Inside Hue’s 180-year-old pagoda and its eunuch cemetery

Hidden among the green hills of Hue, Tu Hieu Pagoda has stood for more than 180 years, preserving its historic architecture and a remarkable legacy: the only surviving cemetery for royal eunuchs in Vietnam.

Three northern Vietnam escapes for the September 2 holiday

Travelers looking to escape the crowds during Vietnam’s September 2 National Day holiday can head north for seasonal experiences ranging from picking pears and chestnuts in the mountains to cloud hunting and exploring largely untouched islands.

New ETC account fees trigger public debate over drivers' payment choices

When a new fee is introduced for a service deeply embedded in travel on toll roads, the key question is not simply how much people are paying, but what value they are getting in return and whether they have a genuinely convenient alternative.

Hanoi's new apartment supply shifts to suburbs as buyers grow hesitant

Hanoi's housing market is entering a rebalancing phase, with new supply continuing to move toward suburban and fringe urban areas while buyers become increasingly cautious. High-end and luxury apartments continue to dominate the market.

Triple valedictorian faces pressure as anesthesiology doctor

Despite graduating as a valedictorian three times, including from his residency program, Dr. Trinh Huu Chin faces immense pressure in clinical practice, where decisions directly impact patient survival rather than academic scores.

Vietnam turns to AI as a ‘co-creator’ in arts education

As AI transforms how art is created and taught, Vietnamese educators are seeking ways to embrace the technology without sacrificing cultural identity, human emotion and real-world experience.

Vietnam education ministry plans to cut five universities

Five ministry-run universities and 12 vocational institutions could be cut under a restructuring plan being developed by Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training.

Vietnamese student goes from last-in score to top medical graduate

She entered Hanoi Medical University with a score just high enough for admission. Six years later, Nguyen Minh Hien is leaving as the university’s top graduating student.

OtterBox makes bold iPhone 18 Pro claim before Apple launch

OtterBox may have revealed a major iPhone 18 Pro design clue early, with new packaging claiming its iPhone 17 Pro cases will also fit Apple’s unannounced flagship.

Record scorers and Olympiad medalist join Ho Chi Minh City science university

The University of Science in HCMC is welcoming an accomplished freshman class featuring Olympiad medalists, top exam scorers and televised academic competition stars.

Japanese firm to produce key chip material in Vietnam, Malaysia

Japanese silicon manufacturer Tokuyama is adding production facilities in Vietnam and Malaysia for a key chip material as part of efforts to diversify its supply chain.

Nearly 500 contestants compete at ROBOTACON WRO 2026 national finals

Nearly 500 contestants from 160 teams are competing in the national finals of ROBOTACON WRO (World Robot Olympiad) 2026 at Quy Nhon University in Gia Lai province on August 22–23.

40 fans make epic road trip from Vietnam to ASEAN Cup final

A group of 40 football fans left Ninh Binh on Aug. 20 in a 45-seat coach, crossed into Laos and reached Vientiane before splitting into two groups traveling by bus and train to Bangkok to cheer on Vietnam in the ASEAN Cup 2026 final.

Ha Long tourist boats seek shelter as Storm Narra approaches

Tourist boats have been pulled from Ha Long’s busy cruise port and tightly secured at storm shelters as northern Vietnam braces for Storm Narra and exceptionally heavy rain.

Korean tourist thanks Ho Chi Minh City police after river rescue

A South Korean tourist rescued from a river in Ho Chi Minh City has written a heartfelt letter thanking police for saving his life and helping him through a period of severe distress.

HCM City woman preserves century-old noodle stall and family keepsake

Customers have been returning to this small Ho Chi Minh City stall for generations, drawn by handmade shrimp noodles, a family recipe and memories of old Saigon.

Vietnam enter Thailand final with history firmly on their side

Defending champions Vietnam arrive at the ASEAN Cup 2026 final unbeaten, with the tournament’s strongest attack, a formidable defense and growing belief that another victory at Rajamangala is within reach.

Vietnam weighs simpler tax rules for household businesses

Vietnam is seeking a balance between tighter business regulation and stronger growth incentives, with household businesses at the center of proposed tax reforms.

Why Vietnamese artists need stronger contracts under new rules

Vietnam’s stage arts are beginning to operate more like a genuine cultural industry, where artistic quality drives revenue and revenue, in turn, sustains creativity.

Vietnam university sees record 17 graduates with perfect GPAs

Seventeen students have graduated from Vietnam’s National Economics University with perfect 4.0 GPAs, while more than half of this year’s graduates earned the highest academic classification - both records for the university.

Three goals and two records: Xuan Son’s Thailand mission

Two years after suffering a broken leg at the Bangkok stadium, Nguyen Xuan Son returns for another ASEAN Cup final with Vietnam, carrying a three-goal challenge and two scoring records within reach.

Dark Cherry could be the iPhone 18 Pro’s standout new look

Apple is expected to shake up the iPhone 18 Pro lineup with a striking new Dark Cherry color, while its first premium foldable iPhone could disappoint fans with a far more limited palette.

Hanoi police bust $51 million cross-border money transferring

Hanoi police have dismantled an alleged cross-border money transfer ring involving more than $51 million, with investigators saying the operation used electronic chip transactions and a network of shell companies to disguise illicit fund flows.

Over 200 foreigners arrested in Vietnam online fraud crackdown

Vietnam recorded 959 online fraud cases and about $57 million in losses in the first half of 2026, while more than 200 foreigners were arrested.

5 popular pho shops with a twist in central Hanoi

From steamed noodles to pho paired with cold rice, these five popular restaurants in Hanoi’s Hai Ba Trung Ward put distinctive spins on Vietnam’s iconic noodle soup.