Many universities struggle to enroll students despite low 15-point cutoffs

A number of universities, mainly private, have failed to fill their enrollment quotas in the first admission round and are now recruiting additional students, with admission thresholds starting at 15 points.

Behind Vietnam’s commanding ASEAN Cup title defence

Vietnam finished ASEAN Cup 2026 unbeaten with 21 goals and only three conceded. Behind those numbers was a title campaign months in the making.

ADB to provide 2.3 trillion VND for Khanh Hoa’s wastewater infrastructure

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to provide about 2.3 trillion VND (88.2 million USD) in ODA to the central province of Khanh Hoa for a project to improve wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure.

Vietnam ready to create new momentum for regional, global MICE tourism

Vietnam is ready to work with countries, international organisations and the business community to leverage shared strengths and create new momentum for MICE tourism in the region, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra said on August 27.

Quang Ngai: 8,100 national flags form shape of Vietnam

People from all walks of life came together to create a map of Vietnam using 8,100 national flags at Ba To Park in Nghia Lo Ward, the central province of Quang Ngai, on August 27.

Vietnam expands consumer protection mechanisms in digital environment

The rapid growth of e-commerce and digital transactions has brought new risks, requiring consumer protection mechanisms to keep pace.

Tourist train linking Phong Nha and Hue heritage sites launched

A tourist train service, “Phong Nha – Hue ancient capital: World heritage journey,” was launched at Dong Hoi station on August 28, connecting major heritage, historical, cultural and natural attractions in central Vietnam.

Vietnam moves to tap growing potential of medical tourism

Medical tourism is emerging as a high-value service sector, with many countries successfully building national brands and attracting large numbers of international visitors each year.

Party, State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh

A delegation representing the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, the State, the National Assembly and the Government laid a wreath and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum on August 28, ahead of the 81st National Day.

Exhibition featuring paintings of President Ho Chi Minh opens in Laos

An exhibition featuring 50 paintings of President Ho Chi Minh by late overseas Vietnamese artist Dao Trong Ly opened at the Vietnamese Culture Centre in Vientiane, Laos, on August 27.

Tourism ready for National Day holiday, eyes year-end acceleration

The tourism sector is gearing up for the five-day National Day holiday from August 29 to September 2.

Dong Nai accelerates site clearance for metro extension to Long Thanh Airport

Dong Nai city is stepping up land and asset surveys, along with compensation, support and resettlement procedures, for a project to extend HCM City’s Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien metro line to its administrative centre and Long Thanh International Airport.

WIPO identifies potential technology priorities for Vietnam

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has identified five potential technology areas for further analysis in Vietnam as the country seeks to strengthen its strategic technology capabilities.

Ha Long Bay dazzles in spectacular night show

Ha Long Bay burst into light on August 27 as 72 tourist and restaurant vessels sailed in formation, with their dazzling lights turning the UNESCO World Heritage site into a spectacular nighttime stage.

Da Nang International Airport to be expanded under 379-million-USD project

Passenger Terminal T1 of Da Nang International Airport will be expanded under a project worth more than 9.9 trillion VND (about 379 million USD), aming to raise the terminal’s annual capacity to 14 million passengers.

Vietnam’s data centre race draws multibillion-dollar investment

Vietnam’s data centre market is entering a new phase as a wave of large-scale projects worth billions of US dollars is being proposed and rolled out, driven by rising demand for AI, cloud computing and large-scale data processing.

Seafood markets and golden rice fields: Getaways near Hanoi

A few hours from Hanoi, travelers can browse an early-morning fish market, unwind on a quiet beach or take to the skies above spectacular terraced rice fields.

Vietnam’s ethnic women turn football tournament into cultural festival

Traditional skirts meet fierce football as ethnic minority women from across Vietnam compete in a colorful tournament celebrating sport, culture and community.

PM, AFC president hail Vietnam’s historic ASEAN Cup triumph

Vietnam’s historic ASEAN Cup triumph has been hailed at home and across Asian football after Kim Sang Sik’s side successfully defended their Southeast Asian crown.

Centuries-old trees heavy with red fruit captivate visitors in Dak Lak

Four remarkable trees in Dak Lak, including one more than 300 years old, have gained national heritage recognition and could now become a new draw for local tourism.

Vietnam’s businesses need capital. Where is the money?

Vietnam is not short of money for investment when viewed across the economy. Yet domestic businesses remain hungry for capital, banks are scrambling for deposits and interest rates are proving stubborn.

Fireworks, brocade and folk culture await visitors in Moc Chau

Moc Chau is preparing a packed programme of cultural, artistic and tourism activities to welcome visitors during Vietnam’s National Day holiday.

Experts pinpoint what is holding back Vietnam’s resort real estate

Vietnam’s resort real estate market is showing signs of recovery, but experts warn that projects will struggle to generate real returns unless operations are built into their plans from the outset.

Galaxy S27 Ultra may get a bigger camera bump but lose its 3x telephoto

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra could arrive with a substantially larger camera island, yet leaks suggest the flagship may lose its dedicated 3x telephoto camera and even use a smaller 5x sensor.

Vietnam needs three major shifts to advance development

To ascend to a higher stage of development, Vietnam must execute three strategic transformations, with institutional reform serving as the decisive lever.