7,500-year-old human remains reveal prehistoric life in Vietnam

Three ancient graves hidden inside a limestone cave in northern Vietnam are offering remarkable clues to how prehistoric people lived and buried their dead.

Hunting termite queens and ‘black gold’ deep in Vietnam’s forests

For nearly 30 years, a Dong Nai man has ventured deep into the forest in search of termite queens, wild honey and a rare fungus known as “black gold,” earning as much as several million dong on a good day.

Xuan Son double sends Vietnam into dream final against Thailand

Coming off the bench with half an hour to play, Nguyen Xuan Son struck twice as Vietnam swept Malaysia aside 4-0 on aggregate, drawing praise from Malaysian, Indonesian and Thai media.

Nearly 70-year-old Bodhi trees tell a story of Vietnam-India ties

Two Bodhi trees brought from India nearly seven decades ago still flourish at two of Hanoi’s most revered Buddhist landmarks, standing as living symbols of the deep cultural and spiritual ties between Vietnam and India.

Vietnam searches for monetary policy’s delicate balance

Lower rates, faster credit and double-digit growth are all desirable. Achieving them without destabilizing inflation, the currency or banks is the harder part.

Vietnamese musicians confront the growing threat of AI

AI can now turn a few prompts into a finished song within minutes, forcing Vietnamese musicians to confront difficult questions about creativity, identity and survival.

A 700-year-old banyan towers over ancient temple in Nghe An

More than 30 meters tall and around 700 years old, a giant banyan has become a living monument beside Nghe An’s historic Van Temple.

Mysterious AirPods with cameras spotted in Apple video

Apple is reportedly developing camera-equipped AirPods, and the project may be moving closer to launch after a product video was discovered in a macOS 26.7 test release.

A pho lover’s guide to 7 popular spots in Ba Dinh, Hanoi

From Michelin-selected chicken pho to humble bowls costing around $1, these seven popular spots offer visitors a taste of Ba Dinh’s diverse pho scene.

Experts question funding for HCMC’s ambitious 1,200km metro network

HCMC wants a 1,200km urban rail network by 2050, but experts warn the ambition needs a credible funding roadmap to avoid straining the megacity’s finances.

CAHN to face five Japanese clubs in AFC Champions League Elite

Vietnam’s CAHN (Hanoi Police FC) will face five Japanese clubs among eight formidable opponents in the 2026/27 AFC Champions League Elite league stage.

She quit her job for a quadriplegic man and found a life of her own

What began as an ordinary purchase grew into an extraordinary relationship, leading Nguyen Thuy Truc to leave her job and build a life with quadriplegic Nguyen Chanh Tin.

iPhone 18 Pro: 6 upgrades that could tempt 17 Pro users

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro could bring six major upgrades spanning its design, A20 Pro chip, cameras, battery life and next-generation 5G modem.

Malaysia dream of another My Dinh miracle, Vietnam want no repeat

Twelve years ago, Malaysia overturned a first-leg defeat to stun Vietnam at My Dinh. Now they return to Hanoi dreaming of another improbable comeback.

Galaxy S27 Ultra may get a huge boost as Ultra rivals disappear

The Galaxy S27 Ultra could find itself in an enviable position as soaring memory costs reportedly force Chinese rivals to cancel or scale back their next Ultra flagships.

Vietnam spends $800 million on rice imports in seven months

Despite being one of the world’s leading rice exporters, Vietnam imported about US$800 million worth of rice in the first seven months of 2026, mainly for food processing and to balance supplies.

Vietnam urged to show champion mentality in Malaysia rematch

A 2-0 first-leg victory has put Vietnam in command against Malaysia, but the champions still need an assured performance to seal their place in the final.

US tariffs squeeze Vietnam pangasius as China sales jump

Vietnam’s pangasius exports reached US$1.3 billion in seven months as surging sales to China helped offset mounting tariff pressure in the US.

Tour prices edge up 5-10% for Vietnam’s National Day holiday

Vietnam’s five-day September 2 break is opening the door to longer getaways, though travelers remain cautious about booking holiday tours.

iPhone 18 Pro Max could pull ahead with 2 exclusive camera upgrades

Apple could widen the gap between the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with two major camera upgrades reportedly being considered exclusively for the larger model.

Tropical depression strengthens, slows over northern East Sea

The tropical depression over the East Sea could strengthen to level 7, with gusts reaching level 9, over the next 24 hours as it slows and heads toward China’s Hainan Island, bringing rough seas.

Vietnam plans $30.7 billion program for social and rural development

The Government has proposed consolidating four national target programs into a single $30.7 billion initiative for the 2026-2035 period.

Da Lat airport resumes flights after six-month shutdown

Flights are returning to Da Lat after Lien Khuong Airport reopened following a nearly six-month shutdown for major runway repairs.

iPhone users urged to update as Apple fixes nearly 30 flaws

Apple has released new security updates for iPhone, iPad and Mac, fixing nearly 30 vulnerabilities, most of them linked to Safari’s WebKit engine.

Gia Lai gong festival to gather artisans from Vietnam and Asia

Gia Lai will welcome 45 gong artisan troupes from Vietnam and abroad for an international festival running from October 30 to November 8.