Seven killed, including three children, in deadly Vietnam bus fire

A routine overnight journey ended in tragedy when a sleeper bus burst into flames on National Highway 1 in Dong Nai.

AI could reshape Vietnam's long-term growth trajectory

A new economic study suggests that AI could significantly boost Vietnam's economy, but only if supported by coordinated national policies.

A six-year-old voice preserving Vietnam's Then heritage

A six-year-old Tay girl from Tuyen Quang is winning hearts with her love for Then folk singing, carrying forward a treasured family tradition.

Ancient rice planting festival thrives on Vietnam's Ha Nam Island

Residents of Ha Nam Island in Quang Ninh Province continue to celebrate their traditional rice planting festival each year, honoring the ancestors who reclaimed the island while praying for a prosperous harvest.

Spain tops FIFA rankings as Vietnam remains in world's top 100

Spain has reclaimed the No. 1 position in the latest FIFA Men's World Ranking following its triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Vietnam has retained 99th place, remaining among the world's top 100 national teams.

Can Vietnam turn confidence into another ASEAN Cup triumph?

Vietnam begins its ASEAN Cup 2026 title defense against Timor-Leste on July 24, with head coach Kim Sang Sik taking a confident, versatile squad to Thailand.

iPhone 18 Pro Max gets major boost ahead of launch

The iPhone 18 Pro Max could be well positioned to build on the success of the iPhone 17 Pro Max and strengthen Apple's standing in one of the world's most competitive smartphone markets.

Two Vietnamese villages keep a 1,000-year-old oath alive

One of Vietnam's oldest village brotherhoods has reached its 1,000th anniversary, celebrating a tradition that has endured through generations.

Vietnam seeks wider education access for smallest ethnic minority groups

Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training is seeking public feedback on a draft decree introducing preferential admissions policies and learning support for students from the country's smallest ethnic minority groups.

Vietnam urged to expand social pension coverage from age 65

As Vietnam moves toward an ageing society, experts are urging the government to expand social pension coverage by lowering the qualifying age to 65.

Hanoi aims to deliver 27,000 social homes this year

Hanoi aims to bring 25,000-27,000 social housing units to the market in 2026, exceeding the minimum target of 18,700 completed units assigned by the Prime Minister.

Vietnam proposes ending the death penalty for six criminal offenses

A draft revision to Vietnam's Criminal Code would significantly narrow the use of capital punishment, leaving the death penalty applicable to only four offenses if approved by the National Assembly.

Vietnam hosts first international quantum computing hackathon

Nearly 100 contestants from Vietnam and overseas will take part in the International Quantum Computing Hackathon for Social Good (QC4SG 2026), marking the competition's first edition in Vietnam.

Vietnam targets merger of up to half of public schools in some areas

Public schools across Vietnam will be reorganized under a new directive that encourages larger institutions while maintaining access to education at the commune level.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra tipped to debut new Mirror View feature

Samsung is reportedly preparing a range of camera upgrades that could make the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra the standout device in its foldable smartphone lineup for 2026.

Conan Movie 29 tops Vietnam box office before official release

The latest Detective Conan film has enjoyed a powerful start in Vietnam, grossing about VND40 billion before its official nationwide release.

Four Hanoi brothers build homes on 3,000 sqm family plot, live in harmony

The secret behind four brothers building homes and living harmoniously on the same family property lies in their mother's wisdom, balance, and unconditional love.

Rare one-in-100,000 natural triplet birth succeeds in Hanoi

Doctors at Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital have successfully delivered a woman carrying a rare naturally conceived triplet pregnancy, estimated to occur in only one in every 100,000 pregnancies.

Vietnam settle into Chonburi for ASEAN Cup title defence

Vietnam's national football team has arrived in Chonburi, Thailand, where it will have four days to prepare for its opening match against Timor-Leste at the ASEAN Cup 2026.

How DNA technology is helping name Vietnam's unidentified martyrs

Modern genetic science is transforming Vietnam's efforts to identify fallen soldiers, bringing closure to families through advanced DNA analysis.

Vietnam aims to join top 30 nations in AI and data by 2045

Vietnam has approved a National Data Strategy for 2026-2030 with a vision to 2045, setting an ambitious goal of becoming one of the world's top 30 countries in data governance, data utilization and artificial intelligence (AI).

Vietnam seeded with Japan and South Korea for ASIAD 2026 draw

Vietnam has been placed in the top seeding pot for the men's football tournament at ASIAD 2026, giving the team a significant advantage ahead of the group-stage draw.

Former battlefield land becomes ‘green gold mine’

From the hillsides at the foot of historic Pha Din Pass, macadamia trees are greening many areas in Dien Bien, opening a path to wealth for highland communities.

Vietnam enters ASEAN Cup with confidence but questions remain

Vietnam heads into the ASEAN Cup 2026 on the back of an impressive unbeaten preparation campaign, yet head coach Kim Sang Sik knows his side still has important issues to resolve before beginning its title defense.

Vietnam appoints new Party chief for Phu Quoc special zone

Lieutenant General Dinh Van Noi, Deputy Secretary of the An Giang Provincial Party Committee, has been appointed Party Secretary of the Phu Quoc Special Zone for the 2025–2030 term.