Why teacher-training cutoff scores remain sky high, reaching 9.95 per subject

At the main campus of HCMC University of Education, the admission scores for its 15 teacher education majors ranged from 23.26 to 29.83/30 points.

Hue orders action after tourist boat dumps trash into Perfume River

Hue’s Department of Agriculture and Environment has called for an investigation and strict action after a video emerged showing people aboard a tourist boat throwing trash into the Perfume River.

11 charged in $57,000-a-case kidney trafficking ring in HCMC

HCMC police said on August 17 they had dismantled a large-scale kidney trafficking network that charged up to VND1.5 billion ($57,000) per transplant. Investigators have opened three criminal cases and prosecuted 11 suspects.

Iconic iPhone X officially joins Apple’s obsolete products list

Apple has officially classified the iPhone X and 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro as obsolete, ending official repair services and replacement parts for both devices.

Why elite universities matter for Vietnam’s next stage of growth

After years of growth powered by labor, investment and technology adoption, Vietnam faces a fundamental transition: from using knowledge created elsewhere to producing knowledge of its own.

HCM City collects nearly 10,000 samples to identify fallen soldiers

HCMC has collected 9,854 biological samples from fallen soldiers’ remains as DNA testing efforts accelerate, while 358 sets of remains have been recovered from Le Thi Rieng Park.

‘Risk-buffer’ mindset drives many Vietnamese families to want sons

Reports from several localities show that family pressure, lineage expectations and a “risk-buffer” mindset are prompting many couples to seek prenatal sex selection, according to the Ministry of Health.

Vietnam aims to give 10 million workers basic AI skills

Vietnam is drafting an ambitious AI transformation strategy targeting 10 million workers with basic skills and an AI economy equivalent to around 6% of GDP by 2030.

iPhone Ultra could break convention with corner-mounted selfie cameras

Apple is reportedly considering an unusual approach to the selfie camera system on its first foldable iPhone Ultra.

Apartment ‘flippers’ rush to exit as prime units lose selling momentum

As Vietnam's apartment market cools, investors who once relied on financial leverage are increasingly looking to cash out and recover their capital.

Multi-channel capital mobilisation needed to achieve double-digit growth

Vietnam will require substantial investment in infrastructure, technology, digital transformation, green transition and innovation to achieve double-digit GDP growth and sustain it for consecutive years.

Green shift powers investment in southeast Vietnam

The Southeast region is accelerating the shift towards green and smart industrial parks, seeing the transformation as a key lever to boost competitiveness, attract high-quality investment and secure sustainable growth.

Thai businesses see Vietnam as gateway to European market

As Vietnam is increasingly regarded by European companies as a manufacturing base and supply-chain hub, establishing production facilities could offer Thai businesses an additional route to the European market.

Da Nang gears up for National Day holiday with diverse activities

Da Nang is hosting cultural, sporting and tourism events from mid-August to early September to celebrate the August Revolution and National Day.

Vietnam International Financial Centre launches membership registration system

The VN International Financial Centre on August 17 unveiled an online system for registering and recognising members for 2026-2027, marking a step toward digitalising administrative procedures and improving services for investors and businesses.

Police clarify BMW crash involving former Vietnamese official

Hanoi police have detailed their investigation into a fatal BMW crash involving former National Assembly official Nguyen Sy Cuong after the year-old case resurfaced online.

Why age 40 is the right time to plan for old age

At 40, many people are still juggling demanding careers, raising young children, and paying off mortgages or other debts.

Vietnam moves to build quantum workforce

Quantum technology is moving rapidly from research to real-world applications, with Vietnam identifying it as a strategic field to strengthen technological self-reliance and competitiveness.

1.2m-tall Can Tho woman marries partner living 1,000 km away

Once thinking that true love and a happy home were something she may never experience, a 37-year old woman of very short stature from Can Tho has found a fulfilling life.

iPhone 18 Pro launch date tipped, but September 8 looks unlikely

The iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple’s first foldable iPhone could all make their debut at a September launch event, although the exact date remains uncertain.

Love at first sight: Ninh Binh man carries his bride through life

She worried her disability would become his burden. He cared more about her optimism, warmth and energy. Their chance meeting in 2020 has since grown into a family of three.

Young people tried 54 hours without Facebook and TikTok. What happened?

Could young people simply switch off social media? A 54-hour experiment suggests that for many, staying away from Facebook and TikTok is harder than it sounds.

What makes the Muong wedding in Ninh Binh a national heritage

A Muong wedding tradition that was slowly disappearing in Ninh Binh has been brought back to life through years of community efforts to preserve its rituals, music and customs.

Beyond $1 billion: Dak Lak durian looks to build a lasting brand

Dak Lak durian has become a billion-dollar export story. Its next challenge is harder: turning scale, quality and consumer trust into a lasting global brand.

Four scenic train journeys to try in Vietnam over National Day

Vietnam’s National Day break offers four distinctive rail adventures, led by a new Hue-Phong Nha heritage train offering 50% discounts during its launch week.