A surge in Vingroup-linked stocks lifted Vietnam's VN-Index by 46.7 points to 1,738.67 on October 21, adding $2.3 billion to billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong's fortune and bringing his estimated net worth to $34.8 billion.

The Vietnam Football Federation's 2026-2030 congress is expected to see competitive elections, with three candidates nominated for president and several others seeking vice-presidential positions.

Swimmer Do Thanh Hai claimed Vietnam's first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan, leading a one-two finish alongside compatriot Le Tien Dat in the men's 100m breaststroke SB5 event.

An ancient persimmon tree in Phu Tho province produces three distinct fruit shapes, preserving centuries of memories and traditions among the local Muong community.

A series of major cybersecurity incidents, from critical PHP and Node.js vulnerabilities to malware infiltrating LiteLLM, has intensified pressure on security teams worldwide.

Super Typhoon Champi is generating powerful winds and waves up to six meters high in the northeastern East Sea, despite forecasts that it will not enter the region.

A Vietnamese lawmaker has proposed raising the minimum age for buying and using tobacco from 18 to 21, citing high smoking initiation rates among young adults.

Nathan Chen Guangyu, a 17-year-old Chinese AI prodigy, is reportedly set to join Discovery Loop, a US artificial intelligence startup co-founded by renowned Vietnamese AI researcher Le Viet Quoc.

More than half of National Economics University's nearly 8,000 graduates in 2026 received the highest academic classification, raising questions about whether university grading standards are becoming too lenient.

The wedding of a Hanoi-born bride and her Irish groom proved particularly memorable as 65 relatives and friends traveled from abroad to attend and experience a traditional Vietnamese celebration.

Health insurance cards serve as a critical financial cushion when policyholders face illness.

Once harboring ambitions to study in the UK or the US, Khoa Vu changed his perspective after accompanying his elder sister to Tsinghua University.

Truong Thanh Xuan, Vietnam's only female contestant at the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad, has won a scholarship covering full tuition and providing VND15 million (US$570) per month.

Samsung fans are hoping the Galaxy S27 Ultra will finally deliver major improvements in battery life, charging speeds and camera hardware, addressing limitations that have persisted across several Galaxy S generations.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its growth forecasts, while the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has noted improvements in production capacity and productivity, creating greater room for Vietnam’s economy to develop.

Giving businesses the power to set their own prices could mean fuel prices rise in the morning and fall in the afternoon, while consumers gaining more choices. 

PNJ Chairwoman Cao Thi Ngoc Dung has apologized to shareholders as the Vietnamese jeweler faces its toughest crisis in four decades, requiring up to VND150 billion ($5.7 million) a month to sustain operations.

Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training has clarified that schools are not required to terminate all partnership-based education programs. Whether a program can continue depends on its content, operating conditions and relevant regulations.

Ride-hailing drivers, delivery workers and other digital platform workers with stable incomes could be required to join Vietnam's compulsory social insurance system under proposed legislation.

TPBank has signed a $50 million, five-year financing agreement with German development finance institution DEG to support green projects and small and medium-sized enterprises, while strengthening its environmental & social risk management standards.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has proposed allowing all major petroleum traders and distributors to set their own fuel prices. 

Prosecutors in Vietnam's Hung Yen Province have indicted 74 suspects in a case involving illegal sports streaming, online gambling and the distribution of obscene material linked to the Xoi Lac TV network.

Residents and tourists gathered at Mariamman Temple in downtown Ho Chi Minh City for a colorful Hindu festival featuring a palanquin procession, sacred fire rituals and traditional forehead markings, praying for health, peace and good fortune.

A nearly 200-year-old cast-iron cannon dating back to Vietnam's Nguyen Dynasty has been discovered 1.5 meters underground at Dien Hai Citadel in Da Nang during restoration work at the historic site.

Vietnam's U17 national team lost 4-1 to FC Seoul's U18 side in their first friendly during a training camp in South Korea, gaining valuable experience ahead of the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup.