Samsung could narrowly overtake Apple in the global smartphone market in 2026, with the delayed standard iPhone 18 potentially giving its biggest rival a crucial short-term advantage.

A national chemistry prize once marked Pham Quang Minh as a standout student. Now, after six years of medical training, he has emerged at the top of a demanding residency exam.

Vietnam plans to create new regional growth poles and encourage selected localities to become centrally governed cities as part of a sweeping strategy to reshape the country’s development map.

Home mortgage interest rates at many banks have exceeded 10 percent per year, while some loans have reached 12 to 13 percent per year.

By the end of the second quarter of 2026, the combined charter capital of 30 Vietnamese commercial banks surpassed VND1 quadrillion for the first time, reaching about $38.2 billion, up roughly $675 million, or 1.8%, from the beginning of the year.

Hyundai and KIA were once among the most favored auto brands in Vietnam, celebrated for eye-catching designs, rich equipment lists, and competitive pricing. However, several models that were once market "stars" are steadily losing their appeal.

An inspection by MOET found multiple signs of violations at the London College for Design & Fashion-Hanoi in its foreign-linked training activities, including the use of inconsistent names that could confuse students.

While global gold prices have continued to rise, domestic buying prices for gold bars have fallen about VND1.5-2 million per tael below the global price. Such a divergence has rarely been seen in Vietnam in recent years.

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly widespread, a bank’s competitive edge is no longer determined by technology alone, but also by the quality of its data.

Established in 2004, the cooperation effort between Lao Cai, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh and Yunnan, China has held 11 rotating conferences over 22 years and has increasingly demonstrated its sustainability and practical value.

As integration and the digital revolution change the way of life, more parts of daily life are shifting online.

Many private universities as well as major public schools are repeatedly having to conduct additional admissions, particularly at branch campuses.

The aviation market is attracting a new wave of investors and airlines as passenger and cargo demand grows.

FTSE Russell has announced that 27 Vietnamese stocks have been added to the FTSE Global All Cap. Passive capital inflows could reach $1.5 billion, though benefits vary across individual tickers.

In the autumn of 1945, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and President Ho Chi Minh, the Vietnamese people made a historic turning point.

Pork prices at traditional markets across HCMC have declined compared to previous months, but consumer demand has failed to recover. To boost sales, vendors have been forced to extend business hours and offer additional discounts.

Vietnam’s proposed requirement that leading digital technology companies spend at least 3% of their annual revenue on research and development (R&D) could channel hundreds of millions of dollars into innovation.

The proposed Law on SME Development is aimed at developing Vietnam's private businesses, which amount to around 1 million, with 98 percent of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Business associations and enterprises in Hanoi have urged the city to tackle bottlenecks in financing, logistics, infrastructure and regulations.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has said that the Housing Law (Amended) must explicitly specify condo lifespan regulations to reassure citizens that "the expiration of a building's lifespan does not mean residents lose all their property rights."

Apple’s September iPhone launch could look very different this year, with the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and foldable Ultra expected to debut while the standard iPhone 18 stays on the sidelines.

Saudel has regained storm strength over the East Sea after weakening over China, but forecasters say it will head northeast and is unlikely to affect Vietnam’s mainland.

The Vietnam Education Publishing House (VEPH) said it has printed and distributed millions of textbooks, and that disruptions in the ordering process have led to parents queuing to buy books in some localities.

With just a few days remaining until the September 2 holiday, public travel demand is surging sharply.

Metro Line 1, connecting Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien, in Ho Chi Minh City will increase train frequency, extend operating hours and offer free rides to all passengers on September 2 to mark Vietnam’s 81st National Day anniversary.