iOS 27 lets users share one phone number across two iPhones

Apple is introducing a new feature called iPhone Handoff in iOS 27, allowing users to switch between two iPhones while keeping the same phone number.

Fuel price surge pushes Vietnam’s eight-month CPI up 4.45%

Vietnam’s consumer price index rose 0.47% in August from the previous month, driven largely by a sharp increase in fuel prices, while average CPI for the first eight months of the year climbed 4.45%.

Vietnam tops Southeast Asia for native-language prompts on Gemini

Nearly nine in 10 prompts sent to Gemini in Vietnam are written in Vietnamese, putting the country ahead of its Southeast Asian neighbors in native-language AI use.

Eight Vietnamese beauties enter global 100 most beautiful faces race

From beauty queens to singers and actresses, some of Vietnam’s best-known female stars have been nominated for TC Candler’s annual global beauty list.

Developing a 'low-altitude economy': What is the roadmap for Vietnam?

The US, China, Japan, Singapore and other countries are following differing paths in developing a low-altitude economy. For Vietnam, the lesson lies in opening its low-altitude airspace gradually while building the capacity to manage data and safety.

From 'learning fast' to ‘mastering technology’: Why VN needs elite universities

After years of growth driven by labor, investment capital and technology adoption, Vietnam now faces a fundamental transition from a user of knowledge to a creator of knowledge.

‘Thai Messi’ Chanathip ready to return for Vietnam rematch

After Thailand’s back-to-back ASEAN Cup final defeats to Vietnam, Chanathip Songkrasin wants to return and help turn the tables at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.

Vietnam U20s face uphill battle for Asian Cup qualification

Vietnam U20s remain in contention for the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup finals despite a 3-0 opening defeat to North Korea, but their margin for error is now extremely small.

Samsung’s Vietnam factories surge back with $2.3 billion profit

Samsung’s four major Vietnam plants generated more than $2.3 billion in profit in the first half of 2026, marking a dramatic turnaround as the global AI boom drives chip demand.

Hanoi police launch smart app, surveillance UAVs

Hanoi police have launched a smart app, surveillance UAVs and a wireless fire alarm system, while rolling out more than 21,000 AI-powered cameras to strengthen security and public safety.

Hanoi chicken pho goes viral on Chinese social media

Chinese travelers are turning Hanoi chicken pho into a social media favorite, praising its delicate broth, tender meat and mixed-noodle versions despite prices some consider high.

iPhone 18 Pro Max could bring 5 compelling hardware upgrades

Apple’s rumored iPhone 18 Pro Max could bring five meaningful hardware upgrades, from a new 2nm chip and larger battery to a variable-aperture camera and smaller Dynamic Island.

UN chief: ‘Vietnam is always in my heart’

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said “Vietnam is always in my heart,” recalling his youth when he took part in protests against the Vietnam War.

Things Everlasting concert brings treasured music online

VietNamNet invites audiences to revisit some of the most memorable performances from the Things Everlasting National Concert over the past decade.

Storm Saudel makes unusual U-turn over East Sea

Storm Saudel has reversed course over the East Sea, adding another twist to an extraordinary journey that saw it make landfall in China, weaken and then regenerate.

Vietnam women to face China in Asian Games warm-up

Vietnam’s women’s national team will face China in a key friendly during a training camp in Suzhou before heading to Japan for the 2026 Asian Games.

Fireworks light up Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for National Day

Thousands of people packed the centers of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of September 2, gathering to celebrate and watch fireworks marking the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945–2026).

Vietnam pickleball tournament sets Guinness World Record

Nearly 5,000 athletes from more than 80 countries and territories have gathered in Da Nang for a pickleball tournament that has officially entered the Guinness World Records.

Vietnam deputy health minister arrested over alleged bribery

Tran Van Thuan, a deputy health minister who oversaw major hospitals and key areas of Vietnam’s healthcare system, has been arrested in an expanded bribery investigation.

Resolution 19 maps out Vietnam’s path to high-income status

Vietnam is seeking to move beyond a growth model built on cheap labor, capital and natural resources as it charts a path toward high-income status by 2045.

From ‘middle of the class’ to 11 international research papers

With 11 international papers before graduation and a 3.95 GPA, Mai Phan Quoc Hung has built an impressive academic record. But for him, the real achievement was discovering the kind of research he truly loves.

From Moscow to Da Nang: Russian woman builds a new life for love

What began as a dating app match in Nha Trang became a life-changing romance for a Russian woman and a Vietnamese technician, who are now building their home together in Da Nang.

Three retired teachers near 70 ride 2,300km across Vietnam to Hanoi

Rain, punctures and powerful coastal winds could not stop three retired teachers nearing 70 from completing a 2,300km motorbike journey across Vietnam.

Hanoi woman reveals secret behind 20-year success of ‘poor man’s porridge’

Once known as “poor man’s porridge,” this humble Hanoi dish has kept customers returning to Oanh’s tiny Old Quarter shop for two decades.

Delayed iPhone 18 could hand Samsung the smartphone crown

Samsung could narrowly overtake Apple in the global smartphone market in 2026, with the delayed standard iPhone 18 potentially giving its biggest rival a crucial short-term advantage.