Hanoi faces more heavy rain as flood risks remain high in northern Vietnam

Hanoi faces another night and day of heavy rain through Sept. 17, with some areas forecast to receive more than 100mm as northern Vietnam remains on alert for flash floods and landslides.

VTV secures exclusive Vietnam broadcast rights for ASIAD 2026

Vietnam Television (VTV) has secured exclusive domestic broadcast rights for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, with extensive live coverage planned across television and digital platforms.

Thai King and Queen join Vietnamese students for Thai language class

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida joined Vietnamese students for a Thai language class during a visit to Hanoi University on September 16.

Should you buy Apple's iPhone 18 Pro now or wait until 2027?

With the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and foldable iPhone Duo now unveiled, Apple buyers face a familiar question with an unusual twist: upgrade now or hold out for a potentially transformative 2027 generation?

Inside the rituals and mysteries of Vietnam’s traditional drums

In Vietnam, a drum can summon a village, speak to the spirits or mark a child’s first day of school. Behind its beat lies a world of centuries-old craftsmanship, rituals and beliefs.

Apple could bring Face ID, telephoto camera to iPhone Duo 3

Apple may need several more years to squeeze Face ID and telephoto zoom into its ultra-thin foldable iPhone, with the third-generation iPhone Duo emerging as a possible target.

The remarkable architecture of Hue’s nearly 40-year cathedral project

Rising above a hill in Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital, Phu Cam Cathedral is a modernist landmark whose present form took nearly four decades to complete.

iPhone 18 Pro supply tight in Vietnam as early buyers face $305 premium

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could be in short supply when sales begin in Vietnam on Sept. 18. Buyers seeking launch-day delivery may face additional costs of up to $305.

How Rothschild & Co could help Vietnam fund its infrastructure ambitions

Vietnam needs vast amounts of capital for high-speed rail, power and other infrastructure. Rothschild & Co is offering something beyond its famous name: expertise in structuring and raising global finance.

Unusual haze blankets Ho Chi Minh City for days, expert says

Ho Chi Minh City and other parts of southern Vietnam have been blanketed by thick haze in recent days, lingering from early morning until late afternoon.

Floodwaters reach 1.7 meters as heavy rain hits central Vietnam

Prolonged heavy rain has flooded roads by up to 1.7 meters in Vietnam’s central province of Nghe An, cutting off seven villages with more than 3,000 residents and triggering landslides.

Vietnam police issue arrest warrant for Box Vietnam CEO in copyright case

Police in northern Vietnam have issued a wanted notice for Box Vietnam CEO Bui Ba Hien after he was charged with alleged copyright and related-rights infringement under the country’s Criminal Code.

Two ethnic minority datasets to join Vietnam’s national data system

Vietnam has set a Sept. 20 deadline to connect two priority ethnic minority datasets to the National Data Center, as authorities seek to ensure the information is verified, legally valid and ready for official use.

El Nino could put 29 million people at risk of water shortages in Vietnam

Vietnam is preparing for potentially severe water shortages as El Nino could cut river flows by as much as 78% in some regions, threatening households, agriculture and energy security.

Vietnam sweep Qatar 3-0 in Asian Games women's volleyball opener

Vietnam opened their Asian Games women's volleyball campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Qatar on Wednesday, dropping just 20 points across three sets.

Hanoi house fire kills five relatives, leaves two in intensive care

Five relatives were killed and two survivors remained in intensive care after an early-morning fire swept through a four-story home in Hanoi on Wednesday, prompting an investigation and an urgent response from health authorities.

Vietnam hands former US Marine camp artifacts back to America

Vietnam has handed the US a sign and guardhouse from a former Marine Corps camp in Da Nang, in a gesture highlighting reconciliation more than half a century after the war.

Thailand's King and Queen visit Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida visited Hanoi's Quan Su Pagoda on Wednesday, joining a Buddhist prayer ceremony during their state visit to Vietnam.

Vietnamese sports delegation departs for ASIAD 20

The Vietnamese sports delegation departed for Japan on the night of September 15 to compete at ASIAD 20, carrying the hopes of fans and determination to give their best for national pride.

Ready-built factories gain from new manufacturing FDI wave

Vietnam’s surge in manufacturing FDI is driving demand for production infrastructure, with ready-built factories emerging as a key beneficiary. Industrial land, meanwhile, remains essential to long-term investment plans, experts say.

Hanoi's old streets and crafts available at Temple of Literature

Hanoi's past and present have been recreated in a programme entitled Net Kinh Ky (Essence of the Imperial Capital) at the Temple of Literature special national relic site as part of the second Thang Long-Hanoi Festival 2026.

Vietnam-Slovakia economic cooperation committee holds third meeting

The Vietnam-Slovakia intergovernmental committee on economic cooperation held its third meeting in Bratislava on Sept. 15. Discussions covered trade, industry, defense, agriculture, the environment and foreign affairs.

Gaps in social protection for app-based drivers need to be filled

Once considered a temporary or part-time job, app-based driving has increasingly become the main source of livelihood for hundreds of thousands of people in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam, Germany promote digital workforce training

Representatives from several Vietnamese vocational schools have completed a German-funded training program for digital transformation specialists.

Greening agriculture through low-emission crop production

Vietnam’s low-emission farming models are showing promising results and gaining support from farmers. The cultivation sector is now working to standardize practices, remove regulatory barriers and attract investment for a greener agricultural system.