Top Vietnamese leaders awarded prestigious national honors

Senior leaders were recognized for their outstanding contributions to national development and defense.

National Assembly to elect and approve 39 senior leadership positions

Vietnam’s new legislature prepares to finalize key leadership roles for the next term.

Vietnam, Laos deepen defense ties in high-level dialogue

The sixth Vietnam - Laos Defense Policy Dialogue took place on April 3 in Da Nang, aimed at promoting more substantive and effective cooperation between the two ministries of defense in a new phase.

Sergei Kulikov claims opening stage of HCMC cycling cup

The 2026 Ho Chi Minh City Television Cycling Cup officially got underway on the morning of April 3 in Phu Tho, with Sergei Kulikov emerging as the winner of the opening stage.

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: a quiet leap in power and vision

A wave of leaks is beginning to sketch out Apple’s next flagship duo, hinting at meaningful upgrades in performance, camera technology and connectivity rather than a radical redesign.

When unsafe food enters school kitchens

A serious food safety breach has shaken parents’ confidence, raising urgent questions about oversight in school meal systems.

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung receives Cambodian Ambassador Touch Sopharath

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung hosted a courtesy meeting on the morning of April 3 with Touch Sopharath, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Cambodia to Vietnam, at the ministry’s headquarters.

Vietnam climb back into FIFA top 100 as ranking system evolves

For the first time in its history, FIFA has introduced a real-time update mechanism to its global rankings - a move that is already reshaping how fans and teams track performance.

A meeting of shared values between Vietnam and Bhutan

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung reaffirmed that Vietnam consistently respects and guarantees the right to freedom of belief and religion - as well as the right not to follow any religion - for all citizens.

A British classic reborn with a Vietnamese soul

A classic of British theatre is being reawakened - this time with a distinctly Vietnamese breath.

Lien Phai Pagoda: where history, faith and legacy converge

The story of Lien Phai Pagoda is inseparable from its founder - a nobleman who abandoned privilege to establish a uniquely Vietnamese Zen tradition.

Apple releases urgent patch to counter spyware threat

Apple has released an emergency security update, iOS 18.7.7, for a wide range of iPhone and iPad devices to block the DarkSword toolkit, which has been used by espionage groups.

CMC Telecom joins global anti-phishing alliance to boost cyber resilience

The move signals a strategic shift toward intelligence-led cybersecurity as threats grow more complex and borderless.

VTV secures World Cup 2026 rights for Vietnam

Vietnamese fans will be able to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 free of charge across multiple platforms, after Vietnam Television secured official broadcasting rights for the tournament.

Vietnam’s billionaire heirs step into the spotlight

The heirs of Vietnam’s dollar billionaires are no longer operating in the shadows.

Half a century of Apple: milestones that changed technology

As Apple turns 50, its story unfolds through defining innovations that reshaped personal computing, mobile technology and the modern digital experience.

Hai Phong reclaims idle land from US$55 million steel project

Authorities in Hai Phong have officially reclaimed a plot of land allocated nearly two decades ago to a steel manufacturing project that was never implemented, marking a decisive move to address prolonged inactivity and inefficient land use.

FPT president proposes teaching AI at general schools and universities

Truong Gia Binh, president of FPT, has proposed introducing AI into teaching across the entire education system, from general to tertiary education, under the approach of “learning AI and learning with AI” to build a future-ready workforce.

Experts urge YouTube to crack down on AI junk targeting children

More than 200 child development experts, advocacy groups and educational institutions have called on Google to take stronger action against AI-generated content targeting young audiences on YouTube and YouTube Kids.

Over one million AI-driven cyberattacks target Vietnamese firms

A new report reveals how artificial intelligence is reshaping cyber threats, pushing Vietnamese businesses into an increasingly complex and high-risk digital landscape.

Does Starlink stand a chance in Vietnam’s market?

Given the current infrastructure and pricing landscape in Vietnam, Starlink's opportunity to compete directly with domestic telecom carriers is believed to be limited.

National Assembly to spend three days on leadership appointments

The upcoming National Assembly session will focus on personnel consolidation, legislation, and urgent policy matters.

Millions of bank customers narrowly avoid VND4 trillion scam losses

Nearly one million bank customers in Vietnam have narrowly avoided financial losses totaling close to VND4 trillion (US$164 million), thanks to a nationwide fraud monitoring system deployed by the State Bank of Vietnam.

Woman fined for using AI to fabricate 400 YouTube videos

A woman has been fined by authorities in Lam Dong Province after using artificial intelligence to produce 415 fabricated videos featuring sensational and fictional crime stories on YouTube.

New directive aims to stabilize Vietnam’s fuel market

Authorities are rolling out coordinated measures to safeguard supply, control prices and respond to global fluctuations.