Apple prepares biggest iPhone redesign in years with iPhone 20 Pro Max

Apple is reportedly preparing what could become the most ambitious iPhone in the company’s history - and not simply because it will be the newest model.

Hai Phong Thermal Power CEO charged amid turmoil in power sector

A wave of legal investigations involving senior executives at Vietnam’s power generation and power construction companies is weighing heavily on the sector’s stocks, despite continued strong business performance across many firms.

Thailand anticipates historic visit by Vietnam’s top leader

Thailand is looking forward to welcoming General Secretary and President To Lam during his first official visit to the country.

Hanoi orders schools to halt outdoor activities during extreme heat

Schools across Hanoi are being urged to adjust schedules and protect students from prolonged extreme heat expected to continue in the coming days.

Police detail investigation into fatal shooting involving foreigners in HCMC

Ho Chi Minh City police this morning held a press briefing to announce developments in the investigation into a shooting involving two foreign suspects that left one person dead and another injured in downtown HCMC.

Bryde’s whale returns to Nha Trang waters, authorities issue warning

Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province have urged boats and tourists not to approach too closely after a Bryde’s whale was spotted near Hon Mun Island in Nha Trang Bay.

Vietnam breaks into world’s top 10 crude steel producers

Vietnam has entered the world’s top 10 crude steel-producing countries for the first time, according to newly released data from the World Steel Association (Worldsteel).

Vietnam to fine online game reward redemption by up to USD 7,850

A new government decree set to take effect in July introduces stricter penalties for online games involving reward redemption and gambling-like mechanics.

Ministry warns of heightened forest fire danger during severe heatwave

Vietnam’s Agriculture and Environment Ministry has issued a forest fire warning as temperatures in several central provinces edge close to 40C during a prolonged heatwave.

Party Chief, President To Lam to deliver keynote address at Shangri-La Dialogue

The Shangri-La Dialogue is the leading security forum in the Asia-Pacific region. General Secretary and President To Lam has been invited to deliver the keynote address, considered the most important speech of the forum.

Century-old heritage trees fuel eco-tourism in Quang Ninh

From centuries-old heritage trees, the border commune of Hoanh Mo in Quang Ninh Province is gradually transforming its “green assets” into a driving force for eco-tourism, community tourism, and sustainable green economic development.

Apple quietly unlocks a new ‘weapon’ for iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple is reportedly preparing to quietly unlock a new “weapon” for the iPhone 18 Pro Max - one that could give the device a strategic edge even the iPhone 17 Pro Max cannot match.

The quiet keepers of Vietnam’s ethnic cultural heritage

Driven by a deep love for their ethnic heritage, they have spent decades quietly and tirelessly preserving cultural traditions and passing them on through homes, villages, and communities for future generations.

The next two years could transform iPhone and Galaxy forever

Apple and Samsung are preparing to trigger the biggest smartphone shake-up in years, with the next generation of iPhone and Galaxy devices expected to redefine both design and user experience.

HCMC eases Airbnb restrictions to unlock VND16 trillion ‘sharing economy’

HCMC’s greater openness to the Airbnb model after more than a year of tight control reflects a trend toward balancing the sharing economy with modern urban management. However, without proper management solutions, disputes will continue to arise.

Medical student with 2008 HIV diagnosis pursues preventive medicine

Dr Nguyen Tan Thu has publicly acknowledged that he is living with HIV and has never created a story about occupational exposure to seek sympathy. He views the infection as a mistake of youth and chooses to face it directly.

Hanoi’s relaxed gasoline bike policy cools local electric vehicle market

Hanoi’s decision to withhold a total ban on personal gasoline motorbikes in Low Emission Zones starting July 1, opting for weekend-only restrictions instead, has cooled the electric motorbike market.

1.3m-tall man traveled 400km to marry Nghe An bride after 8-year romance

After 8 years of companionship and being each other’s spiritual anchor, a girl from Nghe An and a 1.3m-tall man have finally reached their happy ending.

HCMC plans $98 million free health screening program for all residents

Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating plans to roll out a citywide annual health screening program, with a proposed budget of VND 2.507 trillion ($98.3 million) aimed at covering more than 10 million medical checkups in 2026.

Travelers head to pristine waterfall 120km from Hanoi to beat heat

A pristine waterfall in Lang Son province is becoming a popular summer getaway for both local and international travelers escaping northern Vietnam’s intense heat.

Apple’s thinnest iPhone faces harsh market reality

When Apple unveiled the ultra-thin iPhone Air last September, the device instantly became one of the biggest talking points in the tech world.

Vietnam collector restores ultra-rare BMW 750i V12 sedan

Owned by a collector in Nha Trang, this BMW E32 750i V12 may be the only near-original example still running in Vietnam today.

VN urged to shift mindset in attracting foreign direct investment in new period

It’s time for VN to shift from its long-standing approach of attracting FDI at all costs towards a more selective strategy focused on technology, innovation, green development, value creation and stronger linkages with domestic enterprises.

Vietnam seeks world-class scientific ecosystem by 2045

General Secretary and President To Lam said Vietnam must build a modern and globally integrated scientific research ecosystem centered on academic freedom, integrity, creativity and stronger support mechanisms for talented researchers.

Hanoi named among the world’s most colourful cities

A city of red rooftops, emerald lakes, tangled Old Quarter streets and endless streams of motorbikes, Hanoi has earned a place among the world’s most colourful cities in a new international study of visually captivating destinations.