephant herds in Da Nang & Dak Lak as part of the VN Elephant Conservation Action Plan to 2035 funded by the World Wide Fund for Nature VN.

The Government has issued a resolution directing ministries, ministry-level agencies, and provincial and municipal authorities to continue implementing socio-economic development tasks and solutions in a serious, coordinated and effective manner.

On the morning of June 8, within the framework of the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF), a dialogue titled “The Role of Southeast Asian Political Parties in Building the ASEAN Community” was held in Hanoi.

No longer the exclusive domain of foreign funds, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has seen the rise of Vietnamese businesses with deals aimed at expanding the value chain, enhancing competitiveness and restructuring businesses.

General Secretary and President To Lam has called for a fundamental shift in mindset and vision in marine development in the new period.

Vietnam U19's dramatic defeat to Indonesia may have delayed their progress in the ASEAN U19 Championship, but it also delivered important lessons for a young team still developing.

Vietnamese stocks fell sharply on Monday as a global sell-off swept from Wall Street to Asia, erasing trillions of dollars in market value and rattling investor confidence.

Fresh leaks suggest Xiaomi 18 Pro will introduce a larger secondary rear screen, raising questions about why Apple has never embraced a similar concept.

International experience proves the State cannot single-handedly fund and run rental housing. Expanding large-scale rental housing in Hanoi requires a robust public-private partnership framework to prevent decay and ensure long-term stability.

A late-season cold air mass is set to bring widespread heavy rain and cooler temperatures to northern Vietnam, raising concerns over flash floods and landslides.

Unlike traditional Dong Son bronze drums, this unique artifact features two enclosed drum faces and has earned recognition as a national record holder.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet arrived in Hanoi on June 8 for an official visit and participation in the ASEAN Future Forum, underscoring the growing partnership between the two neighboring countries.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is generating buzz once again as new leaks reveal potential color options, dimensions and battery upgrades.

Vietnam is witnessing a sharp increase in vision problems among children, prompting specialists to call for earlier prevention and regular eye screenings.

Phuc Huynh delivered a standout performance to defeat Ly Hoang Nam and capture the men's singles title at the 2026 Asian Open Pickleball Championship.

As regional leaders gather in Hanoi, the ASEAN Future Forum is evolving from a platform for ideas into a force helping shape Southeast Asia’s future.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived in Hanoi on the morning of June 8, beginning his first official visit to Vietnam and participation in the ASEAN Future Forum from June 8-9.