Can iPhone Ultra turn foldables into Apple’s next big hit?

Expectations for the iPhone Ultra - Apple’s first foldable iPhone - are running exceptionally high. Many believe the device could push foldable phones into the mainstream and quickly dominate the market.

Ho Chi Minh City launches US$11 billion push to reshape urban future

A wave of mega infrastructure projects signals a bold step toward transforming the city into a global megacity.

Politburo calls for relocation from flood-prone Mekong areas

On behalf of the Politburo, Standing member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu has signed Conclusion No. 26 on preventing and addressing land subsidence, erosion, flooding, drought, and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta for the 2026–2035 period.

Bac Ninh woman crowned Mrs Earth Vietnam 2026

Standing at 1.7 meters tall and fluent in both English and Chinese, Nguyen Khue Thu has been crowned Mrs Earth Vietnam 2026, marking a defining milestone in her personal journey.

How overseas Vietnamese can verify mobile subscriber information

Vietnamese citizens living abroad can now complete subscriber verification quickly through mobile apps without returning home.

President To Lam appoints five new ambassadors

On the afternoon of April 28, at the Presidential Palace, General Secretary and President To Lam presided over a ceremony to hand over appointment decisions to five Vietnamese ambassadors assigned overseas.

Proposed tax relief for small businesses set for next week

Vietnam’s government is set to issue a decree next week proposing to raise the taxable income threshold for household businesses and individuals from VND500 million to VND1 billion per year (US$41,000).

Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae to visit Vietnam

At the invitation of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will pay an official visit to Vietnam from May 1 to 3.

Vietnam prioritizes technology transfer in rail partnerships

For Vietnam’s North - South high-speed railway project, Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc has stressed that selecting partners must be tied to a fundamental condition: technology transfer to Vietnam.

A new alliance aims to reshape Vietnam’s publishing landscape

The Vietnam Reading Alliance aims to promote reading culture, raise publishing standards and build a modern industry rooted in knowledge for sustainable development.

Dong Nai proposes metro extension to Long Thanh airport

Dong Nai is seeking approval for a major metro extension project linking HCMC with its new administrative center and Long Thanh International Airport.

Ho Chi Minh City restricts traffic for April 30 fireworks

A series of road closures will be enforced across Ho Chi Minh City on April 30 evening to ensure safety and smooth organization of nationwide reunification celebrations.

Samsung bets big on Galaxy Z Wide Fold to stay ahead of rivals

The wide-fold design of the Galaxy Z Wide Fold is expected to help Samsung maintain its leadership as competition intensifies in the foldable smartphone segment.

When fear of illness leads to dangerous delays

Many Vietnamese people tend to visit hospitals only when their bodies send clear warning signs, sometimes at a late stage. Behind this delay is a common psychological barrier - the fear of discovering an illness.

Vietnam volleyball names new president, eyes SEA Games gold

The Vietnam Volleyball Federation (VFV) has entered its eighth term for the 2026-2031 period, electing a new executive committee led by Duong Manh Tien as president.

When world leaders sit down for street-side pho

On April 24, images of South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hye Kyung enjoying pho at a modest eatery on Dinh Liet Street, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi, quickly went viral across Vietnamese and Korean social media.

“Mother and Homeland” brings Vietnamese culture to US screens

With strong production values and a deeply humanistic message, Mother and Homeland by Ha Phuong has been selected for broadcast on Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN).

VN to produce industrial-scale livestock breeds to reduce import reliance

Vietnam’s livestock sector holds a strong position on the global map. However, it still depends heavily on imported breeding stock, while exporting countries sell these genetics at high prices.

Vietnamese people face a decade of illness despite rising life expectancy

The average life expectancy of Vietnamese people has reached 74.7, but the number of healthy living years is only 65.

Toxic noodles scandal shocks Ho Chi Minh City

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have uncovered a series of alarming cases involving the production of fresh noodles laced with banned chemicals, exposing a long-running threat to public health hidden within residential neighborhoods.

Student graduates early with top GPA at Foreign Trade University

With a near-perfect GPA, Vu Luong Ngoc Anh achieved the highest academic score among early graduates at Foreign Trade University in 2026.

From HCMC to island life: woman chooses happier, simpler life

Leaving HCMC, where she had a well-paid tutoring job and once hoped to build a long life, Tran Thi Kim Thi returned to her hometown on Binh Hung Island, Khanh Hoa, to “find herself again” three years ago.

The lyric that stirred debate and the unease over patriotic music trends

A single controversial line has pushed a well-intentioned music project into the spotlight, raising broader concerns about how patriotic themes are being handled in contemporary Vietnamese music.

The hidden danger of overusing supplements in Vietnam

A growing habit of taking supplements may be silently harming the liver, as experts warn of rising cases linked to misuse.

Two weddings, three years as a son-in-law: a Thai marriage tradition

In Thai villages in western Thanh Hoa, love does not simply lead to marriage. Instead, couples must pass through a unique journey - two weddings and three years of living with the bride’s family before they are truly husband and wife.