Inside one of Saigon’s oldest schools after 113 years

Three names - Ao Tim, Gia Long and Minh Khai - trace the 113-year journey of one of the oldest schools in Saigon-Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam.

iPhone 18 Pro prices tipped to jump sharply ahead of launch

Prices for the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are expected to rise by 10-20%, equivalent to hundreds of dollars, as soaring memory chip costs come under pressure from the global AI infrastructure investment boom.

How a young team restores the faces of Vietnam’s fallen soldiers

From faded photographs and fragments of family memories, TeamLee has reconstructed more than 10,000 portraits, giving families a clearer image of loved ones lost decades ago.

Vietnam’s state budget revenue tops $77 billion

Vietnam’s state budget revenue exceeded $77 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up 16% year on year, while public investment disbursement reached more than $18.2 billion, or 46.7% of the Prime Minister’s target.

Vietnam warns consumers over products recalled in foreign markets

Vietnam’s National Competition Commission has issued safety warnings over products recalled overseas that could affect consumers in Vietnam, including vehicles from Audi, BMW, Porsche and Ford.

V-League 2026/27 kicks off with fresh hopes for Vietnam national team

The 2026/27 V-League brings a new round of battles at club level, but its opening also renews a familiar hope: that the competition can deliver fresh talent for Vietnam and coach Kim Sang Sik.

Hanoi adds real-time rain and flooding updates to iHanoi for safer travel

By tapping a specific rain or flooding point on the “Rain and Flood Map” integrated into iHanoi, residents can check rainfall and flooding levels to choose safer routes and avoid hazardous areas.

Turning ethnic minority knowledge into a force for development

National Assembly deputy Be Trung Anh says ethnic minority intellectuals should not simply “leave the mountains,” but help pave the way for mountainous communities to develop alongside the rest of the country.

Abbott's commitment to drive proactive care for healthier Vietnam

Last Sunday, a central public park in Ho Chi Minh City gave space for rows of white palates.

Galaxy S27 tipped for January launch as charging upgrade remains uncertain

The Galaxy S27 could mark Samsung’s return to its familiar January launch schedule after the Galaxy S26 series arrived later than usual.

U20 Vietnam suffer painful Palestine defeat but Asian dream remains alive

U20 Vietnam’s 2-1 loss to Palestine has left their hopes of reaching the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup hanging by a thread, with Yutaka Ikeuchi’s side now needing to beat Iran and hope other results go their way.

PM orders action to ensure textbooks reach students

At a Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung instructed the Ministry of Education and Training to immediately review textbook supplies and ensure availability, particularly in disadvantaged areas.

Petrolimex explains its US$90.6 million after-tax profit

In its explanation accompanying the reviewed financial statements for the first half of 2026, Petrolimex addressed the group’s VND2.39 trillion (US$90.6 million) after-tax profit, up VND755 billion (US$28.6 million) from the same period in 2025.

Vietnam sees sharp drop in car imports after three-month rise

The supply of new vehicles to Vietnam’s auto market remained relatively high in August. While domestic production and assembly increased, imports reversed course with a sharp decline.

Vietnam emerges as key seafood supplier to China’s $20 billion market

Vietnam has strengthened its position in China’s massive seafood market, becoming the largest lobster supplier while maintaining a dominant share of the country’s imported pangasius.

Vietnam’s gym business gets tougher as old formulas stop working

Opening a gym and selling memberships once looked like a straightforward business. Rising rent, staffing costs and fierce competition are now exposing the risks behind that formula.

Vietnam gives special-class cities new powers to attract top talent

HCM City and other special-class cities will gain broader powers to offer tailored salaries, bonuses, housing and other benefits to attract highly skilled professionals under a new law.

HCMC’s oldest school once counted a Cambodian king among its students

Founded more than 150 years ago, Le Quy Don High School has witnessed generations of change in Saigon-Ho Chi Minh City and educated figures including Cambodia’s late King Norodom Sihanouk.

Original 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 W140 V12 is a rare find in Vietnam

Once an icon of Mercedes-Benz luxury in the 1990s, the S600 W140 V12 has become increasingly sought after by collectors, particularly when its engine and other key components remain original.

Vietnam requires political bodies to designate official spokespersons

Vietnam’s Party Secretariat has instructed organizations throughout the political system to designate official spokespersons and clearly assign responsibility for communications.

40 years of Doi Moi: From a subsidized economy to a new global standing

Four decades after launching Doi Moi, Vietnam has moved from shortages and a closed, centrally planned economy to deeper global integration and a growing role in international supply chains.

Vietnam dominates US pepper market with over 80% share

Vietnam earned $1.1 billion from pepper exports in seven months, while its share of the US import market soared above 80%, leaving major competitors far behind.

Education minister maps out next phase of Vietnam’s school mergers

Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son has outlined plans to reorganize schools across general, higher and vocational education in the 2026-2027 academic year.

HCM City finds sites for 26 million cubic meters of dredged material

Ho Chi Minh City has announced eight sites capable of receiving or disposing of more than 26 million cubic meters of dredged mud and soil, helping remove a major bottleneck for several key infrastructure projects.

Vietnam poised to overtake Thailand as world’s largest durian exporter

Vietnam’s durian industry has seen a succession of positive developments from major markets, and output is projected to surge to 2.08 million tonnes.