Vietnam has released an updated list of villages in ethnic minority and mountainous areas, including those classified as extremely disadvantaged, across 27 provinces and cities for the 2026-2030 period.

Vung Tau Paradise Joint Venture Co. owes more than $84 million in taxes, topping a list of 4,125 businesses with outstanding tax and other state budget payments in Ho Chi Minh City.

Apple has introduced Impersonation Risk Detection in iOS 27, designed to warn iPhone users of potential scams before they transfer money or disclose sensitive information.

Vietnam's universities have struggled to meet their PhD enrollment targets for three consecutive years, although the fulfillment rate rose from 47.16% in 2023-2024 to 62.61% in 2025-2026.

Foreign direct investment registered in Vietnam reached $50.36 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 76.4% year on year, while disbursed FDI hit its highest nine-month level in five years.

Vietnam’s economy expanded 9.01% year on year in the first nine months of 2026, while consumer prices rose 4.52% and core inflation increased 4.26%, providing momentum as the country pursues double-digit growth for the full year.

More than 5,400 craft villages and villages with craft activities provide a rich and distinctive resource for Vietnam’s tourism sector, especially as interests are shifting from sightseeing and shopping to exploring local lifestyles.

After moving to Australia, Joy Nguyen found her calling in a demanding housekeeping job, spending hours standing and doing continuous manual labor to achieve a monthly income exceeding VND100 million.

Operating on a schedule unlike traditional fixed-calendar markets in Northern Vietnam, Pho Cao market (Tuyen Quang Province) attracts crowds of visitors thanks to its bustling, vibrant atmosphere and an array of delicious local dishes.

Impressed by the close-knit bonds and family connection of Vietnamese people, a Russian woman decided to relocate to Bac Ninh to live with her husband's family.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to incorporate a "sponge city" model into its long-term urban planning, combining green and conventional infrastructure to tackle worsening flooding and adapt to climate change.

Vietnam's Nghi Son refinery posted nearly $530 million in after-tax profit in the first eight months of 2026 and resumed Kuwaiti crude imports after a five-month disruption.

Vietnam and Cambodia have opened the Khanh Binh-Chrey Thom international land border crossing, creating a new link between Vietnam’s An Giang province and Cambodia with a target of $1.2 billion in two-way trade through the crossing by 2030.

Nguyen Quynh Anh was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2026, while the final night's Top 5 and Top 3 question rounds drew criticism for safe answers that produced few memorable moments.

Vietnam's Health Ministry has proposed support for families with at least two daughters under 16 to address the sex ratio imbalance at birth, but critics question whether the policy could unintentionally reinforce gender inequality.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs strengthened dialogue with the Vatican and Italy during a Sept. 20-25 visit, with talks focusing on religious affairs, cooperation and ties between Vietnam and the Holy See.

Some iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max owners are reporting unexpected crackling and popping sounds from their speakers, although it remains unclear whether the issue stems from hardware or software.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called on local governments, particularly major economic hubs, to make concrete commitments and contribute more to Vietnam's growth as the country enters the final three months of 2026.

Vietnamese beauty queen Trinh My Anh has relinquished her Miss Earth Water 2025 title after becoming first runner-up at Miss Universe Vietnam 2026, with the Miss Earth Organization naming Chile's Nathalie Briones as her replacement.

A proposal is being considered to make July 27, Vietnam’s annual War Invalids and Martyrs Day, a paid public holiday, as lawmakers review amendments to the Labor Code and several other laws.

Vietnam face Malaysia in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 third-place playoff with more than a medal at stake, as Kim Sang Sik's side seek to protect their world top-100 ranking while managing injuries after a taxing 4-2 win over Pakistan.

More than 26,000 students are studying Korean Studies and Korean Language at 54 universities and colleges across Vietnam in 2026, making the country a regional leader in Korean language and culture education.

Although he did not study at Hanoi Medical University, Vu Hong Duc surpassed thousands of candidates to rank among the top four in the university's medical residency  exam.

Vietnam’s food and beverage (F&B) industry posted 6.6% revenue growth in the first half of 2026. 

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports maintained growth momentum in the first nine months of 2026 despite continued volatility in global markets, reaching 56.3 billion USD, up 7.8% year on year.