Nearly 200mm of rain triggers widespread flooding in Hanoi

Torrential rain overnight left streets across Vietnam’s capital Hanoi deeply flooded on September 17, with some areas recording nearly 200mm of rainfall and pumping stations running to drain the city.

Two dead, five injured in house fire in Ho Chi Minh City

Two people were killed and five others injured after a fire broke out at a family home in a narrow alley in Ho Chi Minh City early Sept. 17.

Thai King’s Vietnam visit marks three milestones in bilateral ties

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida have concluded a landmark state visit to Vietnam, where three major milestones in bilateral relations converged.

Why scientists are still hunting for a ninth planet

For more than a century, astronomers have been fascinated by an intriguing possibility: an undiscovered planet, provisionally known as Planet Nine, could be hiding in the most distant reaches of the Solar System.

iPhone 18 Pro Max leads early demand, with Burgundy the hottest option

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max appears to be drawing stronger early demand than the smaller Pro in the US, with the 256GB Burgundy model among the hardest configurations to secure.

Vietnam pushes LNG power projects to avert 2030 electricity crunch

Vietnam could face a power capacity shortfall of nearly 14 GW by 2030, yet most planned LNG power projects remain stuck in pre-investment stages, raising pressure to remove financing and infrastructure bottlenecks.

Myanmar tourist survives severe bleeding after flight to Vietnam

A 39-year-old Myanmar tourist has recovered after suffering severe gastrointestinal bleeding and multiple organ failure shortly after flying from Macao (China) to Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang.

Vietnam plans to put digital land certificates on VNeID

Vietnam is preparing electronic land-use and property ownership certificates for integration into VNeID, the country’s national digital identity app.

Ho Chi Minh City metro construction brings gridlock to major gateway

Traffic backed up along a major gateway into central Ho Chi Minh City as construction barriers for underground stations on Metro Line 2 narrowed roads and forced commuters into lengthy delays.

5 popular Hanoi snack spots serving bites from under $1

Sweet soups, crispy fried dough, sizzling banh mi and spicy fruit are among the affordable treats drawing crowds to these five snack spots in central Hanoi.

Ho Chi Minh City plans memorial for 632 fallen soldiers found in park

Ho Chi Minh City plans to hold a memorial and burial ceremony in early October for the remains of fallen soldiers recovered from Le Thi Rieng Park, where 632 sets of remains have been found.

Why the $2,000 iPhone Duo could be a tough sell

Apple’s first foldable iPhone has the looks and novelty to turn heads, but a $2,000 price could make its reported compromises in cameras, battery life and multitasking much harder to overlook.

Vietnam telcos offer lifeline to 13 million suspended mobile numbers

Around 13 million mobile numbers in Vietnam have been suspended or reclaimed after users failed to complete mandatory identity verification, but telecom operators are offering ways for customers to recover them.

Rising river floods hundreds of homes in Vietnam’s Thanh Hoa

Heavy rain and rising water on the Buoi River have flooded hundreds of homes in Thanh Hoa Province, northern-central Vietnam, cutting off roads and forcing some residents to evacuate.

Hanoi faces more heavy rain as flood risks remain high in northern Vietnam

Hanoi faces another night and day of heavy rain through Sept. 17, with some areas forecast to receive more than 100mm as northern Vietnam remains on alert for flash floods and landslides.

VTV secures exclusive Vietnam broadcast rights for ASIAD 2026

Vietnam Television (VTV) has secured exclusive domestic broadcast rights for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, with extensive live coverage planned across television and digital platforms.

Thai King and Queen join Vietnamese students for Thai language class

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida joined Vietnamese students for a Thai language class during a visit to Hanoi University on September 16.

Should you buy Apple's iPhone 18 Pro now or wait until 2027?

With the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and foldable iPhone Duo now unveiled, Apple buyers face a familiar question with an unusual twist: upgrade now or hold out for a potentially transformative 2027 generation?

Inside the rituals and mysteries of Vietnam’s traditional drums

In Vietnam, a drum can summon a village, speak to the spirits or mark a child’s first day of school. Behind its beat lies a world of centuries-old craftsmanship, rituals and beliefs.

Apple could bring Face ID, telephoto camera to iPhone Duo 3

Apple may need several more years to squeeze Face ID and telephoto zoom into its ultra-thin foldable iPhone, with the third-generation iPhone Duo emerging as a possible target.

The remarkable architecture of Hue’s nearly 40-year cathedral project

Rising above a hill in Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital, Phu Cam Cathedral is a modernist landmark whose present form took nearly four decades to complete.

iPhone 18 Pro supply tight in Vietnam as early buyers face $305 premium

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could be in short supply when sales begin in Vietnam on Sept. 18. Buyers seeking launch-day delivery may face additional costs of up to $305.

How Rothschild & Co could help Vietnam fund its infrastructure ambitions

Vietnam needs vast amounts of capital for high-speed rail, power and other infrastructure. Rothschild & Co is offering something beyond its famous name: expertise in structuring and raising global finance.

Unusual haze blankets Ho Chi Minh City for days, expert says

Ho Chi Minh City and other parts of southern Vietnam have been blanketed by thick haze in recent days, lingering from early morning until late afternoon.

Floodwaters reach 1.7 meters as heavy rain hits central Vietnam

Prolonged heavy rain has flooded roads by up to 1.7 meters in Vietnam’s central province of Nghe An, cutting off seven villages with more than 3,000 residents and triggering landslides.