Vietnam emerges as strategic bridge in ASEAN through Myanmar President’s visit

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s September 4-6 official visit to Vietnam marked more than a step forward in bilateral ties.

Grand villa moved 200 meters to make way for Vietnam airport road

A grand villa in Bac Ninh is being lifted from its foundations and prepared for a 200-meter journey intact, clearing land for a road linking Gia Binh International Airport with Hanoi.

Medical firm won 246 contracts before Vietnam bribery investigation grew

Viet My Medical won 246 procurement packages worth nearly $226 million from 2018 to 2026 before an investigation widened to include Deputy Health Minister Tran Van Thuan.

Vietnamese film '1982' to debut at Busan International Film Festival

Director Nguyen Hoang Diep will present her second film, 1982, at the Busan International Film Festival in the Republic of Korea to compete in the Vision-Asia section from October 6 to 15.

11 sentenced to death in drug trafficking case involving flight attendants

The People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City on September 3 sentenced 11 defendants to death in a major drug trafficking case.

Vietnam welcomes nearly 2 million foreign tourists in August

Vietnam welcomed nearly 2 million international visitors in August, up 19.7% from July and 18.4% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

Vietnam’s trade turnover hits record high of over $770 billion in eight months

Vietnam’s total import-export turnover reached 770.14 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026, the highest-ever figure for the period, up 28.7% year-on-year, the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance reported.

Vietnam considers adding Culture Day to paid public holidays

Vietnamese workers could receive an additional paid public holiday as Nov. 24 is proposed as Vietnam Culture Day under amendments to the Labor Code.

HCMC business exits surge as smaller firms face mounting pressure

HCM City posted encouraging economic growth in the first eight months of 2026, but businesses remain under pressure as the number of firms leaving the market rises sharply.

Vietnam eyes entry into 40-billion-USD Southeast Asian CCS market: experts

Vietnam could tap into Southeast Asia’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) services market, estimated at around $40 billion.

iPhone Ultra tipped to beat iPhone 18 Pro in 3 key areas

While the iPhone 18 Pro duo is still expected to offer plenty of advantages, the foldable iPhone Ultra could stand apart in three important areas.

Unlocking the hidden wealth of Vietnam’s ethnic communities

When shaping ethnic minority policies, Vietnam should ask not only what the State can provide, but what communities already possess whose value has yet to be fully recognised.

Apple adds three MacBooks to obsolete products list

Apple has added three MacBook models to its obsolete products list, meaning the company will no longer provide hardware repair services or replacement parts for the devices.

Bkav Pro struggles with falling profit and overdue bond debt

Bkav Pro’s first-half profit more than halved as the company continued to grapple with over US$6 million in bond principal that has been overdue since May 2025.

Institutional reform begins with how Vietnam makes policy

A government can regulate better without regulating more. For Vietnam, that principle could be central to building a more stable, predictable and business-friendly institutional framework.

Japan’s luxury ‘Eggs of the Sun’ mangoes take root in HCMC

A HCMC farmer has successfully grown the luxury mango known as the “Egg of the Sun,” selling his first locally grown fruits for $11–23 each.

Cheap pork imports put pressure on Vietnam’s livestock farmers

Vietnam imported more than 112,000 tonnes of pork in the first seven months of 2026 at an average price of just $1.63 per kg, adding pressure to already falling domestic hog prices.

iPhone 18 Pro nears launch as three new colors emerge in leaked parts

The latest leaked image appears to reveal all three color options for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with one distinctive shade emerging as an early favorite.

Two century-old Hue landmarks immortalized on a Vietnamese banknote

Millions have seen them on Vietnam’s VND50,000 banknote, but the two century-old Hue landmarks pictured on its reverse carry stories rooted deep in the Nguyen Dynasty.

Enabling institutions needed for science-technology to generate new productivity

Further improving institutions and enhancing the effectiveness of policy implementation are particularly important for science, technology and innovation to truly become drivers of growth and generate new productivity, said experts.

Expert proposes global Vietnamese intellectual ecosystem to boost AI development

Vietnam should shift from connecting overseas experts to fostering joint innovation, building a global Vietnamese intellectual ecosystem that turns worldwide talent into national science and technology capacity.

Hai Phong Railway Station: Where a historic train journey lives on

Hai Phong had the honour of welcoming the late President Ho Chi Minh on nine occasions.

VIFC offers various opportunities to attract forein investment

The Vietnam International Financial Centre is taking shape as global funds begin exploring investment opportunities. A clear legal framework and strong project pipeline will be key to attracting international capital.

New avenues for Vietnam-Russia cooperation

Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan had a meeting with Aysen Sergeyevich Nikolayev, Head of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) of Russia on September 3 on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) 2026 in Vladivostok, Russia.

Hanoi moves to maintain appeal to FDI inflows

Hanoi is seeking to sustain its appeal to foreign investors while shifting FDI towards higher-quality projects, mainly into technology, information and communications, services, and innovation.