Vietnam wins gold at 2026 Al-Fergani International Physics Olympiad

All four Vietnamese students won medals at the 2026 Al-Fergani International Physics Olympiad, securing one gold, two silvers and one bronze to place Vietnam fourth overall among 15 participating countries and territories.

5 places to visit in Hanoi for Vietnamese Women's Day

From sunset views over West Lake to pottery workshops and nighttime heritage tours, Hanoi offers plenty of ways to celebrate Vietnamese Women's Day on October 20 with the special women in your life.

Vietnam national team needs quality, not quantity

Vietnam can call up more players, but coach Kim Sang Sik's biggest concern is not squad size. It is the lack of reliable alternatives capable of changing the course of a match.

iPhone Duo sells out in 30 minutes, deliveries pushed to January 2027

Just 30 minutes after pre-orders opened, every iPhone Duo configuration on Apple's online store was sold out for initial delivery, with estimated shipping dates slipping to late January 2027.

Japanese groom spends life savings on wedding gifts for Vietnamese bride

A Japanese man who flew to Ho Chi Minh City every month to pursue a Vietnamese woman eventually won her heart. He later spent his years of savings on traditional wedding gifts and a ceremony to celebrate their marriage.

Italian tourist recovers stolen iPhone after Hue police arrest two

An Italian tourist whose iPhone 17 Pro Max was snatched during a trip to Hue has recovered her phone after police swiftly tracked down and arrested two suspects.

Thailand snubs Vietnam, invites FIFA's 196th-ranked Brunei to King's Cup

Thailand has surprisingly selected Brunei, ranked 196th in the world, to replace Bahrain at the 2026 King's Cup, leaving Vietnam out of the traditional international friendly tournament.

Nightly livestream shopping habit wipes out office worker's savings

Initially intending to spend VND800,000 on a few household items, Thanh Mai ended up placing 13 orders totaling over VND3.2 million after a month of watching sales livestreams, draining nearly all of her planned monthly savings.

Vietnam to host international AI Olympiad for first time

Vietnam will host the International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad in Da Nang in 2027, a first for Southeast Asia. National preliminary exams begin on October 18 to select students for the country's competing team.

Hanoi taps folk heritage as a goldmine for cultural industries

Hanoi is turning its rich folk traditions and cultural heritage into creative products, opening new revenue streams while building a cultural industry ecosystem that brings together artists, technology startups and private businesses.

What will drive double-digit growth in Ho Chi Minh City?

The expansion of Ho Chi Minh City's administrative boundaries presents a historic opportunity to reshape urban development, modernize infrastructure and mobilize investment to achieve sustained double-digit economic growth.

Galaxy S27 Ultra leaks hint at Samsung's biggest redesign in years

Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra could bring one of the biggest upgrades to its flagship lineup in years, with a redesigned camera system, a larger battery and display improvements potentially giving users stronger reasons to upgrade.

Vietnam to allocate 0.1% of GDP annually to talent development

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra outlined plans to attract 1,000 top talents by 2030, backed by annual state funding equivalent to 0.1% of GDP as Vietnam seeks to strengthen its competitiveness in strategic sectors.

Vietnam public university reports $85 million in revenue, $22 million surplus

The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City recorded revenue of more than VND 2.23 trillion (US$85 million) in 2025, up 18.4% year on year, while its income exceeded expenditure by nearly VND 569.1 billion (US$21.6 million).

Five cheapest iPhones in Vietnam this October: Which is worth buying?

Apple's official iPhone lineup in Vietnam offers several discounted options in October 2026, with the iPhone 13, iPhone 14 and iPhone 16e among the most affordable models. But which delivers the best value for money?

Woman named Snow White overcomes 22 years of insecurity about appearance

Behind the name Bach Tuyet, meaning “Snow White,” given to a young woman from Ninh Binh with a distinctive appearance, lies a moving story of family love and her journey toward accepting her own beauty.

Young mother commutes 80km daily to balance city job and rural life

The distance from Nguyen Xuan's (27, Hanoi) home to her workplace spans around 40km. To conveniently commute 80km round-trip daily, the 9X uses three types of transport: electric bike, bus, and motorbike.

Franklin Graham strengthens Vietnam-US ties through faith and humanitarian work

American evangelist Franklin Graham has emerged as a bridge between Vietnam and the United States, combining major Christian gatherings with humanitarian efforts and a pledge to share his firsthand experiences of religious life in Vietnam.

Lang Son's Nung ethnic community pilots low-impact tourism model

Thirteen Nung households in Lang Son are trying a different approach to tourism. 

Thyroid cancer cases surge in Vietnam

Vietnam is seeing a sharp rise in thyroid cancer diagnoses, particularly among women. Yet doctors say the disease often progresses slowly and has a five-year survival rate exceeding 90% when detected early.

Stepmother in Nghe An finds fulfillment after 30 years loving four stepchildren

When she first visited the family and saw four children growing up without their mother, Thao felt deeply sorry for them. That compassion formed part of her decision to marry her current husband.

Vietnam plans digital sound bank and national music map

Vietnam has launched a nationwide initiative to collect and preserve its musical heritage, with plans to build a digital sound bank and music map that could support cultural preservation, creative industries and AI development.

Vietnam's richest billionaire expands into railways and steel production

Companies linked to billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong have signed major contracts covering five metro lines in Hanoi, 200 trains and a steel production facility with annual capacity exceeding 700,000 tonnes, marking a major expansion into infrastructure.

Vietnam proposes fuel pricing freedom with safeguards against collusion

Vietnam’s trade ministry has proposed allowing fuel suppliers and distributors to set their own prices, while using mandatory price declarations to monitor pricing behavior and detect collusion and cartels.

Vietnam's top leader calls for curbs on abuse of power for personal gain

Party General Secretary and President To Lam has called for tighter controls to prevent Communist Party members from exploiting official positions, privileged information or public resources for personal gain when engaging in business activities.