In a once-isolated village in Son La province, a Muong entrepreneur and the local Thai community are bringing back an heirloom rice variety and turning cultural traditions into sustainable livelihoods.

Vietnam's fourth-place finish at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 was disappointing, but hardly a disaster. The bigger concern is whether coach Kim Sang-sik can adapt as regional rivals continue to improve.

Samsung's next Ultra flagship could finally break the 5,000mAh battery barrier with a rumored 5,700mAh capacity. A redesigned charging curve may help the Galaxy S27 Ultra recharge faster without increasing its maximum 60W charging power.

VN's economy expanded 9.01% in the first 9 months of 2026, far outpacing the 2.9% global growth forecast for the year. Reaching its full-year target of at least 10% will require a strong final quarter, with public investment playing a crucial role.

Injury-hit Vietnam gave Adou Minh, Ngo Dang Khoa and Williams Minh Hoang opportunities to prove themselves at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026. All three showed commitment, but their performances left different impressions on coach Kim Sang-sik.

2 pilots travelling as passengers helped land a Flydubai jet after a cockpit attack. Their unexpected role highlights a fundamental lesson for aviation: backup crews, redundant systems, operational buffers can make the difference when plans unravel.

As Vietnam's cinema regulator steps up scrutiny of AI-generated short films, a major television broadcaster is launching its own project, arguing that AI should serve storytelling and cultural values rather than simply drive views and profits.

Vietnam’s disappointing fourth-place finish at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 has exposed deeper problems that head coach Kim Sang Sik must address ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.

A 28-year-old office worker in Vietnam planned to spend just $31 on kitchen essentials. A month of nightly shopping livestreams left her with 13 orders worth more than $123 and most of her monthly savings gone.

CMC Telecom’s Tan Thuan Data Center has become Vietnam’s first to earn Uptime TCOS Tier III Gold certification after two years of operational improvements.

Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone could feature a four-sided curved display and a striking glass-and-metal body, but a new leak suggests the company may abandon plans to hide its selfie camera and Face ID sensors beneath the screen.

Only 36.3% of Vietnam's university lecturers hold doctorates, below a 40% target for 2030. Yet thousands of PhD training places remain unfilled even as universities step up efforts to recruit highly qualified academics.

At Hanoi's Hoe Nhai Pagoda, a Buddha sits on the back of a kneeling king. Linked by tradition to a Vietnamese monarch's repentance, the centuries-old statue offers a timeless reflection on power, humility and the courage to admit mistakes.

PM Le Minh Hung and his Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith attended and delivered remarks at the Vietnam-Laos Investment Promotion Conference in Vientiane on the afternoon of October 8 as part of the Vietnamese leader’s official visit to Laos.

The Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park Management Board in central Quang Tri province, in coordination with local authorities, released 17 wild animals into their natural habitat on October 8.

PM Le Minh Hung had a meeting with President of the Lao National Assembly Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane on October 8.

Le My Ha, a Vietnamese doctoral researcher at Northeastern University in the US, has won a prestigious Apple fellowship for her work on artificial intelligence that learns from and adapts to people's everyday needs.

Vietnam striker Nguyen Xuan Son faces an eight-week recovery from a thigh injury, casting doubt on his preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. Two other naturalized internationals are also recovering from injuries.

The industrial property market in the southern region is entering a new phase of competition as manufacturers’ requirements increasingly extend beyond land availability and location.

As the competition for FDI is entering a new phase, Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on June 8, 2026, on developing the foreign-invested sector marks a shift in approach and mindset.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on October 8 presented a licence for the reopening of the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) bureau in VN, describing the move as an important milestone in media cooperation between the two countries.

Ho Chi Minh City is considering a one-to-one funding model that would match private venture capital investments in startups, accepting the risk of losses to help turn AI research into practical solutions for the city's challenges.

Vietnam's education minister has called for a system-wide transformation as artificial intelligence reshapes learning, urging schools and teachers to go beyond adapting to technology and take an active role in guiding its responsible use.

Vietnam's 2.5 million hectares of acacia plantations support around 1.5 million households, yet 80% of the timber still goes into low-value woodchips and pellets instead of furniture and other higher-value products.

Two new 5G smartphones launched in Vietnam on October 8 offer batteries exceeding 8,000mAh, promising longer usage between charges. However, both models come with charging-speed limitations and other trade-offs.