Vietnam's youth dominate at 2026 Asian Dancesport Championships

Vietnam's young dancesport athletes delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Asian Dancesport Championships, highlighted by teenage sensation Hoang Misaki and a string of gold medals.

Vietnam charges 97 in $134 million football betting crackdown

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have charged another 12 suspects in connection with two large-scale football betting syndicates, bringing the total number of people indicted in the investigation to 97.

Vietnam's auto market: Winners and losers in H1 2026

Vietnam's automotive market continued to expand in the first half of 2026, with VinFast extending its dominance and traditional global brands facing intensifying competition.

Vietnam end Korea camp unbeaten, set sights on ASEAN Cup defence

Vietnam completed a perfect training camp in South Korea with a 2-1 comeback victory over Gangwon FC, as head coach Kim Sang Sik wrapped up the team's experimental phase ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Legal implications after PNJ-LAB director arrested in diamond case

The arrest of PNJ-LAB's director in an alleged diamond smuggling case has sparked questions about whether parent company PNJ could face legal liability.

Best-selling gasoline B-SUVs slashing prices, July auto market heats up

It is not just stagnant models that need promotions to clear inventory; many top-selling names in the B-SUV segment such as Toyota Yaris Cross, Hyundai Creta, Mitsubishi Xforce, and KIA Seltos are not staying out of the price drop race either.

Higher electricity bills: EVN cites heat waves, summer break

Many households reported that their June electricity bills surged, with some even doubling compared to May. The power company EVN said prolonged hot weather and students being at home on summer break has caused electricity consumption to increase.

Viet Phat Group revenues shrink 25 times amid leadership crisis

More than a year after former chair Nguyen Van Binh was prosecuted, Viet Phat Group has yet to emerge from a difficult period.

Dao community in Quang Ninh carves its own path out of poverty

Better roads have done more than improve transport in Quang Ninh's remote Dao villages - they have helped spark a shift from dependence on state support to self-reliance, entrepreneurship and community-led development.

iPhone 18 Pro Max could cost $200 more as production costs soar

Apple may have little choice but to raise iPhone 18 Pro Max prices as production costs are expected to jump sharply, while an even more expensive foldable iPhone Ultra could test consumers' willingness to spend.

Ancient longan orchard in Can Tho draws visitors with dragon-like trees

More than 300 ancient longan trees with twisting, dragon-like trunks have transformed a family orchard in Can Tho into one of the Mekong Delta's most distinctive tourist attractions.

Timeline: Tuyen Quang's 147 perfect Math scores and 19 criminal charges

What began with an unusual cluster of 147 perfect Math scores at a high school in Tuyen Quang has evolved into one of Vietnam's biggest exam integrity investigations, with 19 people now facing criminal charges.

iPhone 18 Pro Max may trade slimmer design for bigger battery

New leaks suggest Apple may give the iPhone 18 Pro Max its largest battery ever, even if it means making the flagship slightly thicker and heavier.

More Old Quarter properties hit the market in Hanoi

Once considered nearly impossible to buy, Hanoi's Old Quarter townhouses are appearing on the market more frequently, although completed transactions remain scarce.

Motorola Edge 70 Max may be its strongest Android contender yet

Motorola's upcoming Edge 70 Max packs flagship-level hardware and an enormous battery, but questions over its chipset and limited launch strategy could undermine its challenge to Apple's and Samsung's top smartphones.

Six provinces forecast to record population decline first

Six provinces are forecast to become the first in Vietnam to record negative population growth, while Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City continue expanding for now.

Over 1,300 artworks highlight journeys of autistic children

More than 1,300 artworks created by autistic children and other children with special educational needs are on display at an art event in Hanoi, celebrating creativity, self-expression and inclusion.

VIFC-HCMC sets up advisory board with leading global experts

The Executive Board of the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) named a 13-member advisory board on July 12, including prominent domestic and foreign experts in finance, investment and policymaking.

Quoc Cuong Gia Lai seeks recovery after two major legal shocks

After more than two years of legal turmoil, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai is entering a rebuilding phase. Yet the property developer still faces significant challenges ranging from unresolved projects to weak cash flow and sluggish business performance.

Quang Ninh targets Russian travellers as arrivals surge

Quang Ninh is pitching itself as a prime destination for Russian tourists while seeking broader cooperation in tourism, services and logistics, heard a tourism promotion event recently held in Moscow, Russia.

Top private firms plan 200 billion USD in 40 mega projects

Six of Vietnam's largest private groups are splashing nearly 4.9 quadrillion VND ($200 billion) across 40 major projects, underscoring the growing role of the private sector in driving the country's infrastructure, industrial and urban development.

Efficient use of surplus public assets gains urgency

According to the Ministry of Finance (MoF), more than 11,000 public land and property facilities nationwide have been recovered or transferred to local authorities but have yet to be put back into use.

Art breathes new life into Vietnam's heritage spaces

Heritage sites across Vietnam are increasingly being transformed into vibrant cultural venues, hosting exhibitions, music performances and live-action shows that both showcase the country's rich cultural legacy and attract wider public interest.

100-day drive launched to remove digital bottlenecks

A 100-day action plan has been launched aimed at removing long-standing bottlenecks in digital transformation across the country's political system.

Hue–Phong Nha tourist train to be launched on September 1

A project to develop the Hue–Phong Nha tourist train is being finalised, with authorities targeting the launch of the heritage rail service on September 1.