10 iconic and packed pho eateries in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem ward

Hoan Kiem Ward has long been a central hub for Hanoi's most famous and crowded beef and chicken pho eateries. Many of these establishments have been lauded by international media, drawing large numbers of foreign tourists.

Hanoi woman turns 40-year-old earthen house into homestay

After falling for Lo Lo Chai’s tranquility, a young Hanoi mother left city life behind to transform a decades-old earthen house into a mountain homestay.

Vietnam education minister calls for shift away from scores

Vietnam’s education minister says schools and families must look beyond grades and focus instead on genuine progress, capabilities and the well-rounded development of students.

A pivotal shift in Vietnam’s ethnic minority education

New schools and support policies are reshaping ethnic minority education in Vietnam, with the focus shifting from basic access to learning quality and future opportunities.

Vietnam student builds startup while still in third year at PTIT

What began as research in a university AI lab has become a real business for third-year PTIT student Pham Van Thanh, offering incoming students a glimpse of what can happen when learning meets action.

iPhone 18 Pro Max tipped for 3 major upgrades ahead of launch

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is set to make its official debut next week, potentially bringing three major changes that have been rumored in tech circles for years.

Rooftop solar: Lam Dong leads Vietnam in power output, Hanoi trails

More Vietnamese households are turning to rooftop solar to take greater control of their electricity supply and cut power bills. But where in Vietnam can rooftop systems generate the most electricity?

Apple’s budget MacBook Neo 2 could become a serious Air rival

Apple’s budget MacBook could become far more capable in its second generation, with leaks pointing to an A19 Pro chip, 12GB of RAM and stronger on-device AI.

Vietnam star Duy Manh has successful meniscus surgery in US

Vietnam defender Do Duy Manh has successfully undergone meniscus surgery in the US but now faces six to nine months of rehabilitation before returning to competitive football.

Thailand waits on Swedish defender ahead of Vietnam showdown

Madam Pang and Thailand are awaiting a decision from Swedish defender Eric Kahl ahead of their FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 clash with Vietnam on September 29.

Miss World final: Eritrea surges ahead, Bao Ngoc ranks 44th

Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s first-ever Miss World representative, is leading the fan vote and could secure a direct place in the final top 6. Vietnam’s Bao Ngoc currently ranks 44th.

Truong Sa children begin new school year far from mainland

Teachers and pupils on four islands in the Truong Sa Special Zone joined millions across Vietnam in celebrating the start of the 2026-2027 academic year.

Deputy agriculture minister Hoang Trung dismissed from post

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc has signed a prime ministerial decision imposing disciplinary action against Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Hoang Trung.

Vietnam’s top leader hosts welcome for Myanmar president

Vietnam rolled out an official welcome for Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing in Hanoi, marking the highest-level exchange between the two countries since 2019.

UN adopts Vietnam-initiated resolution on culture and sustainable development

The UN has adopted Vietnam’s proposal for an International Decade for Culture for Sustainable Development from 2027 to 2036, backed by more than 100 co-sponsors.

Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra could face sales delay

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is reportedly facing production trouble just days before its debut, raising the prospect of severe shortages or a delayed release.

In photos: Hanoi students embrace the joy of a new school year

Hanoi’s schoolyards came alive with laughter and friendship as students returned from summer break for the first morning of the 2026-2027 academic year.

Ho Chi Minh City students shine on first day of school

In flowing ao dai, schoolgirls in Ho Chi Minh City captured the joy and excitement of the first day of the 2026-2027 academic year.

Vietnam opens modern boarding schools in remote border communities

Senior officials from Vietnam’s Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs joined students for the opening of the 2026-2027 academic year on September 5 at schools across ethnic minority, mountainous and border communities.

Passengers queue before dawn for 300,000 Tet train tickets

Passengers began arriving at Saigon Station as early as 3am as Vietnam’s railway sector opened sales of 300,000 tickets for the 2027 Tet holiday.

PM calls for education breakthrough as new school year begins

As nearly 27 million students begin a new academic year, Vietnam’s Prime Minister says every new school can become a foundation for hope, opportunity and the country’s future.

American IT engineer fluent in Vietnamese stunned by Vietnam’s beauty

Joe Osborne, a software engineer known locally by his Vietnamese name "Phuc Tay,"  has garnered a substantial online following for his fluent spoken Vietnamese.

Mekong Delta woman quits job to marry quadriplegic man, no regrets after 6 years

Despite the hardships of marrying a quadriplegic man, Nguyen Thuy Truc from Vinh Long Province continues to feel deeply happy and satisfied with her own world.

740 ancient tea trees become a highland treasure in Thai Nguyen

High in the misty mountains of Thai Nguyen, 740 ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees are providing livelihoods while opening new opportunities for specialty tea and tourism.

Inside one of Saigon’s oldest schools after 113 years

Three names - Ao Tim, Gia Long and Minh Khai - trace the 113-year journey of one of the oldest schools in Saigon-Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam.